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Jack Swain led the first three circuits around the 5/8th mile track before Britt passed him for the lead.  Swain ran in the top five until a right rear flat took him out of contention with just seven laps remaining in the feature event.  

Tommy Errico won twice in Rookie competition last season but drove to victory for the first time in the Stewart Stainless 602 Crate Sportsman division with a victory in the twenty lap main event on Saturday night.  David Crossman was the race leader when Errico raced into second.  Errico used a pass to the outside to take the lead from Crossman on a lap ten restart and then raced away to the victory.  Crossman finished second with Tom Moore moving ahead of Jeremy Harrington in the race’s final laps.  Harrington crossed the line in fourth but was later disqualified after failing post race technical inspection.  Steve Kemery was the fourth place finisher with Rookie, Seth Spayd rounding out the top five for his best Crate Sportsman finish to date.

Upcoming events

Saturday, June 16 – Pack the House Night – Free grandstand admission – 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks, Rookies, MASS Sprints on 5/8th mile with 270 & 600 Micro Sprints, 4 Cylinder Enduros & Xcel 600 Modifieds on 1/4 mile, racing at 6pm

Monday, June 18 – Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship – Eastern Storm – USAC non-wing Sprint Cars with winged 600 Micro Sprints on Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile track at the Bridgeport Speedway, racing at 7:30pm

Saturday, June 23 – Scout Night – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies, racing at 7pm

Saturday, June 30 – 4×4 Misfits Show

Sunday, July 1 – All American 40 – 811 Dig Safe Poker Series Hand #2 – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman & Outlaw Stocks, racing at 7pm

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​​The Bridgeport Speedway hosted its first 5/8th mile and quarter mile double header on Saturday night, showcasing action on two of the three tracks within the speedway complex.  It was an exciting night of racing as six drivers garnered their first wins of the 2018 season.

There were two new winners in the Spirit Speedway quarter mile action as the 270 and 600 Micro Sprints were featured in the doubleheader action.

PJ Williams earned his first ever Spirit Speedway victory in the Ace Overhead Door Co. 600 Micros by holding off the challenges of a determined Whitey Kidd during the twenty lap event.  Steven Bracall finished third followed by 2017 Champion, Matt Smith and Nick Havens.

SPIRIT AUTO CENTER BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS (25 laps): 1. Sam Martz, 2. Tommy Beamer, 3. Ryan Watt, 4. Richie Pratt, Jr., 5. Roger Manning, 6. Neal Williams, 7. Billy Pauch, Sr., 8. Ron Roberts, 9. Bucky Kell, 10. David Hunt, 11. Stan Frankenfield, 12. Dave Shirk, 13. Tom Maccherone, 14. Ernie Miles, III, 15. Jim Britt, 16. Ricky DiEva, 17. Jack Swain, 18. Rick Laubach, 19. Mike Franz, 20. Travis Hill, 21. Wade Hendrickson, 22. Steve Kemery

STEWART STAINLESS SUPPLY 602 CRATE SPORTSMAN (20 laps): 1. Matthew Luzi, 2. Wayne Weaver, 3. Frank Dorry, 4. Tom Sherby, 5. Tom Moore, 6. Eric Kormann, 7. Bobby Bracall, 8. David Crossman, 9. Danny Buccafusca, 10. Chris Jenkins, 11. Dave Damiano, 12. Howard Huepful, 13. Sammy Martz, Jr., 14. David Hartman, 15. Mark Clauss, 16. Pete Serra, 17. Roger Gaskill, 18. Rich Wegner, Jr., 19. Tom Holding, 20. Jim Gallagher, Jr., 21. Brad Roberts, 22. Tommy Errico, 23. Scott Kohler, 24. Seth Spayd, 25. Parker Guldin, 26. Jeremy Harrington

