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Kurt Bettler

September 20, 2025

Swedesboro, New Jersey (September 20, 2025)………Alex Bright has long been a star on both the USAC IMT East Coast Sprint Cars Presented by Baer Den Farms tour and on the USAC national trail.

After stepping away to launch a successful business, the Collegeville native — now settled in Bethlehem, PA — has returned to the cockpit.

And in just his second start back on Saturday night at Swedesboro, New Jersey’s Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Bright reminded everyone why his name still carries weight after charging from eighth to the front. This wasn’t dabbling for fun — it was business as usual.

At the drop of the green, Tommy Kunsman led the field from the pole with Thomas Radivoy alongside. Point leader Steven Drevicki rolled out ninth, while a red hot Chris Allen Jr. started third.

The initial start was called back, but once they got rolling, it was Radivoy showing the way early as Bright and Bobby Butler surged toward the top three. Drevicki tried a slider, spun, and was forced to the rear, while up front, a four-car battle between Radivoy, Allen, Bright, and Butler kept fans on the edge of their seats.

By lap seven, Allen took command and was looking sporty once again, but just three laps later, Bright powered by for the lead. Allen’s night came to a heartbreaking end on lap 11 when contact with the fence brought out the caution, yet another promising run gone too soon for the consistent contender.

On the restart, Bright pulled away. Fittingly, the man who once worked as an excavator operator during the construction of Doug Rose’s 3/8-mile Bridgeport Motorsports Park, now led the way on the track itself.

At halfway, it was Bright, Butler, Radivoy, and Kunsman, with Drevicki clawing his way forward. By lap 19, Drevicki had reached sixth just as Richy Carnathan slowed to a stop, setting up a six lap shootout.

When the green dropped, Butler threw everything he had at the leader, but Bright was untouchable. Bright sailed to the win, while Butler settled for second, and Drevicki muscled into the top five at the checkers.

The Hard Luck Award, sponsored by Chase Moran Motorsports, went to Chris Allen Jr. Once again, Allen had the speed to contend and was leading laps early, only to have contact with the fence end another promising night far too soon.

One thing was for certain, however. Alex Bright is officially back — and he’s back in style.

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USAC IMT EAST COAST SPRINT CARS PRESENTED BY BAER DEN FARMS RACE RESULTS: September 20, 2025 – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey

BDB GRAPHICS FIRST HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. Christian Bruno (#17B Bruno), 2. Thomas Radivoy (#1Q Radivoy), 3. Tommy Kunsman (#21K Kunsman), 4. Kyle Spence (#42 Fraker), 5. Bruce Buckwalter Jr. (#83 Buckwalter), 6. Heidi Hedin (#3H Hedin), 7. Richy Carnathan (#64 Carnathan), 8. Andrew Hunt (#16 Hunt), 9. Mark Connoly (#19c Connoly). NT

E. SCHNEIDER & SONS SECOND HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. Steven Drevicki (#19 Drevicki), 2. Joe Kata (#10 Kata), 3. Alex Bright (#20 Hummer), 4. Blaine Emery (#68 Emery), 5. David Swanson (#117 Swanson), 6. Olivia Thayer (#39T Thayer), 7. Jason Cherry (#67 Cherry), 8. Brendan Hires (#2H Hires). NT

BOULEVARD TRUCK REPAIR THIRD HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. Chris Allen Jr. (#71 Allen), 2. Ed Aikin (#7 Aikin), 3. Bobby Butler (#5B Butler), 4. Jonathan Swanson (#17J Swanson), 5. Patrick Chilmonik (#1 Chilmonik), 6. J.R. Fulper (#67 Fulper), 7. Mark Bitner (#15B Bitner), 8. Brett Rose (#45R Rose). NT

SEMI: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. J.R. Fulper, 2. Heidi Hedin, 3. Mark Bitner, 4. Olivia Thayer, 5. Richy Carnathan, 6. Brett Rose, 7. Jason Cherry, 8. Mark Connoly, 9. Andrew Hunt, 10. Brendan Hires. NT

FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Alex Bright, 2. Bobby Butler, 3. Thomas Radivoy, 4. Tommy Kunsman, 5. Steven Drevicki, 6. Kyle Spence, 7. Joe Kata, 8. Ed Aikin, 9. Patrick Chilmonik, 10. David Swanson, 11. J.R. Fulper, 12. Bruce Buckwalter Jr., 13. Blaine Emery, 14. Olivia Thayer, 15. Heidi Hedin, 16. Richy Carnathan, 17. Chris Allen Jr., 18. Jonathan Swanson, 19. Christian Bruno, 20. Mark Bitner. NT

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-5 Thomas Radivoy, Laps 6-9 Chris Allen Jr., Laps 10-25 Alex Bright.

