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Demers Heating & Cooling Named Title Sponsor of the Sportsman Modified Division at Bridgeport Motorsports Park

SWEDESBORO, NJ — Bridgeport Motorsports Park is proud to announce that Demers Heating & Cooling has been named the new title sponsor of the Sportsman Modified division for the 2026 racing season.

The Demers Heating & Cooling Sportsman Modifieds are shaping up for an incredible year at the Kingdom of Speed. The Sportsman Modified division at Bridgeport Motorsports Park is stacked with talent, and the drivers consistently deliver some of the most exciting door-to-door racing on a weekly basis.

The 2026 season for the Demers Heating & Cooling Sportsman Modifieds will officially kick off March 21–22 during the STSS Doug Hoffman Memorial Weekend at Bridgeport Motorsports Park.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park would like to extend a sincere thank you to Gene and Lisa Demers for their support of the Sportsman Modified division and their continued commitment to motorsports at Bridgeport. With great partners like Demers Heating & Cooling on board, the 2026 season is shaping up to be a fantastic year.

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‼️ STSS MODIFIED’s HEADLINE DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL AT BRIDGEPORT CONCLUDING HUGE OPENING WEEKEND AT BRIDGEPORT! Saturday March 21 will be the “PRELUDE to the HOFFMAN” featuring a full program of Modifieds, Sportsman, & Wingless Sprint cars + the Sportsman Nationals 100 lap make up feature. Saturday Modifieds race 25 laps for $3000 to win with the top 3 locking into Sunday’s feature event (STSS rules apply). Also Sportsman will compete for 20 laps for $1000 to win also with the top 3 locking into Sunday’s feature (STSS rules apply). For clarity, Modified’s Sportsman, & Wingless Sprints all compete in full programs with Heats, Consi’s & respective features. PLUS the Sportsman Nationals 100 lap make up feature will round out the program. Only the 29 qualified teams can compete in this portion of the event.

SUNDAY PRESENTS THE STSS MODIFIED’s, DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL 60 LAPS, $6060 TO WIN. Plus the STSS Sportsman racing for the $1500 payday along with 4 Cylinder Stock Cars. Please like and share this post ‼️

🗓 Saturday March 21 – presented by Harry’s U Pull It
🌟 MODIFIEDS – $3000 to Win (full program – heats, consi, 25 lap feature)
🌟 SPORTSMAN – $1000 to Win (full program – heats, consi, 20 lap feature) (ALL SPORTSMAN TEAMS WELCOME)
🌟 WINGLESS SPRING CARS – presented by Victory Fuel
🌟 SPORTSMAN NATIONALS 100 LAP FEATURE (only the 29 qualified cars for this portion eligible)
🏎 1:00 Pits – ($45)
🎟 2:00 Grandstands – ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 3:00 Cars on track
📢 FLEX SCHEDULE – If weather is warm and sunny we could flex the schedule 2 hours later!

🗓 Sunday March 22 – presented by Delsea Steaks
🌟 STSS MODIFIEDS – 60 Laps, $6,060 to win
🌟 STSS SPORTSMAN – 25 Laps, $1,500 to win
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
🏎 1:00 Pits ($45)
🎟 2:00 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 3:00 Cars on track
📢 Rain Date: March 21 – If Sunday’s forecast looks bad prior to the weekend, we will run this event Saturday March 21.
📢 FLEX SCHEDULE – If weather is warm and sunny we could flex the schedule 2 hours later!

‼️ 2 BIG EVENTS KICKOFF THE 2026 SEASON AT BRIDGEPORT! Saturday March 21 will be the “PRELUDE to the HOFFMAN” featuring a full program of Modifieds, Sportsman, & Wingless Sprint cars + the Sportsman Nationals 100 lap make up feature. Saturday Modifieds race 25 laps for $3000 to win with the top 3 locking into Sunday’s feature event (STSS rules apply). Also Sportsman will compete for 20 laps for $1000 to win also with the top 3 locking into Sunday’s feature (STSS rules apply). For clarity, Modified’s Sportsman, & Wingless Sprints all compete in full programs with Heats, Consi’s & respective features. PLUS the Sportsman Nationals 100 lap make up feature will round out the program. Only the 29 qualified teams can compete in this portion of the event.

