Bridgeport Motorsports Park

The Bridgeport Motorsports Park is ready to throw open the gates and drop the first green flag on the 2024 season as Doug and Brittany Rose begin their fifth season on the High Banks.

The Roses took over the helm for the 2020 season – the year of Covid.  Not the way anyone wants to start a new business but Doug and Brittany showed what they were made of as they weathered the storm of Covid as well as the loss of Danny Serrano before the start of the season.  Doug continues to implement many of the plans that he and Danny had for the speedway.  Always a huge race fan, Danny looked forward to honoring Doug Hoffman every year.

After multiple rainouts last season, Bridgeport Motorsports Park will open the 2024 season with the Doug Hoffmann Memorial weekend.  Racing will begin on Friday, March 22 with Mid Atlantic Sprint Series (MASS), Street Stocks and Four Cylinders in a full show of qualifying events and features.  The Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modifieds and Ice Less LLC 602 Sportsman will run practice sessions with three spots locked into Saturday’s main events in each division.  

Pit gates open on Friday at 3pm, Grandstands at 5 and racing at 6:15.

On Saturday, the Modifieds will compete in a sixty lap Doug Hoffman Memorial with the winner’s share paying $6,060.  The 602 Sportsman will run their feature event with $1,500 going to the race winner.  There will also be sprint car action with the Victory Fuel Wingless Sprints, Street Stocks and Four Cylinders.

There will be plenty of action on the High Banks in 2024 as Jordan Watson and the Danny Sommerling No. 51 team defend their championship title.  Neal Williams and Cale Ross were the leaders in the win column last season with both drivers capturing three victories each.  Ross would like to pick up where he left off last season where he ended the season with an impressive win in the Danny Serrano Memorial race.

Matt Stangle and Ryan Krachun were strong contenders during the 2023 season and both will be Saturday night regulars on the High Banks this season.  Billy Pauch, Jr. returns to Bridgeport this season as he competes for the first time in his own Modified program.  With Billy Pauch, Sr. retiring from active competition, the Kid’s Kid were be racing the No. 1, moving the No. 15 duties over to Billy Pauch, III who will continue to compete in Junior Slingshot competition.

In addition to Cale Ross, Roger Manning, Mike Franz, JR Fulper, Billy Osmun, Blaine Bracelin, Tommy Sheetz, Mike Barone and Brad Roberts took advantage of Bridgeport’s open practice on Saturday.  Dillon Steuer, who has been very competitive on the High Banks in special events, looks to call Bridgeport his Saturday night home this season.  Joeseph Watson who finished second in points last season, Rick Laubach, HJ Bunting, Sam Martz, Sammy Martz, Jr.. Stan Frankenfield and others will be in competition.  

The 602 Sportsman Championship came right down to the final lap of the final race of the season for Travis Hill to claim a one point advantage over Ethan Bill.  You can bet that the single point has been on Ethan Bill’s mind all winter as he prepares to improve his performance by one position in 2024.  Brian Papiez was the big winner in the feature event in 2023 three but early mechanical issues kept Papiez out of the hunt for the title.  Papiez and his team have worked hard all winter to put themselves in a better position for this year’s title.  Papiez will also have a small block Modified for some special shows this season.  

Matt Peck will pilot the Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz 602 Sportsman in Bridgeport competition this season and will look to improve on his strong performance of 2023.  Steven Yankowski, Brian Rogers, Tom Sherby, Howard Hueple, Wayne Weaver, Dave Damiano took part in Bridgeport’s Saturday practice as did Rookie driver, Michael Beckett in the Ed Weeks No. 22.  After back-to-back titles in Spirit Auto Center All Star Slingshots, Beckett moves up to the Sportsman for the 2024 season.  He took full advantage of the practice laps as well.  

Other 602 competitors include former Rookie Champion, Thomas Prychka, Pete Serra, Billy Chester, Howie Finch, Jax Yohn. Shane Kassekart, Ethan Young and Robert Tete.  

