Short Track Super Series in Bridgeport: Storylines, Stars and Surprises

The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS), operated by Sunoco, returns to the Bridgeport Motorsports Park on Sunday night for the South Jersey Shootout.

The steeply banked four-tenths-mile oval will be the focus of a 50-lap STSS Big-Block/Small-Block Modifieds feature race with a $5,000 prize.

The STSS returns to Bridgeport Motorsports Park for the first time since 2022 after three separate attempts in 1923 were all canceled due to rain.

The storylines

Although the STSS schedule is full for the month of July, today’s event is the only race on the NJ Quality Drywall South Region schedule this month.

The overall Ollie Championship reaches double figures as Round 10 of the Combined Chase takes place tonight while the Southern Region continues with Round 6.

Anthony Perrego of Walden, NY, continues his quest for the STSS No. 1 title, leading the South Region standings by 13 points over Saint Catherines.

Mat Williamson from Ontario, Canada.

The two teams are neck and neck in the battle for the overall championship title, with Williamson leading by 56 points over Perrego.

THE STARS

Anthony Perrego has been incredibly consistent – ​​aside from one breakaway – on the 2024 STSS Tour. He and car owner Vinnie Salerno are a formidable duo and will look to extend their lead in the South Region with Perrego’s first triumph in Bridgeport.

Matt Stangle of Neshanic Station, NJ, has almost certainly marked the South Jersey Shootout on his calendar. His home track on Saturday night is the perfect place for “Matty Ice” to score his first STSS win.

Mat Williamson has a career win under his belt at the Kingdom of Speed ​​in April 2023. Williamson is another driver with few appearances at Bridgeport, but has undeniably improved his performance in 2024, making him a perennial favorite at any STSS race.

THE SLEEPERS

Sammy Martz Jr. has had only a few STSS starts in his Modified career, and the Whitehouse Station, NJ driver will look to overcome that and score another “big” win after winning the $8,000 Doug Olsen Memorial at his home track less than a month ago.

Dillon Steuer of Bohemia, NY, named the Kingdom of Speed ​​his home track for the 2024 season. Steuer is third in the standings entering Saturday night. He will look to combine his STSS win with his first win at Bridgeport tonight.

Ryan Krachun of Branchburg, NJ, won at Bridgeport this season and is off to a good start in the South Region with a fifth place overall finish. With the two worlds colliding, Krachun will be looking to score his first STSS win.

ALSO IN ACTION

The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will compete in Round 5 of the Belmont’s Garage South Region. The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will run 25 laps and have a winner’s share of $1,500.

Ethan Bill of Pilesgrove Township, NJ, leads by just one point over Joe Toth of Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania. Logan Watt of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, rounds out the top three spots, 25 points behind Bill.

The NEWS Wingless Sprint cars will round out the program under Bridgeport Motorsports Park rules and procedures.

AT THE HORIZON

The STSS returns to the River Valley Builders North Region on Thursday, July 11th to compete in the Dave Machuga Memorial Outlaw Showdown at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY.

The STSS Modifieds continue for another 50 rounds, this time in Round 5 of the Northern Region with a grand prize of $7,078.78 on offer.

DIRT DRAWER

Don’t forget to set your Dirt Draft lineups before the first pre-race of the evening begins.

To join Dirt Draft and compete against thousands of others throughout the 2024 STSS season, visit www.dirtdraft.com or download the app. A subscription is just $5.99 per month and there are tons of prizes to be won in the Dirt Draft Speed ​​Shop.

Following the STSS at Dirt Draft throughout the 2024 season will yield dividends for one lucky fan at the end of the year.

The STSS Dirt Draft Champion will receive two tickets to the STSS End of Year Banquet and will be honored with a special Dirt Draft trophy.

GOALS AND PRIZES

For today’s event, the pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:15 p.m., with racing following immediately afterward.

Grandstand admission is $30 for adults, $15 for students (ages 10-15), and FREE for children under 9.

Pit lane admission is $45 (no license required).

HOW TO WATCH THE SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES

The entire race night will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv) with an annual subscription.

For more information on the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, email [email protected], follow Short Track Super Series on Facebook, @ShortTrack_SS on Twitter or @ShortTrackSS on Instagram.

WINNER OF PAST EVENTS: BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK

July 26, 2022 – RYAN GODOWN – Ryan Krachun – Matt Sheppard – Ryan Watt – Danny Bouc

July 27, 2021 – RYAN WATT – Matt Sheppard – Stewart Friesen – Alex Yankowski – Rick Laubach

April 29, 2018 – JEFF STRUNK – Matt Sheppard – Stewart Friesen – Andy Bachetti – Anthony Perrego

September 30, 2017 – RYAN WATT – Craig Von Dohren – Sammy Martz – Ryan Godown – David Van Horn

April 23, 2017 – STEWART FRIESEN – Danny Bouc – Mike Barone – Neal Williams – Ryan Godown

April 17, 2016 – WADE HENDRICKSON – Billy Pauch Sr. – Stewart Friesen – David Hunt – Ryan Godown

April 19, 2015 – RICK LAUBACH – David Van Horn – Craig Von Dohren – Ryan Watt – Jack Swain