Storms Cause Power Outage Once Again Cancelling Racing for Saturday June 30th

Jamaica, VA – Mother Nature showed her strength again with a major storm coming through the area and causing a county wide power outage forcing officials of Bill Sawyer’s to cancel racing activities for Truckin Thunder Scout Night presented by the Virginia Army National Guard on Saturday, June 30th. Truckin Thunder Scout Night presented by the Virginia Army National Guard has been rescheduled for Saturday July 21st. The night’s activities will include the 1st Annual Truckin Thunder Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby presented by the Virginia Army National Guard that will precede the action at the big track. There will be three divisions of competition for the pinewood derby – Scouts, Fans and VMS competitors. Gates will open at 3pm for registration and the 1st Annual Dirtwood Nationals will start at 4pm. The speedway will return to racing Saturday July 14th for Virginia Army national Guard Night and week nine of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action. Competitor gates for Saturday, July 14th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). Scouts and Scout Masters in uniform will get free grandstand admission. Pit passes will be $20. To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223...

Storms Cause Power Outage Canceling Racing for Saturday June 23rd

Jamaica, VA – Major storms, producing heavy lightning, caused a power outage at the speedway forcing officials of Bill Sawyer’s to cancel racing activities for Saturday, June 23rd. The speedway will return to racing Saturday June 30th for Truckin Thunder Scout Night presented by the Virginia Army National Guard and week eight of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. The night’s activities will include the 1st Annual Truckin Thunder Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby presented by the Virginia Army National Guard that will precede the action at the big track. There will be three divisions of competition for the pinewood derby – Scouts, Fans and VMS competitors. Gates will open at 3pm for registration and the 1st Annual Dirtwood Nationals will start at 4pm. After the pinewood derby everyone is invited to stay for a night filled with exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing and fireworks. All Scouts and Scout Masters in uniform will be admitted free in the grandstands. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action. Competitor gates for Saturday, June 30th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). Scouts and Scout Masters in uniform will get free grandstand admission. Pit passes will be $20. To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223...

VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Night this Saturday June 23rd

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing Saturday June 23rd to host VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Night and week seven of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. The evenings events will include four divisions of exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action. Competitor gates for Saturday, June 23rd will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223...

Speedway to host Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby and Scout Night Saturday June 30th

Jamaica, VA – If you have ever been involved in a pinewood derby you know how exciting it is not only for the kids but for the adults. On Saturday June 30th Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will bring that excitement and fun to the speedway as it hosts the inaugural Truckin Thunder Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby presented by the Virginia Army National Guard. “We are extremely excited to host this event and to help raise money and awareness for ChildHelp. We have to thank Tom and Judy Brooks of Truckin Thunder for bringing us this idea, they have been a tremendous sponsor and are a tremendous custodian of the community,” commented General Manager Clarke Sawyer. The event will run as part of Scout Night at the Races and the Speedway’s 4th of July celebration. Gates will open at 3pm for registration with the Dirtwood National Pinewood Derby starting at 4pm. After the Dirtwood Nationals all Scouts (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts) if wearing their uniform will get free admission to enjoy a night of full sized dirt car racing and a huge 4th of July fireworks display that is sure to please the whole family. During the evenings festivities the Speedway will also help in raising money and awareness for the charity ChildHelp®. “I can’t wait for the first Dirtwood Nationals event on June 30th. Pairing a pinewood derby event with a full scale racing night at Virginia Motor Speedway seems a natural. Participants from the local Scouting Community and Virginia Motor Speedway’s racing family will make for a fun-filled evening that also will raise money for one of my favorite charities, ChildHelp®. I feel fortunate to have one of the Child Help Villages here in Virginia. Helping them with their work of rehabilitating and caring for severely abused and neglected children is very important to me,” commented Truckin Thunder owner Tom Brooks. There will be three divisions for the Dirtwood Nationals, Scouts, fans and Virginia Motor Speedway competitors. A champion will be crown in each division and then there will be a run-off to see who will be the overall Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby Champion. Standard Scouting pinewood derby rules will govern the races. For anyone wanting to participate but not having a pinewood derby car, a limited quantity will be available for rent for a $10 donation to ChildHelp. For more information on the Dirtwood Nationals and Scout Night call the track at (804) 758-1867. About Childhelp®: Founded in 1959 by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, Childhelp® is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp’s approach focuses on prevention, intervention and treatment. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD®, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and receives calls from throughout the United States, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam. Childhelp’s programs and services also include residential treatment services (villages); children’s advocacy centers; therapeutic foster care; group homes; child abuse prevention, education and training; and the National Day of Hope®, part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month every April. Several of Childhelp’s programs were firsts, and continue to be studied by professionals worldwide as “models that work.” Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson continue to actively lead the organization and provide its vision, serving as Chairman/CEO and President, respectively. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223...