SUNDAY PRESENTS THE STSS MODIFIED’s, DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL 60 LAPS, $6060 TO WIN. Plus the STSS Sportsman racing for the $1500 payday along with 4 Cylinder Stock Cars. Please like and share this post ‼️

🗓 Saturday March 21 – presented by Harry’s U Pull It
🌟 MODIFIEDS – $3000 to Win (full program – heats, consi, 25 lap feature)
🌟 SPORTSMAN – $1000 to Win (full program – heats, consi, 20 lap feature) (ALL SPORTSMAN TEAMS WELCOME)
🌟 WINGLESS SPRING CARS – presented by Victory Fuel
🌟 SPORTSMAN NATIONALS 100 LAP FEATURE (only the 29 qualified cars for this portion eligible)
🏎 1:00 Pits – ($45)
🎟 2:00 Grandstands – ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 3:00 Cars on track
📢 FLEX SCHEDULE – If weather is warm and sunny we could flex the schedule 2 hours later!

🗓 Sunday March 22 – presented by Delsea Steaks
🌟 STSS MODIFIEDS – 60 Laps, $6,060 to win
🌟 STSS SPORTSMAN – 25 Laps, $1,500 to win
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
🏎 1:00 Pits ($45)
🎟 2:00 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 3:00 Cars on track
📢 Rain Date: March 21 – If Sunday’s forecast looks bad prior to the weekend, we will run this event Saturday March 21.
📢 FLEX SCHEDULE – If weather is warm and sunny we could flex the schedule 2 hours later!

‼️ 1/4 MIDGET’s COMING TO BRIDGEPORT, April 2026 ‼️
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🚦 Racing, Saturday’s April – November
🏎 “NO CLUBS, JUST COME RACE”
🗓 Schedule is pinned to top of Facebook page (Bridgeport 1/4 Midget Speedway).

HERE IS A GREAT ARTICLE THAT RAN IN AARN A FEW WEEKS AGO…..
Bridgeport Quarter Midget Track to Open for Saturday Afternoon Competition in 2026
By LEN SAMMONS

Bridgeport Motorsports Park will expand from two to three speedways in 2026. Doug Rose, the owner of the southern New Jersey facility, confirmed to Area Auto Racing News that a 1/20-mile clay oval is being built for Saturday afternoon competition prior to scheduled racing on the high-banked 4/10-mile speedway later that evening.

“Over the past couple of years, some of my big-track racers have been after me to put in a Quarter Midget track at Bridgeport for their children to race at the same place they do,” Rose told AARN.

“This way, they can come to one track and both race on the same day. We were planning to do it last year, but time got away from us, so 2026 is the year.”

The addition of the third track will give Bridgeport another step in its ladder system. A young driver will be able to start at age five in a Quarter Midget on the new track, advance to the 1/4-mile speedway to race Slingshots and then Micro Sprints, before moving on to the high-banked 4/10-mile outer speedway in Rookie Sportsman and eventually Modified or Sprint Car divisions.
The Bridgeport Quarter Midget Speedway (BPQMS) will follow the NASCAR Youth Series for the Quarter Midget racing division of the United States Auto Club (USAC) rules. Rose, however, does not plan to seek official sanctioning at this time, opting instead to operate as an independent organization.

“Instead of the typical club setup where parents are required to perform duties, we are going to run this more like a traditional racetrack,” said Rose.

“That’s something we’ve been asked to do by our racers. Bridgeport will fully staff race-day operations and maintain the facility during the week. There will be one all-access pit pass priced at just $10, and each car will have a standard entry fee similar to what racers are accustomed to now.”

At most club tracks, family members are required to perform tasks such as lawn work, facility maintenance, officiating events, and even acting as judges to make calls. Under Bridgeport’s plan, Rose’s staff will handle all responsibilities, making it easier for busy racing families—especially those in which a parent or older child also competes in big-car divisions.
Rookie School will begin on April 4 and run through April 30 to get beginners up to speed safely. Weekly racing will start on Saturday, May 2.

By racing on Saturday afternoons, Bridgeport will avoid conflicts with local dirt Quarter Midget events held in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

The South Jersey Quarter Midget Club, which lost its home at Atco Dragway when the facility closed, has since relocated to New Egypt, N.J. A track built inside the big speedway there opened last year, hosting competition on Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights.

