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After Successful Motorsports 2012 Show Focus Now on April 13 – 14th Commonwealth 100

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:30:37 +0000

Jamaica, VA – After a very successful Motorsports 2012 show officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are now focused on the Speedway’s opening weekend of racing, the 3rd Annual Commonwealth 100 to be held April 13 – 14, 2012 at the pristine ½ mile speed plant.

This year’s edition will have a new twist as the Lucas Oil Late Model series will now sanction the $25,000 to win event. The weekend will also include a $3000 to win non-qualifiers race.

Fans can expect to see the best in national and regional dirt late model drivers for this highly anticipated event. Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Series Champion Jimmy Owens, two-time Champion Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis, Don O’Neal, 5-time Champion Earl Pearson Jr., Jared Landers along with rookie contenders Austin Hubbard and Jonathan Davenport are just a few of the Lucas regulars that will compete against defending race winner Steve Shaver, Booper Bare, Ricky Elliott, Jason Covert, Jamie Lathroum and a host of other regional hot shoes for the top prize.

Fans have until April 1 to grab one of the best deals in dirt Late Model racing — a two-day advance adult ticket for just $30; Senior / Military are $27 and students (7-17) just $15. All tickets are general admission. No reserved seats will be sold for the event.

Fans can purchase tickets by visiting www.vamotorspeedway.com, downloading the advance ticket order form and sending it to the track with a money order or cashier’s check (no personal checks), or by calling the speedway office at 804-758-1867 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and using a Mastercard, Visa or Discover card.

Drivers, meanwhile, can also save by entering the Commonwealth 100 prior to the early-entry deadline of April 1. The $150 early-entry fee not only saves racers $50 off the regular $200 entry fee but also includes a two-day driver pit pass worth $50.

The Commonwealth 100 weekend kicks off on Fri., April 13, with Lucas Oil Late Model time trials and heat races, while B-Mains, a 30-lap Non-Qualifiers’ Race and the headline 100-lapper take center stage on Sat., April 14. A raindate of Sun., April 15, has been established for the event. Schedule of events is tentative and subject to change.
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43rd SEASON: The tentative 2012 schedule has been released and includes 17 weeks of action starting with the opening weekend Commonwealth 100 and ending September 14 – 15, 2012 with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned $20,000 to win USA 100. The schedule also includes two Mud Bogs at “The Pit @ VMS”. To see the entire 2012 schedule in its entirety, visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Registrations are currently being accepted with the top 10 in each division having their numbers reserved until February 15th, after which all numbers will be first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2012 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway.com for a chance at special deals and prizes during the 2012 season.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA affiliate track, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The 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 areas.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2012 schedule of events, 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

Merry Christmas from Virginia Motor Speedway; 2012 Commonwealth 100 Tickets now on sale

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:17:16 +0000

Jamaica, VA: During this time of year when we think of family and friends the staff at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway would like to wish the members of our racing family, the Fans and Racers alike, a Merry Christmas and hope you and your family have a blessed New Year. The Speedway office will close Thursday December 22nd and reopen Monday January 2nd in observance of Christmas and the New Year.

After the first day of winter each day gets a little longer and before you know it will be time to crank up the engines and get back to racing. Florida speedweeks will be here before you know it and the green drops on the 2012 racing season. Don’t forget to start planning for the events you will attend during the 2012 season.

One event that should definitely be on your list is the third annual Commonwealth 100 to be held April 13th & 14th, 2012.

The third annual Commonwealth 100 will have one small change as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will now sanction the event along with the 33nd Annual USA 100 that will be held on September 14 – 15, 2012.

Contrary to rumors the purse for the Commonwealth 100 will remain the same and continue to pay $25,000 to the winner of the two-day event, which will offer a cash purse totaling over $125,000. The Commonwealth 100 will pay $2,000 to start, and a 30-lap Non-Qualifiers’ Race will boast a $3,000 first-place award from a purse of nearly $16,000.