Mud Mayhem 2 Mud Bog Breaks records at “The Pit” at VMS

Jamaica, VA – The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway hosted the first of two Mud Bog and Mud Sling’s for the 2012 season this past Saturday June 16th breaking records in the process. The Mud Mayhem 2 Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard and in part by Davis off Road, ORI of Richmond, Truckin Thunder, Collision One and Monster Energy Drink drew a huge crowd and record field of competitors at the state of the art mud bog facility in Jamaica, VA. The sunny temperatures and sunny skies provided a tremendous day for mud bogging. 112 different competitors took turns at the state of the art 200 foot pit for a total of 202 completed passes. Winners in each class: Stock A – “Mudiva” Tanya Ricks in Hell On Heels becoming The Pit’s first female competitor to win a division; Stock B – Luther Ganon in Just Blazin’; Modified A – George Johnson in Gold Digger 2; Modified B – George Johnson in Gold Digger; Modified C – Herby Dorsett in Jusplayin; Pro Mod – Chuck Engel in Mud Life Crisis; Unlimited Bog – Chuck Engel in Mud Life Crisis; X Cuts – Travis Shoemaker in Highroller 4; and XX Paddles – Chris Newton in Hostile Projectile. Travis Shoemaker in High Roller 4 took top Nitrous/Non-blower bonus in both the X Cut class and XX Paddle class. For complete results click here: 2012 Mud Bog Results June 16 Fans and competitors wanting photos of the day’s event’s can contact Al Goulder (for photographs) at (804) 586-2208. For videos of the event contact Isaiah Sellers at (228-369-9153) or go to www.thepitatvms.com to download an order form. The remaining event at The Pit at VMS is scheduled for Saturday October 6th with the 8th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard. The event is also sponsored by Davis off Road, ORI of Richmond, Truckin Thunder, Collision One and Monster Energy Drink. The Pit at VMS is located on the grounds of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and is situated on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The Speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about The Pit Virginia Motor Speedway and the 8th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the bog’s web site at www.thepitatvms.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 or (804) 357-7223...

PHOTOS: GALLERY IS UPDATED

Jamaica, VA — The gallery has been updated with photos from this past weekend’s WXGM Gloucester Community Night presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Gloucester. Thanks to Al Goulder for another week of great photos. If you would like to purchase some of the photos and see all the photos taken visit his website at http://almo.photoreflect.com. Enjoy! To go to the gallery click here: www.vamotorspeedway.com/photo-gallery/?album=1&gallery=30...

Billy Tucker Gets Career First Win at Virginia Motor Speedway; Adkins Goes Two for Two and Duncan Repeats

