BRADFORD, VT – Bear Ridge Speedway is nearly ready to usher in its 46th consecutive season on Saturday, May 4th, and if early registrations are any indication, the opening night field will eclipse last years record setting numbers. Once again improvements are underway to help accommodate the competitors and fans for the double points opening night, sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford.
Most of the six divisions in the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series have once again seen healthy growth. There are a number of rookie teams and some returning veterans in the Bond Auto Parts DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds and the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes. The Laquerre’s Sports Limited Late Models look poised for a breakout year with many new competitors, including a couple of Females.
The USAC Dirt Midget Association returns with 12 races and some new faces. The Weglarz Property Service Fast Fours and KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets will also see numerous new competitors strap in for action.
Also appearing numerous times throughout the 2013 Season will be the Granite State Mini Sprints and the Sprint Cars of New England.
The 2013 season officially starts with the annual Bear Ridge Speedway Car Show at the Bradford Jiffy Mart in downtown Bradford, VT on Saturday, May 4th, beginning at 9:00am. Practice will begin at the speedway at 2:00pm, and the season’s first green flag will wave at “6:00-ish” on Saturday night. General admission is $10 for adults (age 18-61), $8 for teens (12-17) and seniors (62+), and $2 for children. Season passes are also available; Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located on Kidder Road in Bradford, VT, just off Exit 16 on Interstate 91.