Wayne Weaver shared an interesting thought on practice days.  In his 44^th year of competition, Weaver was asked if he really needed to practice.  The question came from a fellow competitor and the two drivers shared a laugh.  Weaver’s response?  “The truth of the matter and the answer to the question is NO.  I always looked at practice as an opportunity for me to reconnect with my race car after a long winter.”  There was plenty of “reconnecting” going on this weekend!

The Bridgeport Street Stocks are known for their close competition and there’s no reason to expect anything less from these competitors this season.  2023 Champion, Tom Wills, Jr. does not plan to chase the points this season so we could see a first time champion as Mike Hughes, Jeramy Doerr, Drew Brocklebank, Nick Sandone, Kevin Heckman and TJ Henry can be considered contenders as the season gets underway.

The MASS sprints were well represented during Saturday’s practice.  Leading the way was defending champion, Buddy Schweibinz who was preparing for the first race of the season coming up on Friday.  Schweibinz welcomes two new sponsors this season – South Jersey Mobile Repair and Gentilini Motors.  In spite of all of his success, Schweibinz is still searching for his first Bridgeport victory!

Tim Iulg had the Wade Ale No. 19 in mid-season form as he turned laps around the high banks.  Iulg is certainly one of the contenders among this season’s roster.  2023 MASS Rookie, Jared Kreider carries on the Haggenbottom family tradition with the No. 24.  He also took to the track with the Kelly No. 51 wingless sporting a 360 cubic inch motor.  Shelby Kelly watched from the pits as she nurses a torn ACL before she can return to the cockpit.  Jeff Paulson and Danny Buccafusca were also on hand for practice.  Dan Leaper had his family owned No. 24L looking good in practice and the driver said it was feeling good too.  Leaper will also compete with the NEWS sprinters this season but was plagued with issues during Saturday’s practice but he expects to have those issues resolved by next weekend.  

The Victory Fuel Wingless Sprints were well represented as they prepare for a full season of competition in 2024.  A lot of work has gone on during the off-season with this group and the benefits appear to be in an expanded field of cars.  2023 Bridgeport Champion, Brian Spencer was on hand in addition to Shea Wills and Stan Ploski who return to NEWS action this season.  There were many new faces taking practice.  In addition to Dan Leaper, there are some other Bridgeport competitors that will be competing with the wingless sprints this season.  Matt Peck turned his first laps in a sharp No. 27 sponsored by Linedecker Engines.  Former Hyper Racing 600 Micro Sprint Champion, Connor Gross was also behind the wheel of a wingless sprint for the first time.  

The Four Cylinder competitors also return to Bridgeport this season, led by defending champion, Tim Jones.  These competitors have found the High Banks very much to their liking and have found ways to use every inch of the race track.  Like the Street Stocks, these drivers are stiff competitors on the track but work as a team to prepare their cars and encourage other competitors when help is needed.  Lee Allen found these cars to be quite enjoyable after years as a Street Stock competitor and has been joined by his brother, Chris.  Joe Garey, Senior and Junior, John Parker, 2022 Champion, Ed Ford, Eric Degler and Bobby Johnson and more will be featured on the High Banks on both Friday and Saturday of the Hoffman Memorial Weekend.  

There will be no rest for the weary as Bridgeport gets right into Point racing on Saturday, March 23^rd with Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Street Stocks, MASS, NEWS and 4 cylinders will get the 2024 season title competition underway.

Another three day weekend follows for the first weekend of April as the Spirit Auto Center quarter mile opens for the Dakota Steiner Memorial Race for the 600 Micro Sprints.  The 270 Micro Sprints, All Star and Junior Slingshots will get their season started in addition to Winners Classics for both the 270s and 600s.

Saturday night action on the High Banks will feature the 2024 season opener for the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprints, 602 Sportsman, NEWS, Street Stocks and Vintage.  The DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookies will compete for the first time on this night as well.

The Modified action moves to Sunday, joining the PA Posse Invasion for a fulls show of Modifieds and Sprint Cars.  The 410 will race for a $7500 winner’s share of the purse.

The 2024 season is just days away!  Make sure to add the Bridgeport Motorsports Park to your 2024 schedule where there’s something for every race fan!