Jamaica, VA – In one of the most exciting races of the year Billy Tucker of King George, VA muscled his way inside Scott Adams of Chester, VA on lap 33 to take over the top spot and go on to score his career first victory in the Victory Lap Late Model division at Virginia Motor Speedway. “I’ve been the brides maid so many times here it feels really good to finally get into victory lane,” commented Tucker. After his interview Tucker got on one knee in victory lane and asked his girlfriend Laurie Canter to marry him. She said yes. In other action Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA doubled up for the second time this season winning both the Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Collision One Limited Stock Car features and in the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature jimmy Duncan of Fredericksburg, VA made it two in a row with his win. Derick Quade and Will Pritchard led the field to green with Quade taking control out of turn 2. On lap 5 Scott Adams went inside Tucker for second in turn 3, the two touched allowing Tim Shelton to go to the outside and make it three wide for the position. When the dust cleared Shelton was in second with Adams close in third. While the battle for second heated up Quade had moved out to a full straight lead. Once in second Shelton began to reel in the leader but on lap 15 Shelton would head to the pit area with motor troubles ending his night and bringing out a caution. On the restart Quade looked as if he was going to pull away but on the exit of turn four slide high allowing Adams to pull to his inside. The two raced into turn 1 where they touched sending Quade up the track and giving Adams the lead. Adams pulled away to a comfortable lead and looked to be unbeatable. With the laps winding down Tucker began closing on the leader and finally got what he needed, a caution with two laps to go. On the restart Tucker dove under Adams and muscled his way to the lead as the two exited turn 2. Tucker would never look back and would go on to record his career first victory in the division. Rounding out the top five were John Staton, Ben Bowie, Scott Adams and Anthony Kincaid. Brandon Atkinson was the Pitts Lumber rookie of the Race. Truckin Thunder Sportsman Davey Pullen and Brett Adkins led the field to green with Adkins taking the lead out of turn 2. Once out front Adkins pulled away from the field while Junior Carter, Todd Traylor and Taylor Doggett battled for second. Several cautions closed the field on Adkins bumper but on each restart Adkins would pull away while the battle for second heated up. With the laps winding down and Adkins comfortably in the lead Traylor and Doggett battled for second. With the action behind him Adkins went on to score his second win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Todd Traylor, Taylor Doggett, Davey Pullen and Junior Carter. Adkins was also the Pitts Lumber Rookie of the Race. Budweiser Modifieds Curtis Barricks and Chris Arnold brought the field to green with Arnold taking over the top spot to lead the first lap. Jimmy Duncan would get to the front quickly and would power inside Arnold for the lead out of turn 4 on the next lap. Once out front Duncan to pull away from the field with Brian Dobie the only car to stay within striking distance. The only thing to slow Duncan were four cautions that closed the field on his bumper with the final one coming on lap 23. On the final restart Duncan was able to get tow car lengths on Dobie and go on to record his second win in a row at Virginia Motor Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Brian Dobie, Page Harrison, Dan Arnold and Brandon Galloway. Mike Reynolds was the Pitts Lumber rookie of the Race with his eighth place finish. Collision One Limited Stock Cars The Collision One Limited Stock division once again delivered a tremendous race for the great crowd on hand. Bob Terry and Stephen Childress led the field to green with Terry leading the first circuit. On the next lap Childress got under Terry out of turn 4 to take over the lead. Childress would pace the field with Brett Adkins in hot pursuit. On lap 10 Adkins slide under Childress in turn 1 making enough contact to send Childress up the track and take over the lead. That was all Adkins needed as he cruised to his second win of the night. Rounding out the top five were Wesley Givens, Brandon Sandridge, Bob Terry and Bobby Curtis. Curtis was the Pitts Lumber Rookie of the Race. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take with week off at the round track to host the first of two big Mud Bog events for the 2012 season. Saturday June 16th The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway hosts Mud Mayhem 2 presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard. Additional sponsorship provided by Davis Off Road, Monster Energy Drinks, ORI of Richmond, Collision One and Truckin Thunder. There will be nine classes of “Mud Maniacs” in action ranging from stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Not only will fans get to see hordes of trucks splashing through the 200 foot Mud Bog pit but they will also get the opportunity to see some of the region’s best Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in under three seconds. The event will also include Walking Tall in a car crushing monster truck freestyle show. Gates and registration will open at 9am with Single Eliminations for Stock A, B; Modified A, B, C, Unlimited Bog, Pro Modified and X, XX classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for Stock, Modified, Pro Modified and Unlimited Bog classes ends at 11:30pm with X and XX Unlimited ending at 1pm. Rules for each class are now available at The Pit website www.thepitatvms.com. Admission for Mud Mayhem 2 is Adults – $12, Children 7 – 17 years old – $10 and Children 6 and under FREE. Competitors should visit www.thepitatvms.com to print off draw sheets and driver information sheets that must be filled out before going through for inspection. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223 RACE RESULTS FOR WXGM GLOUCESTER COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE RACES, SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (13 Entries): A Main:1. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 2. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 3. Ben Bowie (Brandywine, MD), 4. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 5. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 6. Brandon Atkinson ( , NC), 7. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 8. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 9. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 10. Frankie Latham (Clements, MD), 11. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Will Pritchard (Elizabeth City, NC), 13. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), DNS: Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), FAST TIME: Scott Adams – 21.463 seconds. TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (13 Entries): A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 3. Taylor Doggett (Ruther Glen, VA), 4. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 5. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 6. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 7. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 8. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 9. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 10. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 11. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 12. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 13. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), FAST TIME: Stephen Childress – 21.332 seconds BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries): A Main:1. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 3. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 4. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 5. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 6. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 7. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 8. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 9. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 10. Kevin Fletcher (Saluda, VA), 11. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 13. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 14. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 15. Dustin Bishop (Stony Creek, VA), 16. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 17. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 18. Donnie Smith (Fredericksburg, VA), FAST TIME: Brandon Galloway – 21.457 seconds. LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries): A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Wesley Givens (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Bob Terry (Stafford, VA), 5. Bobby Curtis (Richmond, VA), 6. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 7. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 8. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA), 9. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 10. Daniel Loth (Richmond, VA), 11. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 12. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 13. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Curtis Daugherty (Beaverdam, VA), 15. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 16. W.L. Johnston (Gloucester, VA), 17. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 18. Shawn Otey (Aylett, VA), 19. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 20. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 24.088 seconds...

