Billy Pauch scores 48th Career Feature Win at Bridgeport Speedway (25 Laps)
On Friday July 2, 2004, Modified Big Gun Billy Pauch earned his 48th career victory, his first since March 23, 2002. Pauch grabbed the lead after Jammim Jamie Mills dropped out of the race after leading for several laps. Modified Master Billy Pauch survived several late restarts to take home the trophy. Donnie Radd and Mike Gular both had career best finishes with second and third place finishes. Kevin Hirthler came from 25th all the way to the front to score fourth place. Tommy Beamer, a welcomed addition to Bridgeport Speedway, rounded out the top five.
Glen Heverin defends 600 Championship Title with his first 2004 win this past Friday Night at Bridgeport (25 Laps)
Glen Heverin was waiting all season long for his first defending win at Bridgeport Speedway, and that waiting finally paid off. Heverin stole the show in the early laps and battled through many restarts to hold on the lead. Bill Thomas enjoyed his season-best finish, coming in second while Phil Meisner, who started in 15th, rallied to score a fourth place finish. The top five were: Glen Heverin, Bill Thomas, Sam Casella ,Phil Meisner and George Ulmer.
Rich Keller gets first career win in the 250 Micro Sprint Division at Bridgeport Speedway
Rich Keller lifted his first feature trophy this past weekend at Bridgeport Speedway. Keller finally broke through a run of bad luck to take first place in the early laps of the 25-lap feature. He managed to hold off Ed Krupa after two late restarts to later celebrate with his family in victory lane. Rounding out the top five were: Rich Keller, Ed Krupa, Nick Wean, John Blanda and Jimmy Carpenter
Pat Hires gets 3rd season win on Friday July 2, 2004 at Bridgeport Speedway
Dave Bentley Sr led every lap of the 25 lap Outlaw Stock feature but lost the victory to Pat Hires on the last lap. It appeared Bentley Sr had the win, while his son Dave Bentley Jr applied plenty of pressure on the last three laps. Meanwhile, Pat Hires came from mid-pack and took the lead after a brief battle for the lead. Pat managed to outrun brother Mike Hires to score his 3rd win of the season. Following Pat Hires was, Mike Hires, Joe Trumbetti, Frank Ashmen , and Sean McHugh.
Friday July 2, 2004 Results
250 Heat 1 (8 Laps) 1. Ed Krupa 2. Nick Wean 3. Adam Bubeck 4. Vince Vickers 5. Joe Buchanan 6. RJ Magyari 7. Brian Hinman 8. Luke Fogg 9. Jeff Hartman 10. Dave Matney
250 Heat 2 (8 Laps) 1. Rich Keller 2. Jay Hartman 3. John Blanda 4. Rick Keller Jr 5. Sebastian Sorbello 6. Jesse Hartman
250- Heat 3 (8 laps) 1. Chuck Palmucci 2. Jay Horvath 3. Frank Venezia 4. Lance Clayton 5. Shawn Ratchford 6. Jimmy Carpenter
250 Consi (8 laps) 1. Jeff Hartman 2. Eric Ludwig 3. Eric Trautman 4. John Johnson 5. Don Matney 6. Brian Morrill
250 Feature (20 Laps) 1. Rich Keller III 2. Ed Krupa 3. Nick Wean 4. John Blanda 5. Jimmy Carpenter 6. Jeff Hartman 7. Rich Keller Jr 8. Shawn Rathford 9. Don Matney 10. Sebastian
Sorbello 11. Jay Horvath 12. Eric Trautman 13. John Johnson 14. Brian Morrill 15. Eric Ludwig 16. Jay Hartman 17. Chuck Palmucci 18. RJ Magyari 19. Vince Vickers 20. Jesse Hartman 21. Frank Venezia 22. Adam Bubeck 23. Joe Buchanan 24. Jeff Ubel
600 Heat 1 (8laps) 1. PJ Garguilo 2. Mark Harkleroad 3. Glen Heverin 4. Derek Bartleson 5. Stewart Carmichael 6. Bruse Tharp