Time trials and heat races will be run on Fri., April 13th, with B-mains, non-qualifiers races and the Commonwealth 100 on Sat., April 14th. A rain date of Sun., April 15th, has been established for the event.

Track owner Bill Sawyer has held the line on pricing for the Commonwealth 100 keeping the two-day advance ticket at only $30 for the mega event. Senior and military two-day advance tickets will remain $27 with two-day student (7 – 17) advance tickets remaining at $15. For more information on ticket pricing visit the speedway’s website.

There are two ways to purchase tickets: Visit www.vamotorspeedway.com to download the advance ticket order form and send it in with a money order or cashiers check. No personal checks will be accepted. Or fans wanting to purchase tickets using a credit card can call the speedway at 804-758-1867 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards accepted. All seats are general admission.

Drivers can save too by entering early! The early entry fee of $150 not only saves you $50 off the regular $200 price but also includes the drivers $50 two-day pit pass making the driver’s savings a total of $100. Driver pre-entry deadline is April 1st 2012.

Fans can also save money by camping on the speedway grounds. There will be no charge to camp (no hookups) in designated areas. The speedway is also working with several campgrounds in the area to offer full service camping at a reduced cost.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA affiliate track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track and 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.

MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

VIDEO: USA 100 MODIFIED HEAT RACES

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:40:52 +0000

Jamaica, VA – You asked for it and we listened! Here are the heat races for the scheduled open wheel modified race. Great action! This year’s USA 100 is scheduled for September 14 – 15, 2012.

VIDEO: USA 100

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:08:58 +0000

Jamaica, VA – With it being the end of the year and the racing has come to an end we go back and take a look at the 32nd Annual USA 100. Weather wrecked havoc on the weekend but the racing was unbelievable. If you couldn’t make it we hope to see you for the 33rd Annual USA 100 on Sept. 13 -14, 2012. The show is now a two-day $20,000 to win event!

The 25 lap qualifiers:

The B Mains:

The $15,000 to win A Main:

Scott Bloomquist wins Lucas Oil Late Models Dirt Series USA 100

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:09 +0000

Jamaica, VA (Courtesy James Essex Lucas Oil Series) – Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN took the lead for good on the 24th lap from Steve Francis of Ashland, KY. He went on to win the rain-shortened Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned USA 100 on Sunday afternoon at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Bloomquist and Francis staged a terrific race for the lead in the first 24 laps of the race until Bloomquist began to pull away. Rain then hit the track and the main event was halted with 31 laps complete. Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN was third followed by Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN and Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD.

Francis grabbed the lead at the start with Bloomquist and Steve Shaver in tow. Francis held the lead for most of the race with Bloomquist edging ahead of him on lap seven. Francis quickly charged back by Bloomquist for the lead. The two continued a side-by-side battle with Francis leading the way until lap 24 when Bloomquist passed him exiting turn four in traffic.

Bloomquist swiftly put three lapped cars between himself and Francis. Rain started to fall on lap 31, forcing a red-flag. With more precipitation on the way and being past the half-mark, VMS officials and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials decided to call the event with 19 laps remaining out of the scheduled 50.

It was Bloomquist’ first ever win at Virginia Motor Speedway as he completed the weekend sweep in Virginia. “It sounds good to win both of these races; we had never won at either of these tracks. We knew we would get one eventually, the car was good all day, it was a little hard to pass in the heat race. The tire set up we chose worked great for getting to the bottom and get something done down there,” said the 47-year-old who captured his 13th series win of the year and the 39th of his career.

“Steve (Francis) was running well, he got boxed in some traffic and I was able to get under him. We raced close and clean, we both run Roush-Yates Engines and they were great today. Thanks to the fans for coming out today, it’s a shame the weather didn’t cooperate,” said Bloomquist, who with the win took back over the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points lead from Owens.