WXGM Gloucester Community Night This Saturday Night presented by Farm Bureau Insurance

Jamaica, VA — The speedway will return to racing this Saturday June 9th to host WXGM Xtra 99.1 Gloucester County Community Night presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Gloucester and week six of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. The evenings events will include four divisions of exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action. June 9th the speedway will host its second community night where residents of that community get free admission into that week’s event. June 9th will be Gloucester County Community Night. All residents from Gloucester County and Gloucester will get free admission when showing their I.D. Competitor gates for Saturday, June 9th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223...

Shelton Scores Second Victory of Season in Victory Lap Late Models; Doggett, Duncan and Adkins first time winners

Jamaica, VA – It was a bitter sweet win for the current Victory Lap Late Model point leader Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA as he took over the lead on lap 32 of the 35 lap affair when then leader Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA pulled to the pits with mechanical issues after dominating the first 32 laps of the event. Shelton chased Lipscombe for most of the night closing in when the two got into traffic, but it looked as if Lipscombe would motor to his first win of the season until engine woes would send him to the pit area handing the lead and win to Shelton. “My heart goes out to Davis (Lipscombe) we are friends and I really wanted to see him get a win, I had mixed emotions when I saw him pull over to go to the pits. I want to win but if there is anyone that deserves a win it is Davis,” commented Shelton in victory lane. Jared Powell and Davis Lipscombe led the field to green with it quickly going three wide into turn 1 as Tim Shelton tried to jump to the lead from his third place starting position. Lipscombe would take the top spot and rocket to a comfortable lead. On lap 16 the battle was for the fifth spot at Joe Ender looked inside Troy Williams for the spot. On lap 21 Lipscombe almost got into a lpaaed car narrowly missing him in turn 4. That allowed Shelton to close the gap, but that was as close as Shelton would get until lap 32 when Lipscombe’s car would experience mechanical issues forcing him to the pit area and handing the lead over to Shelton. Shelton would take control and go on to score his second victory of 2012 and extend his point lead. Rounding out the top five were Billy Tucker, Scott Adams, John Staton and Troy Williams. Joe Ender was the Pits Lumber rookie of the Race with his sixth place finish. In other action Jimmy Duncan of Fredericksburg, VA picked up his first ever win in the Budweiser Modifieds; in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman feature Taylor Doggett led flag to flag but had to hold off a hard charging Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA for his first win of 2012; and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA took the lead on lap 9 and never looked back to get his the victory. In qualifying Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA set a new track record in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division as did Bob Terry of Fredericksburg, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Budweiser Modifieds James Sparks and Brandon Galloway led the field to green with Galloway securing the top spot and leading the first circuit. His lead was short lived as Jimmy Duncan would move to his inside out of turn 4 to take the lead at the line. Several cautions would close the field on Duncan’s bumper but each time someone tried to take the lead Duncan was up to the challenge. Defending champion Dan Arnold put on a show for the fans coming from the rear of the field twice. Each time Arnold would work his way to the front. The final time Arnold took over the second spot in a heated battle with Mike Reynolds that went door to door before Arnold secured the spot on lap 21. Arnold tried to close in on Duncan for the lead but ran out of laps as Duncan went on to score his first victory at Virginia Motor Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Dan Arnold, Mike Reynolds, Aaron Harris and Kelly Samuels. Mike Reynolds was the Pitts Lumber Rookie of the Race with his third place finish. Truckin Thunder Sportsman J.R. Guy and Taylor Doggett led the field to green with Doggett leading the first lap. Behind him the action for second was intense. On lap 3 a caution came out when Stephen Childress and Davey Pullen got together on the backstretch battling for fourth. It took several tries to get the race back under green but when it did the battle for the lead heated up. On lap 5 Brett Adkins got inside Guy for second and set out to catch the leader. By lap 22 Adkins had caught Doggett and began challenging for the lead. On several occasions Adkins tried to get inside Doggett for the lead, each time Doggett would close the door. With two to go Adkins made one last ditch effort to get the nose of his car inside Doggett but couldn’t make the pass and Doggett would go on to get the victory and be the fourth different winner in as many races. Rounding out the top five were Adkins, Junior Carter, Todd Traylor and J.R. Guy. Brett Adkins was the Pitts Lumber rookie of the Race with his runner-up finish. Collision One Limited Stock Cars Two former division champions went at each other for the win and in the end it was Brett Adkins ending up in victory lane. Brian Maxey and Adkins led the field to green with Maxey taking over the top spot out of turn 2. On