‼️ THE BEST OF THE BEST RETURN TO THE KINGDOM OF SPEED, BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK THIS WEEKEND AS THE DANNY’s PIZZA PIZZAZZ MODIFIEDS HEADLINE THE NIGHT’s ACTION. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RIP ROAR’N RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️
‼️ ARE YOU READY FOR RIP ROAR’N, EDGE OF YOUR SEAT, SLIDE JOB ACTION? THIS SATURDAY NIGHT BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK PRESENTS THE DANNY’S PIZZA PIZZAZZ MODIFIEDS + VICTORY FUEL WINGLESS SPRINT CAR ACTION FOR INSANE, HIGH OCTANE ENTERTAINMENT. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY FUN. Please Like & Share this post ‼️
‼️ THIS WEEKENDS EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED ON THE BIG TRACK. WE HAVE CANCELED BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY’s EVENTS DUE TO COLD WEATHER, 15 mph WINDS, AND DAMP WEATHER. Let’s all stay home, stay warm with a cup of Hot Chocolate (with marshmallows of course), and we will see you all next Saturday May 2. Thank you!
‼️ “INVASION OF THE POSSE” WEEKEND ONLY AT BRIDGEPORT! ARE YOU READY FOR RIP ROAR’N, EDGE OF YOUR SEAT, SLIDE JOB ACTION? THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, HARD CORE FOOT TO THE FLOOR ACTION WITH THE GROUND POUNDING MODIFIEDS & THEN SUNDAY, SLIDE JOBS GALORE WITH 410 SPRINT CARS FOR THE “INVASION OF THE POSSE” WEEKEND. This is the first of three 410 Sprint Car events of the year. Join us as we all enjoy another great weekend of racing and family entertainment at The Kingdom of Speed, Bridgeport Motorsports Park ‼️
📢 “INVASION OF THE POSSE WEEKEND: 2 Huge days of insane auto racing. Saturday headlining with Modifieds & Sunday the 410 Sprint Cars head line the event!
🌟 SPORTSMAN – presented by Demers Heating and Cooling
🌟 STREET STOCKS – presented by Straight Up Construction
🌟 VINTAGE MODIFIEDS
🌟 ROOKIES – presented by DA’s Auto Body 🏎 3:00 Pits ($35/$45) 🎟 4:00 Grandstands ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE) 🚦 5:00 Cars on track
Swedesboro, NJ – The 2026 USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series opener, presented by Baer Den Farms, delivered a thrilling night of racing at Bridgeport Motorsports Park, highlighted by a masterful drive from Briggs Danner.
Jonathan Swanson led the field to green and controlled the opening seven laps of the 25-lap feature before Kenny Miller III surged from fourth to take command on lap eight.
As the race unfolded, contenders began to emerge. Danner charged forward from eighth, while defending series champion Steven Drevicki advanced from sixth, setting the stage for a high-intensity battle at the front.
A lap 12 caution for Jason Cherry reset the field, but once racing resumed, traffic quickly became a defining factor. By lap 16, Danner made his move, skillfully navigating lapped cars to take the lead from Miller in a thrilling exchange.
Danner and Miller continued their duel through heavy traffic, with Drevicki close behind, poised to capitalize on any misstep. Further back, Olivia Thayer impressed with a run from 22nd after transferring through the semi-feature, while Bruce Buckwalter Jr. maintained a solid top-10 performance despite a difficult redraw.
Up front, however, it was all Danner. Showcasing precision and control, he fended off Miller’s relentless pressure to secure the victory in the Hogue Enterprises No. 39, backed by E. Schneider & Sons and Aw Shucks Roasted Corn.
Miller finished a strong second, with Drevicki rounding out the podium in third. Brendan Hires recorded a career-best USAC finish in fourth, and Christian Bruno completed the top five in his new 3BC ride.
Ellery edges Chester in thrilling Sportsman finish. A 34-car field of Demers Heating and Cooling Sportsman Modifieds were on hand for the evenings action. Pole sitter Rob Tete lead the early laps. After an early caution, Tete built a straight a way lead by lap 5 on the ultra smooth Bridgeport surface before Christopher Buffalino Jr. and Matt Ellery charged forward from sixth and tenth, respectively.
A lap 6 restart, Buffalino would scoot under both Tete and second running Pete Serra taking over the top spot as Billy Chester started showing some strength darting from ninth place starting position . By lap 9 Chester moved into second past Ellery and set sights on Buffalino.
Buffalino running the middle, Chester working the bottom while Ellery was running the high side. Chester would take over the lead on lap 16 while Ellery took over second on lap 17.
