Virginia Motor Speedway || dirt racing .. an AMERICAN TRADITION || Dirt Late Models, Modifieds, Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws, Lucas Oil in Virginia » Results http://www.vamotorspeedway.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:31:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Rain Forces Cancellation of Final Race of the Season http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/24/rain-forces-cancellation-of-final-race-of-the-season/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/24/rain-forces-cancellation-of-final-race-of-the-season/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:39:37 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1290 Jamaica, VA – Rain and the forecast for more thunderstorms has forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel Truckin Thunder / Collision One / WIGO Championship Night activities for Saturday, September 24th.

“This is not the way we wanted to end the season, but we have run out of weekends for the 2011 season. To say we are disappointed would be an understatement, this is the second time we have had to cancel Championship Night,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

With the rain out the 2011 Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series track championships have been decided. In the Victory Lap Late Model division Scott Adams of Chester, VA wins his second consecutive late model title. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division Todd Traylor of King William, VA wins his first title. In the Budweiser Modified division Dan Arnold of Petersburg, VA takes home his third consecutive modified title and in the Collision One Limited Stock Cars Wesley Givens of New Kent, VA will get his career first championship by one point.

The top ten in each division will be honored at the 2011 Awards Banquet to be held Saturday October 29, 2011 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA. Information on the banquet can be found on the speedway website or by calling the speedway offices.

The action will now switch to the speedway’s state of the art mud bog facility. On Saturday October 1st The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 7th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard. Additional sponsorship provided by Davis Off Road, Monster Energy Drinks, NAPA of King William, 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.

New for this year’s event will be the addition of the Pro Modified class. After discussions with both competitors and fans Pit officials have added the very exciting class to the line up. Rules for the new Pro Modified division are posted on the Pit’s website by next week.

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 regions best Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in under three seconds.

The event will also include a car crushing monster truck freestyle show and Dennis Anderson and his new creation King Sling will be competing in the Unlimited Bog division; that is if it is still in one piece after he goes off in the Freestyle show he has scheduled! Dennis will also be signing autographs and selling souvenirs.

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 the 7th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling 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.

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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

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/24/rain-forces-cancellation-of-final-race-of-the-season/feed/ 0 Scott Bloomquist wins Lucas Oil Late Models Dirt Series USA 100 http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/19/scott-bloomquist-wins-lucas-oil-late-models-dirt-series-usa-100/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/19/scott-bloomquist-wins-lucas-oil-late-models-dirt-series-usa-100/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:09 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1279 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)

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/19/scott-bloomquist-wins-lucas-oil-late-models-dirt-series-usa-100/feed/ 0 Williams takes checkers in late models; LaRouqe, Wood and Ender also get wins http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/21/williams-takes-checkers-in-late-models-larouqe-wood-and-ender-also-get-wins/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/21/williams-takes-checkers-in-late-models-larouqe-wood-and-ender-also-get-wins/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:18:38 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1243 Jamaica, VA – With the regular season drawing to a close, the battle for points and tempers heated up Saturday on Safety Kleen, NAPA of King William, National Guard Night night at Virginia Motor Speedway. The next to the final night of the 2011 Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series racing season set the table for the championship night on Saturday September 3rd.

In what turned out to be one of the best races of the year and in a race that saw five different leaders it was David Williams of Clement, MD that survived the full contact event by taking the lead on lap 28 and going on to record his second win of 2011.

“The harder they are to win the sweeter they are when you do get in victory lane, that was about has hard a win as we have ever had, the competition here is so tough so being here in victory lane is that much sweeter,” commented Williams in victory lane.

Williams first battled with John Staton of Chesapeake, VA for second with the two trading paint in each corner with Williams taking over that spot on lap 24. Williams then went to work on Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA for the lead. Several times Williams tried to get inside Shelton for the lead only to have the door slammed on him each time.

On lap 27 Williams finally got under Shelton out of turn 2 taking the lead he would not relinquish. Williams would have to fend off Staton several times before Staton had to work to hold off Adams who took over second on lap 31. Adams could not mount a challenge for the lead and Williams would take the win followed by Scott Adams, John Staton, Kenny Moreland and Walker Arthur.

