Led by new promoter Doug Hoffman, Bridgeport Speedway will bring back the big block modifieds to the 5/8-mile oval on a regular basis in 2012. Here we take a look back at a race held in memory one of Bridgeport’s most successful track operators, the 40-lap George Wingate Classic held on June 8, 2005.
Also check out a flashback we put last year from a 2004 Bridgeport feature battle between Hoffman and Kenny Brightbill.
(Note: This event was shot strictly for news highlight footage at the time and is not available on DVD from GSP Video)
(Track Press Release) MINERSVILLE, PA – For the first time since April, Rick Laubach returned to Victory Lane at Big Diamond Speedway.
(Track Press Release) MINERSVILLE, PA – Fast out of the box.
(Track Press Release by Gary Lileck) Forestville, PA – Rick Laubach of Hellertown topped Meme DeSantis by a close margin in Friday’s 25-lap 358 Modified feature at Big Diamond Raceway. By virtue of his triumph, Laubach became the 11th different winner of the season.
Friday night racing returns to the Big Diamond Raceway
It took a day later than planned, but Big Diamond Raceway presented a memorial special event early Monday evening complete with a 50-lap $5,000 to win 358 modified feature