Christian Bruno Looking to Keep Momentum During Eastern Storm It’s no secret that Christian Bruno Racing has been a contender in past seasons with the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars. But in 2026, the combination of Bruno and Gene Franckowiak has proven to be a powerful one. Bruno enters Eastern Storm riding a wave of momentum, carrying three consecutive victories and an impressive streak of top-five finishes in every USAC East Coast Sprint Car event presented by Baer Den Farms this season. Consistency, speed, and execution have made the team one of the toughest combinations in the pit area. Now a new challenge awaits the Bentley Truck Services 3BC. With the thunder of the famed Eastern Storm swinging into the Northeast, Bruno will trade his familiar East Coast Sprint Car for a 410-powered machine and take on some of the toughest competition in sprint car racing. The New Jersey driver is optimistic about the transition and eager to see how the team stacks up over six consecutive nights of action. The team plans to compete in every event of the grueling week-long schedule, a true test of endurance for both driver and crew. Bruno credited the people around him for the team’s success. “This whole deal works because of Gene. He has a great motor program. Bob Swavley and my dad have worked hard getting everything in tip-top shape and ready for six straight nights.” With confidence high and momentum on his side, Bruno is ready to take his shot against some of the nation’s best. If his recent performances are any indication, don’t be surprised if the thunder rolling through Eastern Storm has a familiar New Jersey driver right in the middle of it. Be sure to follow along and cheer on one of USAC East Coast’s own as he takes on the challenge of the AMSOIL Eastern Storm next week. The stage is set, the engines are ready, and Christian Bruno is looking to keep the momentum rolling. STEVE KOLETAR PHOTOS:

Rookie of the Year Contender Olivia Thayer Is Ready for Eastern Storm Olivia Thayer is ready for the challenge that comes with the 2026 Eastern Storm. The blue-eyed blonde from Hanover may be soft-spoken away from the racetrack, but once the helmet goes on, she isn’t afraid to stand on the throttle and race with anyone in the field. Thayer has already shown plenty of speed, determination, and grit throughout the 2026 season with the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars presented by Baer Den Farms. As one of the leading Rookie of the Year contenders, she continues to gain confidence with every lap and every race. While she has dabbled in 410 non-wing competition in the past, this season has been different. Armed with more experience, more knowledge, and a chip on her shoulder, Thayer has elevated her game behind the wheel of the No. 39T. Her season-opening performance at Bridgeport Motorsports Park turned heads when she earned the C&C Landscape Hard Charger Award after slicing through the field and passing 11 cars en route to an 11th-place finish. Just weeks later, she backed up that impressive drive with a top-five finish at Big Diamond Speedway, proving that her speed is no fluke. Now, one of the biggest tests of her young career awaits as the stars of the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series invade the Northeast for Eastern Storm. The competition will be tougher than ever, but Thayer has shown all season that she belongs among the best. There is little doubt she will be a fan favorite when the green flag waves, and there is even less doubt that she’ll be looking to make a statement against the national stars. If her early-season performances are any indication, Olivia Thayer is ready to show Eastern Storm exactly what a girl can do. 📸Steve Koletar Photos

