BACK ON TRACK, PAUCH BEATS WEATHER & HORTON BY INCHES

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (May 6, 2005) – During the last Friday night event at the Bridgeport Speedway, Billy Pauch’s #1 was towed off the backstretch of the speedway with mechanical problems. This week’s feature event would prove to be no different-- except this time Pauch would be towed out of Victory Lane.

“The Kid” grabbed the lead from pole sitter Jimmy Chester on the initial start. As Pauch, Chester and Kevin Hirthler battled up front. “The Ringoes Rocket” Ryan Godown blasted the Burkett Racing #27kc from 9th into 4th on the second time around. The real battle was in the middle of the pack: Jimmy Horton in the Grosso Trucking #42 and Wade Hendrickson in the Atlantic Wood Floors #2w battled Chester and Godown in three and four wide action. A lap nine yellow for the spinning Richie Pratt followed just two laps later for a caution involving Kevin Hirthler moved Jimmy Horton to second and setup the battle of the night. “The Kid” and Horton ricocheted from the top to the bottom of the speedway, cranking their cars into the corners. A late race incident set up a three lap shootout leaving the leaders stranded with "hotshoes" Ryan Godown and G.R. Smith right on their heels. Godown, making his move on the restart, stuck two wheels under the #42 of Horton; the All-Time Feature Winner shrugged off this valiant attempt and set his sights on the #1 spot. Pauch, all by himself, took the white flag while a relentless Horton rocketed out of turn two, almost breathing on Pauch’s bumper. Enormous amounts of smoked billowed from the Team 1 Racing Bicknell entering three; the two shuffled through turn four as Pauch’s motor expired on the exit allowing Horton to move to the outside of the speedway. The two crossed the line side-by-side with Pauch gaining the win by mere inches. Godown settled for third with G.R. Smith and Richie Pratt wrapping up the top five.

A behind-the-scenes battle between the “JD3Graphics Young Guns” and “The Outlaws” was played out on the speedway in the GM Crate Sportsman feature. In a borrowed ride, Eric Korman, fought with, Young Gun, Jimmy Horton IV side-by-side for fifteen straight laps both demanding the top spot. Horton, in his sophomore season, looped his #43 Teo entering turn three taking himself out of contention. Korman convincingly grabbed the victory with John Pratt, Mike Fattori, Todd Kuhl, and John Micek following at the line.

Andrew Weygand led the early stages of the 600cc Micro Sprint feature until Rick Steif and Phil Meisner Jr. made their move on lap 13. Steif and Meisner battled in and through lapped traffic. Steif grabbed the win and Meisner settled for second with Davey Sammons, Glenn Heveron, and Andrew Weygand following the top two.

Don Matney dominated the 270cc Micro Sprint feature leading flag to flag following at the line was Jimmy Cammock, Jeff Hartman, Ross Robinson and John Blanda.

It was family first in the 4 cylinder stock feature as Mike Hughes defended the first place spot against the Father-and-Son teams of Dave Bentley Sr. and Dave Bentley Jr. and Gary and Jeff Walls. Hughes grabbed the win with Bentley Jr. grabbing second followed by Jeff and Gary Walls and Dave Bentley Sr.

TONIGHT! Saturday, May 7, Jasper Engines and Transmissions presents Little League Night. All “Little Leaguers” in Uniform will be admitted free of charge. The Jasper Sprint Cars return to action competing in a 20 Lap feature event. Also on the card are the Big Block Modifieds, Sportman, Outlaw Stocks and the GM Rookie Sportsman class competing in full qualifying races and thrilling main events. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for kids and 5 and under are free. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m., with Grandstand gates opening at 4:30 p.m., and the first race at 6:30 p.m.

Next Friday Night, May 13, AJAX Auto Glass presents another full five-division card will be headlined by the 358 DIRT Modifieds in a 25 Lap feature event. Also in action on the 5/8th track will be the GM Crate Sportsman, with the 270cc and 600cc Micro Sprints and 4 Cylinder Stocks running a full program on the ¼ mile track. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for kids, and, as always, 4 and under are free. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with the first Green Flag flying at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 14, AJAX Auto Glass presents Firefighters/EMT Night. Show your Fire/EMT ID for FREE Admission. Bring in your equipment to display behind the grandstands before and during the evening’s events. The Big Block Modifieds headline the show, Sportman, Outlaw Stocks, GM Rookie Sportsman, and the debut of the All-Star Truck series competing in full qualifying races and thrilling main events. PLUS The Modified Invaders battle our Bridgeport Regulars in a Special set of races. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for kids and 5 and under are free. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m., with Grandstand gates opening at 4:30 p.m., and the first race at 6:30 p.m.

For more information about Bridgeport Speedway and JD3Graphics/Bridgeport Speedway Young Guns, visit www.bridgeportspeedway.net or contact the Speedway Office at 856-467-4408.

