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BARONE MANAGES RESPECTABLE FINISH AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY DESPITE A BROKEN SHOCK AND STEERING MALFUNCTION

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BARONE MANAGES RESPECTABLE FINISH AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY DESPITE A BROKEN SHOCK AND STEERING MALFUNCTION Sicklerville, NJ (April 16, 2015) – Mike Barone, the driver of the 267 Big Block Modified, managed to gain a respectable finish in the 25-lap feature despite a broken shock and steering malfunction. Barone qualified for the main event on Sunday, April 12 by finishing second in the consolation contest. After starting the feature from twentieth place, a steering malfunction occurred in the early portion of the race. “During the first caution period of the feature, somebody came across the front of my car and made…

New Egypt Speedway Notebook 4/11

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New Egypt Speedway Notebook 4/11 - By: Pete MacDonald 28 358 Modifieds, 20 Sportsman, and 18 NERS 305 Sprint Cars entered the evening's activities. There was finally some spring-like weather with temperatures approaching the mid 60s. 2014 NEMA Lite Champion Ryan Krachun was set to make his 358 Modified debut but ran into radiator problems during hot laps and parked the car for the night not wanting to risk hurting the motor. Ryan Godown has something figured out, Godown said he figured it out during the satellite races at Super DIRT Week last year but didn't want to experiment…

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CPM SERVICES BECOMES THE LATEST MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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CPM SERVICES BECOMES THE LATEST MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (April 13, 2015) – CPM Services has become the latest marketing partner for the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship at Bridgeport Speedway. “CPM Services is very proud to be supportive of this fine series of racing events designed to bring awareness to the 811 system,” stated CPM Services owner Phil Finocchiaro, Jr. CPM Services, headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, provides complete property…

LEGEND CARS GET GREEN FLAG DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015

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LEGEND CARS GET GREEN FLAG DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Green Flag Driving Experience, where first time drivers or seasoned professionals get to drive real racecars on a real race track at Wall Stadium Speedway, is the official sponsor of the 2015 Legend Cars series says speedway office administrator Diane Krause. The Green Flag Driving Experience offers enthusiasts the opportunity to drive a Legend Car, TQ Midget or a Modified stock car on the famous third-mile high-banked paved oval. “The Green Flag Driving Experience has been offered here at Wall Stadium for many…

ANDREW BELMONT TO RACE AT BRIDGEPORT WITH SPONSORSHIP FROM MYX FUSIONS

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ANDREW BELMONT TO RACE AT BRIDGEPORT WITH SPONSORSHIP FROM MYX FUSIONS LANGHORNE, PA APRIL 9, 2015 . . . The Belmont family is taking over Bridgeport, NJ Speedway. That may be an exaggeration but Andrew Belmont, son of former ARCA and NASCAR racer Andy Belmont, will be racing the MYX Fusions Moscato sponsored dirt Modified stock car in weekly competition at the South Jersey racing facility. The 23-year-old has raced quarter midgets (a lot of wins), Legacy cars, Legend cars (a win to his credit at Concord, NC), and IMCA style Modifieds and had one start in ARCA competition. …

BIG SHOW AT BRIDGEPORT FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH The United Racing Club Returns to the Bridgeport Speedway

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BIG SHOW AT BRIDGEPORT FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH The United Racing Club Returns to the Bridgeport Speedway There is sure to be something for every racing fan on Sunday, April 12th when the Bridgeport Speedway presents five divisions of racing on Sunday day afternoon with a 4pm start time. The Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds, Crate Sportsman and Stewart Stainless Outlaw Stocks will be joined by the sprint cars of the United Racing Club who will return to the Bridgeport Speedway after several seasons of absence. The D.A. Auto Body & Repair Rookie class will also make their first appearance…

