OSMUN DOUBLES UP! MORRISON BREAKS THROUGH AS BRIDGEPORT DELIVERS ANOTHER THRILLING NIGHT OF RACING!
OSMUN DOUBLES UP! MORRISON BREAKS THROUGH AS BRIDGEPORT DELIVERS ANOTHER THRILLING NIGHT OF RACING
SWEDESBORO, N.J. – The action never let up Saturday night at Bridgeport Motorsports Park as Billy Osmun III raced to his second Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modified victory of the season while Troy Betts continued his Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series dominance, rookie Brayden Morrison celebrated his first career Sportsman victory, and Jonathan Swanson added yet another win to his championship-caliber season.
Osmun’s dramatic late-race charge highlighted another spectacular night on the High Banks, where slide jobs, last-lap passes, and breakthrough victories kept the fans on their feet.
The Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modified feature opened with Richie Pratt Jr. and Stan Frankenfield Jr. bringing the field to green, with Pratt powering into the early lead. Pratt paced the opening circuits while Frankenfield, Osmun, Ryan Krachun and Johnny Bangs settled into the top five. Early caution flags eliminated Kevin Hirthler and Cale Ross from contention before the race settled into an intense battle for the lead.
At the halfway point, Pratt remained in command, but Osmun had closed the gap. What followed was a thrilling exchange of slide jobs as the two drivers traded the lead corner after corner. Osmun finally completed the winning move on Lap 18, but the drama wasn’t over.
A final caution on Lap 23 erased Osmun’s advantage and set up a dash to the finish. Osmun executed a flawless restart and held off the field while Ryan Godown (started 16th) charged from behind in the closing laps. Krachun slipped past Pratt for third before the checkered flag as Osmun secured his second victory of the season.
Godown crossed the stripe second, followed by Krachun, Pratt and Brian Papiez. Stan Frankenfield Jr., Sammy Martz Jr., H.J. Bunting, Neal Williams and Dominick Buffalino completed the top ten.
After finally earning his first career Modified victory earlier this season, Osmun admitted it was a relief to back it up so quickly.
“They always say the first win is the hardest,” Osmun said. “I’m glad I was able to prove it right after taking so long to win my first!”
The DCB Plumbing & Heating Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series feature belonged to Troy Betts from the drop of the green flag.
Starting alongside Rick Lafferty, Betts quickly seized control and never looked back, leading every lap of the 25-lap feature.
“I never saw him after that,” Betts said of his early duel with Lafferty.
While Betts drove away, Dave Brown spent the entire race trying to wrestle second from Lafferty. Brown finally completed the pass coming to the checkered flag. Tim Iulg charged late to steal fourth from Shelby Kelly in the closing laps.
Betts earned his third MASS victory of the season, extending his lead in the championship standings. Brown finished second over Lafferty, Iulg and Kelly. Eddie Wagner, Adam Carberry, Robbie Stillwaggon, Tyler Grau and Aidan Borden completed the top ten.
The Demers Heating & Cooling Sportsman feature produced one of the night’s biggest storylines as rookie Brayden Morrison raced to his first career victory.
Tom Carpenter led the opening lap before Morrison wasted little time making his move. Morrison challenged for the lead immediately and completed the winning pass at the end of Lap 2.
As the laps wound down, Jesse Hirthler methodically worked his way forward from his 11th place starting position after Mike Hughes Jr. held second for much of the event. Hirthler claimed the runner-up position late, but Morrison never flinched, driving away to an emotional first career victory.
Hirthler finished second over Hughes, Matt Ellery and Pete Serra. Ryan Simmons, Matt Peck, Aiden Spencer, Ronnie Solomon and Duncan Molesworth rounded out the top ten.
The rookie credited his decision to consistently use the cushion around the top of the speedway.
“Every restart was a big decision, but I chose the top lane every time because that’s where the car was the best,” Morrison explained.
The victory was especially meaningful for Morrison’s family-owned team, sponsored by Bear Tire & Auto of Hainesport, N.J.
Another rookie also enjoyed a breakthrough moment in the Sportsman Non-Qualifier feature.
Randy Rommell made a dramatic pass around Dave Damiano in the final turns of the 15-lap event to score the victory. Drew Ziegler finished second, Damiano settled for third, while Brandon Shipley—who led the opening 12 laps—finished fourth after late-race heartbreak.
The Victory Fuel Wingless Sprint Cars completed all 20 laps without a caution as Jonathan Swanson continued his dominant season.