 WE KICK OFF THE 2024 SEASON IN JUST 3 1/2 WEEKS AS ALL THE CARS & STARS RETURN TO THE KINGDOM March 22 & 23 for the 60 Over Special, Doug Hoffman Memorial. Please Like & Share this post  

 Friday March 22
 SPRINT CARS (MASS)
 STREET STOCKS
 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
 SPORTSMAN (Practice – 3 lock in) 
 MODIFIEDS – (Practice – 3 lock in) 
 3:00 Pits 
 5:00 Grandstands 
 6:15 Cars on track 

 Saturday March 23
 MODIFIEDS – Doug Hoffman Memorial – 60 laps, $6060 to win 
 SPORTSMAN – $1500 to win
 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS (NEWS)
 STREET STOCKS
 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
 12:00 Pits 
 1:30 Grandstands 
 2:30 Cars on track (Flex Schedule could apply)

With the return of Ryan Krachun & Matt Stangle the Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modified field sure to be entertaining for race fans and a challenge for race teams. A lot of exciting 2024 news to drop over the next few weeks as we prepare for the season opener March 22 & 23. But first up, practice day March 16 (rain date March 17).

 Friday March 22
 SPRINT CARS (MASS)
 STREET STOCKS
 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
 SPORTSMAN (Practice – 3 lock in) 
 MODIFIEDS – (Practice – 3 lock in) 
 3:00 Pits 
 5:00 Grandstands 
 6:15 Cars on track 

 Saturday March 23
 MODIFIEDS – Doug Hoffman Memorial – 60 laps, $6060 to win 
 SPORTSMAN – $1500 to win
 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS (NEWS)
 STREET STOCKS
 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
 12:00 Pits 
 1:30 Grandstands 
 2:30 Cars on track (Flex Schedule could apply)

Bridgeport, NJ – During last year’s Bridgeport Awards Banquet, Doug Rose realized that only the top five or top ten of each division were being recognized when in fact, it took all of the competitors to make a race.  

For this year’s awards, he decided to do something a little different.

On Sunday afternoon, the Bridgeport Motorsports Park celebrated the 2023 season just outside of turn two.  A huge tent was erected by Matt Smith’s Party Central.  The meal was catered by Danny Sommeling’s Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz.  The cost was greatly reduced so that everyone could take part.  Big screen TVs broadcast the final Cup race as well as the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Dallas Cowboys.  

The weather was beautiful – warm and sunny on this November Sunday.  Too bad we couldn’t have some of that on our lost race days throughout the season.  People enjoyed their time both inside and outside.  The Bridgeport family was here to celebrate the 2023 season.  There has always been a sense of “family” among competitors and workers alike at Bridgeport.  That was evident on Sunday as well.!

Jordan Watson, Danny Sommeling and the crew of the Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz No.  51 were celebrated as the Track Champions for th 2023 season – the No. 51 team in Bridgeport’s 51^st season!  This team was cheered by everyone because everyone knew what went into this Championship.  

Jordan Watson has been a part of the track’s history.  First, as a fan in the grandstands watching his uncle race.  Then as a Sportsman competitor who won the first Bill Hill Memorial race.  As a Modified driver, he was the winner of the 1000^th race several years ago.  On this day, he was the track champion driver.

Danny Sommeling is such a huge supporter of area stock car racing.  Not only does he have his own team but he supports many other race teams as well.  He sponsors races.  He supports the race track.  On this day, he was the track champion car owner.

The cheers were loud and long!  Everyone knew of the work and dedication that went into this championship.  And even if you were one of the competitors this season, you respected this accomplishment.  “I knew what I had,” Sommeling said of the No. 51 team.  “It was just a matter of putting all of the pieces together.”  Others may have thrown in the towel but not Sommeling.  He worked for this goal and this day.  

There have been several drivers in the seat of the No. 51 throughout the last few seasons.  When they won, the No. 51 team was there to offer their congratulations.  When the No. 51 team won, they were there to congratulate them.  

Team No. 51 is looking forward to the 2024 season.