In other action Travis LaRogue of Mooresville, NC picked up his second Budweiser Modified win in a slugfest. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Tony Wood of New Kent, VA picked up his first win of the season and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA got his first win of the season.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Travis LaRoque and Lance Grady led the field to green with Grady leading the opening lap. Caution would fly on lap 2 for a wreck in turn 4.

On the restart Grady once again pulled away to take control of the lead. With Grady out front the battle was for the second spot with John Ferguson, Travis LaRoque, Brian Maxey and Dan Arnold.

Grady would get company in the form of Brian Maxey as the two battled for the top spot. Maxey would try several times to get inside Grady but each time the door was slammed.

On lap 19 the two races into slower traffic with Maxey making it three wide under Grady as they raced into turn 3. The two would touch sending both spinning and to the rear of the field. On the restart the race got real interesting as Ferguson and LaRoque went to beating on each other and exchanging the top spot until on lap 23 where LaRouqe took over the top spot for good holding Dan Arnold off at the line for his second win of the season. Rounding out the top 5 were Dan Arnold, Jimmy Duncan, Neal Hudgins and Chris Arnold.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Wayne Carroll and J.R. Guy led the field to green with Guy taking the lead. Guy would hold the lead until lap 9 when Tony Wood would get inside Guy out of turn 2 with Wood taking the lead at the line. Guy would try to battle back but Wood would hold him off to keep the lead.

Over the final fifteen laps Wood would have Todd Traylor on his bumper but Traylor could not make a serious challenge for the top spot. Wood would go on to collect his first win of 2011 followed by Todd Traylor, J.R. Guy, Wayne Carroll and Bubba Holloway Jr.

In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap feature Joe Ender and Brett Adkins led the field to green with Enders leading the first circuit. The battle up front was intense with Enders, James Givens, Wesley Givens and Ryan Toole all in close proximity.

On lap 7 point leader Wesley Givens and Toole got hooked together bringing out the races first caution sending both to the rear. Enders would pace the field with a comfortable cushion over James Givens and David Bowler. On a lap 18 restart Bowler would get inside Givens out of turn 2 to take over second. Givens would get into him going down the backstretch sending both into the turn 3 wall.

On the final restart Ender would jump out a comfortable lead over Ricky Douglas and would cruise to the win followed by Douglas, Ryan Toole, Wesley Givens and Brandon Sandridge.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of August 27th off and return to action Saturday September 3rd and host 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 3rd 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 3rd: 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 SAFETY KLEEN / NAPA of KING WILLIAM / NATIONAL GUARD NIGHT SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2011:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries):
A Main:1. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 2. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 3. John Staton (Norfolk, VA), 4. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 5. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 6. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 7. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 8. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 9. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 10. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 13. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 14. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 15. David Puckett (King George, VA), 16. Tommy Wagner Jr. (Hugesville, MD), 17. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 18. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA),

FAST TIME: Scott Adams – 18.756 seconds, 95.923mph

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries):
A Main:1. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 2. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 3. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 4. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 6. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 8. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 9. Rusty Steele (Providence Forge, VA), 10. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 11. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 12. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 13. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 14. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 15. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA),

FAST TIME: Todd Traylor – 21.918 seconds, 82.124mph

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries):
A Main:1. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 2. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 3. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 4. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 5. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 6. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 7. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 8. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 9. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 10. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 11. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 12. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 13. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 14. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 15. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 16. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA),

FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 21.342 seconds, 84.341mph

COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries):
A Main:1. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 2. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 3. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 4. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 6. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 7. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 8. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 9. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 10. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 11. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 12. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 13. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 15. Mark Guthrie (Port Republic, MD), 16. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 17. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 18. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA),

FAST TIME: Wesley Givens – 23.249 seconds, 76.249mph

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/21/williams-takes-checkers-in-late-models-larouqe-wood-and-ender-also-get-wins/feed/ 0 Mother Nature the winner at Virginia Motor Speedway http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/13/mother-nature-the-winner-at-virginia-motor-speedway/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/13/mother-nature-the-winner-at-virginia-motor-speedway/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:00:17 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1224 Jamaica, VA – Heavy Rain and the forecast for more thunderstorms has forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel NAPA of King William / Virginia Army National Guard Night activities for Saturday, August 13th.

