{"id":29157,"date":"2026-05-16T19:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T23:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/16\/?p=29157"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T23:59:44","slug":"bear-ridge-speedway-wild-action-at-the-59th-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/16\/2026\/05\/bear-ridge-speedway-wild-action-at-the-59th-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Bear Ridge Speedway: Wild Action at the 59th Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bear Ridge Speedway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Week two of the 59th consecutive season of racing at the Ridge provided some wild action for the fans. Rob Williams gets his first win in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, and Nick Fretto does the same in the Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feature winners of the 59th consecutive season week two were Cody Gregoropoulos in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds; Rob Williams in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes; Shawn King in the Dad\u2019s 4 By Tool & Supply Sportsman Modifieds Limited; Nick Fretto in the Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets; Ryan Christian in the High Country Dispensary Late Models; Andrew Fitzgerald in the LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks; and Ryan Sayers in the Woodsville Power Equipment Bobcat Ridge Runners. For the visiting R.E. Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints, Josh Ball is your winner in the 600cc and Jake Wolf in the 500cc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cody Gregoropoulos was able to get the jump on the start of the main event in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds and hold of the field in their green to checkers event getting his first win the mods. Gregoropoulos beat our Richie Simmons who was looking to vindicate his last place finish from opening night, doing just that with his second-place spot. Melvin Pierson also came back from a tough opening night to cross the line in third. The second rookie in the division had a great run taking home third with Kyle Huntington rounding our top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It finally happened, usually if it weren\u2019t for bad luck his wife would often wonder do they have any luck at all, but tonight the stars aligned and Rob Williams was able to score his first win in the Wells River Chevrolet-part of the Auto Saver Group DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes. Williams was able to take the point on the opening lap and survive a restart after the only caution on lap eight. It wasn\u2019t an easy win with Lucas Wheeler dogging Williams almost every lap, just waiting for the proverbial slip that would give him the chance to take point. The slip never came and Williams beat him to the line by .287 seconds. Cooper Hodge joined the two in victory lane with Todd Buckwold and last year\u2019s champion Michael Danforth Jr completing the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Dad\u2019s 4 By Tool & Supply Sportsman Modified Limiteds it\u2019s all about the Kings who are showing the field of rookies what it takes to be a winner. This week son Shawn King beat out Dad King for the win with Keegan Tabor joining the family in victory lane crossing the line in third. The two rookie girls Jordan Robinson and Kaylin Pierson rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets rookie Nick Fretto was able to survive a red flag restart after last year\u2019s champion Chris Murray flipped his machine and came home with his first win. Brandon Piastka joined him in victory lane, taking home second with John Forlano coming in third. Daniel Piastka and Wayne Koehler rounded out the top five. The Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets return to action next week Saturday, May 23rd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The High-Country Dispensaries Late Models struggled to get a lap in with a complete restart resulting in a red flag for the flip of Chad McAlpine. When racing was finally able to resume the field was informed that the next flag would be the checkers. Two laps later the yellow waved again with the checkers completing the race. The survival of the fittest had Ryan Christian on top with Kevin smith in second and Kelly Miller Sr third. Jeff Reynolds and Bradley Shanks completed the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double the cars, double the fun in the LaValley Building Supply, with fourteen drivers ready to take home the checkers. Coming from the other side of the mountain, always a strong contender at the Ridge Andrew Fitzgerald coming from mid pack would get to the front to score the win. He beat out last year\u2019s track champion Tyler Fellows and John Fields who crossed the line second and third in that order. Tim Tucker, always looking to have a little fun climbing from the back to finish in fourth with last week\u2019s winner Keith Mansur rounding out the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After ending the year strong he is hoping to be a contender for the championship in the Woodsville Power Equipment Bobcat Ridge Runners this year and is off to a great start. Coming from mid pack he worked his way to the front, taking the lead early in the event. Ryan Sayers beat Zach Audet, last year\u2019s track champion for the win with Riley Chaffee claiming the final victory lane spot. Kevin LaForest and Doug Boucher completed the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The R.E. Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints were in the house for the first of five events. In the 500cc Jale Wolf gets the win with Wyatt Coutermarsh and Bentley Robbins following him to victory lane. Ainsley Davis and Jackson Davis completed the top five. In the 600cc Josh Ball wins again beating out Cody Willette and Teagan Daignault. Mark Wiggett and Josh Wright rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming up this Saturday May 23rd is a SPECIAL general admission event with a full card of racing sponsored by Leroux Brothers Inc with the VP Racing Fuels Sportsman Modifieds East Region series event and the High Country Dispensaries 4\/6 Cylinder Enduro series. The 95.3\/107.1 The Wolf weekly racing series division on hand will be the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, the Wells River Chevrolet-part of the Auto Saver Group DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets, LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks, and the Woodsville Power Equipment Bobcat Ridge Runners. The Dad\u2019s 4 By Tool & Supply Sportsman Modifieds Limited and the High Country Dispensary Late Models will be OFF. Adults Seniors and Teens with an adult are $20.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for the Bear Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual awards banquet, drivers must hold a 2026 Bear Ridge Speedway or DIRTcar license, compete in the required number of events, and run on track designated tires as indicated in the rule book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price of a regular show general admission (front gate) ticket for adults (ages 16 to 61) is $15.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Teens (12 to 15) and seniors 62 and older are $13.00. Military Discounts are available at $5.00 off for those with a valid ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2026 license holders is $30.00. Non-license holders are $40.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear Ridge Speedway is an alcohol-free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. We continue to offer the best source of good, inexpensive high-quality entertainment for families. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous \u201c6:00-ish\u201d start time every Saturday starting in May through September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear Ridge Speedway is located on Kidder Road in Bradford, VT, just off Exit 16 on Interstate 91. For more information, call (802) 222-4052 or visit www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@gmail.com Visa and Master card accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS \u2013 59th Season of Racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99ROCK Weekly Racing Series<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday May 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Sabil & Sons* DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds (35 laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 12 Cody Gregoropoulos \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 343 Richie Simmons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 33 Melvin Pierson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 39 Jason Horniak \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 3h Kyle Huntington<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 22 Thomas Placey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 26 Jeremy Huntoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 00 Jason Gray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 29 Max Dolliver<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 