Dirt Modifieds

Dont Let This Happen To Your Local Short Track

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Dont Let This Happen To Your Local Short Track By: Pete MacDonald Last Friday during lunch I decided to take a ride past where East Windsor Speedway once was. I haven't been there since the race track was on the property, and was wondered what it was like now that its fully developed. Now I really wish I didn't; it’s now a full blown development. You can’t imagine that a race track where Pauch, Horton, Hoffman, Brightbill, Hendrickson, Johnson, Reutimann and Dmuchowski once battled their outlaw machines around a half mile of black "gumbo" clay. As soon as we made…

CICCONI AND HORTON ARE PLANNING TO BE AT THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24

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CICCONI AND HORTON ARE PLANNING TO BE AT THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Sicklerville, NJ (April 8, 2015) – A powerful two-car team is planning to be at the opening event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway on Friday, April 24. Lou Cicconi has confirmed that he has been medically cleared to race and is planning to participate in the first of five Friday night contests on the inner dirt oval. In addition, Cicconi will be providing a second car with Jimmy Horton behind the wheel. Cicconi,…

Early Season Bonuses Awarded for the 2015 American Racer Cup; “The Weekly Home Track Series”

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Clarks Summit, PA Bridgeport Speedway in Sweedsboro, New Jersey kicked off the 2015 American Racer Cup season with the annual “60 Over” Race of Champions modified tour event. With perfect weather on Easter afternoon Ryan Godown held off Rick Laubach to claim the victory. This event starts the 2015 American Racer Cup program for both modified and sportsman teams. Early entrants into the lucrative modified program had their names entered into a drawing for American Race Tires and the sportsman drawing was held for American Race Tire certificates. Ryan Godown drew the winning names for both the modifieds and sportsman…

Ryan Godown Starts His NES Title Defense with Opening Night Victory

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New Egypt, NJ (April 4, 2015) – Defending champion Ryan Godown of Ringoes, NJ started his title defense off on the right foot Saturday by winning the 30 lap opening night Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. Godown worked his way up from his 7th starting position to take the lead from early leader Johnny Guarino 1 lap before the halfway mark and was never headed. For Godown it was his 34th career win at New Egypt. Guarino and Brad Trice brought the field to the first green flag of the season, with Guarino taking command in his return. Guarino paced the…

Ryan Godown on Slingin’ Dirt Radio Show

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This Tuesday on Slingin' Dirt with David & Ashley Stremme, "The Ringoes Rocket" Ryan Godown talks about his wins this past weekend at New Egypt Speedway and Bridgeport Speedway. Also, on the show are 2014 UMP Dirtcar National Champion Bobby Pierce and Dave Seay from Virginia Motor Speedway talking about their upcoming King of the Commonwealth event. You can listen live at MRN.com or on the MRN app on Tuesdays at 11 AM or catch the replay at 6PM or listen on-demand at your convenience. Join the conversation on Twitter @SlinginDirt http://www.mrn.com/Media-Center/MRN-Show-Archives/Slingin-Dirt.aspx

Green Monster Insulation is Four Cylinder Stock Sponsor at Wall Stadium for 2015

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Green Monster Insulation, serving building owners all over New Jersey with spray foam, fiberglass and blown-in insulation for over a decade, is the official sponsor of Wall Stadium Speedway's 4 Cylinder Stocks racing series starting with the April 25 season opener and continuing through the entire 2015 campaign. Green Monster Insulation owner and 2012 4 Cylinder Stock champion Brien Crosby and speedway office administrator Diane Krause made the announcement recently. "Brien has always been a big supporter of the speedway and his racing record, with 12 wins and a title, speaks for itself," Krause…

Barone Starts Off His 2015 Season with a Solid Seventh Place Finish

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Sicklerville, NJ (April 7, 2015) – With a strong field of Big Block Modifieds in attendance at Bridgeport Speedway’s 60 Over Special on EasterSunday, Mike Barone started his 2015 season in solid fashion by completing the feature race in seventh place. When qualifying action got underway, Barone was fast from the start. In the first heat race, he recorded the best lap time while finishing second to Duane Howard. The runner-up finish was astounding considering two issues occurred during the contest. “My power steering breather malfunctioned and spat fluid into my cockpit and on my brake pedal. At one point,…