Bloomquist drives his own Bloomquist Race Cars Ford sponsored by Base Racing Fuels, Hawkeye Trucking, Sweet Mfg, Miller Brothers Construction, Hoosier Tires, Lane Automotive, Allstar Performance, Dixie Chopper and Ohlins. His win in the Sunday’s USA 100 was the third of his career with his previous victories coming in 1993 and 1994 when the event was held at Beckley (WV) Motor Speedway.

Francis in his Valvoline, Harbaugh Amusement, MasterSbilt #15 took second in the final results. “We had a real good car today, we went with the smaller motor thinking the track would slick up some and it did. I tried to hold my line there, if we just could have kept the lead for about five more laps we would’ve won, but once Scott got by me, I knew I was in trouble.”

Marlar in the Bryson Motorsports Rocket claimed third and was happy with his run. “To finish third to these guys, it is quite an accomplishment. We’ll take third and go to the next race, I was just waiting for the final 20 laps, and I felt like we had a car that could’ve won.”

Completing the top ten were John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV; Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN; Jason Covert of York Haven, PA; and Dan Stone of Thompson, PA.

In preliminary action, Mike Marlar was the Red Buck Cigars fast qualifier among the 32 entrants. The two-25 lap qualifying heat races went to Steve Francis and Marlar. The B-mains were won by Gary Stuhler and Walker Arthur

The 30 Lap feature for the modifieds was rained out and will not be rescheduled. Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, NC set a new track record in qualifying with a lap of 18.988 seconds. Picking up heat race wins were Nick Hoffman, Dave Defibaugh and Dan Arnold. Rich Marks won the B Main.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this coming Saturday September 24th and host the rescheduled Truckin Thunder, Collision One, WIGO Championship Night.

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 an over all track champion, this will be 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.

Competitor gates for Saturday, September 24th 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 September 24th: 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 divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Admission price for Adults $10, seniors (60+) $8; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $5, students 13 – 17 years old $7, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. 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 become a Fan 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 32nd ANNUAL USA 100, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2011:

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES USA 100 (32 Entries):
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:
Steve Francis / 17.720 seconds (Group A)
Mike Marlar / 17.363 seconds (Group B and Overall)

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (25 Laps- Top 8 Advance): Steve Francis, Steve Shaver, Dale McDowell, Daniel Stone, Ray Cook, Don O’Neal, Kenny Moreland, Eric Wells, Gary Stuhler, Mark PettyJohn, Ryan Hackett, CS Fitzgerald, Steve Casebolt, Davis Lipscomb, Mason Zeigler, Kenny PettyJohn-DNS

Wiles Driveshafts Second Heat (25 Laps- Top 8 Advance): Mike Marlar, Scott Bloomquist, Jamie Lathroum, Brad Neat, Jimmy Owens, John Blankenship, Jason Covert, Earl Pearson Jr., Walker Arthur, Keith Jackson, Roland Mann, Garrett Shoulders, Jared Landers, Tyler Reddick, Ricky Elliott, Chad Hollenbeck-DNS

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Gary Stuhler, Mark PettyJohn, Steve Casebolt, CS Fitzgerald, Davis Lipscomb, Ryan Hackett, Mason Zeigler-DNS, Kenny PettyJohn-DNS

Wrisco Aluminum Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Walker Arthur, Tyler Reddick, Jared Landers, Ricky Elliott, Roland Mann, Keith Jackson, Garrett Shoulders, Chad Hollenbeck-DNS

Feature Finish – 31 Laps (Finish / Start)
1. (4) Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, TN; 2. (1) Steve Francis, Ashland, KY; 3. (2) Mike Marlar, Winfield, TN; 4. (10) Jimmy Owens, Newport, TN; 5. (6) Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, MD; 6. (12) John Blankenship, Williamson, WV; 7. (3) Steve Shaver, Vienna, WV; 8. (11) Don O’Neal, Martinsville, IN; 9. (14) Jason Covert, York Haven, PA; 10. (7) Daniel Stone, Thompson, PA; 11. (23) Ricky Elliott, Seaford, DE; 12. (22) Jared Landers, Batesville, AR; 13. (17) Gary Stuhler, Greencastle, PA; 14. (15) Eric Wells, Hazard, KY; 15. (21) Steve Casebolt, Richmond, IN; 16. (20) Tyler Reddick, Corning, CA; 17. (5) Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA; 18. (13) Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, MD; 19. (8) Brad Neat, Dunnville, KY; 20. (9) Ray Cook, Brasstown, NC; 21. (19) Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, DE; 22. (24) Roland ManN, Chaptico, MD; 23. (16) Earl Pearson, Jr., Jacksonville, FL; 24. (18) Walker Arthur, Forest, VA.