42T Robert Tucker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th 47 Owen Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th 16 Brian Chaffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13th 24p Ashton Pierson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 631 Todd Buckwold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15th 86 Mike Ryan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16th 20 Kane Pike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17th 208 Andrew Martell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18th 21 Mitchell Bunnell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Richie Simmons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT two: Melvin Pierson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Sting Vintage Race Cars* n\/a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Wells River Chevrolet* DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes (30 Laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 96 Rob Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 89 Lucas Wheeler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 17 Cooper Hodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 631 Todd Buckwold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 44 Michael Danforth Jr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 1 Adam Osgood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 111 Jason Gray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 66 Ali Pushee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 28 Bob Shepard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 8 Chris Roberts \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th 2 Deven Stearns \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th 3k Travis King \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13th 54 Dale Leroux<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 9 Alexis Pushee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 Logan Martin DNS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Rob Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT two: Lucas Wheeler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Dad\u2019s 4 By Tool & Supply *Sportsman Modifieds Limited (15 laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 4 Shawn King<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd X Bryan King<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 74 Keegan Tabor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 2 Jordan Robinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 15k Kaylin Pierson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 04 Kelly Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 73 Michael Kinne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33 Lucas Balch DNS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Bryan King<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*X*treme DIRTcar* DMA Midgets Feature (25 laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 92 Nick Fretto \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 7 Brandon Piastka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 01 John Forlano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 1B Daniel Piastka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 91 Wayne Koehler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 3 Will Hull<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 0 Keith Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 76 Chris Murray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 29 Dylan Menditto \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Nick Fretto \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*High Country Dispensary* Late Model Feature (15 Laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 10 Ryan Christian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 60 Kevin Smith \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 04 Kelly Miller Sr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 443 Jeff Reynolds \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 1 Bradley Shanks \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 8x Jason Potter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 2b Chad McAlpine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 61 Tim Higgins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Tim Higgins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*LaValley\u2019s Building Supply* Dirt Stockers (20 Laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 55 Andrew Fitzgerald<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 7 Tyler Fellows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 46 John Fields<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 91 Tim Tucker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 44 Keith Mansur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 2x Josh Bussino<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 23 Derrick Stearns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 32 Tyler Tremblay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 22m Mike Mann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 25 Timothy Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th 87 James Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th 27 Matt Pike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13th 82 Mike McClay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 11 Michael Larocque DNS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Tyler Fellows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT two: Andrew Fitzgerald<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Woodsville Power Equipment* Ridge Runners (20 laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 94 Ryan Sayers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 9 Zach Audet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 96 Riley Chaffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 49 Kevin LaForest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 91 Doug Boucher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 54 Katie Burroughs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 51 Terry Flint Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 5 Tim Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 29 Anne Tetreault \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 88 Robert Audet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th 6 Ty Heywood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th 7d Jacob Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13th 66 Kyle Morris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 52 Leonard Sanborn \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15th 64 Matthew Durphey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16th 3 William Moses Jr \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17th 18 Parker Perry \u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT one: Terry Flint Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAT two: Ryan Sayers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*R.E. Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints 500cc (20 laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 38NH Jake Wolf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 17 Wyatt Coutermarsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 4r Bentley Robbins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 36 Ainsley Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 43 Jackson Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 5k Adam Flewelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 17k Kate Donnelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 47 Triston Puffingburger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 03 Jamie Comeau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 20 David Greenslit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th 76 Morgan MacIntyre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th 12 Kelsie Gregoropoulos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13th 73 Vern Woodard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*R.E. Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints 600cc (20 laps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 08 Josh Ball<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd 6c Cody Willette<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd 51 Teagan Daignault<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th 29 Mark Wiggett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 13 Josh Wright<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 11 Domenico Daigle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th 34 Todd Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th 28 Donny Sharp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th 27 Kosta makris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 75 Ethan Proulx<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th 32 Keith Newbegin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th 27 Steve Robinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13th 12 David Morgan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 49 Paul Haurd III DNS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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