USAC IMT EAST COAST SPRINT CARS PRESENTED BY BAER DEN FARMS POINTS: 1-Steven Drevicki-719, 2-Ed Aikin-595, 3-Bobby Butler-530, 4-Chris Allen Jr.-476, 5-Kenny Miller III-443, 6-Ronald Helmick-438, 7-Christian Bruno-400, 8-Jason Cherry-393, 9-Kyle Spence-352, 10-Mike Haggenbottom-302.

NEXT USAC IMT EAST COAST SPRINT CARS PRESENTED BY BAER DEN FARMS RACE: September 26, 2025 – Georgetown Speedway – Georgetown, Delaware

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CONTINGENCY AWARDS:

JPA Racing Products/Chase Moran Motorsports Hard Luck: Chris Allen Jr.

Bitner Automotive Fast Time: Steven Drevicki (15.808)

C & C Landscaping Hard Charger: Alex Bright (8th to 1st)

Hoosier Tire Poker Chip (15) Free Tire: Bruce Buckwalter Jr.

J & W Home Improvements Best 305 or Crate: J.R. Fulper

‼️ “SPRINT CARS GONE WILD” ELBOWS UP, HARDCORE, URC SPRINT CAR & USAC EC WINGLESS SPRINT CAR ACTION AT THE KINGDOM OF SPEED. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️

📢 “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT” for Sportsman, Street Stocks, & 4 Cylinders
🗓 Saturday September 20 – presented by VP Racing Fuels
🎟 RACE TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
🌟 URC SPRINT CARS
🌟 USAC EC WINGLESS SPRINT CARS
🌟 SPORTSMAN – presented by Ice Less llc. (“CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”)
🌟 STREET STOCKS – presented by Insta Signs Plus (“CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”)
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS – presented by Insta Signs Plus (“CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”)
🏎 4:00 Pits ($35/$45)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track
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‼️ THE STARS OF THE HIGH LIMIT SPRINT CAR SERIES INVADE THE KINGDOM OF SPEED, BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 27? See the Stars of the High Limit Series battle it out with the Pennsylvania Posse Saturday September 27 only at Bridgeport! Please Like & Share this post ‼️

🗓 Saturday September 27

🎟 RACE TICKETS: https://highlimitracing.ticketspice.com/bridgeport-speedway-khlr-2025  
🌟 410 SPRINT CARS

🏎 2:00 Pits ($45)
🎟 4:00 Grandstands ($45 Reserved/$40 GA/$20 Child GA)
🚦 6:15 Cars on track
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Steuer & Radivoy Are Crowned 2025 Champions

Cale Ross raced to his fourth win of the season in the Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modified feature, using an early race move to advance from his ninth place start into the lead.  Ross won the race but it was seventh place finisher, Dillon Steuer who was crowned as the 2025 Champion – his first in Big Block Modifieds.

Stan Ploski III raced to his second win of the season in the Victory Fuel Wingless Sprints while Thomas Radivoy’s third place finish gave the Middletown, NY driver his first ever track championship.

Jesse Hirthler raced by point leader, Joe Toth on lap sixteen to earn his second feature win of the season in the Ice Less 602 Sportsman feature.  Mike Hughes raced to his eleventh win of the season in the Insta Signs Plus Street Stocks.  The champions in these two divisions will be crowned this coming Saturday as Toth and Hughes lead the way going into the final race.

Brian Papiez led the Modifieds from the start as Ross raced from ninth to second on the first lap.  “It’s all about opportunity,” Ross explained later.  “The holes opened up early.”  It was a move just like this that Ross saw Steuer make earlier this season and wondered how did he do that.  Now he knows.

The race for the lead was intense.  Papiez led through lap five with Ross in the lead on lap six.  Papiez was back in front on lap seven and led through lap ten but Ross never let up.  Every lap was high pressure for the lead.  When Ross took the lead on lap eleven, it marked the final lead change of the race and Ross promptly pulled away from the field.  Ross led Papiez, Roger Manning, Neal Williams and Coleby Frye at halfway.

A restart with six laps to go saw Williams move up to second as Papiez lost several positions.

Ross led the way to the checkered over Williams, Frye, Papiez and Manning.  Ryan Krachun finished sixth followed by Dillon Steuer, Sam Martz, Mike Lisowski and Sammy Martz, Jr.

