It was the final round of the four race series in which can be declared as one of the most unique series in America , the Bear Ridge / Riverside Speedway Challenge Series. The four race series features two events at both Speedways, but the big challenge comes from the fact that Bear Ridge is a dirt track, and Riverside Speedway is asphalt. The fourth event saw some great action between entries from both tracks, as Riverside regular, Josh Lafleur won the event, and the championship crown will also go to a Riverside entry, Aric Cole.

            Lafleur grabbed the lead on a lap 91 restart as than leader, Charlie Rockwell, stalled and could not get re-fired, quickly bringing out another red flag. When the race resumed, it was a battle to the stripe, with Howard Switser glued to the winners back bumper. Rounding out the top five were Troy Randall, Scott Marshall and Rick Utley.

            The top five in points will be honored at their respective awards banquet. The champion, Aric Cole from Riverside Speedway led a top three Riverside sweep. He was followed by Josh Lafleur and Jeff Ainsworth. Bear Ridge drivers captured the final two spots, Chris Carbee and Jason Gray finished fourth and fifth respectively.

            Over seventy different drivers competed in the four race series, with four different drivers claiming victories. For more information on both tracks, visit their websites at www.bearridgespeedway.com, or www.riversidespeedway.org.

FINAL STANDINGS:

1.         27        ARIC COLE                          162

2.         33        JOSH LAFLEUR                   150

3.         41        JEFF AINSWORTH             140

4.           5        CHRIS CARBEE                  100

5.         00        JASON GRAY                         96

6.         96        ROB WILLIAMS                    94

7.         62        JEREMY WAY                         88

8.         48X     SCOTT MARSHALL              82

9.         32        CHRIS CARON                      72

10.       86        MIKE RYAN                           68