The battle was now on for the top spot with Ellery top shelf and Chester working the bottom. Ellery worked the banking higher and higher while taking over the lead coming to the white flag. Chester was not about to give up without a full out brawl. The 11/11 hustled the bottom of 1 & 2 and pulled a nose past Ellery down the back stretch. Scorers were ready for a close finish as Ellery came down the banking and edged Chester at the line in a photo finish. Followed by Serra, Buffalino, and Jesse Hirthler.
The Street Stocks made their first points appearance of the season with new sponsor Straight Up Construction owned by Street Stock racer Mike Baldwin. Jeremy Doerr led early, but a fierce three-way battle with Spider Ensinger Jr. and Mike Baldwin defined the race.
Ensinger Jr. took the lead on lap 12 and held off Baldwin over the final circuits to claim the win. Nick Sandone III finished third.
Mod Lites put on a show! Despite a six-car field, the Mod Lites delivered an exciting performance swarming all over the high banks. Shane McCarron led the charge to victory, followed by Brayden Benson and Tim White.
The 4 Cylinder Stock Cars capped off the evening with an entertaining feature. Joe Garey Jr. led early, with Lee Allen finding himself in “the middle of a Garey sandwich” announced Speedway announcer, Tim Pitts with Joe Garey Sr. battling closely behind. Newcomer Dale Moll made a bold move to the outside, sweeping past the leaders by lap 11 to claim the win. Garey Sr. and Garey Jr. followed in second and third.
Carpenter claims Rookie Sportsman win. Earlier in the evening, Tom Carpenter earned his first career Bridgeport victory in the DA’s Auto Body Rookie Sportsman division.
1. Briggs Danner, 2. Kenny Miller, III, 3. Steven Drevicki, 4. Brenden Hires, 5. Christian Bruno, 6. Jonathan Swanson, 7. Joe Kata, 8. Tommy Kunsman, Jr., 9. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr., 10. Kyle Spence, 11. Stan Ploski, III, 12. J.R. Fulper, 13. Olivia Thayer, 14. Jared Kreider, 15. Jacob Galloway, 16. Matthew Swift, 17. Dan Malley, 18. Rich Carnathan, 19. Jason Cherry, 20. Ed Aikin, 21. Shane Braxton, 22. Ronald Hemick, 23. David Swanson, DNS – Anthony Falcone, DNQ – Joe Crilly, Heidi Hedin, Ryan Roulette, Greg Shepsis, Larry McVay, Dirk Rimrott, Patrick Chilmonik
1. Matt Ellery, 2. Billy Chester, 3. Pete Sierra, 4. Christopher Buffalino, 5. Jesse Hirthler, 6. Ronnie Solomon, III, 7. Zane Roth, 8. Ethan Young, 9. Rob Tete, 10. Gary Bozowski, 11. Wayne Weaver, 12. Dylan Morris, 13. John Scarpati, 14. Brian Lilick, 15. Lexi Wilson, 16. Ryan Anderson, 17. Tom Carpenter, 18. Charley Cossaboone, 19. Brad Roberts, 20. Brian Rogers, 21. John Norchia, 22. J.D. Darling, 23. Mike Butler, 24. Aiden Spencer, 25. Chris Bergstrom, DNS – Ron Solomon, Sr., Drew Ziegler, Matt Blakeslee, Brayden Morrison, Sarah Lynn, Nico Perolli, Dick Keiper.
D.A. AUTO BODY AND REPAIR ROOKIE FEATURE (7 LAPS)
1. Tom Carpenter, 2. Tyler Lilick, 3. Brayden Morrison, 4. Drew Ziegler, 5. Billy Interrante, 6. Matt Blakeslee, 7. J.D. Darling, 8. Sarah Lynn, 9. Randy Rommell
DNS – Dick Keiper, Nico Peorelli
STRAIGHTUP CONSTRUCTION STREET STOCKS A-MAIN (15 LAPS)
1. Spider Ensinger, Sr., 2. Mike Baldwin, 3. Nick Sandone, III, 4. Spider Ensinger, Sr., 5. Gary Klimeczak, 6. Jeramy Doerr, 7. Scott Freed, DNS – Nick Killmer, Kenny Chance.