The 2023 season produced some very tight point races – not the least of which was the 2023 Precision Hydraulic & Oil602 Sportsman Title. 

It came down to the last race which turned out to be one week earlier than expected.  Rose told the drivers at the Drivers’ Meeting one week before the end of the points, that that night, could in fact, be the final points race if the following week was rained out.  That’s exactly what happened. 

Travis Hill and Ethan Bill raced to the final checkered flag.  Hill regained his position ahead of Bill in the final laps, heeding Rose’s warning and went on to capture his third Championship and his third in a different car with a different owner.  For car owner, Brent Cogdill, it was his second championship – his first came during the 2013 season with son, Michael behind the wheel.  It was the first Championship for both owner and driver on the High Banks.

Hill spent a few seasons racing a wingless 600 Micro Sprint and said that his 600 experience made his transition to the High Banks in a stock car much easier. 

Both Hill and Bill finished outside the top ten in just one race and oddly enough, it was the same race.  Brian Papiez led the field in feature wins but the consistency of Hill and Bill made for an exciting point race.  All three look forward to renewing the battle for the 2024 season along with many other drivers.

Eddie Barber III was crowned as the DA’s Auto Body & Repair Rookie Champion for 2023.  Barber dominated the win column and finished in the top five in every race.  Barber shared the driving chores with Dan Hulmes who competed in the 602 Sportsman and Barber in the Rookies in a car provided by Tom and Scott Hulmes.  In addition to Barber’s Championship, there was even more reason for the Hulmes team (family) to celebrate as Dan Hulmes had just passed his crucible and was officially a US Marine!

Tom Wills, Jr. celebrated his fourth Street Stock Championship, giving the credit to his dad, Tom Wills, Sr. who prepares the No. 856.  Wills earned seven wins this season and fourteen top fives. This race team is truly a family affair.  In addition to Tom Jr. and Sr. there’s Tom’s wife, Carolyn, who supports this racing effort.  It was Carolyn who discovered that Tom always won the race before they left for vacation!  Tom’s mother, sisters and niece are also big fans and seldom miss a race.  

Sixty drivers competed in Bridgeport Motorsports Park Street Stocks this season.

Several special awards were presented.   The 2023 Modified Rookie of the Year went to Sean Metz while Neal Williams was named as the Most Improved Modified Driver based on his upward movement in the point standings.  Ethan Bill was named as the 602 Sportsman Most Improved Driver of 2023.

The 2023 4 Cylinder Champion is Tim Jones.  This division has found a home on the 4/10^th mile track, using every inch of the race track to

 race, sometimes three and four wide.  This division always produces plenty of racing action.  Jone spoke about how all of the competitors in this division help each other.  They may be competitors on the track but behind the scenes, everyone helps each other.  

For the first time, the North East Wingless Sprintscrowned a Bridgeport Track Champion for the 2023 season.   The first NEWS Bridgeport Champion is Brian Spencer.  Spencer had a pair of victories and eight top ten finishes throughout the season.  The wins in this division were spread over several competitors, making for some excellent racing.

There was plenty to celebrate on the Bridgeport Motorsports Park quarter mile – the Spirit Auto Center Speedway.  The Friday night action faired much better with the weather, completing nineteen shows this season.

 Jack Jarvis raced to the Junior Slingshot title with eleven wins and seventeen top tens during his first season of competition.  The young driver from a Delaware racing family had a lot of success in his rookie season.  He had plenty of practice but did well thanking everyone who supported him throughout the season.  

In the Speedway Entertainment All Star Slingshots, a repeat champion was crowned as Michael Beckett earned back-to-back Championships in this division.  In nineteen races, Beckett collected seven wins and seventeen top tens to pick up the title over PJ Bozowski.  Beckett will move into the 602 Sportsman for the 2024 season.  He got a headstart on the new season by getting in some seat time in Friday night

The JC Fabrication winged 270s raced in nineteen events this season with fifty-nine different drivers competing throughout the season.  Alex Swift celebrated his fifth championship as the driver of the John & Amanda Blanda No. 15 with seven wins and just one race outside the top five.  The Swift and Blanda team have been a good match.  This is another division where the competitors work with each other behind the scenes and help to promote their division. 