PENNCO TECH OUTLAW STOCKS (15 laps): 1. Tom Wills, Jr., 2. Lee Allen, 3. Mike Creamer, 4. Scott Hulmes, 5. Brian Ludwig, 6. Jeramy Doerr, 7. David Kramer, 8. Ken Moren, 9. Paul Donahue, 10. Keith McKinley, 11. Darren Cox, 12. Rich Stinson, Sr., 13. Jeff Dirkes, 14. Steven Land

D.A.’S AUTO BODY AND REPAIR ROOKIES (8 laps): 1. Parker Guldin, 2. Sammy Martz, Jr., 3. Seth Spayd, 4. Danny Buccafusca, 5. Dave Hartman

ACE OVERHEAD DOORS 600CC MICRO SPRINTS (20 laps): 1. P.J. Williams, 2. Whitey Kidd III, 3. Steve Bracall, 4. Matt Smith, 5. Nick Havens, 6. Jermain Godshall, 7. Tommy Kunsman, 8. Wayne Scott, 9. Luke Thomas, 10. Steven Kemery, 11. Josh Conover, 12. Joe Dopke, 13. Brandon Pavel, 14. Chris Fenimore, 15. Colin Bustard, 16. Richie Keller, 17. William Butler, 18. Josh Martin, 19. Mark Landwher, 20. Jon Keller, 21. Bobby Butler, 22. Corey Andersen, 23. Travis Hill, 24. Lee Nardelli, DNQ – Sam LaMothe, Joe Bednarek, Robert Miles, Billy Calvert, Rebecca LaMothe, Dave Dimaio, Nick Walton, Justin Murphy, Gary Bozowski, Jim Tippin

ACE OVERHEAD DOORS 270CC MICRO SPRINTS (20 laps): 1. Ken Andreas, 2. Alex Swift, 3. Tommy Kunsman, 4. Kyle Weiss, 5. Devin Porch, 6. Brandon Shipley, 7. Steve Coslop, 8. Billy Gray, 9. Billy Murphy, 10. Jonathan John, 11. Kristen Landwher, 12. John West, 13. Ross Holler, 14. Ed Tyers, 15. Buddy Schweibinz, 16. John Wagner, Jr., 17. Ron Ford, 18. Matt Hoffman, 19. Richie Keller, DNS – Logan Diehl, Ryan Wozunk

Upcoming events

Saturday, June 2 – Bike Night – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies, racing at 7pm

SWEDESBORO, NJ – May 21, 2018 – Mother Nature has struck again, forcing the postponement of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series return to Bridgeport Speedway. The event was scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, May 22, but extremely saturated grounds at the facility have forced the World of Outlaws and Bridgeport Speedway to postpone the event to a later date.

Both Bridgeport track officials and World of Outlaws officials were at the facility Monday afternoon and worked feverishly before making the ultimate decision that the facility will not be ready by Tuesday due to the amount of rainfall received over the last 72 hours.

Outlaw and Bridgeport officials are working on a date for a potential rescheduled event. Stay tuned to World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series social media channels for the most up to date information. The World of Outlaws 40th Anniversary Season continues Friday, May 25 with the Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway before heading back to the Midwest.

The Super DIRTcar Series tour stop at Bridgeport Speedway has been canceled due to rain

CONCORD, NC – May 15, 2018 – Unfortunately due to a full week of torrential rains and severe thunderstorms, the Super DIRTcar Series tour stop at Bridgeport Speedway for the Battle at the Bridge has been cancelled.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the region through tonight and tomorrow. The grounds have already taken on a lot of water, so the facility will not be safe for racing action on the 5/8th mile track. Between the wet forecast and the rains in the week prior, the track will not have a chance to dry out. Bridgeport Speedway and Super DIRTcar Series officials wanted to get the race in but the call had to be made in the name of safety.

The next race, and first point-paying Super DIRTcar Series race, will be at Weedsport Speedway on Monday May 28, Memorial Day. The winner of the Heroes Remembered 100 will earn a guaranteed starting position at NAPA Super DIRT Week October 3-7.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars will storm Bridgeport Speedway on Tuesday May 22. They’ll be competing on the brand new 3/8 mile circuit.