Bridgeport Speedway Doug Hoffman Memorial Notebook

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Bridgeport Speedway Doug Hoffman Memorial Notebook - By: Pete MacDonald I made a last second decision to attend Bridgeport Speedway's Doug Hoffman Memorial on Easter Sunday, I figured while both dirt tracks in New Jersey are running on Saturday and Sunday might as well support them. 26 Modifieds, 17 Sportsman, and 10 Street Stocks were in the pit area on a gorgeous Easter Sunday afternoon. I really thought with it being a Race of Champions event more modifieds would have showed up but after all it was Easter. Jimmy Horton was seen walking around the pit area without a…

Ryan Godown Wins Hoffman Memorial At Bridgeport To Open RoC Dirt Season

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Ryan Godown Wins Hoffman Memorial At Bridgeport To Open RoC Dirt Season BRIDGEPORT, NJ- April 6, 2015- The Ringoes Rocket Ryan Godown started off his 2015 racing with a bang as he won his second feature in as many days. On Easter Sunday at the Bridgeport Speedway Godown driving Bill Hewlett’s owned 901 Modified had some lady luck on his side during the 44 lap feature. During the entire feature the motor was popping but that didn’t hamper his effort in his run to the front and he inherited the lead with 12 laps to go when leader Stewart Friesen…

New Egypt Speedway Opening Night Notebook

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New Egypt Speedway Opening Night Notebook By: Pete MacDonald 32- 358 Modifieds, 26 Crate Modifieds, 10 Street Stocks, and 6 Rookie Sportsman filled the pits on Saturday. Tommy Farrell took a wild spill going end over end in turn one, on lap one of the Modified feature. He would be able walk to the ambulance. Delaware invader Brad Trice didn't look too bad in only his second ever NES start. He redrew the outside pole and remained in the top five until a late race skirmish relegated him to a ninth place finish. Speaking of Trice, it was nice to…

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Snap-On Tools Back Wall Stadium Sportsman Series for 2015

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Snap-on tools, famous for quality and innovative tools used by professional mechanics, will sponsor the Sportsman stock car division at Wall Stadium Speedway this season starting with the April 25 season opener and continuing through the entire campaign. Snap-on regional manager Ron Booth and speedway office administrator Diane Krause made the announcement recently. “Ron has been involved with the sport for a long time and Snap-on is famous for their quality tools used by mechanics everywhere,” Krause said. “That makes this sponsorship a perfect fit. I’m very excited about Snap-on’s support of the speedway and…

CONTINGENCY AWARDS STARTING TO LINE UP FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS; OVER $4700 RAISED SO FAR

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CONTINGENCY AWARDS STARTING TO LINE UP FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS; OVER $4700 RAISED SO FAR New Egypt, NJ – A plethora of contingency awards have started to roll in for the second annual May Modified Madness Series at New Egypt Speedway this spring. A total of $4,780 in cash and contingency bonus awards have been raised so far for the four-race series taking place during the month of May. $1500 will be paid out to the top three in the final bracket with the winner receiving $750, second will earn $450, and third place bringing home $300, courtesy of Liberty…

MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND AT NEW EGYPT OCT. 30-31 WILL INCLUDE SPEEDSTRs

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Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend Set For Oct. 30-31 At New Egypt Speedway; Huge, Two-Day Event Set For Garden State Facility; SpeedSTRs Make Rare Appearance For Saturday Show NEW EGYPT, NJ – New Egypt Speedway will be a focal point for dirt Modified racing during the final weekend of October. Speedway management, in conjunction with Brett Deyo of BD Motorsports Media LLC, have announced plans to co-promote the first annual ‘Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend’ at the pristine 7/16ths-mile D-shaped facility Friday-Saturday October 30-31. The event takes a weekend left open on the PA-NJ-DE Modified calendar since the demise of the ‘Octoberfest’ finale at…

Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Excites Legend Billy Pauch Sr., 715-Time Career Winner To Chase STSS South Region Points Kicking Off Sunday, April 19 At Bridgeport Speedway ‘South Jersey Shootout’

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Excites Legend Billy Pauch Sr., 715-Time Career Winner To Chase STSS South Region Points Kicking Off Sunday, April 19 At Bridgeport Speedway ‘South Jersey Shootout’ BRIDGEPORT, NJ – With 715 total victories and a career that has spanned more than 40 years, there isn’t much left in the sport that excites Billy Pauch Sr. The Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek does. Hefty, non-top-heavy purse structures and a solid posted point fund have attracted Pauch Sr., the Frenchtown, N.J., legend to the first-year Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by…

WIZFAB TO PRESENT HARD CHARGER AWARD FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS

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WIZFAB TO PRESENT HARD CHARGER AWARD FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS New Egypt, NJ - Jimmy Wismer's WizFab Racing Fabrication of Upper Black Eddy, PA has come on board to sponsor the Hard-Charger during the second annual May Modified Madness at New Egypt Speedway during the month of May. The driver that is lowest seed that goes the furthest over the course of the four race, twenty-four driver madness bracket will win $150 courtesy of WizFab. Wismer, an Asphalt Late Model standout for many years across the New Jersey and Pennsylvania regions, builds bumpers and rubrails for all types of chassis’…

Bridgeport Speedway’s Largest Payout Of The Spring Set For Sunday, April 19 ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Special; $24,770 Modified Purse, Plus Bonuses, Lap Money & Awards Contribute To Rich Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek South Region Opener

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Bridgeport Speedway’s Largest Payout Of The Spring Set For Sunday, April 19 ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Special; $24,770 Modified Purse, Plus Bonuses, Lap Money & Awards Contribute To Rich Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek South Region Opener BRIDGEPORT, NJ – South Jersey’s largest payout of the spring will be offered on Sunday, April 19 (rain date: April 26) when Bridgeport Speedway plays host to the inaugural Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘South Jersey Shootout’ event. The first-ever race for the new STSS Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel offers racers…

DOWNS FORD RETURNS AS WALL STADIUM MODIFIED SERIES SPONSOR FOR 2015

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DOWNS FORD RETURNS AS WALL STADIUM MODIFIED SERIES SPONSOR FOR 2015 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Downs Ford will return as the Modified stock car division’s series sponsor at Wall Stadium Speedway for the 2015 season. Located on Route 37 in nearby Toms River, N.J. the dealership not only offers new Ford trucks and cars and quality pre-owned vehicles but is also New Jersey’s largest Ford Motorsports distributor. “Frank Delia and Brian Worth have become very familiar faces here at the speedway,” office administrator Diane Krause said. “They have been very hands on with their sponsorship of the Modifieds and a…

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New Egypt Speedway Set for Opening Day Saturday, April 4th Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Giveaways Highlight Off Track Activities

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New Egypt Speedway Set for Opening Day Saturday, April 4th Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Giveaways Highlight Off Track Activities New Egypt, NJ-- After a few weeks of postponing events due to the weather, New Egypt Speedway is ready for Opening Day on Saturday, April 4th. The 358 Modifieds, Crate Modifieds, Street Stocks, NEWS Sprints, and HCI/Spike N Go Rookie divisions will make their first starts of the season. The first 358 Modified race of the season will see the return of “The Sensational One” Jimmy Horton to weekly competition in the Lou Cicconi owned number 43 to…

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THE LIST OF MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO BUILD WITH THE ADDITION OF CHIARO CONSTRUCTION SERVICE

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THE LIST OF MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO BUILD WITH THE ADDITION OF CHIARO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Sicklerville, NJ (March 31, 2015) – The list of marketing partnerships for the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship continues to build as Chiaro Construction Services is the latest addition. “I am very excited to participate as a marketing partner in the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship. It is…