Stan Ploski III took the lead from the start and led every lap to capture his second Victory Fuel Wingless Sprint feature of the season.  Ploski was able to distance himself from the field in the twenty lap feature that ran non-stop from green to checkered.  JR Fulper made his way to second by Thomas Radivoy with just two laps to go.  Jonathan Swanson finished fourth with Wayne Scott rounding out the top five.  

Joe Toth made his way to the front of the field, racing with Craig Pellegrini for the lead just before halfway.  Pelligrini led the first thirteen laps with Toth going to the point on lap fourteen.  Pelligrini would draw a caution flag at that point in the race and head to the pits to change a flat tire.  

Jesse Hirthler moved into second on that restart and immediately challenged Toth for the lead.  Toth led the field through lap fifteen but Hirthler was out in front and pulling away on lap sixteen.

Hirthler led the way to the checkered over Toth, Brad Roberts, Luke Bunting and Jim Wyers.  Matt Peck finished sixth followed by Jax Yohn, Charley Cossaboone, Brian Rogers and Pelligrini who rebounded to finish in the top ten.

Mike Hughes put in a dominating performance to win his eleventh Street Stock victory.  It was a very happy defending track champion who finished second.  Nick Sandone III and team have struggled with their 2025 car from the beginning of the season.  Sandone had his best race to finish second over Gary Bozowski, Kevin Heckman and Scott Freed.

Hughes is on his way to the track title this weekend.  It will be his second of the season as he was previously crowned as the DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookie Champion.

DANNY’S PIZZA PIZZAZZ MODIFIEDS A-MAIN (30 LAPS)

1. Cale Ross, 2. Neal Williams, 3. Coleby Frye, 4. Brian Papiez, 5. Roger Manning, 6. Ryan Krachun, 7. Dillon Steuer, 8. Sam Martz, Sr, 9. Mike Lisowski, 10. Sammy Martz, Jr., 11. Kevin Hirthler, 12. H.J. Bunting, 13. Stan Frankenfield, Jr., 14. Mike Franz, 15. Blaine Bracelin, 16. Dallas Breidenbach, 17. Billy Osmun, III,  18. Dirk Rimott

2025 CHAMPION – DILLON STEUER

ICE LESS LLC 602 SPORTSMAN A-MAIN (25 LAPS)

Free Tire Courtesy of Rob Tete & Beacon – Brad Roberts

1. Jesse Hirthler, 2. Joe Toth, 3. Brad Roberts, 4. Luke Bunting, 5. Jim Wyers, 6. Matt Peck, 7. Jax Yohn, 8. Charley Cossaboone, 9. Brian Rogers, 10. Craig Pelligrini, 11. Nick Stephans, 12. Aaron Weaver, 13. Kenny Ott, 14. Billy Chester, 15. Ron Solomon, Sr. 16. Scott Hulmes, 17. Jesse Hill, 18. Pete Serra, 19. P.J. Bozowski, 20. Dan Cogdill,

21. Ronnie Solomon, III, 22. Robert Tete, 23. Steve Kemery, 24. Howard Heupful

VICTORY FUEL WINGLESS SPRINT A-MAIN (20 LAPS)

1. Stan Ploski, III, 2. J.R. Fulper, 3. Thomas Radivoy, 4. Jonathan Swanson, 5. Wayne Scott, 6. Ian Cumens, 7. Nate Smith, 8. Heidi Hedin, 9. Aleksander McIlroy, 10. Walt Fletcher

2025 CHAMPION – THOMAS RADIVOY

INSTA SIGNS PLUS STREET STOCKS

1. Mike Hughes, Jr., 2. Nick Sandone, III, 3. Gary Bozowski, 4. Kevin Heckman, 5. Scott Freed, 6. Jeff Handle

VINTAGE MODIFIEDS (12 LAPS)

1. Jim Hawkes, 2. Ken Roth, 3. Walt Suk

VINTAGE COUPE

1. Nick Marco

Thank you to everyone that makes the Kingdom of Speed Possible…..

VP Fuels

American Racer Tires

Liberty Kenworth

Church’s Auto Parts

Premio Sausage

Precision Hydraulic & Oil

Millville Glass & Door

Design For Vision

Rodota Trucking & Excavating

Scrappy’s Auto Service

Hyper Racing

Izzi Trucking & Rigging

Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz

Vahlco Wheels

Ellery’s Pub & Grill

Ice Less llc.

