{"id":19815,"date":"2015-09-01T18:58:34","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T22:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/?p=19815"},"modified":"2015-09-01T18:58:34","modified_gmt":"2015-09-01T22:58:34","slug":"adam-pierson-beats-out-kevin-chaffee-for-the-win-in-the-dirtcar-sportsman-modifieds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/adam-pierson-beats-out-kevin-chaffee-for-the-win-in-the-dirtcar-sportsman-modifieds\/","title":{"rendered":"Adam Pierson beats out Kevin Chaffee for the win in the DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BearRidgeLogo\"<\/a>Adam Pierson beats out Kevin Chaffee for the win in the DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds<\/strong>
\nShepard holds on to the points lead for another week despite Melvin Pierson’s win in the DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes<\/p>\n

BRADFORD, VT \u2013 The Race Against Cancer Topless night sponsored by Dead River Co netted a nice chunk of change for this great nonprofit and some great exposed racing for the fans. Topless night means no wings for the Sprint Cars of New England and no roofs for the Sportsman Modifieds, any other car that can take their roof off is encouraged to do so, and several of the Limited Late Models and a Sportsman Coupe joined in the fun. Sorry Guys shirts were still required for all.<\/p>\n

Adam Pierson claims back to back wins bragging the win in the USAC DMA Midgets at Albany Saratoga Friday night and then in the DIRTcar Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds Saturday night at the Ridge. Pierson took the lead away from rookie Steven Flint on lap twenty seven. Pierson would be challenged by Kevin Chaffee but would be unable to take away the win having to settle for the brides maid postion. TC Forward was your final victory lane visitor. Jordan Fornwalt came home in fourth with Steven Flint holding on to fifth his best finish of the year.
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With the end of the season only four weeks away the points battle combined with a full moon can make for some extra exciting racing. Bob Shepard currently on top struggle as he made his way to the front and was only able to make it to the fifth place spot. Melvin Pierson the big dog hunting for the points lead was able to narrow the gap with his win over Jason Colbeth. Brian Chaffee was unable to hold off Pierson and Colbeth slipping from the point after leading for nine laps to the third and final victory lane spot. Michael Danforth came home in fourth.<\/p>\n

The USAC DMA Midgets were off having raced at Albany Saratoga on Friday night, a Bear Ridge Speedway points event. Adam Pierson was able to claim the win over Seth Carlson and Derek Graham. Brett Hearn driving a Skip Matczak machine come home fourth with Dean Christensen rounding out the top five.<\/p>\n

In the Crazy Ed\u2019s Limited Late Models Tim Martin grabbed his fourth win of the season with points leader James Fadden coming home in second and Ryan Ovitt in his second trip to the Ridge finishing third. Matt Lashua and Doug Boucher completed the top five.<\/p>\n

Mike Ryan advanced thru half the field to take the lead a little over half way thru the event and cruised on to his seventh win of the season. As he works to tighten the gap between him and point leader Justin Severance having Severance finish one spot behind makes the challenge difficult. Severance did finish second with Jesse Durkee coming home in third. Charlie Lakin and David Durkee finished the top five.<\/p>\n

Bear Ridge Speedway\u2019s 48th season of stock car racing heads into the home stretch for the summer with the beginning of September, meaning there are only four racing events left for the 2015 season. Up next on Saturday, September 5th a full card of racing with the USAC DMA Midgets sponsored by Valley Floors. Plus a 4\/6 cylinder Enduro.<\/p>\n

Regular general admission pricing applies for the 99Rock Weekly Racing Series at $10 for adults (age 18-61), $8 for teens (12-17) and seniors (62+), and $2 for children; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous \u201c6:00-ish\u201d start time.<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS \u2013 Dead River Co. Inc. night
\n99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
\nBear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
\nSaturday, August 29, 2015<\/p>\n

Bond Auto DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Feature (40 laps)
\n1st 15 Adam Pierson
\n2nd 73 Kevin Chaffee
\n3rd 1x TC Forward
\n4th 24 Jordan Fornwalt
\n5th 40 Steven Flint\u00ae
\n6th 42c Josh Currier
\n7th 10 Derek Graham
\n8th 34 Richie Simmons
\n9th 91 Tim Tucker
\n10th OO Jason Gray
\n11th 20 Chris Chambers
\n12th 5 Gary Siemons
\n13th 11 Josh Sunn
\n14th 88 Thomas Kimball
\n15th O1 Mike Gendron
\n16th 10s Ryan Christian
\n17th 4 DJ Robinson
\n18th 9 Michael Dunn
\n19th 36 Brian Whittemore
\n20th 12 Steve Bell\u00ae
\n21st 12c Jamie Ferland\u00ae
\n22nd 115 Tom Forward
\n23rd 42T Robert Tucker<\/p>\n

Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe Feature (30 laps)
\n1st 33 Melvin Pierson
\n2nd 18 Jason Colbeth
\n3rd 16 Brian Chaffee
\n4th 44 Michael Danforth
\n5th 28 Bob Shepard
\n6th 24 Jeremy Beckley
\n7th 2 Tim Hodge
\n8th 22 Thomas Placey
\n9th 71 Josh Harrington
\n10th 43 Earl Maxham
\n11th 13 Buster Kathan
\n12th 5 Johnathan Covey
\n13th 20 Tom Chaffee
\n14th 21e Matt Ellsworth
\n15th 3 Jesse Smith<\/p>\n

USAC DMA Midgets Feature (20 laps FRIDAY NIGHT ALBANY SARATOGA FRIDAY NIGHT)
\n1 76 Adam Pierson
\n2 7 Seth Carlson
\n3 5 Derek Graham
\n4 2 Brett Hearn
\n5 69 Dean Christensen
\n6 4 Kevin Chaffee
\n7 17 Mark Cole
\n8 47 Scott Holcomb
\n9 22 John Heydenreich
\n10 64 Andrew Barrows
\n11 29 Anthony Nocella
\n12 6 Frank Malec
\n13 1R Jeff Horn
\n14 18c Mike Chaffee
\n15 1W Ray Miller
\n16 33 Tim Gallant
\n17 46 Kenney Johnson
\n18 9 David Moniz
\n19 11 Alex Rose
\n20 67 Josh Sunn
\n21 71 Cal Chandonnet
\ndns 15 Jeff Champagne
\ndns 21 Barry Kittredge<\/p>\n

Crazy Ed\u2019s Limited Late Model Feature (20 laps) top 5
\n1st 83 Tim Martin \u00ae
\n2nd 91 James Fadden
\n3rd 77 Ryan Ovitt
\n4th 18 Matt Lashua
\n5th 91x Doug Boucher<\/p>\n

Weglarz Property Management\/F.M.S. Auto Parts 4-Cylinder Feature (20 laps) top 5<\/p>\n

1st 86 Mike Ryan
\n2nd 4J Justin Severance \u00ae
\n3rd 88 Jesse Durkee
\n4th 3 Charlie Lakin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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