Race Statistics
Entrants: 32
Lap Leaders: Steve Francis (Laps 1 – 6); Scott Bloomquist (Lap 7); Steve Francis (Laps 8 – 23); Scott Bloomquist (Lap 24 – 31)
Caution Flags: Tyler Reddick (Lap 9); Ray Cook (Lap 53); Walker Arthur (Lap 12); RAIN (Lap 31)

MOD MADNESS 30 (32 Entries):

Heat Races 1:1. Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC), 2. Russell Erwin (Marretta, NY), 3. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 4. Deana Groves (Morgantown, WV), 5. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 6. Craig Ramich (Fairfax, VA), 7. Skippy Johnson (Aylett, VA), 8. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 9. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 10. David Parker (Midlothian, VA), 11. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA),

Heat Races 2:1. Dave Defibaugh (Mill Creek, WV), 2. Ricky Boahn (Raeford, NC), 3. Carlos Jaramillo (Fayetteville, NC), 4. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 5. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 6. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 7. Joe Bounds (Partlow, VA), 8. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 9. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 10. Brandon Grither (Broadway, VA), 11. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA),

Heat Races 3:1. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 2. Eric Erwin (Beaver Dam, VA), 3. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 4. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 5. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 6. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 7. Gary Conner (Powhatan, VA), 8. Kerry Breeden (Natural Bridge, VA), 9. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 10. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD),

B Main:1. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 2. Kerry Breeden (Natural Bridge, VA), 3. David Parker (Midlothian, VA), 4. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 5. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 6. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 7. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 8. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 9. Brandon Grither (Broadway, VA), 10. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA),

Feature: Rained Out

Qualifying:1. Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC), 2. Dave Defibaugh (Mill Creek, WV), 3. Eric Erwin (Beaver Dam, VA), 4. Russell Erwin (Marretta, NY), 5. Ricky Boahn (Raeford, NC), 6. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 7. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 8. Carlos Jaramillo (Fayetteville, NC), 9. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 10. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 11. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 12. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 13. Deana Groves (Morgantown, WV), 14. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 15. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 16. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 17. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 18. Gary Conner (Powhatan, VA), 19. David Parker (Midlothian, VA), 20. Joe Bounds (Partlow, VA), 21. Kerry Breeden (Natural Bridge, VA), 22. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 23. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 24. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 25. Craig Ramich (Fairfax, VA), 26. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 27. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 28. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 29. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 30. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 31. Skippy Johnson (Aylett, VA), 32. Brandon Grither (Broadway, VA),

FAST TIME: Nick Hoffman – 18.988 seconds, 94.797mph (New Division Track Record)

WE ARE RACING TODAY – SUNDAY SEPT. 18TH!

admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:08:26 +0000

Jamaica, VA – The USA 100 will get under way today at 1pm with hot laps. Spectator gates will open at 1pm as well.

Competitor gates for Sunday, September 18th will open at 10:30am with spectator gates opening at 1pm. On track activities will begin at 1pm with hot laps.

Divisions scheduled to race on Sunday September 18th: Lucus Oil Late Model Dirt Series (50 Laps); Open Modifieds (30 Laps). Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers will run hot laps, qualifying, Qualifying races, B Main(s) and feature. Modified drivers will run hot laps, qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and feature.

Admission price for Adults $25, seniors (60+) $20; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $18, students 7 – 17 years old $12 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $30.