FOUR CYLINDER A-MAIN (15 LAPS)
1. Dale Mull, 2. Joe Garey, Sr., 3. Joe Garey, Jr. 4. Jim Backowski, 5. Robbie Steinmetz, 6. Lee Allen, 7. John Parker
MODIFIED LITES A-MAIN (15 LAPS)
1. Shane McCarron, 2. Brayden Benson, 3. Tim White, 4. Brandon Sturgis, 5. Angel Rivera, 6. Ryan McKinney
‼️ THIS SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY AT BRIDGEPORT! ARE YOU READY FOR RIP ROAR’N, EDGE OF YOUR SEAT, SLIDE JOB ACTION? THIS SATURDAY NIGHT BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK PRESENTED THE USAC EC WINGLESS SPRINT CAR + DEMERS HEATING & COOLING SPORTSMAN MODIFIEDS FOR INSANE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️
🗓 Saturday April 18 – USAC Wingless 360 Sprint Cars presented by Insta Signs Plus
‼️ JUST 1 1/2 WEEKS AWAY FROM THE WEEKEND WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR…. “INVASION OF THE POSSE” WEEKEND FEATURING 410 SPRINT CARS & MODIFIEDS. 2 HUGE DAYS, 2 BIG EVENTS! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️
🗓 Saturday April 25 – DAY #1 – featuring MODIFIEDS
🗓 Sunday April 26 – DAY #2 – featuring 410 SPRINT CARS
📢 FLEX Schedule in effect. If temps rise, we may push times back 1 hour #ponymovie #kingdomofspeed #sprintcar #dirttrackracing #bridgeportspeedway #southjersey
SWEDESBORO, NJ: THE MONTH OF APRIL HAS SOME GREAT EVENTS LEFT ON THE CALENDER. A GREAT MIX BETWEEN 410 SPRINT CARS, MODIFIEDS, & WINGLESS 360 SPRINT CARS. GOING TO A LOT OF EXCITING ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT ACTION AT THE KINGDOM OF SPEED! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post
🗓 Saturday April 18 – USAC Wingless 360 Sprint Cars presented by Insta Signs Plus
SWEDESBORO, NJ – The 2026 season roared to life at Bridgeport Motorsports Park with an impressive 126 race cars filling the pit area for opening night on the High Banks. Haulers and trailers stretched all the way to the main road as teams poured in, setting the tone for what promises to be a huge season.
The fans showed up in force as well, and they were treated to thrilling action across every division. Slide jobs and tight battles among the leaders made for an exciting night of racing from start to finish.
Doug Rose addressed competitors during the drivers meeting, thanking the massive turnout and emphasizing the significance of the moment.
“We are beginning a new era of racing in New Jersey,” Rose said. With packed pits and strong fan support, he also outlined plans for pit parking moving forward, noting that many spots are now reserved for the season.
Ryan Godown powered his way to victory in the Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modified feature. David Shilling led the opening lap before Neal Williams surged to the front. Williams held off defending champion Dillon Steuer through the early stages, but Godown entered the mix at halfway.
After an intense battle among the top contenders, Godown charged into second and then took the lead on lap 24, holding on over the final six laps for the win. Williams finished second, followed by Steuer, Shilling, and Ryan Krachun, who impressively drove from 12th to fifth.
“The track was in tip-top condition,” said Godown. “It was easier for me coming from third than it was for Neal.” Williams noted that his car just got too free late in the race.
The Mid Atlantic Sprint Cars got their season started Saturday night at the Kingdom of Speed in thrilling fashion. Tim Iulg fought back all night after a bad pill draw at the beginning of the event. Starting last in heat race competition, advancing to the redraw where luck change and drew the pole for the 25 lap feature. Iulg fired off to the early lead. At the mid point of the race Troy Betts began putting the pressure on second place running Eddie Wagner. Through lapped traffic Betts took over second setting sights on race leader Iulg. Betts threw slider after slider at the 19 of Iulg, but could not secure the top spot. Iulg did lead every lap enroute to victory in the Sprint Car season opener, marking the series’ 10th anniversary season. Defending champion Troy Betts held on for second, with Eddie Wagner finishing third.
Travis Hill captured the win in the Demers Heating & Cooling Sportsman feature after a hard-fought battle with Jesse Hirthler. Hirthler held off Steve Kemery to secure second, while Mike Butler and Charley Cossaboone rounded out the top five.
Tyler Lilick claimed the first Rookie Sportsman victory of the season, fending off heavy pressure from Brayden Morrison all the way to the checkered flag. Billy Interrant, Jim Robey, and Rick Keiper completed the top five.
The Swanson brothers made history with their first-ever one-two finish. Jonathan Swanson led every lap to take the win, followed closely by his brother David. Wayne Scott finished third.
Lee Allen appeared headed for victory in the Four Cylinder feature until mechanical issues struck with just two laps remaining. That opened the door for a dramatic finish between John Parker and Kelly Fleming. Contact on the final lap allowed Parker to secure his first career win.
Racing returns to the High Banks this Saturday, featuring the season opener for the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprints, along with Sportsman, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders, Mod Lites, and Rookies.