“We are tremendously disappointed that Mother Nature has forced us to cancel with so few races left on the schedule. But with the current rain and the threat of more severe weather on the way we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel tonight’s racing program,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action next Saturday August 20th and host Safety Kleen / NAPA of King William / Virginia Army National Guard / Friends of NRA Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing!

The night’s activities will include the NRA Wall of Guns raffle, hunting and boating displays by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and much more. Anyone presenting their NRA membership card or a valid hunting or fishing license will get in for $5. Also, any military personnel active or retired just show your I.D. card and get in free.

Competitor gates for Saturday, August 20th 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 August 20th: 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.) FREE, students 13 – 17 years old $7, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. If you have an NRA membership card or a valid hunting or fishing license will get in for $5. 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

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/13/mother-nature-the-winner-at-virginia-motor-speedway/feed/ 0 Williams gets first win of season in Late Models; Arnold, Childress and Sandridge also visit victory lane http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/07/williams-gets-first-win-of-season-in-late-models-arnold-childress-and-bowler-also-visit-victory-lane/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/07/williams-gets-first-win-of-season-in-late-models-arnold-childress-and-bowler-also-visit-victory-lane/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:45:29 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1194 Jamaica, VA – With a three wide pass out of turn 4 on lap 28 David Williams of Clements, MD took over the top spot then was able to hold off several late race challenges to take the checkers for his first win of the season in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Pepsi / WXGM Night at the Races.

Scott Adams led the first 28 laps and while in traffic Williams made a bold move to the outside to make it three wide coming to the line to take over the top spot with the fans on their feet.

“Lapped traffic helped me tonight, the track was really fast and when Scott (Adams) came up on the slower traffic the outside opened up and I just shoved it in there and hoped it would stick,” commented Williams in victory lane.

“It feels great to finally get that win here this year, the team has worked so hard and they deserve it,” added Williams.

Davis Lipscombe and Adams led the field to green with Adams taking the lead with a strong move from the outside. Adams looked like he was going to run away and hide but once in lapped traffic Lipscombe and Williams began to close in on Adams for the lead.

On lap 27 Williams got by Lipscombe for second and went after Adams for the lead. On the next lap Adams and Williams began to get into lapped traffic and in turn 4 the door opened to the outside and Williams muscled his way to the outside to make it three wide at the line and take over the lead.

The caution would come out for the second and final time on lap 31 when Adams sun in turn 4. On the restart Williams was able to fend off Lipscombe and went on to record his first win of 2011 in the Victory Lap Late Model division.

Rounding out the top five were Davis Lipscombe, Kenny Moreland, Billy Tucker and Matt Marshall.

In other action Dan Arnold of Petersburg, Va picked up his second win of the season in the Budweiser Modifieds. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA got his third win of the season and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division David Bowler of Gloucester, VA crossed the line first under the checkers but after post race inspection was disqualified for an unapproved part repair handing the win over to Brandon Sandridge of Mechanicsville, VA resulting in his career first victory.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Joey Polevoy and Brian Maxey led the field to green with Polevoy jumping to the lead. Caution would fly before the first lap could be completed for Maxey who came to a stop in turn 3 with a flat tire.

A complete restart saw Dan Arnold moved up to the front row and on the drop of the green flag rocketed to the lead.

Arnold began to pull away from Polevoy and Bret Hamilton as they battled for second. Hamilton would get by Polevoy on lap 14 with an outside pass out of turn 4. Hamilton would tangle with lapped traffic two laps later and give the spot back to Polevoy.

Caution would come out on lap 18 for Aaron Harris who came to a stop with front end damage in turn 4. On the restart Hamilton retook the second spot. The car on the move was Maxey who had worked his way back to sixth. Over the next three laps Maxey worked his way to third with great moves out of turn 2 each time.

The races third and last caution came out on lap 22 bunching the field back on Arnold’s bumper for the restart. On the restart Arnold pulled away as Hamilton battled with Maxey for second. Arnold would go on to take his second win of the season and extend his point lead over Maxey in the chase for the championship. Rounding out the top five were Brett Hamilton, Brian Maxey, Page Harrison and Wayne Barricks.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Stephen Childress and Junior Carter led the field to green with Childress leading the first lap. Following closely were Todd Traylor, Tony Wood and Roger Jamerson.