600 Heat 2 ( 8 Laps) 1. Jack Conover 2. Sam Casella 3. George Ulmer 4. Gary Waegel 5. Mark Nestor 6. Tom Pruitte
600 Heat 3 (8 laps) 1. Bill Thomas 2. Rick Steif 3. Barry Racan 4. Kyle Smith 5. Phil Meisner 6. Rob Vivona
600 Consi (8 laps) 1. Jason Manion 2. Gary Hunter 3. Dave Graziano 4. Chcuk Sherby 5. Shawn Ward 6. Rick Panczner
600 Feature (20 Laps) 1. Glen Heverin 2. Bill Thomas 3. Sam Casella 4. Phil Meisner 5. George Ulmer 6. Barry Racan 7. Rick Steif 8. Gary Hunter 9. Kyle Smith 10. Stewart Carmichael
11. Derek Bartleson 12. Mark Harkleroad 13. Rob Vivona 14. Chuck Sherby 15. Bruce Tharp 16. Gary Waegel 17. Rick Panczner 18. Jason Manion 19. Mark Nestor 20. Tom Pruitte 21. PJ Garguilo 22. Shawm Ward 23. Dave Graziano 24. Jack Conover
4 –Cylinder Heat 1 (8 laps) 1. Bill MacNeir 2. Ken Wallace 3. Gary Walls Jr. 4. Glenn Heverin 5. Mike Hughes 6. Mark Brooks 7. Terry Griffin 8. Robert Hartman 9. Shane Sammons 10. Warren
Stradley
4-Cylinder Heat 2 (8 Laps) 1. Dave Bentley 2. Carl Holcombe 3. Terry Sammons 4. Dave Bentley Jr 5. Jim 6. Dave Damiano 7. Joe Meron 8. Jeff Walls
4 Cylinder Feature (20 Laps) 1. Mike Hughes 2. Glenn Heverin 3. Dave Bentley 4. Warren Stradley 5. Dave Bentley Jr. 6. Ken Wallace 7. Terry Sammons 8. Bill MacNeir 9. Shane Sammons
10. Terry Griffin 11. Robert Hartman 12. Gary Walls Jr 13. Joe Meron 14. Jim Hughes 15. Dave Damiano 16. Mark Brooks 17. Carl Holcombe 18. Jeff Walls
Modified Heat 1 (8 Laps) 1. Donnie Radd 2. Kevin Hirthler 3. Tom Hager 4. Mike Gular 5. Joe Dekutoski 6. Phil Retter 7. Mike Franz 8. Bud Schweibienz
Modified Heat 2 (8 Laps) 1. Kyle Strickler 2. Jimmy Chester 3. Jamie Mills 4. Ryan Watt 5. Meme Desantis 6. Mark Schweibinz 7. Phil McCloughan 8. Ron Roberts
Modified Heat 3 (8 Laps) 1. Jimmy Horton 2. Billy Pauch 3. Tommy Beamer 4. Richie Pratt Jr 5. Don Hallowell 6. Scott Reid 7. Rusty Smith 8. Jeff Parker 9. Bruce Davis
Modified Feature (25 Laps) 1. Billy Pauch 2. Donnie Radd 3. Mike Gular 4. Kevin Hirthler 5. Tommy Beamer 6. Don Hallowell 7. Meme DeSantis 8. Joe Dekutoski 9. Rusty Smith 10. Jeff Parker
11. Scott Reid 12. Phil McCloughan 13. Jamie Mills 14. Tom Hager 15. Phil Retter 16. Jimmy Chester 17. Jimmy Horton 18. Bruce Davis 19. Ryan Watt 20. Ron Roberts 21. Kyle Strickler 22. Mark Schweibinz 23. Richie Pratt Jr 24. Mike Franz 25. Bud Schweibinz
Outlaw Heat 1 (8 Laps) 1. Joe Trumbetti 2. Ron Dirkes 3. Jim Erdbrink Jr 4. Bob Hopely 5. Pat Hires 6. Sean McHugh 7. Tom Alley 8. Chuck Faist 9. Frank Ashmen 10. Rick Erdbrink 11. Bucky Albright 12. John Buofsky
Outlaw Heat 2 (8 Laps) 1. Brian Ludwig 2. Mike Hires 3. David Gould Jr 4. Steve Starke 5. Rick Haegle 6. Walter Hayes 7. John Read 8. Steve Haegle 9. Brian McConncill 10. Rich Franchetti
11. Fred Ingham 12. Jim Howaker
Outlaw Feature (25 Laps) 1. Pat Hires 2. Mike Hires 3. Joe Trumbetti 4. Frank Ashmen 5. Sean McHugh 6. Jim Erdbrink Jr 7. Ron Dirkes 8. Brian Ludwig 9. Steve Haegle 10. Tom Alley 11. Rich Franchetti 12. Jim Howaker 13. Chuck Faist 14. John Buofsky 15. Rick Haegle 16. Brian McConncill 17. John Read 18. Rick Erdbrink 19. Fred Ingham 20. David Gould Jr 21. Bob Hopely 22. Walter Hayes 23. Bucky Albright 24. Steve Starke
Bridgeport Speedway is located on 83 Floodgate Rd off of 295 at exit 14. Family ticket packages are available and parking is free on site. Visit the track’s official website at www.bridgeportspeedway.net or call the track office at 856-467-4408.