Mother Nature tricked! We got the show in FINALLY on SUNDAY! Week 8 of the 56th consecutive season of racing at the Ridge is scored a success.

Mother Nature tricked! We got the show in FINALLY on SUNDAY!
Week 8 of the 56th consecutive season of racing at the Ridge is scored a success.

For Immediate Release BRS-062520231

The THIRD event of the season sponsored by Wells River Savings Bank succumbs to rain on Saturday night, BUT BRS management tricked Mother Nature and came back to run the show on Sunday and won!
The Wells River Saving Bank feature winners for June 25: Tim Churchill in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds; Michael Danforth Jr ® in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes; Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets OFF, High Country Dispensary Late Models OFF, LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks Garrett Brown, Woodsville Power Equipment Ridge Runners: Hayden Bishop Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cylinder Enduro Jason Porter, and when at the Ridge WYKR Sprint Cars of New England Clay Dow.
The Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds see their fifth different winner as Tim Churchill starting on the pole was able to hold of the mighty beasts behind him to take his first checkers since his return in the Sportsman Modifieds. No easy feat from wherever you start Churchill played it cool, survived a couple of restarts, and was able to beat out Brian Chaffee who came home in second and DJ Robinson who joined them in victory lane taking third. Josh Sunn and Max Dolliver completed the top five.
A history making moment occurred in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes when the youngest and the oldest competitors each won their heat race and then went on to finish one and two in the feature. First, we gotta say “who lit a fire under his ass”! Bob Shepard, who threatens to retire every year is shining brightly this season. The last time we raced he made it to the third place in victory lane. Obviously, he got a taste of something he likes as this week he moved up one position to the second-place spot. The second thing we gotta say is where did this kid come from? A rookie in the division and our youngest driver Michael Danforth Jr beats out the old guy to claim his first ever win. You can’t help but wonder who was shaking their head more? The youngin, how did I beat the old guy, or the old guy, why did I let that youngin beat me! The Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes victory lane is a joy to write about lately, and the guy to join the pair with his best finish of the season and way over due to be there was Jason Horniak. Ryan Christian comes home in fourth with Josh Harrington in fifth.
The Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets (were off return to action on July 1st).
The High-Country Dispensary Late Models (were off return to action on July 1st).
Garret Brown gets his second win in the LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks his first coming last season at the end of the season, this one will hopefully set him up for more to come this season. Brown was able to beat out Dustin Towle who crossed the line in second his best finish of the season and John Fields who took home third. Brown becomes the fifth different winner. While Brown is scored the winner of the battle the man of note for the night and winner of his own war of mechanical problems was Bryan King, who having missed a qualifying spot would have to start last on the field. King worked his way up to just one spot shy of victory lane in fourth with Andrew Fitgerald claiming fifth.
Hayden Bishop joins Logan Martin as a repeat winner in the Woodsville Power Equipment Ridge Runners. He was able to fend off a star-studded pack of veterans to grab the checkers first. Logan Spencer tight on his tail would have to settle for second with Martin making it to the final victory lane spot. Travis King came home in fourth with Tom Brown taking home fifth.
In the Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cylinder Enduro Jason Porter had to come from deep in the pack methodically worked his way to the front and at the end of 75 laps was once again your winner, making him the one everyone wants to dethrone. Porter not only made it to first, first, he was also the only one left on the lead lap. Chris Mooney joined him in victory lane in second with Eric Lundblad at the checkers in third. Kelly Miller Jr. and Scott Dowland completed the top five across the line for the checkers. A post-race inspection would disqualify Lundblad and Dowland, moving Brandon Gray to fourth and Jacob Hall-Larson to fifth for the final finish. Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cylinder Enduros return to action on Saturday July 29th.
The when at the Ridge WYKR Sprint Cars of New England hit the track only to have to be side railed for a minute when a brief shower came in. Mother Nature didn’t have enough in her this week, and once the skies cleared again, they returned to the track for their 25-lap main event. It was a who’s who in victory lane with Clay Dow beating out the “Professor” Chris Donnelly for the win and Will Hull who came home in third. Kayden Berry and an old familiar face Tunk Berry rounded out the top five. The when at the Ridge WYKR Sprint Cars of New England return for action on July 22nd for their SCoNE-360 Sprint Car Special
Coming up this Saturday July 1st sponsored by Pellerin Auto Parts, Auto Body, & Automotive, it is our Fourth of July Extravaganza brought to you in part by Noise R Us Fireworks Newport NH and Modified Madness, plus the rest of the 99Rock weekly Racing Series divisions with the Sabil and Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets, High Country Dispensary Late Models, LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks, and the Woodsville Power Equipment Ridger Runners, PLUS the Pellerin Auto Pro Fours. This is a special admission show front gate ticket for adults, Seniors, and Teens WITH a paying adult $15.00, children 11 and under WITH a paying Adult $2.00.
Remember in today’s society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for!
Tune in to hear April May and Butch as they join Stephen John for all the highlights of Bear Ridge Speedway from the week before and what is coming up every Friday morning from 6:30 to 7:00 on WYKR.
The price of a regular show general admission (front gate) ticket for adults (ages 17 to 61) is $12.00 a person. Seniors 62 and older $10.00. Teens 12 to 16 WITH a paying adult $10.00, and children 11 and under WITH a paying Adult $2.00. Military Discounts are available at $2.00 off for those with a valid ID. The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2023 license holders is $30.00. Non-license holders are $35.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.)
Bear Ridge Speedway is as 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.
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Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time every Saturday starting in May thru September.
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.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 56th Season of Racing sponsored by Wells River Savings Bank
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
SUNDAY June 25, 2023

Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds (35 laps)
1st 66 Tim Churchill
2nd 16 Brian Chaffee
3rd 4 DJ Robinson
4th 11 Josh Sunn
5th 29 Max Dolliver
6th 26 Jeremy Huntoon
7th 86 Mike Ryan
8th 91nh James Fadden
9th 631 Todd Buckwold
10th 00 Jason Gray
11th 42T Robert Tucker
12th 34 Richie Simmons
13th 33 Melvin Pierson
14th 83 Kyle Moses

9h Chris Huntington ® DNS

HEAT one: Jeremy Huntoon
HEAT two: Robert Tucker

Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes (30 Laps)
1st 18 Michael Danforth JR ®
2nd 28 Bob Shepard
3rd 3 Jason Horniak
4th 10 Ryan Christian
5th 11 Josh Harrington
6th 09 Tad Kingsbury
7th 12 Cody Gregoropoulos
8th 20 Todd Hayward
9th 17 Cooper Hodge
10th 93 Ricky Sanville
11th 21e Matt Ellsworth
12th 2 Tim Hodge
13th 27 Matthew Borst ®
14th 4 Carson Ste. Marie
15th 69 Alexander Pushee
8 Steven Gardner DNS
91 Alfred O’Haire DNS

HEAT one: Michael Danforth JR ®
HEAT two: Bob Shepard

Xtreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets Feature (25 laps)
OFF return to action July 1, 2023
HEAT one:
HEAT two:

High Country Dispensary Late Model Feature (20 Laps)
OFF return to action July 1, 2023
HEAT one:

LaValley’s Building Supply Dirt Stockers (20 Laps)
1st 89 Garrett Brown
2nd 60 Dustin Towle
3rd 5j John Fields
4th X Bryan King
5th 55 Andrew Fitzgerald
6th 22 Mike Mann
7th 21 Pat Wheeler
8th 25 Timothy Blake
9th 71 James Thompson ®
10th 35 Aren Keene
11th 13 Bradley Duke ®
12th 18D Dawn Rumrill
13th 69x AJ Pushee ®
14th 32 Tyler Tremblay
15th 82 Mike McClay

HEAT one: Dawn Rumrill
HEAT two: Garrett Brown
Sting Vintage Race Cars SEMI/DASH: Dustin Towle

Woodsville Power Equipment Ridge Runners (20 laps)
1st 30 Hayden Bishop
2nd 43 Spencer Braley
3rd 44 Logan Martin
4th 21 Travis King
5th 98 Tom Brown
6th 1 Michael Paton SR
7th 28 Randy Morrill
8th 163 Cameron Kenny
9th 11 Daegan Spinks
10th 19 Tim Morrill
11th 54 Katie Burroughs
12th 53 Travis Burroughs
13th 17 Shane Stygles
14th 45 Chris Magoon
15th 50 Matt Lucas
16th 97 Cary Hunter
17th 32 Jared Brown ®
18th 51 Westley Blake
19th 63 Doug Kenny

07 Cory Collins ® DNS
55 Ricky Stygles DNS
27x Blake Bucellato DNS

HEAT one: Doug Kenny
HEAT two: Hayden Bishop

Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cylinder Enduro (75 laps)
1st 13 Jason Porter 100
2nd 77 Chris Mooney 96
3rd 0 Kelly Miller Jr 92
4th 00vt Brando Gray 88
5th 82 Jacob Hall-Larson 84
6th 07 Ben Brownlow 80
7th 90 Tiellar Mitchell 76
8th 67 Rusty Dionne 72
9th 30 Trevor Mears 68
10th 69 Eric Mead 64
11th 32 Mark Nickles 60
12th 86 Brandon Simpson 58
13th 14 Nick Bijolle 56
14th 70 Mason Frarier 54
15th 51 Danny Doyle 52
16th 20 Devin Bell 50
17th 37 Aron Crews 48
18th 04 Kelly Miller Sr 46
19th 49 Kevin Laforest 44
20th 40 Austin Blais 42
21st 87 Ryan Goodwin 40
22nd 240 Charlie Smith 38
23rd 48 Hayden Farnham 36
24th 9 Duke Maxwell 34
25th 27 Erica Calistro 32
26th 25 Travis Adams 30
27th 76 Gary George 28
38 Scott Dowland D’qd
44 Eric Lundblad D’qd

When at the Ridge WYKR Sprint Cars of New England
1st 31 Clay Dow
2nd 17 Chris Donnelly
3rd 61 Will Hull
4th 12 Kayden Berry
5th 11 Tunk Berry
6th 89 Troy Comeau
7th 69 Floyd Billington
8th 6 Doug McPhail
9th 19j Jason Goff
10th 73 Jacob Williams
11th 03 Nicholas Comeau
12th 77 Ron Davis
13th 6x Mark Cole
14th 29 Dylan Menditto
15th 72 JP Vaillancourt

HEAT one: Clay Dow
HEAT two: Troy Comeau
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Contact: April May Preston-Elms Email: brsdirt@gmail.com
Phone: (802) 222-4052