2014 New Egypt Speedway Sportsman Champion Johnny Cornell is Set to Tackle the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Bridgeport Speedway’s Quater Mile Track

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 29, 2015) – Johnny Cornell, the 2014 New Egypt Speedway Sportsman Champion, will be chasing two titles in 2015. On Saturday nights, Cornell will be back at New Egypt Speedway as he attempts to win his second straight Sportsman championship. In addition, the Neshanic Station, NJ based wheelman is planning to enter all five events in the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile track. Cornell is very enthused about the new series of five Friday night races on the inner oval at Bridgeport Speedway. “I am gung-ho on the series. It seems like…

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The Napp-Grecco Company Joins the Modified 811 Dig Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship as a Marketing Partner

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 27, 2015) – With the start of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series approaching, the Napp-Grecco Company has joined the series and the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship as a marketing partner. “When we heard about the series and the awareness that it was going to bring regarding 811 and damage prevention, we were very enthused to get involved,” stated Project Manager Anthony Russomanno from the Napp-Grecco Company. Based in Newark, NJ, the Napp-Grecco Company is a nationally recognized pipeline and underground specialty contractor. They offer their clients comprehensive construction services including pipeline…

Mike Barone is Ready for Bridgeport Speedway’s 60 Over Special

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 26, 2015) – With preparations complete on his Big Block Modified, Mike Barone is ready to start his 2015 racing season by entering Bridgeport Speedway’s 60 Over Special scheduled for Sunday, March 29. “I am very excited to wheel our family owned 267 Big Block Modified again this year. My team has worked very hard in the off-season and I think we should be rewarded with top finishes,” commented Barone. During the 2015 season, the Hillsborough, NJ resident will be wheeling a Bicknell Modified chassis powered by a Larry Lombardo built Big Block motor. With big money…

Bridgeport Third Annual Doug Hoffman Memorial Pushed Back to Sunday, March 29 Due to Thursday Rain

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Bridgeport, NJ – What is going to be one of the more memorable and emotional events held throughout the 2015 racing season, will have to wait just one more day to take place. Due to an all-day rain forecasted for Thursday (actually starting Wednesday night), the Bridgeport management team felt it best to wait one more day to present the Race of Champions-Doug Hoffman Memorial-60over Special for the fans and drivers. The 60over Special will now be run on Sunday afternoon/evening on March 29. The race times will be moved up a half hour from its original schedule of events. Pit gates open at 11:30 am, Grandstands at 12:30 pm, Hot…

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Point and Perfect Attendance Funds Established for the Modified 811 Dig Series at Bridgeport Speedway

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 25, 2015) – Two additional incentives have been established for the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway. First, a point fund has been developed for the five race series and it will be distributed to the top five finishers in the standings. The champion of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series will be awarded a minimum of $1,000. The driver that finishes in second will take home at least $500 while a minimum of $250 will go to the third place finisher in the point standings. A second incentive has been created for drivers attending…

The Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship Adds Vahlco Racing Wheels as a Marketing Partner

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 24, 2015) – The Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship has added Vahlco Racing Wheels as a marketing partner. “Vahlco Racing Wheels is pleased to be involved with this exciting and new series on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile track,” commented Matt Budd, who is Vice President of Sales at Vahlco Racing Wheels. Vahlco Racing Wheels produces aluminum racing wheels for dirt oval competitors. Using the highest standards of quality, the Ocean County, NJ based firm manufactures wheels for Late Models, Micro-Sprints, Sprint Cars and Modified Cars. For each…

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FOR HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR FEATURING JERRY HIGBIE AND VINNY SALERNO ON APRIL 11

