Posted under Uncategorized by admin on August 31st, 2010

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host WIGO Championship Night this Saturday September 4th. It will be the last point race of the season for all four of the track’s Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions. With all the divisional point races tight heading into the final weekend the racing should be intense. Throw in the fact that every competitor is also vying for the coveted Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series championship, which will crown a track overall track champion, this is a must see event.

The night’s activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action.
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Posted under Results, Weekly Racing by admin on August 29th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – You don’t have to lead them all, you just have to lead the last one to get the victory and that is exactly what Stevie Long of Mechanicsville, MD did during the 35 lap Victory Lap Late Model feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway.

Long started seventh and slowing worked his way to the front taking over second from David Williams on lap 28. On lap 31 Adams was working the lapped car of Junior Carter in turn 3 heading into turn 4 Carter broke loose and Adams ran into the back of him sending Carter spinning and bringing out the caution. That put Long on Adams bumper for the races final restart.

Over the final four laps Long tried several times to get inside Adams for the lead but to no avail. Adams looked to on his way to victory when on the final lap Adams jumped the cushion in turn 3 giving Long the opening he needed to make the pass and go on to take the victory.

“I’m not going to say I was settling for second but I thought Adams had us covered for the win, when he made the mistake I was in position to take over the lead and go on to the win,” commented Long in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Scott Adams, David Williams, Matt Marshall and Davis Lipscombe.
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Posted under Uncategorized by admin on August 29th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – Late Model racer Davis Lipscombe and Limited Stock Car competitor Ryan Toole have been friends for a long time. Lipscombe will return to the division where he won a division championship to have a grudge match of sorts with Toole to raise money for a great cause. On Saturday September 4th the two will have a qualifying competiton and are asking fans to donate to the driver they feel will win the grudge match. Fans can call Laurel Automotive at (804) 266-4816 to cast their vote and make a donation. All proceeeds will be donated to the Susan G Koman For the Cure charity. Results and winning supporters names will be posted at www.laurel-auto.com.

Posted under Schedule, Weekly Racing by admin on August 23rd, 2010

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host WXGM Night at the Races this Saturday August 28th. The night’s activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. With only two point races left in the chase for the Championships the action is sure to be intense.
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Posted under Gallery by admin on August 16th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – Photos from this weekend’s Virginia Army National Guard / NAPA of King William and Tappahannock Night are now posted in the gallery. Anyone wanting prints should contact Al Goulder our track photographer at (804) 586-2208

Posted under Uncategorized by admin on August 15th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – During the month of July Stevie Long of Mechanicsville, MD had earned the name Mr. Heartbreak as he dealt with motor problems that took him out of the Championship point chase in the Victory Lap Late Model division at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. With a victory everything changed.

Tim Shelton and Tom Cohick led the field to green with Cohick leading the first circuit followed closely by Long. Two quick cautions both on lap 2 put Long right on Cohick’s bumper. On the restart Long tried to get inside Cohick but couldn’t make the pass. On the next circuit Long tried once again to get inside Cohick this time in turn 4 but once again Cohick was up to the challenge.

On lap 7 David Williams joined the battle for the lead. Over the next six laps the top three looked for ways around the others. On lap 14 Long got under Cohick once again in turn 2, this time the two touched with Long coming out with the lead. On the next lap Williams would get by Cohick for second and set out to reel in the leader.

On lap 18 Williams began to pressure Long for the lead. As the two raced through lapped traffic Long began to pull away. Over the final twenty laps Long worked traffic to perfection on way to his first victory of 2010.

“After the month of July we had it sure feels great to finally shake the monkey off our back. The track was awesome tonight you couldn’t ask for a better surface to race on,” commented Long in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were David Williams, Matt Marshall, Scott Adams and Davis Lipscombe.

In other action Dan Arnold of Petersburg, VA took home the victory in the Budweiser Modifieds. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Roger Jamerson of Mechanicsville, VA took home the victory and in the Collision One Limited Stock Cars Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA got the victory.
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Posted under Uncategorized by admin on August 14th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host National Guard, NAPA of King William and Tappahannock Night at the Races this Saturday, August 14th. Come out and help us honor those that serve in the Virginia Army National Guard.

The night’s activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in action.

Competitor gates for Saturday, August 14th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 6pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday August 14th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Adult admission is just $10, Senior $8, Military $5, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free.

16″ coolers and smaller are welcomed please leave the glass at home. You can bring any type of beverage. We have great concessions for those that would like to have dinner at the track.

Posted under Weekly Racing by admin on August 13th, 2010

Jamaca, VA – The staff at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway would like to send out condolences and prayers to the family of Truckin Thunder Sportsman competitor Tommy Upshaw with the passing of Tommy’s father Emmett “Pete” Upshaw. The family will receive friends Thursday at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Interment in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Please keep the Upshaw family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through the very difficult time.

Posted under Schedule, Weekly Racing by admin on August 11th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host National Guard, NAPA of King William and Tappahannock Night at the Races this Saturday, August 14th. Come out and help us honor those that serve in the Virginia Army National Guard.

The night’s activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in action.

Competitor gates for Saturday, August 14th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 6pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday August 14th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Adult admission is just $10, Senior $8, Military $5, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free.
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Posted under Gallery, Weekly Racing by admin on August 9th, 2010

Jamaica, VA – The gallery has been updated with photos from this weekend’s Truckin Thunder / Collision One / WRAR / WNNT Kids in Uniform Night presented by Amerigas. Thanks to our track photographer Al Goulder for the images. If you would like to order prints contact Al by calling (804) 526-2208.