The Hyper Racing 600 Micro Sprints saw more than hundred drivers compete in the 2023 season with Matt Smith crowned as Champion for the fourth time.  Smith went without a win this season but his fifteen top tens earned the driver from Delaware his second title in a row.  Tommy Kunsman had the most wins with seven but did not compete on a weekly b

It is hard to comprehend how many people it takes to make racing possible at a track until you get them all up front and you can see them all standing in one place.

Sunday’s celebration was not just for the driver and teams, but Doug & Brittany Rose honored many of the great sponsors of the Speedway. The Rose’s recognize that all of Bridgeport’s Sponsor and Partners are a major part of the Speedway’s success.  

Plans are underway for the 2024 season with all of the crowd favorites of this season.  Stay tuned for forthcoming announcements as the schedule is confirmed for the new season.

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

VP Fuels

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

Spirit Auto Center

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

KOA Camp Grounds

Victory Fuel

Tipico Sportsbook

Champion Brands

DTM Kawasaki

Amwell Auto Body

Williams Napa

Prime Design Landscaping

Bridgeport, NJ – The Danny Serrano High Banks Classic Weekend sponsored by John Blewett Scrap & Recycling was two days of great racing – a tribute to a man that who gave so much to area racing.  He was a huge fan and even when racing became his occupation, he never lost that sense of awe and excitement that made him such a great fan.

Danny would have been thrilled with the racing on his weekend.

The Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modifieds always provide great racing for this event and they certainly didn’t disappoint this year.  

At the wave of the green, multi-year Bridgeport Speedway Champion, Wade Hendrickson took the lead – a lead that he would not relinquish until lap thirty-two when Ryan Krachun put his Amwell Auto Body No. 29 out in front, moving to the inside of Hendrickson and Pat Michael’s No. 51m on the backstretch.  Krachun was fast.  The black No. 29 was awesome all day – from winning the third heat to his march through the field from his eighth place start and into the lead, looking for his first win on the High Banks in 2023.

Cale Ross, a two time feature winner this season, was racing hard.  He passed Hendrickson on lap thirty-three and set his sights on Krachun.  The leaders raced through traffic.  Ross challenged for the lead on lap thirty five and held the advantage as he and Krachun raced across the stripe on lap thirty-six but Krachun was back out in front on lap thirty-seven.

With ten laps to go, Krachun led Ross, Jess Strunk in the Terry Fastnacht, Conestoga Kitchens, No. 2a, Danny Bouc and Brandon Grosso.  Bouc raced in fourth after starting deep in the field as the winner of the consolation.

Jimmy Horton drew a caution on lap forty-three as he slowed with a flat on the Halimar No. 43.  During this caution, Krachun headed to the pits with a flat tire and a lost shock, relinquishing the lead to Ross for the restart.

Ross chose the outside for the restart, leading Strunk, Hendrickson, Dillon Steuer and Bouc to the green flag.  

There was plenty of action among the top five in the final laps.  Strunk tried for the lead on the restarts but Ross raced ahead.  “He drove a perfect race,” Strunk commented after the race.  Bouc raced in third as Frank Cozze took over fourth in the final laps.  With just two laps to go, Dominick Buffalino drove the Vclavicek No. 3v into fifth. 

Ross led Strunk, Bouc, Cozze and Buffalino to the checkered.  Grosso finished sixth with Hendrickson, Jojo Watson, Billy Pauch, Jr. and Davey Sammons completing the top ten.

“We’re all thinking about Danny today,” Ross stated in Champion Brands Victory Lane.  Ross related how he had struggled for a little while.  This week, he sent his shocks to Dale Planck at DIG Race Pro Shocks.  Planck got them in the morning, performed the required work and had them on their way back to Ross on the same day.  “We never unload quick here but his weekend we did,” Ross explained.  “I really felt good about today.”  First, third and fifth place cars all raced with Gary Bouc power under their hoods.

F&L Doors heat races were won by Krachun, Pauch and Stangle with Bouc winning the consolation.