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FOR HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR FEATURING JERRY HIGBIE AND VINNY SALERNO ON APRIL 11 VERNON, NY- With just a few weeks left until the planned first ever HigFab Chassis Seminar at the Utica-Rome Speedway, time running short to sign up for the pre-season event. In addition to a classroom session, a special closed on track practice session for attendees is also planned. Jerry Higbie and Vinny Salerno will be on hand to present the seminar and discuss race car preparation and set-up. Higbie is many time Modified feature winner in the region and the…

PA Proud: Popular Keystone State Racer Doug Manmiller Teams With Jason Miller For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Assault; South Region Launches At Bridgeport Speedway ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Sunday, April 19

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BRIDGEPORT, NJ – One of the most popular and successful drivers on the Pennsylvania small-block circuit - Doug Manmiller - is ready to do some traveling this season. Manmiller, a standout competitor in the Keystone State at both Big Diamond and Grandview speedways during his career, has partnered with car owner Jason Miller to chase points on the second-year Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek in 2015. The Shoemakersville, Pa., driver will attend all Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty's Speed & Diesel events. The first is set for Sunday, April 19 (rain date: April 26)…

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To Race “Weather or Not”

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Article Exclusively Written by RacersGuide.com's Jim Murdoch. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ-“Ladies and gentleman, all is right in the world again,” the phrase coined by popular Lincoln Speedway announcer Wayne Harper usually signals the beginning to the outdoor racing season in the Northeast just as sprint cars line up behind a dozen or so push trucks, still usually covered in the winter salt and reminders. Those words, typically spoken on the third Saturday in February, waited until March 15th this year, due to the record setting Winter of 2015. Lincoln’s notoriously early starting date usually runs off without a hitch, but…

New Egypt Speedway Crate Division to Have Spec Fuel for 2015 and Beyond Sunoco Race Fuel Will Continue As Supplier

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New Egypt Speedway Crate Division to Have Spec Fuel for 2015 and Beyond Sunoco Race Fuel Will Continue As Supplier New Egypt, NJ-- For the first time in New Egypt Speedway Crate Modified competition, the division will be required to run a spec fuel starting with the 2015 season. The spec fuel will be a 94 octane, dyed fuel that competitors must by from the Speedway directly. The cost will be $4.00 per gallon with a percentage from each gallon sold being added to the end of the year Crate Modified point fund. “Over the past several years we’ve seen…

John Gasko & Son Farm and Greenhouses to Sponsor the Dirty Dozen Round of May Modified Madness; Winner’s Share Bumped to $750

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New Egypt, NJ – John Gasko & Son Farm and Greenhouses of Monroe Township, NJ has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the “Dirty Dozen” round of the Second Annual May Modified Madness Series at New Egypt Speedway this May. “”No one else does something like this, it’s a really great concept and we’re happy to be a part of it” said John Gasko The Overall Winner of the Twenty-Four Car 358 Modified Tournament will now win $750, with $450 going to Second and $300 to Third overall. Lap Sponsors are now available for the May Madness Finale…

The John Latwinas Agency of Farmers Insurance to Host a Racecar Show for the Second Year in a Row

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 17, 2015) – The John Latwinas Agency of Farmers Insurance of Sicklerville, NJ will host a racecar show for the second year in a row. The event will take place at their office located at 645 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Suite 2 on Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.The racecar show featuring asphalt and dirt racecars from across the region will coincide with the agency’s first anniversary. “I am looking forward to hosting a racecar show again. In 2014, we had a good turnout of drivers and fans on a warm day. Hopefully, mother nature…

LEAF RACEWEAR TO PRESENT HARD LUCK AWARD FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS SERIES

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LEAF RACEWEAR TO PRESENT HARD LUCK AWARD FOR MAY MODIFIE D MADNESS SERIES New Egypt, NJ – Leaf Racewear has come aboard for the second annual May Modified Madness Series by presenting the Hard Luck Award during the May Modified Madness Finale presented by Liberty Toyota Scion and Amwell Auto Body on Saturday, May 30th at New Egypt Speedway. Leaf Racewear will be contributing $250 gift certificates to Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth in bracket standings, along with the driver who endures the hardest luck throughout the finale night on May 30th, towards any Elite Series Firesuit. The May Modified Madness…