“Back when I first took over Bridgeport, the folks from the South Jersey Quarter Midget Club in Atco, N.J., called to see if I would be willing to bring their club here,” said Rose. “At the time, we had a lot going on with the newly configured big track, and I explained that if they couldn’t find another location, I would help them out. Fortunately, they were able to secure a location.”
The Blackbird Quarter Midget Club, which races on the grounds of Airport Speedway in New Castle—just 30 minutes from Bridgeport—also conducts dirt racing for children on Sundays, ensuring it will not conflict with Bridgeport’s new effort.

Rose will be available to answer questions and provide additional information at Bridgeport’s display during the upcoming PPB Motorsports Show, Friday and Saturday, January 23–24, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.

Bridgeport Steals the Spotlight at Motorsports Expo

Bridgeport Speedway owned the spotlight at the Motorsports Expo presented by Pioneer Pole Building in Oaks, PA, with a jaw-dropping red-carpet display that stopped fans in their tracks all weekend long.

From the moment the doors opened Friday night, the Bridgeport booth was rocking. Fans packed in to meet the movie stars from the motion picture PONY, filmed at Bridgeport Speedway throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Cameras flashed, autographs were signed, and excitement filled the air as the question everyone had been asking finally got answered:

When is the movie coming out? The answer was revealed in true Hollywood fashion. Behind flowing red curtains, a massive backdrop announced the news fans had been waiting for — PONY will make its official premiere in Spring of 2026.

Saturday only cranked the energy higher. Fans of all ages lined up to grab photos with the stars and experience their own Hollywood moment, walking the red carpet and soaking in the atmosphere. The Bridgeport booth became a nonstop destination as racers, families, sponsors, and fans poured through all day long.

Track owner and promoter Doug Rose was in constant motion, answering questions about the explosive 2026 season ahead. The buzz was everywhere — from who’s coming to race at Bridgeport to massive interest from young drivers eager to learn more about the new 1/4 midget track currently under construction at the speedway.

Meanwhile, Brittany Rose kept the booth firing on all cylinders — selling brand-new Hollywood-themed t-shirts and hoodies by Bob Hilbert Sportswear, handing out schedules for all three Bridgeport tracks, and assisting with pit parking, track memberships, and more.

With three onsite race tracks, competition for every age group, and momentum at an all-time high, Bridgeport has officially evolved into a complete Motorsports Park — and the message from the Expo was loud and clear:

Bridgeport Speedway is ready to deliver one of the biggest seasons in its history.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park is rolling out the red carpet and bringing a true Hollywood experience to the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Show presented by Can-Am, happening Friday and Saturday, January 23–24, 2026, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!

Step into the spotlight at the Bridgeport booth and be among the first in the world to experience PONY, the groundbreaking feature film filmed at Bridgeport Motorsports Park and set for a Spring 2026 theatrical release. This is your exclusive chance to see movie magic collide with real dirt track action.

What to Expect at the Bridgeport Display:

• Walk the red carpet
• Meet cast members from PONY
• Get autographs and photos with the stars
• Watch exclusive trailer footage and never-before-seen scenes
• Experience it all on a massive 100-inch screen

This will be the first public showing of footage from the completed film, making the PPB Motorsports Show a historic moment in racing and film.

PONY is the first feature motion picture to authentically capture the world of Northeast Dirt Modified racing. It’s not just about speed and competition—it’s a powerful story of family, mental health, resilience, and determination. Centered around sisters Amanda and Pony Marchetti, the film follows their journey after a devastating championship crash changes everything and uncovers a shocking act of sabotage.

With real racing, real drivers, and real emotion, authenticity is at the heart of PONY.

Top Modified stars Billy Pauch Jr., Sammy Martz Jr., and Ryan Krachun performed high-speed stunt driving in real competition, while the lead actresses even took the wheel in select scenes. No green screens. No staged racing. Just pure dirt track adrenaline.

The project gained momentum when Bridgeport Motorsports Park owner Doug Rose joined forces with David Izzi of Izzi Trucking and Rigging and South Jersey producer Chris Cardillo, bringing the racing community directly into the production. Actual racers and race sponsors appear in the film exactly as they do on a real Saturday night at the track.

After two years of filming at Bridgeport and across New Jersey, production has wrapped and post-production is underway. A red carpet theatrical premiere is planned for Spring 2026, with discussions ongoing for a special outdoor screening right at Bridgeport Motorsports Park—bringing the movie home to where it all began.

Plus… Bridgeport’s 2026 Season Preview!

