Jamaica, VA – After four rain outs in a row Mother Nature tried to dampen the night’s activities at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway with a brief shower during qualifying. After a 60 minute delay officials worked the track back into racing condition and continued activities for Chandler Chevrolet night. The action on the track turned out to be as hot as the temperatures outside.

In the first 20 lap twin for the Victory Lap Late Models saw Troy Williams and John Staton leading the field to green with Williams leading the first circuit. On the next lap Williams would slip in turn 2 allowing Tim Shelton to take over the top spot. For the next seventeen laps it looked as if Shelton would cruise to the win but a caution on lap 18 closed the field on his bumper for a green, white checker finish. On the restart Shelton had Troy Williams glued to his bumper. Williams would get inside Shelton coming to the checkers with Shelton nipping him at the line by inches for the win. Rounding out the top five were Scott Adams, Billy Tucker and John Staton.

“We got a little loose at the end and (Troy) Williams almost got us at the line. It feels great to be back in victory lane,” commented Shelton in victory lane.

In the second 20 lap feature for the Victory Lap Late Models Billy Tucker and Scott Adams led the field to green with Adams taking control out of turn 2. Adams would dominate with the battle behind him for second between Billy Tucker, Tim Shelton, Troy Williams and John Staton. Adams would lead flag to flag to pick up the victory.

“We made some changes to the car during the break that really made the car come around for us, I can’t thank my crew enough for the job they didi,” commented Adams in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Billy Tucker, John Staton, Troy Williams and Tim Shelton.

Other winners included Taylor Dogget taking both Truckin Thunder Sportsman features. Brandon Galloway and Mike Reynolds got wins in Budweiser Modified action; Stephen Childress and Brian Maxey in Collision One Limited Stock Car action.

Budweiser Modifieds
In the first 15 lap feature for the Budweiser Modifieds Brandon Galloway and Joey Polevoy led the field to green with Galloway leading the first circuit. Galloway was on a roll and pulled away from the battle for second between Polevoy and Mike Reynolds. The races only caution came on lap 7 and tightened the field on Galloway’s bumper for the restart. On the restart Galloway once again pulled away from Polevoy and the rest of the field. The fastest car in the track may have been Dan Arnold who worked his way from twentieth to sixth with 5 laps to go. No one would catch Galloway as he went onto score the win. Joey Polevoy, Mike Reynolds, Jimmy Duncan and Brian Dobie rounding out the top five.

In the second 15 lap feature Dan Arnold and Brian Dobie led the field to green after inverting the top 6 prior to the green flag. Arnold would take the lead out of turn 2 with Jimmy Duncan following to second. On lap 2 caution would fly as Mike Reynolds came to stop with a flat tire on turn 4. On the restart the battle for the top spot would heat up between Arnold and Duncan. On lap 4 Duncan got inside Arnold coming out of turn 4 with Arnold holding onto the lead by inches. Duncan looked to have momentum until caution came out again for a wreck in turn 4. On the lap 5 restart Duncan looked inside of Arnold for the lead but would spin in turn 2 collecting six cars in the process. Over the next ten laps Arnold and Brian Dobie put on a show for the fans with Arnold holding off Dobie until the white flag lap when Dobie got under Arnold heading into turn 1 taking the spot. Arnold would try a cross over move with the two making contact coming out of turn 2. Arnold would try to battle back but Dobie would go on to take the victory.

Truckin Thunder Sportsman
In the first 15 lap feature for the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Davey Pullen and Junior Carter led the field to green with Carter taking the advantage out of turn 4 to lead the opening lap. Carter hold off several challenges in the first 9 laps of the event. On lap 10 Taylor Doggett used a three wide pass on the outside of Carter and Todd Traylor to take the lead and the win. Rounding out the top five were Junior Carter, J.R. Guy, Stephen Childress and James Snead.

In the second 15 lap feature it took sixth starting Taylor Doggett 10 laps to work his way to the lead with another outside pass out of turn 2. He would go on to capture his second win of the night. Rounding out the top five were Hunter Shelton, Junior Carter, Brett Adkins and J.R. Guy.

Collision One Limited Stock Cars
In the First 12 lap feature for the Collision One Limited Stock Cars Stephen Childress took the lead on the opening lap and never looked back taking the win over Brain Maxey, Wesley Givens, Bob Terry and Marty Coltrain.

In the second 12 lap feature Bob Terry and Wesley Givens battled for the lead for the first 5 laps before getting together in turn 1 and giving the elad to Stephen Childress. On a lap 9 restart Childress’s car began to have motor issues giving the lead to Brian maxey who went on to score the victory. Brandon Sandridge, Bobby Curtis, Daniel Loth and David Bowler rounded out the top five.

