Bridgeport, NJ – It may be the month of August but Bridgeport’s quarter mile is still producing first time winners!
On Friday night, Shea Wills raced to his first ever victory in the Hyper Racing 600s. This is Wills’ first season in 600s. Joe Dopke raced to the win in the AC Racing Products 270s in the Burgess No.71 for their first win of the season. Hannah Kormann raced to win number four in the Speedway Entertainment All Star Slingshots while David Morrison raced to the win in the Junior Slingshots. Jonathan Laureigh picked up the win in the Smith Fabrication Stage 1 Modifieds.
Shea Wills earned his first win in the Hyper Racing 600s in his first season of competition including 600s. Wills has competed in 270s as well as Four Cylinders, SpeedSTRS and currently competes with the Victory Fuel Wingless Sprints.
Wills’ crew members drew the pole for his driver and Wills never gave up the lead, even with some heavy pressure from Wayne Scott. “I really don’t like starting on the pole,” Wills explained. “I’d rather start third or fourth. There’s nowhere to go from the pole!” But even a caution on the last lap couldn’t deter Wills who concentrated on just hitting his marks. Wayne Scott finished second followed by Robert Pierce, Jay Hartman and Chris Fenimore. Dan Leaper finished sixth with Geordan Marrero, Lavar Scott, Tommy Rinck and Devon Devorack.
Wills’ first win came after just a handle of races this season.
Joe Dopke celebrated victory with car owners Zack and Liz Burgess in the winged 270 feature. This team has been working hard to improve their performance this season and Friday’s victory goes a long way in that effort. Dopke raced to the checkered ahead of Josh Anderson, Billy Gray, Dylan Pence and Anthony Kane. Andrew Locuson finishef sixth followed by Tommy Rinck who did double duty in the 600s on Friday night. Cole Wyers finished eighth followed by his dad, Jim Wyers and Ian John.
Hannah Kormann outraced Charlie Moore to capture her fourth win of the season on the Bridgeport quarter mile. Nick Tomlinson finished third followed by Tyler Truex and Carl Taylor. Finishing sixth through tenth were Charlie Geibel, Mike Walsh, Jason Kohler, Dave Morrell and Noah Hosking.
David Morrison returned to Insta Signs Plus Victory Lane after picking up another win in the Junior Slingshots. Khloe Dennis trailed Morrison to the checkered followed by Kenna Evans, Keegan Scott and Danica Banks. Danny Kurtz finished sixth with Danica Weinberger, Kasey Peck, Luke Whitney and Austin Whitby rounding out the top ten.
Defending All Star Slingshot Champion, Jonathan Laureigh raced to victory in the Stage One Modified feature, beating his brother, Chris to the checkered. Tyler Truex finished third followed by Payton Cassel and Owen Cassel.
SUMMARY – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
HYPER RACING WINGLESS 600CC MICRO SPRINT A-MAIN (25 LAPS)
1. Shea Wills, 2. Wayne Scott, 3. Robert Pierce, 4. Jay Hartman, 5. Chris Fenimore, 6. Dan Leaper, 7. Geordan Marrero, 8. Lavar Scott, 9. Tommy Rinck, 10. Devon Devorak, 11. Gavin Marrero, 12. Matt Smith, 13. David Swanson, DNS – Jesse Hartman, Gage Marrero, Chris Turner
A.C. RACING PRODUCTS WINGED 270CC MICRO SPRINT A-MAIN (20 LAPS)
1. Joe Dopke, 2. Josh Anderson, 3. Billy Gray, 4. Dylan Pence, 5. Anthony Kane, 6. Andrew Locuson, 7. Tommy Rinck, 8. Cole Wyers, 9. Jimmy Wyers, 10. Ian John, 11. Mark Landwher, 12. Bryan Reed, 13. Luke Fogg, 14. Tom Landwher, 15. Patrick Locascio, DNS – Quinn Llewelyn
SPEEDWAY ENTERTAINMENT ALL STAR SLINGSHOT A-MAIN (20 LAPS)
1. Hannah Kormann, 2. Charlie Moore, 3. Nick Tomlinson, 4. Tyler Truex, 5. Carl Taylor, 6. Charlie Geibel, 7. Mike Walsh, 8. Jason Kohler, 9. Dave Morrell, 10. Noah Hoskins, 11. Joey Torchia, 12. Kevin Scott, Sr., 13. Emily Suhr, 14. Matthew Lashley, DNS – Tyler O’Neil
SPEEDWAY ENTERTAINMENT JUNIOR SLINGSHOTS A-MAIN (15 LAPS)
1. David Morrison, 2. Khloe Dennis, 3. Kenna Evans, 4. Keegan Scott, 5. Danica Banks, 6. Danny Kurtz, 7. Danica Weinberger, 8. Kasey Peck, 9. Luke Whitney, 10. Austin Whitby, 11. Leighala Knapp, 12. Danika Degutis, 13. Lucas Sammans, 14. Liv Torchia, 15. Jack Brey, 16. Kylin Evans, 17. Logan Showers, 18. Carson Schirmer, DNS – Pierce Weinberger
SMITH FABRICATION STAGE-1 MODIFIED A-MAIN (25 LAPS)
1. Jonathan Laureigh, 2. Christopher Laureigh, 3. Tyler Truex, 4. Payton Cassel, 5. Owen Cassel, 6. Scott Philipp, 7. P.J. Bozowski, 8. Ken Matthews, 9. Carter Mullins, 10. Joey Torchia
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