The 59th opening night at the Ridge is officially in the record books after two weeks.
Todd Buckwold wins in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, and Keith Mansur holds on to win in the LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks.
It took two weeks to get it in, and mother nature almost won them both, but after a half time rebound on week two the home team charged hard and came home the winner. The afternoon rains made for a fast track and plenty of racing excitement for the die-hard fans who ventured out in the cold to be a part of the opening day of our 59th consecutive season of racing sponsored by FMS Auto Parts NAPA of Bradford.
The 59th season of racing is getting off to a rough start at the Ridge with opening day festivities canceled for bad weather. A wet spring was capped with persistent showers scheduled for all day on May 2nd, forcing promoter C.V. Elms to make the decision to pull the plug.
The wet weather did settle in the area, and despite a few breaks did not move out until Sunday. It is always a tough decision for Elms who prides himself on doing everything possible to put on the show for the competitors and the fans. This decision proved a wise one, and now the Elms will set their sights on May 9th as opening night of their 59th consecutive season of racing.
Week three of the 58th season of racing at the Ridge canceled due to weather.
The 58thseason of racing is getting off to a rough start at the Ridge with the first three weeks impacted by bad weather. With the forecast for severe storms in the afternoon and then steady rain for the evening, management succumbed to mother nature once again and pulled the plug on the show. We can only hope and pray that something will break this weather pattern, and we can start racing!!
Coming up this Saturday May 24th sponsored by Leroux Brothers Inc. is our Memorial; day Remembrance of Lost Friends night plus the first of the season Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cyl Enduro series event. Plus the 95.3 107.1 The Wolf weekly racing divisions Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes; Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply Sportsman Modifieds Limited; Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets; LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks; and the Woodsville Power Equipment Bobcat Ridge Runners will be on hand to offer some great racing excitement for the fans. The High Country Dispensary Late Models are off.
Week two of the 55 th year of consecutive racing at Bear Ridge Speedway sponsored by Forward’s Garage & Forwards Plumbing LLCs succumbs to Mother Nature, leaving a packed pit of competitors and loyal fans disappointed, despite the efforts of Promoter C.V. “Butch” Elms to make every effort, as is our way, to get the show in.
Richie Simmons joins elite winners cirle in the DIRTcar Sabil & Sons Sportsman Modifieds Cary Hunter gets his first win in the Peanuts Auto LLC Four Cylinders
Bear Ridge Speedway
JTB Towing & Recovery night Feature winners: Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds Richie Simmons; Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes Ricky Sanville; USAC DMA Midgets (from Albany Saratoga Friday) Seth Carlson; C.A. Miller Limited Late Models Todd Dunham; LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks Mike McClay Peanuts Auto LLC Four Cylinders Feature #1 Cary Hunter & Feature #2 Buddy Welch, WYKR Sprint Cars of New England Caleb Lamson, Granite State Mini Sprints 600cc Anthony MarVuglio, 500cc Donny Sharp.
Richie Simmons gets the monkey off his back making it back to victory lane in top position breaking his streak of four visits in the third-place spot this season in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds. Coming from mid pack he worked his way to the front, and after several laps of a hard-fought battle with rookie Max Dolliver who was riding on point, he was able to get by him to take over the lead. Dolliver in his best finish yet held on for second holding off veteran Jason Gray who was unable to make a move to get by him. Jordan Fornwalt and James Fadden completed your top five.
Richie Simmons joins elite winners cirle in the DIRTcar Sabil & Sons Sportsman Modifieds Cary Hunter gets his first win in the Peanuts Auto LLC Four Cylinders
Bear Ridge Speedway
JTB Towing & Recovery night Feature winners: Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds Richie Simmons; Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes Ricky Sanville; USAC DMA Midgets (from Albany Saratoga Friday) Seth Carlson; C.A. Miller Limited Late Models Todd Dunham; LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks Mike McClay Peanuts Auto LLC Four Cylinders Feature #1 Cary Hunter & Feature #2 Buddy Welch, WYKR Sprint Cars of New England Caleb Lamson, Granite State Mini Sprints 600cc Anthony MarVuglio, 500cc Donny Sharp.
Richie Simmons gets the monkey off his back making it back to victory lane in top position breaking his streak of four visits in the third-place spot this season in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds. Coming from mid pack he worked his way to the front, and after several laps of a hard-fought battle with rookie Max Dolliver who was riding on point, he was able to get by him to take over the lead. Dolliver in his best finish yet held on for second holding off veteran Jason Gray who was unable to make a move to get by him. Jordan Fornwalt and James Fadden completed your top five.