The Precision Hydraulic & Oil 602 Sportsman were not to be outdone by the Modifieds.  They had a thirty-five lap Bruce Ward Memorial Race presented by Prime Design Landscapting to run and they did not disappoint.  

Ethan Bill turned a race that he wasn’t going to run into a win – the 7^th of his career.

Ethan’s Dad, Johnny is the wrench turner on the No. 14 but was out West on a hunting trip so Ethan recruited some friends to help him – from getting the car to the track to pit help for the race.  

Ryan Simmons was the early race leader when Bill took over second on a lap two restart.  Simmons and Bill raced side-by-side on a lap six restart with Bill taking the lead.  Bill led Simmons, 2023 Champion, Travis Hill, Jax Yohn and Brian Papiez through lap ten.   Hill moved up to second by halfway.

It looked like the race would be a replay of the 2023 track championship until Hill headed to the pits with mechanical issues with twelve laps to go.

Papiez raced in second with ten laps to go but the car on the move in the final laps was Matt Ellery.  Ellery worked his way through the top five until he took second from Papiez in the final five laps.

It was Bill for the win over Ellery, Papiez, Simmons and Howie Finch.  Adam White finished sixth followed by Jax Yohn, Matt Peck, Stephen Yankowski and Thomas Prychka.

When Bill went to Champion Brands Victory Lane he was joined by Logan Watt who Bill credited with getting him “dialed in” for the win. 

Hoffman Discount Parts heat races were won by Yohn, Bill, Brandon Shipley and Papiez with Joseph Brown and Craig Pellegrini picking up the wins in the two consolations.  

Bailey Tolson picked up his first ever win at the Bridgeport Motorsports Park in the Izzy Trucking & Rigging Street Stock feature.   Tolson raced Jeramy Doerr for the lead on a lap four restart.  It was close racing as Doerr, Tolson, Klimeczak and Combs raced for position and Doerr rubbed the backstretch wall.   Klimeczak and Combs raced for second through the remaining laps.

Tolson led Jimmy Combs to the finish with Gary Klimeczak, Jeramy Doerr and Nick Sandone chasing the leaders to the checkered.  

Doerr was the winner of the DTM Powersports heat race.

Kyle Hurley raced to his first ever win in the Tipico Sportsbook 4 Cylinders.  Hurley led 2023 4 Cyliner Champion, Tim Jones to the checkered followed by Dominic Antonelli, Joe Garey Sr. and John Parker.

DANNY’S PIZZA PIZZAZZ MODIFIED – DANNY SERRANO 50 FEATURE (50 LAPS)  

1. Cale Ross, 2. Jeff Strunk, 3. Danny Bouc, 4. Frank Cozze, 5. Dominick Buffalino, 6. Brandon Grosso, 7. Wade Hendrickson, 8. Joseph Watson, 9. Billy Pauch, Jr., 10. Davey Sammons, 11. Jordan Watson, 12. Rick Laubach, 13. Sammy Martz, Jr, 14. Jimmy Horton, 15. Dillon Steuer, 16. Sam Martz, Sr., 17. Ryan Krachun, 18. Mike Franz, 19. Johnny Bangs, 20. W.B. James, 21. Mark Kratz, 22. D.J. Hunt, 23. Roger Manning, 24. Bobby Trapper, Jr., 25. Ryan Grim, 26. Jim Gallagher, Jr., 27. H.J. Bunting, 28. Stan Frankenfield, 29. Eric Kormann, 30. Matt Stangle, DNQ – Will Dupree 