Hoffman Discount Parts

JPA Masonry

Weaknecht Archery

Foley Caterpillar

Hisko Lowboy

Lineman Racing

Cenco Oil

Bob Hilbert Sportswear

Cassidy Painting

TW Metals

Hessert Chevrolet

Triple R Truck Parts

John Blewett Scrap & Waste Recycling

Pioneer Pole Buildings

F&L Doors – FLDoors.com

EZ Work Trucks

J&S Electrical

Melton Industries

Pro Tek Roofing

Johns Manville

Beacon Building Products

@Victory Fuel

@Champion Brands

DTM Kawasaki

Amwell Auto Body

Williams Napa

Prime Design Landscaping

Auto Gallery

Betts Garage – Towing & Hauling

Insta Signs Plus

Fogg Chiropractic

Sublmtd Apparel

All State Auto Glass

Marvel’s Welding

A Service Company

Brewer Home Improvements, llc

‼️ CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT IS UPON US. THIS SATURDAY WE CROWN OUR MODIFIED & WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS AT BRIDGEPORT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT. ELBOWS UP, HARDCORE, MODIFIED & WINGLESS SPRINT CAR ACTION AT THE KINGDOM OF SPEED. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️

📢 “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT” for Modified’s & Wingless Sprint Cars

🗓 Saturday September 13 – presented by Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz

🎟 RACE TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
🌟 MODIFIEDS – presented by Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz (“CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”)

🌟 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS – presented by Victory Fuel (“CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”)

🌟 SPORTSMAN – presented by Ice Less llc.

🌟 STREET STOCKS – presented by Insta Signs Plus

🌟 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS – presented by Victory Fuel

🏎 4:00 Pits ($35/$45)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track
#ponymovie #kingdomofspeed #sprintcar #dirttrackracing #bridgeportspeedway #southjersey

‼️ JOIN US FOR “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT” AS WE CROWN OUR MODIFIED & WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS AT BRIDGEPORT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT. It is going to be a fun night at the Speedway for the little ones, you won’t want to miss it. Please Like & Share this post ‼️

🗓 Saturday August 23 – “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT” (Modified’s & Wingless Sprints) presented by Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz

🎟 RACE TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
🌟 MODIFIEDS – presented by Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz

🌟 SPRINT CARS – Mid Atlantic Sprint Series

🌟 SPORTSMAN – presented by Ice Less llc.

🌟 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS – presented by Victory Fuel

🌟 STREET STOCKS – presented by Insta Signs Plus
🏎 4:00 Pits ($35/$45)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track
#ponymovie #kingdomofspeed #sprintcar #dirttrackracing #bridgeportspeedway #southjersey

With a very unsettled forecast we have decided to cancel today’s events at Bridgeport Motorsports Park.

For Super Late Model action this weekend, Join us tomorrow at Pennsylvania’s Baddest Bullring, Action Track USA. Pits open at 4:30, Supers on track at 6:30

Bridgeport returns next Saturday night for Championship Night for Modifieds and Wingless Sprint Cars!

‼️ SUPER LATE MODELS RETURN! ELBOWS UP, HARDCORE, SUPER LATE MODEL & SPRINT CAR ACTION THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE KINGDOM OF SPEED. BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️

🗓 Saturday September 6 – “FALL CLASH”
🎟 RACE TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
🌟 SUPER LATE MODELS

🌟 SPRINT CARS – Mid Atlantic Sprint Series

🌟 SPORTSMAN – presented by Ice Less llc.

🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS – presented by Insta Signs Plus
🏎 4:00 Pits ($35/$45)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track
#ponymovie #kingdomofspeed #sprintcar #dirttrackracing #bridgeportspeedway #southjersey

10:00 VIP Role in
12:00 Show role in
2:00 Spectators

‼️ THIS WEEKS HARD CHARGERS AND GORGEOUS TIRES  ‼️

🏎 Modifieds

🌟 Cale Ross: 11^th – 2^nd

🏎 Sportsman

🌟 Matt Peck: 13^th – 5^th

📢 See you next weekend for more Pass’n & Gas’n in Thy Kingdom!

🗓 Saturday September 6 – Super Late Models, “Fall Clash”

🎟 RACE TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
🌟 SUPER LATE MODELS – “Fall Clash”

🌟 SPRINT CARS – Mid Atlantic Sprint Series

🌟 SPORTSMAN – presented by Ice Less llc.

🌟 4 CYLINDERS – presented by Insta Signs Plus
🏎 4:00 Pits ($35/$45)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track
#ponymovie #kingdomofspeed #sprintcar #dirttrackracing #bridgeportspeedway #southjersey