Bridgeport, NJ – The final ‘Preseason’ event at Bridgeport scheduled for this upcoming Sunday has been relocated to the 5/8 mile track.  Originally scheduled for the all-new Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8 track, after much deliberation and strategy, track management felt best to host the event on the 5/8 mile.  “It’s much easier to sit back in January and make a plan or schedule on paper however, it’s a totally different ball game to execute that plan when that moment comes,” offered General Manager Danny Serrano.

“For starters, we’re really pleased with most aspects of our new endeavor, the 3/8, although we will continuously make efforts to improve upon it. We can certainly see the areas where it can shine.  That being said, there’s much more work that goes into preparing for the necessary transition between the two tracks than we anticipated.  Our original plan of three races in a row had to be abandoned because of our 1/4 mile Poker Series event this past Sunday (avoiding conflict with Action Track).  So, we kicked off the 5/8 point season and were going to have to switch back to the 3/8 this Sunday, only to transform the 5/8 back into racing shape in two short days for the Super DIRTcar Series event.  Unfortunately, that’s way to much work in a 48 hour window…and that’s without any unforeseen weather issues. Also, in the process we have uncovered, created and discovered new opportunities for improvements. Our mission remains the same and we are committed to tackling all opportunities presented. But, at this juncture, we must ensure the 5/8 mile is the best it can be for the upcoming DIRTcar show next Wednesday & then our attentions will return to the 3/8.  We apologize to the fans and race teams that were looking forward to the 3-race finale on the new track.  However, it’s in the best interest for us to maintain the integrity of the 5/8 track in order to host the best event possible for the Super DIRTcar race,” Serrano summarized.

This Sunday will be the final ‘Preseason’ points race where the top 5 Modifieds will receive $1,000, $800, $600, $400, & $300.  The top 602 Crate Sportsman will earn $500, $400, $300, $200, & $100 respectively.  The Outlaw Stock drivers will earn $250, $150, & $100.  The D.A.’s Auto Body Rookies will round out the show for their regularly schedule point race.  Sunday’s ‘pill draw’ race has no bearing on the traditional season-long point championship, just the ‘Preseason’ points.  Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm, Grandstands at 4:30pm with the first green flag waving at 6pm.

All 602 Crate Sportsman will receive 50 bonus points for competing in the May 16 Super DIRTcar Series event as well as the May 22 World of Outlaws event.  For more information please log onto www.bpspeedway.com or call the track at 856-467-4408.

​After struggling through a winless season last year, Billy Pauch rallied the troops and raced to victory in the twenty-five lap Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified feature at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night.   

Jeramy Doerr raced to his second win of the season in the Pennco Tech Outlaw Stock feature.  Doerr took the lead from Andrew Joslin on the first lap and never looked back.  2017 Outlaw Champion, Tom Wills, Jr. finished second with Brian Ludwig racing into third in the closing laps.  Mike Creamer held off Lee Allen for fourth as they raced to the checkered.

Upcoming events

Sunday, May 13 – Pre-Season Championship Night – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies on the 3/8th mile, racing at 6pm

Wednesday, May 16 – Battle of the Bridge – Super DIRTcar Series event – DIRTcar Big Blocks and 602 Crate Sportsman, racing at 7:15  (Rain date – Thursday)

Tuesday, May 22 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & 602 Crate Sportsman on Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile – racing at 7:30 (Rain date –Wed 5/23)

Satruday, May 26 – 5/8 & 1/4 mile Double Header – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks, Rookies, 270 & 600 Micro Sprints

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“Build it and they will come.”  Remember that great line from the classic film, Field of Dreams?

Well the Bridgeport Speedway built it and they came to the Grand Opening of the Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile track at the Bridgeport Speedway!

The Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, the Stewart Stainless 602 Crate Sportsman, the Delaware Auto Exchange Mid Atlantic Sprint Series (MASS) and the DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookies each had their first crack at the new racing surface with Jeff Strunk, Ryan Simmons, Eddie Wagner and Danny Buccafusca writing their names in the history books as the first feature winners on the Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile track.