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THE TREE MAN BECOMES THE LATEST MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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THE TREE MAN BECOMES THE LATEST MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (March 16, 2015) – With the 2015 dirt racing season about to get underway in the Northeast, the array of marketing partners continues to grow for the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship at Bridgeport Speedway. The Tree Man, owned and operated by Fraser Lay, has become the latest marketing partner. “I am very happy to participate in this…

Good NEWS! There Is Finally A Cheaper Sprint Car Concept In The Northeast

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Good NEWS! There Is Finally A Cheaper Sprint Car Concept In The Northeast - By: Pete MacDonald If you were at the PPB Motorsports 2015 Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania back in January, odds are you walked by, stopped, or at least looked at one of the two NEWS Sprint Cars that were in attendance. For those asking what NEWS is, it stands for North East Wingless Sprint Cars which are to be run at the Accord Speedway in New York and New Egypt Speedway located in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey . "With a high end competitive 305…

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Bridgeport Speedway Plans To Cancel March 21st Practice; But Still Plans For An Eventful Day

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Bridgeport, NJ – With the harsh winter weather that continually plagued the Northeast this past winter, in addition to today’s all-day rain, Bridgeport Speedway had no other choice but to postpone the March 21 open practice slated for next Saturday afternoon. “We had been thawing and drying out pretty good this past week but, todays all-day rain set the progress back that we made this past week,” explained track owner Brian Ramey. “We also felt it was the right thing to do, in giving the race teams the heads up so they aren’t putting any unneeded pressure on making our practice.” The originally scheduled practice for Friday, March 27 will now serve as the first ‘on-track’…

AMWELL AUTO BODY SIGNS ON TO SPONSOR “THE SLIDEWAYS SIX” ROUND OF MAY MODIFIED MADNESS; POINT FUND NOW AT $1000

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AMWELL AUTO BODY SIGNS ON TO SPONSOR "THE SLIDEWAYS SIX" ROUND OF MAY MODIFIED MADNESS; POINT FUND NOW AT $1000 New Egypt, NJ – Amwell Auto Body of Hillsborough, NJ has returned to the May Modified Madness fold for 2015 becoming the presenting sponsor of the "Slideways Six" round on May 23rd. Amwell Auto Body has contributed $500 toward the point fund of the May Modified Madness Series this year, assuring that second and third will receive $300 and $200 in addition to the $500 for the winner. "This is great that Mike (Krachun) wants to give back to the…

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Bridgeport Speedway Adds Fourth Rookie to the Ranks

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Bridgeport Speedway Adds Fourth Rookie to the Ranks Bridgeport, NJ – The D.A.’s Auto Body 2015 Rookie Class just became one more stronger as this year’s racing season is quickly approaching. J.R. Burritt has become the fourth official rookie to register with the track this off-season. Burritt hails from nearby Alloway, NJ in Salem County, NJ. Burritt actually got a little seat time last November during the Wild Card Weekend as he strapped himself into his ’06 Teao, 602 Crate/Sportsman. J.R. is a life-long fan of Bridgeport Speedway and got hooked when he came to watch a Demo Derby over 20…

THE MADNESS IS BACK, LIBERTY TOYOTA SCION IN BURLINGTON RETURNS AS SPONSOR; KICK OFF PARTY PLANNED FOR MAY 1st

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THE MADNESS IS BACK, LIBERTY TOYOTA SCION IN BURLINGTON RETURNS AS SPONSOR; KICK OFF PARTY PLANNED FOR MAY 1st New Egypt, NJ – The May Madness Modified Series will return to New Egypt Speedway in 2015 and Liberty Toyota Scion, located on Route 130 in Burlington, NJ, has returned as a sponsor of the Final Round on Saturday, May 30th. Liberty Toyota Scion has contributed $500 to the overall series point fund along with $500 to the purse for the series finale on May 30th at New Egypt Speedway. The 35-lap, double points finale will now pay $2,700 to win and $325…