The races first caution came out on lap 6 when Wood ran into the back of Traylor on the backstretch locking the two cars together. They were able to get apart but Wood’s bumper ended up on the track bringing out the caution.

On the restart Childress maintained his lead over the field. on lap 8 Traylor began pressuring Cater for second and on lap 9 took the spot with a inside pass out of turn 4.

The action in the top five was intense with Traylor trying several times for the lead. On lap 21 J.R. Guy began to work his way to fourth with passes on Wood and Jamerson.

With one to go Childress had Traylor all over his rear bumper pressuring him for the lead. Childress woull pick up the win with Traylor pushing him across the finish line in second. Rounding out the top five were Junior Carter, J.R. Guy and Roger Jamerson.

In the Collision One Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Brandon Sandridge and David Bowler would lead the field to green with Sandridge taking the point. On lap 2 the battle for the lead went three wide with Sandridge, Bowler and Ryan Toole. Bowler would emerge with the lead at the line followed closely by Sandridge and Toole. In fact the top seven cars were all in position to take over the top spot.

On several occasions Bowler would fend off challenges several times rubbing sheet metal in the process. On lap 18 Toole looked inside Bowler as they exited turn 4; the two raced side by side to turn 2 where they touched allowing Bowler to regain the lead. In turn 4 Toole would bring out the races final caution with a spin setting up a green, white, checkered finish.

On the restart held off Sandridge and went on to record his career first victory. Rounding out the top five were Brandon Sandridge, James Givens, Brett Adkins and Joe Ender. Results are unofficial until further inspection.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action next Saturday August 13th and host NAPA of King William / Virginia Army National Guard Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing!

The night’s activities will include several special displays by the Virginia Army National Guard. On the grounds will be the National Guard AMA Pro Superbikes and simulator; the #29 National Guard Late Model of Brandon Butler and the Rolling Thunder Humvee.

Competitor gates for Saturday, August 13th 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 August 13th: 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 PEPSI / WXGM NIGHT, SATURDAY AUGUST 6, 2011:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (14 Entries):
A Main:1. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 2. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 4. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 5. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 6. John Staton (Norfolk, VA), 7. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 8. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 9. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 10. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 11. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 13. Tommy Wagner Jr. (Hugesville, MD), 14. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD),

FAST TIME: David Williams – 19.413 seconds, 92.721mph

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (13 Entries):
A Main:1. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 2. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 5. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 6. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 7. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 8. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 9. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 10. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Rusty Steele (Providence Forge, VA), 12. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 13. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA),

FAST TIME: Roger Jamerson – 22.185 seconds, 81.136mph

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries):
A Main:1. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 2. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 3. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 4. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 5. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 6. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 7. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 8. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 9. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 10. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 11. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 12. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 13. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 14. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 15. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 16. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 17. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 18. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA),

FAST TIME: Dan Arnold – 22.137 seconds, 81.312mph

COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries): UNOFFICIAL
A Main: 1. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 2. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 3. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 4. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 5. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 6. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 7. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 8. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 9. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 10. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 11. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 12. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 13. Daniel Loth (Richmond, VA), 14. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 16. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), DQ: David Bowler (Gloucester, VA),

FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 24.285 seconds, 74.120mph

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/08/07/williams-gets-first-win-of-season-in-late-models-arnold-childress-and-bowler-also-visit-victory-lane/feed/ 0 Bare Takes Steel Block Bandit Checkers; Maxey, Childress, Adkins repeat as winners http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/07/10/bare-takes-steel-block-bandit-checkers-maxey-childress-adkins-repeat-as-winners/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/07/10/bare-takes-steel-block-bandit-checkers-maxey-childress-adkins-repeat-as-winners/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:51:56 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1134 Jamaica, VA – It had been a while since his last visit to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway but Booper Bare of Rockbridge Baths, VA still knew how to get around the ½ mile speedplant in Jamaica, VA.

A strong field of 44 cars showed up for the second visit by the Steel Block Bandits to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the $3000 to win Firecracker 30. In what was a cautioned filled 30 event, Bare used his knowledge of the speedway to work the high side to perfection and get his first series win of 2011.

