Mikey Smith Tops Brother Johnny in $4,012 to win Joey Kay Memorial Thriller at Bridgeport

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Mikey Smith celebrates in victory lane after capturing the Joey Kay Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway on June 13. The Scranton, Pa., driver earned his first career Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series victory and the $4,012 winner's share after a caution-free 30-lap feature, leading a Smith family 1-2 finish ahead of brother Johnny. (Photo by Scott Phillipp)

By Pete Wortman

SWEDEBORO, N.J. (June 13, 2026) — Mikey Smith made the long trip from Scranton, Pennsylvania, worthwhile Saturday night, collecting the $4,012 top prize in the Joey Kay Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway and earning his first career DCB Plumbing & Heating Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series presented by Capitol Renegade victory.

The 30-lap feature went caution-free and showcased a thrilling battle between Smith and series point leader Troy Betts during the opening stages before Smith mastered lapped traffic and drove away to the victory.

Betts and Smith started on the front row and immediately put on a show, trading sliders on the fast racing surface. The pair continued their spirited battle from an earlier match race, with Betts repeatedly fending off Smith’s advances.

The complexion of the race changed when the leaders encountered heavy lapped traffic. Smith continued to pressure Betts, at one point brushing the outside wall exiting turn four while searching for a way past. His winning move came while navigating slower cars, sliding underneath Betts in turn four to secure the lead.

Once out front, Smith steadily built an advantage while racing through traffic.

Behind the leaders, Johnny Smith advanced from fifth starting position and worked his way into a battle with Rick Lafferty and Tim Iulg for third. By the halfway point, Johnny Smith had climbed into third and soon began reeling in Betts for second.

With 10 laps remaining, Johnny Smith completed the pass for the runner-up position, but his brother had already established a comfortable lead.

Jared Kreider, who started 11th, mounted a late charge through the field and took third from Betts on the final lap. Betts settled for fourth, ending a six-race streak of top-three finishes, while Tim Iulg completed the top five.

Mikey Smith crossed the finish line 3.66 seconds ahead of Johnny Smith, giving the family a memorable one-two finish in the Joey Kay Memorial. Kreider completed the podium after advancing eight positions from his starting spot. Betts finished fourth, followed by Tim Iulg in fifth.

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