The speedway will return to racing next Saturday August 11th to host Virginia Army National Guard Night and week thirteen of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. The speedway will once again feature all the divisions in a special “Twin” race format.

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, August 11th 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 (Twin 20 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (Twin 15 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (Twin 15 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (Twin 12 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). 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.

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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 CHANDLER CHEVROLET NIGHT AT THE RACES, SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2012:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 20 LAP FEATURE #1 (11 Entries):
1. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 3. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 4. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 5. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 6. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 7. Billy Adkins (Saluda, VA), 8. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 9. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 10. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA),

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 20 LAP FEATURE #2 (11 Entries):
1. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 2. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 3. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 4. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 5. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 7. Billy Adkins (Saluda, VA), 8. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 9. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 10. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA),

FAST TIME: Scott Adams – 18.364 seconds

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 15 LAP FEATURE #1 ( Entries):
1. Taylor Doggett (Ruther Glen, VA), 2. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 4. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 5. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 7. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 8. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 9. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 10. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 11. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 12. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 13. Rudy Denke (Fredericksburg, VA), 14. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 15. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 16. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA),

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 15 LAP FEATURE #2 (20 Entries):
1. Taylor Doggett (Ruther Glen, VA), 2. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 5. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 6. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 7. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 8. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 9. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 10. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 11. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 12. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 13. Rudy Denke (Fredericksburg, VA), 14. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 16. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA),

FAST TIME: Todd Traylor – 21.181 seconds

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 15 LAP FEATURE #1 (21 Entries):
1. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 2. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 3. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 4. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 6. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 7. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 8. Kevin Fletcher (Saluda, VA), 9. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 10. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 12. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 13. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 14. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 15. Dustin Bishop (Stony Creek, VA), 16. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 17. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 18. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 19. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 20. Donnie Smith (Fredericksburg, VA), 21. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA),

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 15 LAP FEATURE #2 (21 Entries):
1. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 2. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 3. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 4. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 5. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 6. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 7. Dustin Bishop (Stony Creek, VA), 8. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 9. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 10. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 11. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 12. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 13. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 14. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Kevin Fletcher (Saluda, VA), 16. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 17. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 18. Donnie Smith (Fredericksburg, VA), 19. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 20. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), DQ: Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA),

FAST TIME: Brian Dobie – 19.870 seconds.

LIMITED STOCK CAR 12 LAP FEATURE #1 (24 Entries):
1. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 2. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 3. Wesley Givens (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Bob Terry (Stafford, VA), 5. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 6. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 8. Bobby Curtis (Richmond, VA), 9. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 10. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), 11. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 12. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 13. Daniel Loth (Richmond, VA), 14. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 15. Curtis Daugherty (Beaverdam, VA), 16. Chris Maxey (King George, VA), 17. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 18. Tiger Williams (Hanover, VA), 19. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 20. John Hankins Jr. (Jamaica, VA), 21. Bill Hardman (Mechanicsville, VA), 22. Sam Archer (Waldorf, MD), 23. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 24. Brandon Bowler (Gloucester, VA),

LIMITED STOCK CAR 12 LAP FEATURE #2 (24 Entries):
1. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 2. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Bobby Curtis (Richmond, VA), 4. Daniel Loth (Richmond, VA), 5. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 6. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), 7. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 8. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 9. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 10. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 11. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 12. Curtis Daugherty (Beaverdam, VA), 13. Chris Maxey (King George, VA), 14. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 15. Bob Terry (Stafford, VA), 16. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 17. Wesley Givens (Mechanicsville, VA), 18. Tiger Williams (Hanover, VA), 19. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 20. John Hankins Jr. (Jamaica, VA), 21. Bill Hardman (Mechanicsville, VA), 22. Sam Archer (Waldorf, MD), 23. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 24. Brandon Bowler (Gloucester, VA),

FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 23.184 seconds

1 Comment

  1. Ray & Tina McCauley August 5, 2012, 7:05 pm

    I just wanted to say “Thank You” to Mr. Sawyer, Dave Seay and the Security people that helped in getting me into see the race since I am in a wheelchair. I’d like to especially thank Mr. Sawyer for allowing us to use the elevator to get me to the top row of the bleachers. I love coming to the track and enjoy the races there. That was my first real thing to do since being in a wheelchair when I go anywhere. Everyone that helped us last night (Saturday, Aug. 4) was so nice and helpful.

    Thank You again,

    Tina McCauley

    Reply

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