Bare started on the outside of the front row. It didn’t take long before he was in the lead and setting the pace. Bare took over the top spot with a power move to the outside of Scott Adams out of turn 2 on lap 4. Once out front Bare showed his old VMS Championship form. Over the final 25 laps Bare had to endure multiple cautions that allowed several competitors to take shots at the lead.

On multiple occasions Kyle Lear made attempts to get inside Bare only to be turned away each time. Lear tried several times over the final three laps to get inside Bare for the lead but Bare was too strong and would hold on to take the $3000 top prize in the Firecracker 30.

“It feels really good to be back here in victory lane, this team worked extremely hard to fix the problems we were having with this car earlier today, if not for my crew I would not be standing here tonight,” commented bare in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Derick Quade, Rick Hulson, Scott Adams and Andy Fries.

In other action Brian Maxey of king George, VA picked up his fourth win of the season in the Budweiser Modifieds; Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA cruised to his second eature win in the truckin Thunder Sportman and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car feature Brett Adkins made it two in a row as well as setting a new division track record.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Tony Quade and Page Harrison led the field to green with Harrison taking the point and leading the first lap.

Behind Harrison the battle began to heat up between Quade and Brian Maxey. Maxey would take over the spot with Brandon Galloway and Dan Arnold working their way into third and fourth.

The action for the top spot would heat up as Maxey began pressuring Harrison for the top spot. Several cautions closed the field on Harrison, each time he was up to the challenge and kept Maxey at bay. On lap 23 the door opened for Maxey when Harrison hit a rut in turn 2 allowing Maxey to get inside for the lead.

Harrison could not recover to retake the top spot and Maxey would go on to record his fourth win of the season followed to the checkers by Harrison, Dan Arnold, Tony Quade and Travis LaRoque.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Junior Carter and Tony Wood led the field to green with Wood taking the top spot. On lap 3 Stephen Childress made it three wide out of turn 2 splitting both Carter and Wood to take over the top spot.

Once out front Childress put it on cruise control going on to take his second win of 2011. Following Childress to the checkers were Roger Jamerson, John Kirby, Junior Carter and Wayne Carroll.

In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap feature it was Brandon Coates and Wesley Givens led the field to green with Givens leading the first lap followed by his father James Givens and sixth starting Brett Adkins in tow.

On the next lap Adkins rocketed around Givens out of turn 2 to take over the lead. Once out in front Adkins put it on cruise control as they battled for second behind him. The two Givens and Joe Ender put on a show for the fans on hand as Adkins pulled away.

No one had anything for Adkins as he cruised to his second win in a row followed by Joe Ender, James Givens, Wesley Givens and Brandon Coates rounding out the top 5.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of July 16th off in preparation the inaugural visit by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series for the $10,000 to win Summer Heat 50.

ULTIMATE teams have been buzzing with discussion about this upcoming event. New championship leader Chip Brindle, riding the momentum of his Independence Shootout win at Cherokee Speedway, is just one of the many drivers who have this event circled as a must on their schedule. “The Georgia Bandit” Casey Roberts will be looking to rebound after a rare DNF in the Independence Shootout. Chris “Fergy Time” Ferguson, Ricky Weeks, Daniel Baggerly, Ross Bailes and “Kid Quick” Zack Mitchell are just a few of the drivers who will head north to battle for the $10,000 winner’s check and a total purse exceeding $35,000.

The driver’s from the South will have their hands full with a tough contingent of Mid-Atlantic hot-shoes. This is sure to turn into an epic North versus South event.

The night’s activities will also include the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and the Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action.

Competitor gates for Saturday, July 23rd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6pm with hot laps.

Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday July 23rd: Ultimate Super Late Models (50 Laps); Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). Ultimate Super Late Model Series will run qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and Feature. All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Admission price for Adults $20, seniors (60+) $15; military $15, students 13 – 17 years old $8, children 7 – 12 years old $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes for this special event will be $25.