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NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FLEA MARKET POSTPONED TO SUNDAY MARCH 15

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New Egypt, NJ - With the weather calling for 100% chance of rain for this Saturday, The New Egypt Speedway Flea Market originally scheduled for March 14th has been rescheduled for Sunday March 15th with a weather date of Sunday March 22nd. Gates will open at 7:30 AM and it's $15.00 to sell with Free Admission for Buyers and Browsers. Vendors must be racing or automotive related to sell with both new and used being welcomed. Any questions call Earl at 732-681-3776 or 732-687-8080

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MOTHER NATURE HAULTS THIRD NIGHT OF QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW, SCHEDULE ADJUSTED BALANCE OF THE WEEK

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For the first time in the history of the show's eight year run, the Quaker Steak & Lube Eighth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show was brought to a freezing halt on Tuesday evening by a quick hitting storm that pummeled the area with snow, sleet and ice. The Dirt Track Heroes staff is extremely sorry for the cancellation and especially to those who braved the conditions to make it to the show. In order to accommodate the "Stars of Tomorrow" and our loyal sponsor support, the Tuesday show will be moved to Saturday afternoon after the regularly scheduled show is completed.…

SERVPRO to Sponsor Bridgeport’s Four-Cylinder Division in 2015

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Bridgeport, NJ – Bridgeport Speedway is proud to announce SERVPRO as their newest marketing partner to the 2015 season. SERVPRO will serve as the title sponsor for the always entertaining Friday night Four-Cylinder class. The Four-Cylinder division has been a mainstay of the South Jersey speed plant’s quarter-mile Friday night program for many years, in addition to the 600 and 270 micro sprints. With over 1,650 Franchises nationwide, SERVPRO is a leader in the restoration industry and its professionals are faster to any size disaster. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are available 24 hours/7 days a week and are ready to restore…

44th NAPA Super DIRT Week A Go October 7-11, 2015, In Syracuse

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DIRTcar Racing officials working with county, state executives on 2016 and beyond CONCORD, N.C. - March 3, 2015 - As the 2015 racing season is kicking off around the country this spring, DIRTcar Racing is fully engaged in preparations for the 44th running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week on Oct. 7-11, 2015, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y. Thousands of fans from across the United States and Canada are expected to return once again to the Moody Mile, with less than 30 reserved camping spaces remaining for what's quickly become known as Racing's Biggest Party…

THREE BIG DOLLAR MODIFIED RACES AND MORE HIGHLIGHT WALL STADIUM’S 65TH ANNIVERSARY STOCK CAR RACING REGULAR SEASON

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Two 100-lap Downs Ford Modified main events, one paying $4000 to win and one paying $5000 to win, and 125-lap race offering $5000 to the winner are just a few of the special events on the regular season agenda as Wall Stadium Speedway celebrates its 65th anniversary season. The 2015 weekly Saturday night campaign gets the green flag on April 25 but racers in all divisions will have the opportunity to test out their new and rebuilt equipment on the two Saturday afternoons leading up to the opener. The big paying spotlight races for the Modifieds…

GERALD CHAMBERLAIN NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR 8TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES EVENT AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL SUNDAY, MARCH 1 – 7

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The seven day Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes will open today, Sunday, March 1 and continue through Saturday, March 7 at the Phillipsburg Mall in Phillipsburg, NJ. The Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show is honored to bestow the Grand Marshal moniker to one of the great legends in dirt track racing, "The Everett Express" Gerald Chamberlain. Gerald was already a legend in racing when he first set foot onto the Reading Fairgrounds site in 1968, having captured track titles at the South Penn Speedway in 1964 and 65 with dominating performances in which he captured…

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