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Rain forces postponement of 32nd Annual USA 100 till Sunday September 18th at 1pm

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:47:22 +0000

Jamaica, VA – Persistent rains have forced the postponement of the 32nd Annual USA 100 till Sunday September 18, 2011.

“We are very disappointed that we have to use our advertised rain date, but Mother Nature would not let us get it in today,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

Competitor gates for Sunday, September 18th will open at 10:30am with spectator gates opening at 1pm. On track activities will begin at 1pm with hot laps.

Admission price for Adults $25, seniors (60+) $20; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $18, students 7 – 17 years old $12 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $30.

Don’t forget to become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway.

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 Ernie Shelton’s 32nd Annual USA 100™ and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Saturday September 17th

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:00:59 +0000

Jamaica, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are anxiously awaiting September 17th, that is the day the 32nd Annual USA 100™ returns to the ½ mile speed plant in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The event will once again be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

“The last three years the twin 25’s have been phenomenal and the final 50 lap segment was just been out of this world. We couldn’t be more pleased with hosting this event, it gets better each year. This race is definitely a fan friendly event. The two 25 lap qualifiers could be features anywhere in the country. The event will once again pay $15,000 to the winner and $1000 to start the “A” Main,” concluded track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

“Adding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series last year also took the event to another level and produced some of the best racing we have seen here at VMS,” added Sawyer.

As in last year’s race the speedway will once again include a B Main for the 32nd Annual USA 100™ that will give the competitors one more chance to make it into the USA 100™ finale.

The speedway has also added a 30 lap, $3000 to win open Modified event boasting a total purse of $16,750. This year’s Mod Madness 30 will allow AMRA, UMP, IMCA, TSMA, NDRA rules for this year’s event. The rules package is available on the VMS website. Because of the open rules some of the best modified competitors on the East Coast are expected to be in attendance.

“We are extremely excited to bring the open modifieds back as a support division this year; by allowing multiple sanction rules we should see some new faces racing for the big money,” added Sawyer.

The purse for Ernie Shelton’s USA 100™ final 50 lap segment: 1. $15,000; 2. $7,500; 3. $4,000; 4. $3,000; 5. $2,500; 6. $2,000; 7. $1,700; 8. $1,400 9. $1,250; 10. $1,200; 11. $1,100; 12. $1,075; 13. $1,050; 14. $1,025; 15. $1,020; 16. $1,015; 17. $1,010; 18.$1,005; 19- 26 $1,000. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main from the B Main(s) will receive $200.00.

The purse for the Mod Madness 30 lap feature will be: 1. $3,000; 2. $1,750; 3. $1,400; 4. $1,200; 5. $1,100; 6. $900; 7. $800; 8. $700 9. $600; 10. $500; 11. $475; 12. $450; 13. $355; 14. $295; 15. $290; 16. $285; 17. $280; 18. $275; 19. $270; 20. $265; 21. $ 260; 22. $255; 23- 26 $250.

Ernie Shelton’s USA 100™ format will once again feature a fan friendly format featuring two 25 lap qualifying races, B Main(s) and a 50 lap A Main. Group qualifying will fill the positions for the 25 lap qualifiers.

Previous USA 100TM winners include: Jonathan Davenport (10); 2009 – Rainout; Chris Madden (08); Jason Covert (07); Jeremy Miller (06); Steve Lucas (’05, ’99, ‘95); Rod Evans (’04); 2003 — no race; 2002 — no race; 2001 — no race; Chuck Harper (’00); Denny Chamberlain (’98); Mike Balzano (’97 and ‘87); Henry Hornsby Jr. (‘96); Donnie Moran (’94); Scott Bloomquist (’93-‘92); Billy Moyer (’91); Harold Redman Sr. (’90); Rod Evans and Harold Redman Sr. (Twin 50’s) (’89); Timmy Newman (only 88 laps) (’88); 1986 — no race; 1985 — no race; 1984 — no race; Larry Moore (’83 and ‘80); Delmas Conley (’82 and ‘79); Dickie Bartusiak (’81); Larry Cantley (’78); Gene McNeely (’77).