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 FIRECRACKER 30 / WIX FILTERS 100 NIGHTS OF RACING, SATURDAY JULY 9, 2011:

STEEL BLOCK BANDITS FIRECRACKER 30 LAP FEATURE (44 Entries):
A Main:1. Booper Bare (Rockbridge Baths, VA), 2. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 3. Rick Hulson (Glen Bernie, MD), 4. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 5. Andy Fries (Mercersburg, PA), 6. Matt Howsare (Clearville, PA), 7. Stevie Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 8. Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville, PA), 9. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 10. DJ Troutman (Hynman, PA), 11. Rick Singleton (Huntington, PA), 12. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 13. Sean Merkel (Pottstown, PA), 14. Matt Cosner (Cumberland, MD), 15. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 16. Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), 17. Wes Bonebrake (Hagerstown, MD), 18. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 19. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 20. Tom Cohick (Gloucester, VA), 21. Bruce Kane (Glen Burnie, MD), 22. David Puckett (King George, VA), 23. Ryan Hackett (LaPlata, MD), 24. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 25. Don Woodruff (Bunker Hill, WV), 26. kyle Lear (Severna Park, MD),

B Main:1. Bruce Kane (Glen Burnie, MD), 2. Matt Cosner (Cumberland, MD), 3. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 4. Wes Bonebrake (Hagerstown, MD), 5. Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), 6. Rick Singleton (Huntington, PA), 7. Eddie Groome (Stuarts Draft, VA), 8. Sean Merkel (Pottstown, PA), 9. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 10. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Louie Littlepage (Mechanicsvillee, VA), 12. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 13. Brandon Atkinson ( , NC), 14. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 15. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 16. Mitch Miller (Winchester, VA), 17. Buddy Isles Jr. (Littleton, NC), 18. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 19. J.R. Overstreet (Lynchburg, VA), 20. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 21. R.E. Cubbage (Waynesboro, VA), 22. Don Woodruff (Bunker Hill, WV), 23. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 24. William Pritchard (Elizabeth City, NC), 25. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 26. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 27. Glenn Elliott (Sykesville, MD), 28. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD),

Heat Races 1:1. Kyle Lear (Severna Park, MD), 2. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 3. Andy Fries (Mercersburg, PA), 4. Stevie Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 5. Wes Bonebrake (Hagerstown, MD), 6. Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), 7. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 8. Louie Littlepage (Mechanicsvillee, VA), 9. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 10. R.E. Cubbage (Waynesboro, VA), 11. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA),

Heat Races 2:1. Booper Bare (Rockbridge Baths, VA), 2. Rick Hulson (Glen Bernie, MD), 3. Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville, PA), 4. Ryan Hackett (LaPlata, MD), 5. Matt Cosner (Cumberland, MD), 6. Rick Singleton (Huntington, PA), 7. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 8. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 9. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 10. Don Woodruff (Bunker Hill, WV), 11. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD),

Heat Races 3:1. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 2. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Tom Cohick (Gloucester, VA), 4. David Puckett (King George, VA), 5. Bruce Kane (Glen Burnie, MD), 6. Buddy Isles Jr. (Littleton, NC), 7. Eddie Groome (Stuarts Draft, VA), 8. Brandon Atkinson ( , NC), 9. J.R. Overstreet (Lynchburg, VA), 10. William Pritchard (Elizabeth City, NC), 11. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA),

Heat Races 4:1. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 2. Matt Howsare (Clearville, PA), 3. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 4. DJ Troutman (Hynman, PA), 5. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 6. Sean Merkel (Pottstown, PA), 7. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 8. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 9. Mitch Miller (Winchester, VA), 10. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Glenn Elliott (Sykesville, MD),

Qualifying:1. Kyle Lear (Severna Park, MD), 2. Booper Bare (Rockbridge Baths, VA), 3. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 4. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 5. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 6. Rick Hulson (Glen Bernie, MD), 7. Bruce Kane (Glen Burnie, MD), 8. DJ Troutman (Hynman, PA), 9. Wes Bonebrake (Hagerstown, MD), 10. Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville, PA), 11. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 13. Stevie Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 14. Matt Cosner (Cumberland, MD), 15. David Puckett (King George, VA), 16. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 17. Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), 18. Ryan Hackett (LaPlata, MD), 19. Tom Cohick (Gloucester, VA), 20. Matt Howsare (Clearville, PA), 21. Andy Fries (Mercersburg, PA), 22. Rick Singleton (Huntington, PA), 23. Eddie Groome (Stuarts Draft, VA), 24. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 25. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 26. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 27. Buddy Isles Jr. (Littleton, NC), 28. Sean Merkel (Pottstown, PA), 29. Louie Littlepage (Mechanicsvillee, VA), 30. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 31. J.R. Overstreet (Lynchburg, VA), 32. R.E. Cubbage (Waynesboro, VA), 33. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 34. Brandon Atkinson ( , NC), 35. Mitch Miller (Winchester, VA), 36. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 37. Don Woodruff (Bunker Hill, WV), 38. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 39. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 40. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 41. William Pritchard (Elizabeth City, NC), 42. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 43. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 44. Glenn Elliott (Sykesville, MD),

