SECOND HAND OF THE ‘811 Dig Safely’ POKER SERIES FOR FIRST MIDWEEK BRIDGEPORT ACTION OF THE SEASON
Midweek action comes to the fast 5/8 mile of the Bridgeport Speedway in pre-Memorial Day action with the second hand of the 811 Dig Safely Poker Series on Wednesday night, May 25th.
Dominick Buffalino picked up his first win of the season as well as an Ace for the 811 Dig Safely Poker Series with his win in the 60 Over Special – Doug Hoffman Memorial Race – to open the 2016 season. Buffalino led Ryan Godown, Rick Laubach, Stewart Friesen and Ryan Watt to the checkered flag for the season opening event.
Buffalino and Godown are expected to lead a host of invaders to the second hand of the 811 Di
g Safely Poker Series to include the likes of Brett Kressley, Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard and Craig VonDohren who are expected to face off against the likes of track regulars led by 2015 Track Champion, Jamie Mills, former track champions Wade Hendrickson, Rick Laubach & Ryan Watt as well as David Hunt, Tommy Beamer, Sam Martz, Jesse & Travis Hill, Richie Pratt, Jordan Watson, Ron Roberts, Mike Barone and Mike Franz.
Buffalino, Kressley, Hendrickson & Mills picked up feature wins during the pre-season with Mills also winning the opening night of the 2016 points.
Jeremy Harrington picked up the win in the Crate/Sportsman for the first hand of the 2016 Poker Series and will be looking to build on his hand this time around. Brad Roberts, Travis Hill, Steve Davis and Stephen Kemery finished second through fifth in the first event.
Roberts, Davis, Brandon Grosso and Eric Kormann each have one win this season in addition to Harrington.
Former Poker Series Champion, Ron Frees picked up three wins in pre-season competition, including the Poker Series race for the Outlaw Stocks. In spite of his dominating performance, every race has been determined in the final laps of the race.
Frees will come into this ev
ent with an Ace. 2015 Poker Champion, Tom Wills, Jr. finished second to earn a King followed by TJ Henry, Jimmy Avery and Scott Dugan.
DA’s Auto Body Rookies will also be in action on this night with Chuch Sayres, Jr. leading the division with his two victories so far this season.
Come out early and enjoy the musical entertainment along with tasty offerings of the Bridgeport concessions stands. Shop for a new racing t-shirt or another souvenir from the Bridgeport Speedway. Pick up the Bridgeport Bullet – the official program of the Bridgeport Speedway – and check out the recent action. Or take a ride with the Bridgeport Bandit on the Bandit Bus and get an up close look at the behind the scenes action in the pit area before the action gets underway on the track.
Bridgeport is the only track in the state of New Jersey to offer Big Block Modifieds; we are committed to maintaining a safe, fun, family atmosphere, creating life-lasting memories of excitement.
Upcoming events
Wednesday, May 25 – All in the Port – Poker Series Hand #2 – Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman, PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks & DA’s Auto Body Rookies – racing at 7:15 (Raindate if needed – Monday, May 29th)
Saturday, June 4 – Camera & Autograph Night – Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks, Rookies & TSRS Sprints, racing at 7pm
Saturday June 11 – Mechanics Night – Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies, racing at 7pm
Saturday June 18 – PACK THE HOUSE – FREE GRANDSTAND ADMISSION – Crate/Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks, Rookies and TSRS Sprint Cars on 5/8th mile with 270cc, 600cc, 4 & 8 Cylinder Enduros and Slingshots on the Spirit Auto Center quarter mile – racing at 7pm