Mekkelsen RV June 6th results
CORRECTED 2ND FEATURE FOR LATE MODELS I LISTED FINISH WRONG THIS AND POINTS ARE CORRECT
The Fairlee Flyer Kevin Chaffee flies from 23rd to 3rd as Ryan Christian claims his first career win in the DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds
For Immediate Release BRS-060615-1
BRADFORD, VT – Ryan Christian Canaan NH survived several restarts holding off the hard charges of Mike Gendron Newbury VT to claim his first career win in the Bond Auto DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds. Gendron was waiting for one slip from Christian, as the laps ticked off but Christian held firm to the bottom of the track. Leaving Gendron nowhere to go but on the outside. Gendron’s car was also strong on the bottom, and thus figured 2nd was better than last, ready to try again another day. The one who did make it work on the outside in dominate fashion, and hoping for another 10 laps was the “Fairlee Flyer” Kevin Chaffee, Bradford VT. Chaffee having missed qualifying by one position found himself looking from the 23rd position of the field thru a very long line of cars to the front. Never one to give up Chaffee tested the waters on the outside groove, and began to sail to the front. Laps would be his enemy this night as time would run out before he could set challenge on the front two. Chaffee happily claimed the third and final victory lane spot of the night. Jason Gray and Adam Pierson rounded out the top five.
The night’s activities sponsored by Mekkelsen RV included a makeup race for the Crazy Ed’s Limited Late Models from the weeks before rain shortened Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank night. Coming home the winner once again was Brandon Gray E Thetford VT with Eric Lang Groton VT and James Fadden Plainfield NH accompanying him to victory lane. Also in the house were the Granite State Mini Sprints with the 500 and 600 cc’s competing for wins. In the 500’s the 96 Tom Chaffee claimed the win and in the 600’s it was Kyle Belliveau. The final addition to the evening was the ever popular kids rides, offered twice a year at the Ridge. During intermission the stands emptied onto the track to gain access to the drivers of their choice for some laps around the ¼ mile clay oval.
The Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes continue to see the Brass Ring challenge grow as they underwent a rough start to the night with several cautions slowing down the pace. When they finally got their groove going Jason Colbeth found himself on the point. Bob Shepard worked his way from mid pack to the the runner up spot but was unable to make the move for the win. Tim Hodge struggling a bit this year with set up was finally able to have a good finish coming home in the final victory lane spot. Matt Ellsworth and Josh Harrington completed the top five.
The USAC DMA Midgets returns for competition Saturday June 13th on Jiffy Mart of Bradford night.
The picture changed a bit for the second feature event of the night for the Crazy Ed’s Limited Late Models, with a new face claiming the checkers. Brandon Gray having mechanical issues, was unable to make it to victory lane. Taking advantage of his misfortune was James Fadden who grabbed the win with Eric Lang coming home in second and Matt Lashua grabbing another third place finish.
It was all about the madness for the Weglarz Property Service/F.M.S. Auto Parts Four Cylinders as the field of twenty three competitors competed for double points and over Three Thousand dollars in three seventeen lap segments. The annual Monza event for each of the divisions offers an opportunity for the drivers to grab some extra green and lots of racing. The first segment started with Charlie Lakin on the pole having garnered 30 laps to claim the honors. Lakin stayed the point for the first segment which means he started in the rear for the second. The second segment was a tough one for the guys and gals with several of the competitors not on the track when the checkers waived. Honors of the checkers were claimed by Matt Boucher, who then had the pleasure of starting from the rear in the last segment. The final segment with a smaller field of cars, but still plenty of racing was claimed by the rookie sensation Justin Severance. While everyone wants to win the battle setting your sites on winning the war is sometimes more advantageous. Mike Ryan Lakin’s number one rival for the championship recorded a third, second, and third place finish making him the overall winner. Lakin with a first, fourth, and fifth finish took second overall and Boucher with a fourth, first, and seventh place finish took third. Fourth overall went to Severance with Jesse Durkee rounding out the top five.
