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April May Preston at aprilmay@earthlink.net.
Bradford VT June 28th, 2003. Loyal fans awarded Spectacular Fireworks both on the track and in the air as H. O. Taylor presented a full card of racing.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Kelly Miller and David Scott Stearns led the way to the green for their 20 lap main event. Dean Switser Jr. and last weeks feature winner Lenny Garduno weren’t about to let them stay there though as they continue to show the fans that these two veterans know how to make it around the ridge the fastest. With some of the best racing afforded the fans for the evening in this division it would be Switser for the win followed by Garduno, McKinstry.
Heat winners: Bill Simmons and Dean Switser Jr.
Feature Finish: Dean Switzer Jr, Lenny Garduno, Chris McKinstry, Andy Johnson, Wayland Childs, Matt Pike, Steve Bell, Tim Martin, Bobby Bell Jr., Robert Bell, Chandra Ryan, Jeff Perry, Kelly Miller, David Scott Stearns, David Durkee, , Dan Johnson, Keith Yarrick, Billy Simmons, Matt Piper. Chris Hedges (DQ).
The H.O. Taylor Pro Streets had a tough night getting the job done, with a caution laden feature. When the dust finally settled it would be Ryan Pierson for the win followed by Ryan Avery and Bryan King. Completing the top five were Mark White and Will Hull.
Heat winners: Ryan Pierson and Rich Glode
Feature Finish: Ryan Pierson, Ryan Avery, Bryan King, Mark White, Will Hull, , Jason Blake, Chuck Simmons, Todd Dunham, Shawn Pallas, Alex Zeller, , Anthony Perkins, Dan Eastman, Joe Perreault, Chad Turck, Richard Ryan, Rick Stygles, Jared Cook, Rich Glode,
Troy Gray in the Mekkelsen RV 358 Modifieds finally shook the monkey off his back, as he was able to win his heat race, start on the pole in the feature, and stay there for the win. But don’t think it was an easy feat as Jim Ryan worked him hard though out the race, letting him know that no win comes easy at the Ridge. At the end you could have thrown a blanket over the top four as they crossed the finish line, as Carl Murray and Chris Donnelly, had made their way to the front and tried to lay claim to the coveted first place spot. When all was said and done it would be Gray followed by Ryan, Murray, and Donnelly.
Heat winners: Vince Quinneville and Troy Gray
Feature Finish: Troy Gray, Jim Ryan, Carl Murray, Chris Donnelly, Dickie Moses, John Landry, Mike Tinker, Vince Quinneville, Brad Phelps, Jack Cook, Brian Whittemore, Danny Douville, Gene Pierson.
The Gilmour Ford Sportsman Coupes saw yet another new winner as Steve Ellsworth working from deep in the pack made his way to the front for the win. The good luck gods were shining on Rookie contender Paul Towle this weekend as he was able to make it two for two in victory lane as he came home a strong 2nd following his third place win from the the night before at sister track Canaan Fair Speedway, making Ellsworth work for the first place trophy. Completing the top five were Tyler Rich Doug Titus and Louis Cadwell.
Heat winners: Louis Cadwell and Tyler Rich.
Feature Finish: Steve Ellsworth, Paul Towle, Tyler Rich, Doug Titus, Louis Cadwell, Adam Pierson, Josh Harrington, Bob Shepard, Kevin Menard, Dean Stockwell, Kevin Chaffee, Ryan Dutton, , Peter Greaves.
The V-8 Enduros were on hand with Jeremy Huntoon coming out on top over a full field of cars.
Next week at the Ridge, July 5th is Perry’s Oil Service night with a full card of racing plus a Twin State Coupe Event. Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Road up the hill to Kidder Rd. For more information including the 2003 schedules you can log on to: www.bearridgespeedway.com. Sister track Canaan Fair Speedway is located on Orange Rd in Canaan NH just 12 short miles from I-89. www.canaanfairspeedway.com any questions can be sent to aprilmay@earthlink.net.