May 10, 2024

Mike Maresca in victory lane at the Doug Hoffman Memorial. Photo Credit: Rick Sweeten

Mike Maresca, Ryan Smith and Sammy Martz Jr takes titles at Bridgeport Motorsports Kingdom of Speed 100 Weekend Season Opener

The final day of the Kingdom of Speed 100 weekend had another day of unseasonably warm conditions for the Doug Hoffman Memorial 60 and the URC Sprint car season opener.

Ryan Godown, Mike Maresca and Mike Mahaney on the Podium at the Doug Hoffman Memorial. Photo Credit: Rick Sweeten

Mike Maresca took the Modified 60 lap feature winning a last turn battle with Mike Mahaney for the trip to victory lane. 

Ryan Smith in victory lane of the URC season opener at Bridgeport Motorsports Park. Photo Credit: Rick Sweeten

The URC Sprints saw Ryan Smith make an outstanding run from a 15th starting spot to take the lead on lap 9 over Brian Carber and drive into victory lane.

Sammy Martz in victory lane at Bridgeport Motorsports Park on 3-27-21. Photo Credit: Rick Sweeten

The 602 crate feature saw Sammy Martz take the win from green to checkered flag holding off Steve Kemery for all 20 laps to get his first 602 Crate win at Bridgeport.

Duane Howard started the 60 lap Doug Hoffman Memorial on the pole position and lead early only to lose a motor on lap 20 while leading the race giving the race led to Mike Maresca who would lead the next 40 laps and hold off a last lap last turn slider from Mike Mahaney to take his second win in a row at Bridgeport Motorsports Park.

Mike Mahaney continues a strong season since coming north from Florida and has had 4 top five and one top ten in March.

Cale Ross (112) & Frank Cozze (401) at Bridgeport Motorsports Park; Photo Credit: Rick Sweeten

Doug Hoffman Memorial 60 Modified Feature Results – 3/27/21 Bridgeport Speedway

  1. Mike Maresca 2. Mike Mahaney 3. Ryan Godown 4. Billy Pauch Jr 5. Frank Cozze 6. Joseph Watson 7. Briggs Danner 8. Peter Britten 9. Alex Yankowski 10. Craig Von Dohren 11. Matt Stangle 12. Dillion Steuer 13. Jimmy Horton 14. Danny Bouc 15. Tim Fuller 16. Brandon Grosso 17. Dominic Buffalino 18. Billy Osmun III 19. Tim Buckwalter 20. Clay Butler 21. Ryan Krachun 22. Brett Kressley 23. Tommy Beamer 24. Jared Umbenhauer 25. Neil Williams 26. Duane Howard 27. Tyler Dippel 28. Kevin Hirthler 29. Ryan Watt
Ryan Stillwagon (11); Briggs Danner (5g) and Josh Weller (39) – URC sprint cars at Bridgeport Motorsports park. Photo Credit: Rick Sweeten

URC 360 Sprint Cars 25 Lap Feature Results – 3/27/21 – Bridgeport Speedway:

1.Ryan Smith 2. Andy Best 3. Dallas Schott 4. Jason Schultz 5. Derek Locke 6. Brian Carber 7. Paulie Colagiovanni 8. Alex Bright 9. Josh Weller 10. Denny Peebles 11. Briggs Danner 12. JJ Grasso 13. Tim Tanner Jr 14. Justin Foster 15. Jordan Thomas 16. Rick Steif 17. Ryan Stillwagon 18. Brandon McGough 19. Craig Pellagrini 20. Davie Franek 21. Troy Betts 22. Jake Karklin 23. Ryan Klissinger 24. Adam Carberry 25. Joe Kata

602 Crate Sportsman 25 Lap Feature Results – 3/27/21 – Bridgeport Speedway:

 1. Sammy Martz Jr. 2. Steve Kemery 3. Kyle Smith 4. Ryan Godown Jr. 5. Wayne Weaver 6. Howie Finch 7. Payton Talbot 8. Brett Belmont 9. Tom Moore Jr. 10. Scott Hulmes 11. Adam White 12. Ryan Simmons 13. Joe Toth 14. Travis Hill 15. Justin Grosso 16. Paul Mancini 17. Sean Metz 18. Kevin Borden 19. Will Dupree 20. John Micek 21. Michael White 22. Kenny Bock 23. Billy Chester 24. Josh Bricker

Next on the Schedule at Bridgeport Motorsports Park is the USAC East Coast Wingless 360 Sprints with a full program of 602 Crates, Street Stocks and Vintage on Saturday April 3 with warmups at 6:00 PM.