BEAMER, HUNTER AND WYERS SHINE TO BRIDGEPORT VICTORIES

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (April 15, 2005) – Williamstown, NJ’s Young Hot Shoe Tommy Beamer beat the best in the business on Friday Night at the Bridgeport Speedway to grab his first Modified victory at the 5/8th mile oval.

“This car was awesome, I never even had to lift,” Beamer gloated of his #31 Dirt Wheels race car. “I knew that if I could stay smooth nobody could pass us.”

Beamer, who started in the third position, shot to the front at the sight of the initial green flag with Richie Pratt and Kevin Hirthler following close behind. On Lap 8 a hard charging Billy Pauch brought his Team 1 Racing Bicknell into the 3rd position with Jimmy Horton right on his tail. Pauch appeared to be the car to beat until motor problems sidelined his machine just 2 laps later. With Beamer leading the way Horton blew past Hirthler on the restart and pulled underneath Pratt coming out of turn 2 setting his sights on the leader. It was a nail biter for Beamer’s #31 clan as a lap 17 restart seemed to even the field but Beamer would have none of that as he held off the All-Time Winningest Modified driver and sailed across the finish line. Horton settled for second with Richie Pratt, Jimmy Chester and Kevin Hirthler chasing.

Todd Kuhl of Doylestown, PA credited Ryan Kerr’s setup advice during victory lane celebrations for the newly created GM Crate Sportsman Division. Kuhl started 3rd and ran side-by-side with Mike Fattori until mechanical problems sidelined the Hooked on the Outdoors #5F. Trailing Kuhl at the line were John Micek, John Bangs, Forrest Peters and rookie Chuck Hopkins.

Gary Hunter was the victor of the 600cc Micro Sprint race with 2004 Champion Glenn Heverin, Rick Steif, Phil Meisner Jr., and George Ulmer rounding out the top five.

Twenty 270cc Micro Sprints raced around the speedway with Jim Wyers grabbing the win in his #84 Wyers Carpentry entry. Following Wyers were Jeff Hartman, John Blanda, Jesse Hartman and Jimmy Carpenter.

The 4 Cylinder Stock race went non-stop with 2004 Champion Jeff Walls just barely gaining the win over Dave Bentley, Sr. Dave Bentley, Jr., Warren Stradley and Brian Crisman followed behind. Walls “double-dipped” as he picked up an additional $50 in the CB Graphics’ 4 Cylinder Dash for Cash.

On Saturday, April 16th, the Big Block Modifieds return with a 25 lap event. The Sportman, Outlaw Stocks and the GM Rookie Sportsman classes will also be competing with full qualifying races and exciting feature events. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for kids, and, as always, 4 and under are free. The grandstands open at 3:00 p.m. and the first green flag waves at 5:00 p.m.

Next Friday Night, April 25, 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. Power Motorsports presents a 600cc Micro Sprint “Dash for Cash.” 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.

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.

April 15, 2005
358 DIRT Modifieds
Heat 1 – 1. Jimmy Chester 2. Wade Hendrickson 3. Richie Pratt 4. Kevin Hirthler 5. Ryan Beltz 6. Billy Pauch
Heat 2 – 1. Jimmy Horton 2. Darrin Schuler 3. Scott Smith 4. Tommy Beamer 5. Mike Franz 6. Stan Frankenfield Jr.

Feature – 1. Tommy Beamer 2. Jimmy Horton 3. Richie Pratt 4. Jimmy Chester 5. Kevin Hirthler 6. Ryan Godown 7. Ken Meisner 8. Ryan Beltz 9.Darin Schuler 10. Ron Roberts 11. Mike Franz 12. Scott Smith 13. Tom Solderich 14. Stan Frankenfield Jr. 15. Jimmy Spence 16. Billy Pauch 17. Wade Hendrickson DNS Mark Schweibinz DNS Mike Iles

GM Crate Sportsman
Feature 1. Todd Kuhl 2. John Micek 3. John Bangs 4. Forrest Peters 5. Chuck Hopkins 6. Mike Fatori 7. Mike Hires

600cc Micro Sprints
Heat 1 – 1. Phil Meisner Jr. 2. Chuck Sherby 3. Dan Biggs 4. Gary Hunter 5. Andrew Weygand 6. Bill Thomas
Heat 2 – 1. Rick Steif 2. Glenn Haverin 3. Ronnie Tobias 4. Stewart Carmichael 5. Mark Harkleroad 6. Eric Ludwig
Heat 3 – 1. Gary Waegel 2. Jamie Durboraw 3. Jack Conover 4. Rob Vivona 5. Rick Panczer 6. Matt Ward

Feature – 1. Gary Hunter 2. Glenn Heverin 3. Rick Steif 4. Phil Meisner 5. George Ulmer 6. Rob Vivona 7. Chuck Shelby 8. Rick Panczer 9. Bill Thomas 10. Robbie Nixon 11. Matt Ward 12. Eric Ludwig 13. Gary Waegel 14. Dan Biggs 15. Ronnie Tobias 16. Jack Conover 17. Andrew Weygand 18. Stewart Carmichael 19. Mark Harkleroad 20. Charlie Oroling 21. Jamie Durboraw 22. Dave Orozlano DNS Bruce Tharp, Willie Harrington

270cc Micro Sprints
Heat 1 – 1. Jim Wyers 2. Chuck Palmucci 3. Jeff Hartman 4. John Blanda 5. Frank Venezia 6. Ed LaMothe
Heat 2 – 1. Joe Fink 2. David Martin 3. Steve Gaspori 4. Steve Coslop 5. Don Matney 6. Jesse Hartman
Heat 3 – 1. Shaun Ratchford 2. Jay Hartman 3. Michael Creamer 4. Jimmy Carpenter 5. Mike King

Feature – 1. Jim Wyers 2. Jeff Hartman 3. John Blanda 4. Jesse Hartman 5. Jimmy Carpenter 6. Shaun Ratchford 7. David Martin 8. Daniel Sammons Jr. 9. Ed LaMothe 10. Chuck Palmucci 11. Jay Hartman 12. Steve Gaspari 13. Don Matney 14. Mike King 15. Mike Shea 16. Michael Creamer 17. Steve Caslop 18. Joe Fink 19. Vince Vickers 20. Frank Venezia DNS Luke Fogg

4 Cylinder Stocks
Heat 1 – 1. Jeff Walls 2. Jim Hughes 3. Dave Bentley, Jr. 4. Dave Damiano 5. Joe Meron 6. Fred Martin
Heat 2 – 1. Warren Stradley 2. Dave Bentley, Sr. 3. Steve Fleetwood, Jr. 4. Ken Wallace 5. Terry Sammons 6. Ian Wray

Feature – 1. Jeff Walls 2. Dave Bentley, Sr. 3. Dave Bentley, Jr. 4. Warren Stradley 5. Brian Crisman 6. Fred Martin 7. Dave Damiano 8. Joe Maron 9. Ian Wray 10. Ray Combs 11. Terry Sammons 12. Steve Fleetwood, Jr. 13. Jim Hughes 14. Ken Wallace DNS Lewis Klaudi DQ Bill McNeir

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