FAST TIME: Kyle Lear – 18.441 seconds, 97.609mph

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (14 Entries):
A Main:1. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 2. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 3. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 4. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 5. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 7. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 8. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 9. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 10. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 11. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 12. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 13. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), DNS: Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA),

FAST TIME: Stephen Childress – 21.241 seconds, 84.742mph

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (21 Entries):
A Main:1. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 2. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 3. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 4. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 5. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 6. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 7. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 8. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 9. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 10. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 11. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 12. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 13. David Kendall (Petersburg, VA), 14. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 15. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 16. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 17. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 18. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 19. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 20. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA), DQ: Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA),

FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 20.029 seconds, 89.870mph

COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries):
A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 3. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 4. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 6. Vernon Kirby (Glen Allen, VA), 7. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 8. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 9. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 10. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 11. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 12. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 13. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 14. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 15. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 16. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), DNS: Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA),

FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 22.650 seconds, 79.470mph (New Division Track Record)

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/07/10/bare-takes-steel-block-bandit-checkers-maxey-childress-adkins-repeat-as-winners/feed/ 0 Walker Arthur takes Victory Lap Late Model Checkers; Traylor, Maxey and Adkins also get wins http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/06/26/walker-arthur-takes-victory-lap-late-model-checkers-traylor-maxey-and-adkins-also-get-wins/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/06/26/walker-arthur-takes-victory-lap-late-model-checkers-traylor-maxey-and-adkins-also-get-wins/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:26:00 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1097 Jamaica, VA – It had been almost a year since Walker Arthur of Forest, VA had been in the starting field of a Victory Lap Late Model feature, but the 2008 Victory Lap Late Model and 2010 Steel Block Bandits champion still knows his way to victory lane as he held off a determined David Williams of Avenue, VA to take home the victory.

Arthur led flag to flag but the win did not come without a challenge. Earlier in the night Williams had set a new division track record and pulled a six pill to invert the top six. It only took him eight laps to get to second and have Arthur in his sites.

On lap 9 Arthur jumped the cushion allowing Williams to close as the two exited turn 2. On the next circuit Williams looked to the inside of Arthur out of turn 2 only to have Arthur close the door down the backstretch.

The two then put on a driving clinic driving through lapped traffic with Williams taking a shot at Arthur at every corner. The two went three wide several times as they worked the slower traffic. On lap 25 Williams got into the back of Arthur out of turn 2 only to have Arthur hold on to the spot.

On lap 32 the race third and final caution would fly setting up an eight lap dash for the win. On the restart Arthur was magnificent and pulled away by two car lengths as Williams worked to hold off Scott Adams for second.

Arthur would go on to record his first victory at the speedway in over two years.

“That was awesome, I saw Williams coming up through the field on the scoreboard and I knew I was going to have my hands full, to be able to get back here in victory lane at Virginia Motor Speedway is really special,” commented Arthur in Victory Lane.

Rounding out the top five were David Williams, Scott Adams, Davis Lipscombe and Kenny Moreland.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Joey Polevoy and Brian Dobie led the field to green with Polevoy taking control and leading the first lap. Behind him Dan Arnold and Brian Maxey begin their march to the front.

During the races third caution Polevoy came to stop on front stretch with mechanical problems ending his night and handing lead to Maxey. On the restart Maxey pulled away with Page Harrison in tow. On lap 12 Arnold works his way back to third after falling back to seventh.

On lap 21 caution would fly and close the field on Maxey’s bumper. On the restart Arnold tried the outside of Harrison but would get pinched against the backstretch wall allowing Brian Dobie and Tony Quade to get by for position.