PRECISION HYDRAULIC & OIL 602 SPORTSMAN – BRUCE WARD MEMORIAL FEATURE (35 LAPS) – 1. Ethan Bill, 2. Matt Ellery, 3. Brian Papiez, 4. Ryan Simmons, 5. Howie Finch, 6. Adam White, 7. Jax Yohn, 8. Matt Peck, 9. Stephen Yankowski, 10. Thomas Prychka, 11. Nick VanWickle, 12. Jon Meyer, 13. Brian Rogers, 14. Joseph Brown, 15. Bob Lineman, Jr., 16. Billy Chester, 17. Craig Pellegrini, 18. Brandon Shipley, 19. Travis Hill, 20. Brandon Edgar, 21. Andrew Bohn, 22. Ryan Higgs, 23. George Gareis, 24. Michael White, 25. Steve Kemery, DNS – Paul Mancini, Luke Bunting, DNQ –  Rich Wegner, Jr., David Jenkins, Justin Newhard, Sara Napora, Jeff Parker, Tim Franks, Kris Thompson, Dan Adler, Anthony Sisco, David Hartman, Robert Tete 

IZZY TRUCKING & RIGGING STREET STOCK FEATURE (15 LAPS) 

1. Bailey Tolson, 2. Jimmy Combs, 3. Gary Klimeczak, 4. Jeramy Doerr, 5. Nick Sandone, III, 6. Ken Moren, 7. Gary Bozowski, 8. Jeff Dirkes, 9. Al Suhr 

TIPICO SPORTSBOOK FOUR CYLINDER FEATURE (20 LAPS) 

1. Kyle Hurley, 2. Tim Jones, 3. Dominic Antonelli, 4. Joe Garey, Sr., 5. John Parker, 6. Ed Ford, 7. Todd Francis, 8. Joe Garey, Jr., 9. Lee Allen, 10. Eric Degler, 11. Justin Benz, 12. Bobby Johnson 

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

VP Fuels

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

Spirit Auto Center

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

KOA Camp Grounds

Victory Fuel

Tipico Sportsbook

Champion Brands

DTM Kawasaki

Amwell Auto Body

Williams NapaPrime Design Landscaping

Bridgeport, NJ – Wayne Weaver, Gary Klimeczak, Thomas Radavoy and Lee Allen opened the Danny Serrano High Banks Classic Weekend sponsored by John Blewett Scrap & Recycling with wins in their respective divisions. 

The Precision Hydrauliic & Oil 602 Sportsman competed “topless” in three qualifying heats and a twenty-five lap feature event.  

Weaver started outside of pole sitter, Howie Finch for the start of the main event and immediately grabbed the lead on the first lap.  Matt Peck quickly moved up to challenge third place starter Jax Yohn.  This battle for third went on for most of the race. 

The race was slowed by caution laps several times but each time, Weaver restarted well and led Finch to the green flag. 

Most of the racing action went on behind the leaders with Yohn finally securing third as he followed Weaver and Finch to the checkered flag.  Six time feature winner, Brian Papiez, raced from his twelfth place start to finish fourth with Matt Peck taking fifth.  Ryan Simmons finished sixth after battling within the top five for most of the race followed by Adam White, Mike White, Kris Thompson and Ryan Higgs.

Hoffman Discount Part heat races were very competitive and won by George Gareis Jr., Wayne Weaver and Howie Finch.

The Izzy Trucking & Rigging Street Stocks competed in their first of two programs during the High Banks Classic.  Gary Klimeczak raced to the win in the fifteen lap main event.  It was Klimeczak’s second win of the season on the High Banks.  Klimeczak’s first win came in Rich Stinson’s owned No. 27.  The car looks the same but now belongs to Klimeczak and will be transformed into his familiar No. 11 for the 2024 season.

Klimeczak took the lead on the start and led every lap for the win.  Jimmy Combs chased Klimeczak for most of the race to finish second with Bailey Tolson taking third.  Jeramy Doerr finished fourth with Chris Allen, Sr. finishing fifth.

Klimeczak was also the winner of the DTM Powersports heat race.

Rich Mellor took the lead from Stan Ploski III on the first lap of the North East Wingless Sprint feature sponsored by Chruch’s Auto Parts.  Mellor led for four laps while Chris Allen, Jr. raced in second and closed in on the leader.

Coming through the field and using the high side of the track was Thomas Radavoy.  Radavoy found a line that worked for his No. 10 and was a line that no one else was using.  Radavoy powered by Allen and Mellor to take the lead on lap five.

Allen raced by Mellor on lap eight to take over second.  Radavoy had pulled away from the field and Allen had to spend the remaining laps just trying to close on the leader.