Bear Ridge Speedway’s 48th season of stock car racing continues on Saturday, June 13th sponsored by Jiffy Mart of Bradford with a full card of racing including the USAC DMA Midgets. This is our June benefit night with the focus being on the great group at New Digs for Dogs. “While saving a dog’s life won’t change the world it will change the world of a dog”. Bring in 2 dog food items and get $2.00 off your general admission ticket. In addition to the full card the WYKR Sprint Cars of New England return for action along with the visiting Atlantic Coast Old Timers. Special admission pricing applies for the 99Rock Weekly Racing Series at $13 for adults (age 18-61), $10 for teens (12-17) and seniors (62+), and $2 for children; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time.
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.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – Mekkelsen RV night
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Crazy Ed’s Late Models make up Feature – Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank night (20 Laps)
1st OO Brandon Gray
2nd 66 Eric Lang
3rd 91 James Fadden
4th 18 Matt Lashua
5th 83 Tim Martin ®
6th 2 Derrek Stearns
7th 3 David Stearns®
8th 5T Travis Smith
9th 94 Cary Moulton
10th 24 Bobby Bell ®
Bond Auto DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Feature (40 laps)
1st 10s Ryan Christian
2nd O1 Mike Gendron
3rd 73 Kevin Chaffee
4th OO Jason Gray
5th 15 Adam Pierson
6th 10 Derek Graham
7th 42T Robert Tucker
8th 24 Jordan Fornwalt
9th 115 Tom Forward
10th 9 Michael Dunn
11th 11 Josh Sunn
12th 79 Ray Johnson®
13th 34 Richie Simmons
14th 4 DJ Robinson
15th 14 Tim Williams ®
16th 91 Tim Tucker
17th 12 Steve Bell®
18th 40 Steven Flint
19th 12c Jamie Ferland
20th 42c Josh Currier
21st 88 Thomas Kimball
22nd 32 Evan Kingsbury
23rd 5 Gary Siemons
DNS 1x TC Forward (DNS)
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe Feature (30 laps)
1st 18 Jason Colbeth
2nd 28 Bob Shepard
3rd 2 Tim Hodge
4th 21e Matt Ellsworth
5th 71 Josh Harrington
6th 16 Brian Chaffee
7th 44 Michael Danforth
8th 3 Gene Pierson
9th 22 Thomas Placey
10th 8 Teddy Salomaa
11th 43 Earl Maxham
12th 11 Martin Mastic
13th 33 Melvin Pierson
14th 13 Buster Kathan
15th 24 Jeremy Beckley
16th 17 Todd Hayward
DNS 81 Louie Cadwell DNS
USAC DMA Midgets Feature (25 laps)
Return 6/13/15
Crazy Ed’s Limited Late Model Feature (20 laps)
1st 91 James Fadden
2nd 66 Eric Lang
3rd 18 Matt Lashua
4th OO Brandon Gray
5th 2 Derrek Stearns
6th 3 David Stearns®
7th 83 Tim Martin ®
8th 5T Travis Smith
9th 94 Cary Moulton
DNS 24 Bobby Bell ® DNS
Weglarz Property Management/F.M.S. Auto Parts 4-Cylinder (Madness – three 17 lap features)
1st 86 Mike Ryan
2nd 3 Charlie Lakin
3rd 61 Matt Boucher
4th 4J Justin Severance ®
5th 88 Jesse Durkee
6th 87 Don Reynolds
7th 8 Sean Perron
8th 19 Karl Sheldon
9th 87x James Davis
10th 78 Richard Potwin
11th 7 Brian Bishop ®
12th 65 Robert Welch ®
13th 77 Roger Chaffee
14th 13 Hunter Garduno
15th 77 Derrik Counter
16th 31 Lisa Austin
17th 22 Jonathan Baker
18th 2 Deven Stearns
19th 1 Alicia Taylor
20th 23 Jason Porter
21st 11 Kaitlyn Coates ®
22nd 17 Justin Blakely ®
23rd 12 Shawn Chaloux ®