DANNY’S PIZZA PIZZAZZ MODIFIED A-MAIN (30 LAPS) 1. Ryan Godown, 2. Neal Williams, 3. Dillon Steuer, 4. David Schilling, 5. Ryan Krachun, 6. Cale Ross, 7. Coleby Frye, 8. H.J. Bunting, 9. Mike Franz, 10. Johnny Bangs, 11. Wade Hendrickson, 12. Bobby Butler, 13. Frank Cozze, 14. D.J. Hunt, 15. Blaine Bracelin, 16. Jared Millman, 17. Jeff Parker, 18. John Aumick, 19. Brian Papiez, 20. Sammy Martz, Jr., 21. Stan Frankenfield, Jr., 22. W.B. James, 23. Richie Pratt, Jr., 24. Cole Stangle, 25. Billy Osmun, III, DNS – Dominick Buffalino, DNQ – Will Dupree, Sean Metz
DEMERS HEATING & COOLING SPORTSMAN A-MAIN (25 LAPS) 1. Travis Hill, 2. Jesse Hirthler, 3. Steve Kemery, 4. Mike Butler, 5. Charley Cossaboone, 6. Brandon Watkins, 7. P.J. Bozowski, 8. Matt Ellery, 9. Luke Bunting, 10. Brad Roberts, 11. Billy Chester, 12. Brian Rogers, 13. Aiden Spencer, 14. Brian Lilick, 15. Wayne Weaver, 16. Chris Grbac, 17. Nick Stephans, 18. Matt Peck, 19. Ryan Anderson, 20. Ethan Young, 21. Bryan Rhoads, 22. Ethan Bill, 23. Ronnie Solomon III, 24. Ryan Simmons, 25. Rick Wagner, 26. Christopher Buffalino, Jr., 27. Dave Damiano, 28. Brayden Morrison, DNQ – Lexi Wilson, Dylan Morris, Pete Serra, James Allen, Theresa Aumick, Walter McIntyre, Drew Ziegler, John Scarpati, Jim Robey, Tommy Kimkoski, Scott Hulmes, Chris Dorgstan, Hunter Ploski, Rob Tete, John Norcia, Tom Carpenter, Nico Perolrelli, Matt Blakeslee, J.D. Darling, Randy Ruhamel
ROOKIE SPORTSMAN PRESENTED BY D.A.’S AUTO BODY AND REPAIR (8 LAPS) 1. Tyler Lilick, 2. Brayden Morrison, 3. Billy Interrant, 4. Jim Robey, 5. Rick Keiper, 6. Tom Carpenter, 7. Randy Rommel, 8. James Allen, 9. Drew Ziegler, 10. Nico Pecorelli, 11. Matt Blakeslee, 12. JD Darling, 13. Sara Lynn
DCB PLUMBING & HEATING MID-ATLANTIC SPRINTS A-MAIN (25 LAPS) 1. Tim Iulg, 2. Troy Betts, 3. Eddie Wagner, 4. Dave Brown, Jr., 5. Tyler Grau, 6. Rick Lafferty, 7. D.J. Tanner, Jr., 8. Brian Carber, 9. Ryan Stillwaggon, 10. Jared Kreider, 11. Andrew Turpin, 12. Cody West, 13. Jon Brenfleck, 14. Jonathan Swift, 15. Aidan Borden, 16. Dirk Rimrott, 17. Dan Leaper, 18. Ryan Schultz, 19. Keith Anderson, 20. Adam Carberry, DNS – Shelby Kelly, Kurt Rainey
VICTORY FUEL WINGLESS SPRINTS A-MAIN (20 LAPS) 1. Jonathan Swanson, 2. David Swanson, 3. Wayne Scott, 4. Mick D’Agostino, 5. Shea Wills, 6. J.R. Fulper, 7. Stan Ploski, III, 8. Donald Ottatti, 9. Nathan Scott, 10. Sean Case, 11. Heidi Hedin, 12. Greg Shepsis, 13. A.J. Hunt
INSTA SIGNS PLUS FOUR CYLINDER STOCKS A-MAIN (15 LAPS) 1. John Parker, 2. Kelly Fleming, 3. Lee Allen, 4. Joe Garey, Sr., 5. Dominic Antonelli, 6. Logan Mull, 7. Dale Moll, 8. Joe Garey Jr.
‼️ THIS SATURDAY NIGHT THE SEASON POINTS OPENER, HARD CORE FOOT TO THE FLOOR ACTION WITH THE GROUND POUNDING MODIFIEDS AND SLIDE JOBS GALORE WITH MID ATLANTIC SPRINT CARS & VICTORY FUEL WINGLESS SPRINTS + SPORTSMAN, 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS, & ROOKIES AT BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️
🗓 Saturday April 11 – “SEASON POINTS OPENER” presented by Demers Heating and Cooling