It was Radavoy for his first win on the High Banks and as a car owner/driver.  Allen finished second followed by Mellor, Lee Nardelli and Stan Ploski III.

The  heat race for the Liberty Kenworth NE Wingless Sprints was won by Chris Allen, Jr.

Lee Allen raced to the win in the Tipico Sportbook 4 Cylinder feature after leading every lap on his way to the checkered.  Robbie Dunn trailed Allen for most of the race but Eric Degler took over second in the closing laps.

It was Allen’s third win in 4 Cylinder action this season.  Degler finished second followed by Joe Garey, Jr., John Parker and Joe Garey, Sr. 

Robbie Dunn picked up the win in the Victory Fuel heat race for the 4 Cylinders.  

Two sessions of timed hot laps were run for the Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz Modifieds with the fast timer in each group transferring into the redraw for the fifty lap feature on Sunday.  Dillon Steuer and Rick Laubach had both earned their transfer spots back in September when the Serrano weekend was washed out after the first day.  Brandon Grosso and Frank Cozze set the fast times in their sessions to earn their transfer spots into Saturday’s redraw.

Day one is complete.  Day two is up next.

PRECISION HYDRAULIC & OIL ROOFLESS 602 SPORTSMAN (25 LAPS) 

1. Wayne Weaver, 2. Howie Finch, 3. Jax Yohn, 4. Brian Papiez, 5. Matt Peck, 6. Ryan Simmons, 7. Adam White, 8. Michael White, 9. Kris Thompson, 10. Ryan Higgs, 11. David Miloszar, 12. Billy Chester, 13. Samantha Osborn, 14. Thomas Prychka, 15. Scott Hulmes, 16. Ethan Young, 17. Robert Tete, 18. Kris Lilick, 19. Pete Serra, 20. Michael Beckett, 21. Brian Rogers, 22. George Gareis, Jr., 23. Tim Franks, 24. Dirk Rimrott, 25. Shane Kassekert 

IZZY TRUCKING & RIGGING STREET STOCK FEATURE (15 LAPS) 

1. Gary Klimeczak, 2. Jimmy Combs, 3. Bailey Tolson, 4. Jeramy Doerr, 5. Christopher Allen, Sr., 6. Mike Creamer, 7. Nick Sandone, III, 8. Vern McLaughlin, 9. Ken Moren, 10. Gary Bozowski, 11. Al Surhr 

CHURCH’S AUTO PARTS NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT FEATURE (20 LAPS) 

1. Thomas Radavoy, 2. Christopher Allen, Sr., 3. Rich Mellor, 4. Lee Nardelli, 5. Stan Ploski, III, 6. Walt Fletcher, DNS – Larry Drake, Tim Hannen, Heidi Hedin 

TIPICO SPORTBOOK FOUR CYLINDER FEATURE (12 LAPS) 

1. Lee Allen, 2. Eric Degler, 3. Joe Garey, Jr., 4. John Parker, 5. Joe Garey, Sr., 6. Ed Ford, 7. Robbie Dunn, 8. Bobby Johnson, DNS – Jim Backowski 

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🗓 November 3 & 4 🗓 Friday November 3 

🌟 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS (NEWS) 

🌟 SPORTSMAN (TOPLESS) 

🌟 MODIFIEDS – (Practice – 2 lock into Saturdays Redraw) 

🌟 STREET STOCKS 

🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS 

🏎 4:00 Pits 

🎟 5:00 Grandstands 

🚦 6:00 Cars on track 

🗓 Saturday November 4 

🌟 MODIFIEDS – Danny Serrano 50 ($5000 to win) presented by John Blewett Scrap & Waste 

🌟 SPORTSMAN – Bruce Ward Memorial ($2500 to win) presented by Prime Design Landscape 

🌟 STREET STOCKS 

🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS 

🌟 VINTAGE MODIFIEDS 

🏎 12:00 Pits 

🎟 1:00 Grandstands 

🚦 3:00 Cars on track 

🗓 Sunday November 5 – Race Teams Party & Awards Celebration