Bridgeport will also showcase its massive 2026 plans, including:

• Racing on the high-banked 4/10-mile speedway
• Action on the inner 1/4-mile track
• The debut of a brand-new 1/20-mile Quarter Midget facility
• Schedules for all 3 tracks will be available
• An all new Bridgeport/Hollywood designed t-shirts & hoodies
• Pit parking, Bridgeport Memberships, reserved seats, etc available

2026 Season Highlights:

• March 21–22: Season-opening weekend featuring the STSS Modified & Sportsman divisions
• April 11: Points season opener
• April 26: Debut of the PA Posse 410 Sprint Series

Motorsports Legends in Attendance:

• NASCAR Hall of Famer Geoff Bodine
• Dirt Modified icon Kenny Brightbill
• Women-in-racing pioneer Shawna Robinson

Friday Night Feature:

• 40th Annual Ms. Motorsports Competition
• Sponsored by Aqua Duck Water Transport
• Starts at 8:00 p.m. | $2,500 to win

Saturday Highlights:

• Little Miss Motorsports Competition
• RAACE Foundation Big Wheel Races
• Two-Man Tire Change Competition ($500 minimum to win, finals at 3:00 p.m.)
• Expanded Racers Seminars

Show Hours:

• Friday, Jan. 23: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 24: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tickets available at the box office starting one hour before opening each day.

For full details, visit motorsportstradeshow.com or follow the PPB Motorsports Show on Facebook.

This January, don’t just attend a motorsports show—be part of a movie premiere experience.

Hollywood is coming to racing country, and Bridgeport Motorsports Park is leading the charge.

Swedesboro, NJ — Bridgeport Motorsports Park will launch the 2026 racing season with a blockbuster two-day weekend March 21–22, headlined by invading Short Track Super Series (STSS) Modified and Sportsman action.

The season-opening weekend will provide 2 Modified features and 3 Sportsman feature events with multiple long-distance laps along with a unique rain-date structure designed to ensure the completion of all major programs.

Saturday will be a full prelim race day for both Modifieds and Sportsman divisions, operating under STSS rules. The program will include heats, consi’s, and feature events.

• 25-lap Modified feature – $3,000 to win

• 20-lap Sportsman feature – $1,000 to win

The top three finishers in each feature will be locked into Sunday’s STSS main events.

“Racers and fans have asked us for a full prelim programs with features and payouts rather than timed dashes or practice sessions,” said track promoter Doug Rose. “In 2026, we’re going to give them exactly that.”

Also on Saturday as a bonus Bridgeport will provide:

• Rescheduled Harry’s U-Pull-It 602 Sportsman Grand Nationals – 100 laps

• 29 previously qualified cars remain locked in

• No additional entries will be accepted

Rose added, “All Sportsman teams are welcome to compete in the 20-lap Saturday prelim program, regardless of their Grand Nationals status.”

The Victory Fuel Wingless Sprint Cars (NEWS) will also compete on Saturday.

Sunday will feature complete STSS point-paying shows for both divisions.

STSS Modifieds

• Group time trials

• Heats and Comsi’s

• 60-lap Doug Hoffman Memorial feature – $6,060 to win

STSS Sportsman

• Full qualifying program

• 25-lap feature – $1,500 to win

Four-Cylinder Stock Cars will round out the Sunday card.

A Unique Weather Plan is in place,  “Sunday’s Rain Date is Saturday”. To protect the touring series programs, Bridgeport has implemented a proactive weather policy. If the forecast shows unfavorable conditions for Sunday, the full STSS program will be moved to Saturday, and the Saturday prelim races will be canceled.

“Yes, that’s correct, Sunday’s rain date is Saturday,” Rose explained. “We want teams to know early so they can plan. Realistically, the majority of Sunday teams would already be here to run Saturday anyway.”

Bridgeport plans efficient, three-division shows both days.Each day is limited to three divisions to ensure fast-paced programs while still presenting extended-lap marquee events. Early start times will be announced as the event approaches.

Following opening weekend at Bridgeport the regular point season begins:

• April 11 – Bridgeport weekly point season opener

• April 26 – Invasion of the new PA Posse 410 Sprint Series

To follow all the exciting news and updates at Bridgeport Motorsports Park you can follow them on Facebook & Instagram or at www.BridgeportMotorsportsPark.com.

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW OPENS DECEMBER 5 AT BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK, Get your tickets NOW!