May 6, 2005

358 DIRT Modifieds

Heat 1 – 1. Wade Hendrickson 2. Jimmy Horton 3. Ken Meisner 4. Stan Frankenfield Jr. 5. Ron Roberts 6. Darrin Schuler 7. Mike Franz DNS- Mark Drysbeen, Anthony Moran

Heat 2 – 1. Ryan Godown 2. Richie Pratt 3. Billy Pauch 4. Kevin Hirthler 5. Jimmy Chester 6. Tommy Beamer 7. G.R. Smith 8. Ryan Beltz 9. Mark Schweibinz 10. Bill Klingmeyer

Feature – 1. Billy Pauch 2. Jimmy Horton 3. Ryan Godown 4. G.R. Smith 5. Richie Pratt 6. Kevin Hirthler 7. Ryan Beltz 8. Scott Flammer 9. Bill Klingmeyer 10. Ron Roberts 11. Jimmy Chester 12. Anthony Moran 13. Wade Hendrickson 14. Darrin Schuler 15. Stan Frankenfield Jr. 16. Mark Schweibinz 17. Ken Meisner 18. Tommy Beamer 19. Mike Franz DNS – Mark Drysbeen

GM Crate Sportsman

Feature – 1. Eric Korman 2. John Pratt 3. Mike Fattori 4. Todd Kuhl 5. John Micek 6. Charlie Hopkins 7. Mike Hires 8. Chuck Buchman 9. Jimmy Horton IV 10. John Bangs 11. Forrest Peter

600cc Micro Sprints

Heat 1 – 1. Robbie Stillwagon 2. Sam Casella 3. Stewart Carmichael 4. Andrew Weygand 5. Rob Nixon 6. Bruce Tharp

Heat 2 – 1. Gary Hunter 2. Rob Vivona 3. Rick Stief 4. Davey Sammons 5. Mark Harkleroad 6. Barry Racan

Heat 3 – 1. Phil Meisner Jr. 2. Glenn Heverin 3. Chuck Sherby 4. Bill Thomas 5. PJ Gargiulo 6. Jack Conover

Consi – 1. Dan Biggs 2. Ronnie Tobias 3. Greg Cable 4. Jimmy Carpenter 5. Willie Harrington

Feature – 1. Rick Stief 2. Phil Meisner Jr. 3. Davey Sammons 4. Glenn Helveron 5. Andrew Weygand 6. Rob Vivona 7. Jack Conover 8. Gary Hunter 9. Barry Racan 10. Robbie Stillwagon 11. Bill Thomas 12. Dan Biggs 13. Rob Nixon 14. Rick Panczer 15. Jimmy Carpenter 16. Ronnie Tobias 17. Greg Cable 18. Sam Casella 19. PJ Gargiulo 20. Bruce Tharp 21. Chuck Sherby 22. Willie Harrington 23. Stewart Carmichael DNS – Dave Graziano

270cc Micro Sprints

Heat 1 – 1. Shaun Ratchford 2. Jeff Hartman 3. Jimmy Cammock 4. Don Matney 5. Michael Creamer 6. Jessica Lindmeier

Heat 2 – 1. Jay Hartman 2. Chuck Palmucci 3. Dave Brown 4. Frank Venezia 5. David Martin 6. Jesse Hartman

Heat 3 – 1. Jim Wyers 2. Steve Gaspari 3. John Blanda 4.Bob Devault 5. Ross Robinson 6. Luke Fogg

Feature – 1. Don Matney 2. Jimmy Cammock 3. Jeff Hartman 4. Ross Robinson 5. John Blanda 6. Jim Wyers 7. Bob Devault 8. Jesse Hartman 9. Frank Venezia 10. Chuck Palmucci 11. David Martin 12. Michael Creamer 13. Dave Brown 14. Steve Cuslop 15. Steve Gaspari 16. Rich Wagner 17. Jessica Lindmeier 18. Ed LaMothe 19. Bill Springer 20. Jay Hartman 21. Vince Vickers 22. Mike King 23. Shaun Ratchford 24. Luke Fogg

4-Cylinder Stock

Heat 1 – 1. Dave Bentley Sr. 2. Bill McNeir 3. Dave Bentley Jr. 4. Dave Damiano 5. Warren Stradley 6. Jim Hughes

Heat 2 – 1. Brian Crisman 2. Mike Hughes 3. Jeff Walls 4. Gary Walls 5. Craig Kerns 6. Terry Sammons

Feature – 1. Mike Hughes 2. Dave Bentley Jr. 3. Jeff Walls 4. Gary Walls 5. Dave Bentley Sr. 6. Warren Stradley 7. Jim Hughes 8. Dave Damiano 9. Bill McNeir 10. Terry Sammons 11. Brian Crisman 12. Ian Wray 13. Bob Hartman 14. Craig Kerns 15. Ray Combs 16. Joe Meron 17. Fred Martin 18. Steve Fleetwood DNS – Ken Wallace