Commonwealth 100 gets title sponsor; New Saturday Ticket Price Announcement

Commonwealth 100 gets title sponsor; New Saturday Ticket Price Announcement

Jamaica, VA – With just days left before Virginia Motor Speedway’s biggest event of the year gets the green flag official’s announce the signing of NAPA of King William as the title sponsor for the $25,000 to win 2nd Annual Commonwealth 100 and new pricing for Saturday only tickets. Napa of King William has signed on as sponsor of this weekend’s $25,000 to win event and will now be called the 2nd Annual NAPA of King William Commonwealth 100. NAPA of King William has sponsored several special events at Virginia Motor Speedway over the year’s and has decided to move their support to the speedway’s biggest race of the year....

Eckert Aims For Better Results In Second Annual Commonwealth 100 On April 15-16 At Virginia Motor Speedway

Eckert Aims For Better Results In Second Annual Commonwealth 100 On April 15-16 At Virginia Motor Speedway

Story courtesy Kevin Kovac, World of Outlaws Late Model PR Director Pennsy Star Can’t Forget Frustrating Performance In Last Year’s Inaugural $25,000-To-Win Event JAMAICA, VA – April 11, 2011 – Rick Eckert can’t forget his subpar performance in last year’s inaugural Commonwealth 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway. And that’s why he can’t wait to return to Bill Sawyer’s pristine half-mile oval on April 15-16 for the second edition of the $25,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Model Series spectacular. Eckert, 45, of York, Pa., has enjoyed plenty of special-show success at VMS over the past decade, but he was a surprising non-factor in the track’s biggest event ever one year ago. He finished the 2010 Commonwealth 100 two laps down in 22nd place – and man, does that still gnaw at him. “I remember I had a good car the first night,” Eckert said of last year’s Commonwealth 100 weekend. “I qualified late (in time trials) but still turned a lap (sixth-quick among 56 entrants) good enough to sit on the pole of a heat, and then I heat-raced pretty good too (he won the sixth prelim). I had changed some stuff on my car and it seemed to work....

Virginia Motor Speedway’s Bill Sawyer Offers Fans Great Admission Deal For ‘Commonwealth 100’ On April 15-16

Virginia Motor Speedway’s Bill Sawyer Offers Fans Great Admission Deal For ‘Commonwealth 100’ On April 15-16

Story courtesy Kevin Kovac – World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR Director. 2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Promoter of the Year Has Showplace Track Ready For Second Annual $25,000-To-Win Event JAMAICA, VA – April 3, 2011 – There’s a host of reasons for Virginia Motor Speedway owner Bill Sawyer’s selection as the 2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Promoter of the Year, but three undoubtedly stand out. No. 1: Sawyer’s racetrack, a showplace half-mile oval that he’s built into one of the top short-track facilities in the country. No. 2: Sawyer’s creation of the Commonwealth 100, a $25,000-to-win WoO LMS spectacular that launched in 2010 and returns to the national tour’s schedule this year for a second annual edition on April 15-16. No. 3: Sawyer’s dedication to the fans, for whom he not only provides a speedway with virtually unmatched amenities but also attractive ticket deals like the one he’s offering up for the high-profile Commonwealth 100 weekend....

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS! INFO FOR SATURDAY’S PRACTICE

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS! INFO FOR SATURDAY’S PRACTICE

Jamaica, VA – The speedway will be hosting a open practice this Saturday April 2nd from 9am till 5pm. On track action will get underway about 11:30am. We would like all competitors to have their AMB / My Laps transponders on their car and charged so that we may test the system and also provide you with lap times for practice sessions. For those that need to rent transponders we will have them available for $25 for the day. Fans are invited to come out and watch open practice to see all the new cars and paint schemes. There will be no charge for grandstand admission for open practice. Anyone wanting to visit the pits will be required to buy a pit pass. Pit passes will be $20 per person. All cars must be inspected before they will be allowed to practice. Registrations are currently being accepted with all numbers being given out on a first come first served basis. Competitors can obtain a 2011 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867....

Virginia Motor Speedway 2011 season Just Around the Corner; Commonwealth 100 advance ticket deadline approaching

Jamaica, VA – It won’t be long before the roar of engines can once again be heard on Saturday’s at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway as competitors will get the chance to dial in their rides for the 2011 season as the speedway will hold a “Test & Tune” open practice for all divisions Saturday, April 2nd. Gates will open at 9am for competitors with on track action to begin at 11:30am. Fans are invited to come out and watch open practice to see all the new cars and paint schemes. There will be no charge for grandstand admission for open practice. Anyone wanting to visit the pits will be required to buy a pit pass. Pit passes will be $20 per person. All cars must be inspected before they will be allowed to practice. Registrations are currently being accepted with all numbers being given out on a first come first served basis. Competitors can obtain a 2011 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867....

Attention Sportsman Drivers – Rule Change!

Jamaica, VA – There has been a change to the GM 604 Crate motor rules. Please download the new rules package if you plan on running the GM 604 crate motor during the 2011 season. The GM 604 crate rules will now mirror those of the late model and modified utilizing a 750 cm carburetor (see rules for clarification) with the car weighing 3000 lbs with driver. If you have any questions please contact Clarke Sawyer at (804) 758-1867....

Speedway Has Successful Weekend at Motorsports 2011; Commonwealth 100 Tickets On Sale

Jamaica, VA – The speedway’s booth at the Motorsports 2011 show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center was a huge hit with fans and competitors. Thank you to everyone that came by the booth to visit with us and for all the wonderful comments about our speedway. A huge thank you to Austin Hubbard and Bruce Kane who provided cars for the booth and did autographs and also to World of Outlaws Late Model driver Rick Eckert and 2010 Steel Block Bandits Champion Walker Arthur for their participation in the autograph sessions....

2011 Rules Packages Are Now Posted; 2011 Driver Registrations Currently Being Accepted

Jamaica, VA – Rules packages for all four of the speedway’s divisions are now posted under the “Drivers” tab on navigation bar. The only two divisions that will see any changes will be the Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars. All competitors should download a copy of their division rules and the 2011 VMS General Rules package. Driver registrations are currently being accepted with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 1st when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2011 registration form by going to the “Drivers” tab on the navigation bar or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867....

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