Celebrate the season with a drive-through adventure at Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Celebration of Lights! With lights and enchanting displays, this event brings holiday cheer to life right outside your car window. Start a new tradition and let Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s light show become a highlight of your holiday season! GET TICKETS https://celebrationoflights.ticketspice.com/celebration-of-lights-25

Celebration of Lights, Await at Bridgeport Motorsports Park!

Experience the magic of the holiday season from the comfort of your own car at Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Celebration of Lights! This incredible drive-through light show features twinkling lights, illuminating the park with festive colors and holiday cheer.

As you make your way through the glowing displays, you’ll be surrounded by enchanting scenes that capture the holiday spirit. Gather your friends and family, and enjoy a truly memorable drive through this spectacular winter wonderland!

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Over the first few years of Doug Rose’s ownership, tire wear was an early concern at Bridgeport Motorsports Park. That issue was addressed quickly with the required 53 RR tire. While teams were initially skeptical, within just a few weeks the feedback shifted dramatically. Still, Rose wasn’t satisfied with simply managing tire wear, he wanted to eliminate it altogether.

Prior to both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Bridgeport brought in pure white clay, effectively solving the problem. Tire wear became virtually nonexistent, even for Sprint Cars on the softer tires.

Another long-standing stigma surrounding Bridgeport was that it was “hard on engines.” The high banking produces some of the most intense racing in the Northeast, but it also keeps speeds up and the engines sustaining RPM. As the left side panhard and coil packages emerged, teams found themselves with plenty of mechanical grip and started searching for additional speed through engine RPM. Some teams pushed spec engines to 8,600–8,700 RPM, well beyond their intended limits.

To protect engine longevity, Bridgeport implemented an 8,000 RPM rev limiter for the 2025 season. The result was improved reliability across the board. Once again, problem solved.

When Bridgeport was originally built, Action Track USA partner Rich Tobias often said, “The top should be the preferred lane on every race track.” The philosophy is simple: when a track develops a dominant lane, which they all do, it is better off being at the top. Drivers are far more likely to leave the preferred groove and take the shorter route versus trying to go around the outside.

Over time, however, Bridgeport faced criticism for being “too top dominant.” In response, changes were made for the 2025 season. Transition was reduced entering turn one, and some of the steepness and curl was taken out of the top. Combined with the new clay, racing shifted to the bottom half of the track. Slide jobs faded, and passing became more traditional.

As the season progressed, the feedback shifted again. Drivers noted the difficulty of running the top like before, the lack of confidence entering high, and the reduced ability to throw sliders despite the banks still standing 20 feet tall.

For 2026, Bridgeport will restore the transition into the entrance of turn one. Drivers need their ass to squeeze into the seat to feel secure entering at a high speed just feet from the wall. That confidence comes from a proper transition. Additional material will also be added to the top to restore the curl that once existed.

Once the track is reshaped, Bridgeport will also approach track preparation differently in 2026. While the new clay eliminated tire wear, it initially increased dust. Throughout 2025, priority was placed on driver safety and fan experience. Visibility is critical for racing, and maintaining proper moisture early in the season was necessary.

As the year progressed, dust control improved as the new clay integrated with the existing surface. By season’s end, the track prep team began testing for 2026 by allowing the surface to evolve more naturally, with less aggressive work during intermission.

These tests proved to be successful. During the Danny Serrano weekend the track slicked off well during the 70 lapper and it was let go for the Sportsman feature. The track held up well, racers were running from top to bottom, and positive strong feedback was received. Test two was the 305 Nationals they had two 50 lap feature events and a 25 lap on the demanding schedule of features. The surface held up well with minimal dust and no tire wear concerns. Then came the Dirty Jersey Finale which had the track crew nervous with three Sprint Car events on the docket after intermission. No prep between any events, yet the surface remained Racey with zero rubbering and only normal feathering of tires after the last Sprint Car feature. The results confirmed the direction for 2026.

With the planned track changes and refined prep strategy, Bridgeport is confident racers will have multiple options across the surface. Fans can expect exciting, multi-groove racing with cars swarming top to bottom.