Nathan Smith led the opening four laps before Swanson surged to the front on Lap 5 and never relinquished the lead. Swanson captured his fourth victory of the season over Smith, Stan Ploski III, Wayne Scott and David Swanson.
In Straight Up Construction Four Cylinder competition, Dale Mull captured his second victory of the season, finishing ahead of Dan Stein and Joe Garey Sr.
Bridgeport Motorsports Park continues to showcase some of the most competitive racing in the Northeast, and Saturday night’s program proved once again why the High Banks have earned their reputation as the Kingdom of Speed. From veteran stars adding to their win totals to rookies celebrating career-first victories, the fans were treated to another unforgettable night of side-by-side racing and dramatic finishes.
Next Event, Saturday August 1, 2026. Cannonball Storage Black Tie Event featuring Modifieds, Sportsman, Wingless Sprint Cars, Street Stocks, & 4 Cylinder Stock Cars. Pits open at 4:00, Grandstands at 5:00, & Cars on track at 6:00.
SUMMARY
DANNY’S PIZZA PIZZAZZ MODIFIED A-MAIN (30 LAPS)
1. Billy Osmun, III, 2. Ryan Godown, 3. Ryan Krachun, 4. Richie Pratt, Jr., 5. Brian Papiez, 6. Stan Frankenfield, Jr., 7. Sammy Martz, Jr., 8. H.J. Bunting, 9. Neal Williams,
10. Dominick Buffalino, 11. Dillon Steuer, 12. Mike Franz, 13. Coleby Frye, 14. Luke Bunting, 15. Matt Ellery, 16. Davey Sammons, 17. Frank Cozze, 18. Joe Crilly, 19. Anthony Tramontana, 20. Johnny Bangs, 21. Kevin Borden, 22. Kevin Hirthler, 23. Cale Ross, 24. Will Dupree, DNS – Blaine Bracelin
DCB PLUMBING & HEATING MID ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES A-MAIN (25 LAPS)
1. Troy Betts, 2. Dave Brown, 3. Rick Lafferty, 4. Tim Iulg, 5. Shelby Kelly, 6. Eddie Wagner, 7. Adam Carberry, 8. Robbie Stillwaggon, 9. Tyler Grau, 10. Aidan Borden, 11. Ryan Stillwaggon, 12. Mark Bitner, 13. Jonathan Swift, 14. Kurt Rainey, 15. Bob Lilick, Jr., 16. Dirk Rimrott, 17. Kieth Anderson, DNS – Dan Leaper
DEMERS HEATING & COOLING SPORTSMAN A-MAIN (25 LAPS)
1. Brayden Morrison, 2. Jesse Hirthler, 3. Mike Hughes, Jr., 4. Matt Ellery, 5. Pete Serra, 6. Ryan Simmons, 7. Matt Peck, 8. Aiden Spencer, 9. Ronnie Solomon, III, 10. Duncan Molesworth, 11. Tom Carpenter, 12. Steve Kemery, 13. Brian Rogers, 14. Charley Cossaboone, 15. P.J. Bozowski, 16. Brad Roberts, 17. Ethan Young, 18. Frank Holmes, 19. Ryan Anderson, 20. Walter MacIntyre, 21. Christopher Buffalino, 22. Billy Chester, 23. Wayne Weaver, 24. Hunter Ploski
DEMERS HEATING & COOLING SPORTMAN NON-QUALIFIERS (15 LAPS)
1. Randy Rommell, 2. Drew Ziegler, 3. Dave Damiano, 4. Brandon Shipley, DNS – Lexi Wilson, Matt Blakeslee, John Scarpati, J.D. Darling, Melissa Scarpati, Jim Wyers, Tim Borror, Sarah Lynn
VICTORY FUEL WINGLESS SPRINT A-MAIN (20 LAPS)
1. Jonathan Swanson, 2. Nathan Smith, 3. Stan Ploski, III, 4. Wayne Scott, 5. David Swanson, 6. J.R. Fulper, 7. Shea Wills, 8. Sean Case, 9. Heidi Hedin, 10. Greg Shepsis
11. Craig Cuneo
STRAIGHT UP CONTRUCTION FOUR CYLINDER A-MAIN (15 LAPS)
1. Dale Mull, 2. Dan Stein, 3. Joe Garey, Sr., 4. Patrick McKnight, 5. Bri Stein, 6. Jon Parker, 7. Joe Garey, Jr., 8. Colin Gale, 9. Logan Mull, 10. Robbie Stienmetz
Thank you to everyone that makes the Kingdom of Speed Possible…..
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