lap 3 Adkins worked himself inside Maxey to try and take the top spot but Maxey was up to the challenge, that is until lap 8 when Adkins worked inside Maxey in turn 3 and nipped him at the line to take the lead. Once out front Adkins began to pull away as Maxey, Stephen Childress and Bob Terry wrestled over the runner-up spot. On lap 17 Childress briefly took over second with an inside pass in turn 1 only to have Maxey do a cross over move to retake the spot. Adkins would cruise the rest of the way for his first Collision One Limited Stock win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Maxey, Childress, Terry and Brandon Sandridge. Adkins win made it three different winners in three events. Bobby Curtis picked up the Pitts Lumber Rookie of the Race with his eighth place finish. The speedway will return to racing Saturday June 9th to host WXGM Gloucester County Community Night presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Gloucester and week six of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. The evenings events will include four divisions of exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action. June 9th the speedway will host its second community night where residents of that community get free admission into that week’s event. June 9th will be Gloucester County Community Night. All residents from Gloucester County and Gloucester will get free admission when showing their I.D. Competitor gates for Saturday, June 9th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223 RACE RESULTS FOR VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DIRT SERIES NIGHT AT THE RACES, SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2012: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (12 Entries): A Main:1. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 3. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 4. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 5. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 6. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 7. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 8. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 9. Frankie Latham (Clements, MD), 10. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Jared Powell (Charlottesville, VA), 12. Lou Littlepage Jr. (Mechanicsville, VA), DNS: Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD) FAST TIME: Scott Adams – 18.471 seconds TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries): A Main:1. Taylor Doggett (Ruther Glen, VA), 2. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 5. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 6. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 7. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 8. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 9. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 10. John Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 12. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 13. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 15. Rudy Denke (Fredericksburg, VA), 16. Eddie Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA) FAST TIME: Stephen Childress – 20.693 seconds (New Division Track Record) BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries): A Main:1. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 3. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 4. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 5. Kelly Samuels (Chesterfield, VA), 6. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. Donnie Smith (Fredericksburg, VA), 8. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 9. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 10. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 11. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 12. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 13. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 14. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 15. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 16. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), DNS: Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA) FAST TIME: Mike Reynolds – 20.935 seconds LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries): A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 3. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 4. Bob Terry (Stafford, VA), 5. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 6. Wesley Givens (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 8. Bobby Curtis (Richmond, VA), 9. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 10. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 11. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 12. Daniel Loth (Richmond, VA), 13. Bill Hardman (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), 15. Curtis Daugherty (Beaverdam, VA), 16. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 17. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 18. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 19. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), DNS: James Givens (Highland Springs, VA) FAST TIME: Bob Terry – 22.542 seconds (New Division Track Record)...

ATTENTION SPORTSMAN DRIVERS – TIRE RULE CLARIFICATION

Jamaica, VA – Officials are clarifying the tire rule for the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division and will permit the use of Hoosier D35, Hoosier D45 and Hoosier D55 compounds if you have them. If you would like to run D35’s or D55’s they must be pre-ordered through Larry Grimestead our tire provider. The D45’s are no longer available for purchase as they have been discontinued. Talk to Clarke Sawyer at (804) 758-1867 if you have questions....