There was a lot of excitement to go around but the Big Block Modifieds had the fans on their feet as the field raced to the checkered flag!

Danny Bouc was the race’s early leader in the C&S Equipment No. 6, holding off challenges from Matt Stangle for the first six laps.  Stangle took the lead on lap seven but Bouc was back in front the next timearound.

Jeff Strunk was challenging for the runner-up spot prior to alap ten caution.  After starting outside row four, Strunk took over second on lap thirteen.  Bouc led the way with ten to go with Strunk, Stangle, Ryan Godown and Duane Howard in tow.

As the field headed through turns one and two on lap sixteen, Bouc spun in front of the back.  Everyone was able to get by as the field regrouped for the restart with Strunk out in front and Bouc restarting from the rear.  Strunk led with pressure from Stangle through a caution on lap nineteen when Billy Pauch Jr. slowed on the backstretch.  Stangle was on the throttle on the restart, taking the lead with seven laps to go.

Strunk wasn’t giving up as he raced after Stangle and challenged several times in the final laps but each time, Stangle prevailed.  Godown was right behind the leaders, just waiting for an opportunity.  Stangle and Strunk raced side by side as they took the white flag and the race was on to the checkered.  The fans were on their feet as Strunk put the Hyneman No. 126 on the inside of Stangle’s Ace Materials No. 6 in turn three.  It was anyone’s race as the leader’s exited turn four with Strunk winning the drag race to the checkered to be the first Modified feature winner on the new track.  Stangle finished second followed by Godown, Howard and Rick Laubach.

Former Rookie Champion, Steve Kemery took the lead in the 602 Crate Sportsman feature from Jeremy Harrington following a lap six restart.  Kemery ran the outside to take the lead but contact with Harrington between turns three and four sent both front runners spinning and then to the pits for repairs.  Ryan Simmons was the race’s new leader.

Simmons had his hands full with Brad Roberts until the final lap when Roberts clipped the inside barrier in turn two and spun.  That put a very determined Eric Kormann on his bumper for the run to the checkered but Simmons prevailed for his first ever Bridgeport victory on the Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile track.  Kormann finished second followed by Joe Brown, Rookie, Danny Buccafusca and Tommy Sheetz, Sr.

Eddie Wagner came away with the win in the MASS Sprint Car feature and became the first driver to win on all three of the Bridgeport tracks.  Wagner has a 600 Micro win on the Spirit quarter mile and now winged sprint car wins on both the 5/8th and 3/8th mile speedways.

Rick Stief led the way for the MASS competitors until lapped traffic became a factor in the closing laps.  Wagner took the lead on lap eighteen as Mike Haggenbottom was on the move through the top five.  Haggenbottom was challenging for second before contact by Tyler Reinhardt sent the cars of Stief, Haggenbottom and Reinhart spinning between turns three and four on the final lap.  Wagner took the win over Dave Brown, Larry McVay, Brandon Poff and Logan Diehl.

Earlier in the day, Rockaway, NJ driver, Danny Buccafusca picked up the win in the DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookie Feature  – the first of the 2018 and the first feature to be run on the new 3/8th mile track.  Buccafusca, who has past experience in Slingshots and 600 Micros took the win over third generation driver, Sammy Martz Jr. making his first ever laps at Bridgeport.  Another Slingshot competitor, Seth Spayd finished third followed by Parker Guldin and David Hartman.  Buccafusca took the lead from Paige Brown as the two front row starters headed down the backstretch on lap one.  Buccafusca never looked back but Martz was closing fast in the final laps.