The speedway will once again provided fans with a top-flight show for very favorable ticket prices. Adults are $25.00 while seniors (60+) are $20.00; military (active and retired) are $18; students 7-17 are $12.00 and children Under 6 are FREE. Pit passes will be $30.00.

The competitor gates open at 3:00 p.m. while the spectator gates swing open at 4:00 p.m. On track action begins at 6:00 pm with hot laps.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from the Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2010 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2011 Schedule

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:49:40 +0000

Jamaica, VA – The tentative 2011 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 12 weeks of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action and will open with the World of Outlaws sanctioned $25,000 to win Commonwealth 100 April 15 – 16, 2010 and end with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned $15,000 to win 32nd Annual USA 100. To see the entire 2011 schedule in its entirety click on schedule under the Events tab.

After a very successful inaugural event, officials at Virginia Motor Speedway have announced that the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned ‘Commonwealth 100’ will be contested on April 15-16, 2011.

A $25,000 prize is once again earmarked for the winner of the two-day blockbuster, which will offer a cash purse totaling over $125,000. The Commonwealth 100 will pay $2,000 to start, and a 30-lap Non-Qualifiers’ Race will boast a $3,000 first-place award from a purse of nearly $16,000.

Time trials and heat races will be run on Fri., April 15, with last-chance races and the headline Commonwealth 100 dominating the program on Sat., April 16. A rain date of Sun., April 17, has been established for the event.

Advance ticket orders and driver registrations are currently being taken and can save fans and competitors greatly. For details visit the speedways website at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Returning will also be the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the 32nd Annual USA 100 on Saturday, September 17th. This year’s event will once again pay the winner $15,000. The event will have a September 18th rain date. The event will also include a modified special with VMS rules.

Also returning for 2011 will be the Steel Block Bandits but this year the event will be a $3000 to win event scheduled for Saturday, July 9th. The Steel Block Bandits Limited Late Model Series holds events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The series will return with VMS alumnus and 2008 Victory Lap Late Model Champion Walker Arthur of Forest, VA as their 2010 Champion. The tracks Victory Lap Late Model competitors will once again offer up some stiff competition when the third year series makes its visit back to the high banks of Virginia Motor Speedway. Last year VMS rookie Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA picked up the biggest race win of his early career and the $2000 check. For more info on the Steel Block Bandits visit www.steelblockbandits.com.

The track’s always competitive weekly divisions begin their race for the division Championships and the Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship on Saturday April 23rd. This year’s division line-up will once again include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars.

The Speedway will hold an open practice for all divisions on Saturday, April 2nd from 9am till 5pm. Saturday, April 9th will be used as a rain date for the open practice. All cars must be inspected before they will be allowed to practice. Competitors are encouraged to register before the open practice.

Registrations are currently being accepted with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. 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.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The 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 and its 2011 schedule of events, 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

USA 100 Just Days Away; Statewide Burn Ban in Effect for Race Weekend

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:52:17 +0000

Jamaica, VA – With the 31st Annual USA 100 just days away anticipation is running high for what is expected to be one of the best races of the year. Great weather with plentiful sunshine and temperatures in the high 70′s is expected providing for a great afternoon to race. Fans will get the chance to meet the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors when the speedway will host the BB&T autograph session at 4:30pm. Tickets will go on sale at 4pm when the gates open. On track activities will begin at 6pm with Hot Laps. We have plenty of free parking and camping is free but we do not have hook ups. There is a statewide burn ban in effect so we can not allow any camp fires during the weekend.

Admission: Adults – $25; Senior (60+) and Military – $20; Students 7 to 17 – $12 and Children 6 and Under – Free. Pit passes $40.

16″ coolers are welcomed, no glass allowed. We have great concessions at family friendly pricing. We do not sell alcohol.