Most importantly, we look forward to everyone getting back to doing what matters most—having fun on Saturday nights at Bridgeport Motorsports Park.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park Adopts “Family Friendly” 2026 Schedule.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park operator Doug Rose is reshaping the track’s 2026 schedule with a strong emphasis on reducing racer burnout, improving affordability, and offering teams more flexibility. After analyzing participation trends in recent years, particularly the shifts in racer habits since COVID, Track operator Doug Rose said the goal was to create a schedule that accommodates both dedicated weekly racers and those seeking more balance between racing, costs, and family life while coordinating dates with nearby tracks to avoid conflicts.

We have released our 2026 schedule and built a program based around choice, while offering multiple pathways depending on how often teams want to race. The 2026 schedule is designed to give race teams more flexibility while maintaining a full slate of major events, says Rose.

14 points race format with same championship payout ($10,000 to the winner) is unheard of, but Bridgeport plans to do just that. 14 Modified points races in 2026, plus 4 major shows (two STSS events in March & July, and the Danny Serrano Weekend on Sept. 25–26). Teams will get two weekends off each month during the points season. Despite fewer events, the champion’s payout remains $10,000, matching 2025. Rose has coordinated non-conflicting dates with Delaware International, New Egypt, and Grandview so racers can choose to compete elsewhere if so chosen.

The 14 race Points Series while maintaining the $10,000 champion’s payout is designed for the racer who wants a manageable season with family time built in. For the racers seeking a bit more frequency Bridgeport has scheduled in 4 non points events all paying bigger money, two early season (Doug Hoffman Morial, STSS), 1 mid season (STSS), and one at the end (Danny Serrano Weekend).

For the “Go Every Week” Racers Bridgeport has no date conflicts with Delaware International (US 13) for teams that my chase two track championships in the same year. They have off nights for Grandview’s three major shows (Money Maker, Forrest Rogers, Freedom 76) allowing teams to race for the bigger money on a Saturday night. They have shared their off-nights with New Egypt Speedway, but with what has developed there in recent days may have made that a moot point. Word on the street was some guys were thinking of following the Super DIRTcar Series now they will still have the option to chase Bridgeport points due to the lighter schedule.

Modified Racers have asked Rose to modify a couple rules for 2026 and he has…

• The droop rule and no-spoiler rule used in 2025 are eliminated.
• Spec 358 small-blocks still capped at 8,000 RPM via chip or gear.
• The CT525 sealed crate engine must meet a 2,275-lb post-race minimum.

The Sportsman Division has not been forgotten and has also been given a breathable scheduled calendar. While the Sportsman division draws higher weekly car counts, only 11 teams ran every event in 2025 (less than the Modifieds) with the Kingdom of Speed seeing a whopping 92 different Sportsman teams compete during points events throughout the year.

To encourage full-season participation we have looked at where we can improve their schedule, exclaimed Rose. Sportsman will be off roughly once a month. The points season will begin April 11 and run through mid September with a Saturday off once in April, May, June, & September. July, Sportsman teams will have off twice. Bridgeport has built in a handful of bigger paying events for them as well. They will kick off the season March 20 and 21 with the conclusion of last years Sportsman Nationals plus a STSS Sportsman event. Mid-season they will have a second STSS event on the docket, September they are part of the always popular Danny Serrano Weekend and in October there will be a NEWLY FORMATTED Sportsman Grand Nationals presented by Harry’s U-Pull-It announced.

Bridgeport will continue the trend of a lighter schedule for all divisions Street Stocks, Four-Cylinders, MASS Sprints, and Wingless Sprints will continue with relaxed scheduling as they did in 2025. They have called on their friends with the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprints to fill in some of the voids with five shows along with two 410 Sprint Car Shows and the return of the “Invasion of the Posse” event on April 26 as part of the new PA Posse Sprint Series.

Track Surface Improvements for 2026 have not been forgotten. Bridgeport will restore progression and banking to the high side for 2026 while late-season testing showed the new clay’s early-year dust issues have subsided. By allowing the track to slick off during the Serrano Weekend, 305 Sprint Car Nationals, and Dirty Jersey Finale, the dust remained manageable, indicating the silt from the new clay has finally worked itself out.

Rumors were swirling towards seasons end. Rose strongly dismissed rumors that Sprint Cars could replace Modifieds as the weekly headline division. Despite booming Sprint Car popularity, Modifieds will remain the premier weekly class, as they have since Bridgeport opened in 1972.

As Bridgeport continues to look ahead, they are aiming for a balanced, energizing, and racer-friendly 2026 season. “We are looking forward to a fun and exciting 2026 season at the Kingdom of Speed!” Rose announced.