Upcoming events

Sunday, April 29 – Pre-Season #2 – South Jersey Shootout STSS – Big Blocks, 602 Crate Sportsman & Outlaw Stocks on 3/8th mile track, racing at 5pm

Saturday, May 5 – First Night of Points – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks and Rookies, racing at 6pm

Sunday, May 13 – Pre-Season Championship Night – Big Block Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies on the 3/8th mile, racing at 6pm

Wednesday, May 16 – Battle of the Bridge – Super DIRTcar Series event – DIRTcar Big Blocks and 602 Crate Sportsman, racing at 7:15  (Rain date – Thursday)

So race fans – when was the last time that you attended the opening of a NEW race track?  Well that day has arrived!

The grand opening of the Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile track at the Bridgeport Speedway is coming this Sunday as four divisions of racing will take place on the new racing surface in the first event of the Pre-Season points.  The Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, Stewart Stainless 602 Crate Sportsman, Pennco Tech Outlaw Stocks, DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookies and the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Car Series will compete in  their first events on Bridgeport’s third track.  The Vintage Cars will also take part in this great event.

More than fifty cars participated in the practice session held just two weeks before the opener as drivers prepared for the tracking opening to be followed by the Short Track Super Series event one week later on Sunday, April 29th.   For many, this Sunday will be their first attempt on the new track.  As the first race of the Pre-Season, the race winner will also earn an extra card for their 811 Dig Safely Poker Series hand.

Our new Miss Bridgeport Speedway, Angelica Martz, along with Bridgeport Speedway management will be hosting Bridgeport Goes Blue this Sunday as FACES 4 Autism will be in attendance for the new track opening.  Having worked with children with disabilities, Angelica wanted to use her Miss Bridgeport title to make a difference.  Everyone is being asked to wear there blue to the track on Sunday, April 22nd.  Fans are being asked to make a $1 donation at the gate for FACES 4 Autism with the Speedway matching the donations received.  

Racing gets underway at 5pm on Sunday but come early to enjoy all that the Bridgeport Speedway has to offer.  There will be live music, great concessions and as always, rides to the pits for the behind the scene action on the Bandit Bus.  

The Bridgeport Speedway continues to provide a safe, fun and family oriented environment for the world’s greatest racing entertainment.

The Bridgeport Speedway will host its first big Sunday show of the season this Sunday as they host the season opener for the United Racing Club Sprint Cars for the fourth consecutive season.

The Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds will take to the 5/8th mile track for their regular show along with the Stewart Stainless 602 Crate Sportsman  and the DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookies.

Sunday’s racing will be brought to the fans by BRB Contractors out of King of Prussia, PA.  Bob Lilick the owner and operator of BRB Contractors has been involved in racing for many years and has fielded multiple cars in different divisions for his sons.   BRB Contractor’s is an Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Demolition, Excavation & Paving Company and has been in business for over 16 years. Contact BRB Contractors for all your Construction needs.

Ryan Watt has already picked up where he left off last season as he raced to the win in the 60 Over Special – Doug Hoffman Memorial

Race earlier this month.  The first 602 Crate Sportsman feature of the season was won by invader, Adam McAuliffe over Eric Kormann who closed in to challenge the leader in the final laps.  This event will be the first race of the season for the Rookies who have only had the opportunity to practice so far this season.

While this will be the first race of the season for URC competitors, several drivers started their season a week early by traveling to Carolina Speedway to compete in the North (URC) vs South (USCS) event that saw Mertztown, PA driver, Josh Weller capture the win – taking his first ever season opener.  Weller will be in the field Sunday when the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club throws the green flag on their 71st season.  Curt Michael and the Bill Gallagher No. 5G will be on hand to defend his title along with Troy Betts, Justin Whittall, Mark Bitner, Adam Carberry, Chris Coyle and more.

Racing will get underway at 5pm.  Come early and enjoy the many concessions offered by the Bridgeport Speedway as well as the free musical entertainment.  Take a ride on the Bandit Bus and get a close up look at the action in the pits before the racing action gets underway.  Pick up a copy of the Bridgeport Bullet – the official program of the Bridgeport Speedway.

The Bridgeport Speedway continues to provide a safe, fun and family oriented environment for the world’s greatest racing entertainment.