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Fresh off a victory at Big Diamond Speedway, Deptford, New Jersey's Christian Bruno kept the momentum rolling Saturday night at Selinsgrove Speedway, charging from the eighth starting position to score another impressive USAC East Coast Sprint Car triumph. Ronald Helmick and Ed Aikin led the field to green, but it didn't take long for Steven Drevicki to make his move. Charging through the pack in the opening laps, Drevicki grabbed the lead on lap three and immediately set a blistering pace around the Snyder County oval. While Drevicki controlled the early stages, Bruno was steadily working forward. Using the high side and every inch of the racetrack, Bruno methodically picked off competitors as he chased down the leaders. At the halfway mark, Drevicki remained firmly in command despite increasing pressure from lap traffic. A daring four-wide maneuver through slower cars allowed him to maintain the top spot, but Bruno continued to close. As rubber began to lay down on the racing surface, Bruno found speed where few others could, flirting with the outside wall and carrying tremendous momentum through the corners. With the laps winding down, Bruno's relentless charge brought him to the rear bumper of Drevicki. The battle intensified in front of an energized Selinsgrove crowd before Bruno completed the pass and drove away to secure his second consecutive victory. Drevicki crossed the line second after a strong performance, while Kyle Spence completed the podium in third. Pole sitter Ronald Helmick finished fourth, with Kenny Miller III rounding out the top five. E. Schneider & Sons Heat 1 🏁 Position. Driver. Car 1 Christian Bruno. Franckowiak 3BC 2 Ed Aikin. Aikin Butler 7 3 Ronald Helmick. Helmick 22R 4 Rich Carnathan. Carnathan 64 5 Shane Braxton. Braxton 35 6 Jason Cherry. Cherry 67 7 Larry McVay. Kelley 51 8 Ryan Roulette. Buckwalter 67 9 Anthony Foscone Jr. Foscone 14 BDB Graphics Heat 2 🏁 Position. Driver. Car 1 Kenny Miller III. Miller 23M 2 Steven Drevicki. Drevicki 19 3 Kyle Spence. Fraker 42 4 Olivia Thayer. Thayer 39 5 Joe Kata. Kata 10 6 Greg Shepsis. Shepsis 75 7 Brett Rose Rose Bros. 45 8 Tom Radivoy. DNS Baer Den Farm Feature 🏁 Position. Driver. Start. 1 Christian Bruno. 8th 2 Steven Drevicki. 7th 3 Kyle Spence. 4th 4 Ronald Helmick. 1st 5 Kenny Miller III. 5th 6 Olivia Thayer. 3rd 7 Ed Aikin. 2nd 8 Joe Kata. 10th 9 Jason Cherry. 11th 10 Shane Braxton 9th 11 Brett Rose 14th 12 Ryan Roulette 15th 13 Rich Carnathan 6th 14 Larry McVay 13th 15 Anthony Foscone Jr. 16th 16 Greg Shepsis. 12th 17. Tom Radivoy. DNS Award Winner RAD Hot Lap Hero Christian Bruno Bitner Automotive Fast Time Christian Bruno C&C Hard Charger Christian Bruno Hoosier Tire Pill Draw Greg Shepsis J&W Home Improvement Best Crate Greg Shepsis JPA Hard Luck Award Tom Radivoy

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The Return of Wingless Sprint Cars to Selinsgrove Saturday Night The thunder of non-wing sprint cars is set to return to Selinsgrove Speedway & Raceway Park this Saturday night as the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars make their long-awaited return to the Snyder County half-mile for the first time in nearly four years. Mother Nature has not been kind to the series at Selinsgrove in recent seasons. The tour was scheduled to compete at the speedway three different times in 2025, but every event was washed away by rain, leaving fans eager to finally see wingless action roar back onto the famed oval. The last time the series visited Selinsgrove in 2022, it was Joey Amantea scoring the victory over Briggs Danner and Mikey Thompson. A new crop of contenders now prepares to battle for victory lane honors in 2026. Fresh off his Bedford Speedway triumph earlier this season, Kenny Miller III is expected to be in action after enduring a rough outing at Big Diamond Speedway last Friday night. Joining him is recent Big Diamond winner Christian Bruno, who carries plenty of momentum into the weekend. The championship fight is already heating up between reigning series champion Steven Drevicki and Bruno. After three races, just a single point separates the two drivers in the standings. Drevicki is still searching for his first USAC East Coast victory of 2026, but the veteran has consistently been in contention every time the green flag has dropped. Veteran competitor Ed Aikin is hoping Selinsgrove provides a turnaround in fortune. Aikin brings years of experience around the fast half-mile, and after suffering a motor issue at the season opener, recording a top-10 finish at Bedford, and enduring a flip in his No. 7 machine at Big Diamond, the team is eager to rebound in a big way. Olivia Thayer has experienced a rollercoaster start to her season and now looks ahead to making her first wingless sprint start at Selinsgrove alongside Joe Kata and Ronald Helmick. Several additional newcomers and returning competitors are expected to fill the pit area Saturday night as the field prepares for one of the most anticipated stops of the season. Joining the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars presented by Baer Den Farms will be the Super Late Models, 305 Winged Sprints, and Limited Late Models for a loaded night of racing action at Selinsgrove Speedway. Steve Koletar Photo