Maxey would have to endure one more restart but he had enough to hold off Harrison for his third win of 2011. Rounding out the top five were Page Harrison, Brian Dobie, Dan Arnold and Tony Quade.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Junior Carter and Tony Wood led the field to green with Carter leading the first lap followed closely by Wood and Todd Traylor. On the next lap Wood would spin in turn 4 bringing out the caution sending him to the rear of the field. On the restart Traylor would get inside Carter in turn 3 and take the lead at the line.

Traylor looked to be on cruise control as he held a sizable lead for the majority of the race. Behind him the battle for second was intense as Carter worked to hold off Roger Jamerson, Michael Roop and Wood. On lap 19 Wood would take second from Carter and set out to real in Traylor.

On lap 21 the races final caution would put Wood on Traylor’s bumper for the restart. Traylor would get a good jump on the field but Wood kept the pressure on and as the two headed to the white flag Wood dove under Traylor out of turn 4 only to Traylor hold on to the top spot. Traylor would go on to record his second victory of 2011. Rounding out the top five were Wood, Junior Carter, J.R. Guy and John Kirby.

Results for Truckin Thunder Sportsman are still unofficial, at the time of this release the motors of winner Todd Traylor and Tony Wood were being held for further inspection by track officials.

In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap nightcap Thomas Rose and Brandon Sandridge led the field to green with Thomas leading his first lap of 2011. On the next lap Ender would go to the outside of Thomas out of turn 2 to take over the top spot.

On lap the next lap fast qualifier Brett Adkins would spin and be relegated to the rear, a place he wouldn’t stay long. The battles all over the track were tight as Ender worked to keep the top spot. On lap 13 Adkins was back in second and knocking on the door for the lead.

On lap 14 Adkins blasted around the outside of Ender out of turn 2 and down the backstretch to take over the lead. Over the remaining laps Adkins would pull away and cruise to his first win of 2011. Rounding out the top five were Joe Ender, Brandon Coates, Thomas Rose and Brandon Sandridge.

Special thanks to Parrish Auto Body in Fredericksburg, VA for supplying four $50 certificates to Bella Pizza in Tappahannock to one driver in division and four $10 certificates that went to four lucky kids. Tom Cohick (Late Models), J.R. Guy (Sportsman), David Kendall (Modifieds) and Wesley Givens (Limited Stock) were the recipients of the gift certificates.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of July 2nd off and return to action Saturday July 9th and host Steel Block Bandits in the $3000 to win Firecracker 30 as part of the WIX Filters 100 Nights of Racing. Some of the region’s top late model talent will for on hand for the Series return visit to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA and will have to contend with a strong local contingent led by defending champion Scott Adams of Chester, VA, defending race winner Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA, Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA, Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA and rookie Kenny Moreland of Mechanicsville, MD.

Making the night even more exciting will be a huge belated 4th of July fireworks extravaganza that is sure to please the whole family.

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

Competitor gates for Saturday, July 9th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday July 9th: Steel Block Bandits Late Models (30 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). Steel Block Bandits will run qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and Feature. All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Admission price for Adults $15, seniors (60+) $12; military $10, students 7 – 17 years old $6 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes for this special event will be $25.

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 CHANDLER CHEVROLET, AMERIGAS, WIGO NIGHT, SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2011:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries):
A Main:1. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 2. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 3. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 4. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 5. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 6. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 7. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 8. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 9. Tom Cohick (Gloucester, VA), 10. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 12. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 13. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 14. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 15. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 16. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), DNS: Frank McClenny Jr. (Chesapeake, VA), John Staton (Norfolk, VA), Jake Riethmeier (Virginia Beach, VA), DQ: Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD),

FAST TIME: David Williams – 18.041 seconds, 99.773mph (New Division Track Record)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries): UNOFFICIAL UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION
A Main:1. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 2. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 5. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 6. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 7. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 8. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 9. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 10. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 11. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 12. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 13. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 14. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 15. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA),

FAST TIME: Stephen Childress – 21.094 seconds, 85.332mph

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (19 Entries):
A Main:1. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 2. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 3. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 4. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 5. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 6. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 7. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 8. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 9. David Kendall (Petersburg, VA), 10. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 11. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 12. Wayne Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 13. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 14. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 15. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 16. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 17. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), DNS: Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA),

FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 19.762 seconds, 91.084mph

COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries):
A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 3. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 4. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 5. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 6. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 7. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 8. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 9. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 10. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 11. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 12. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 13. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 15. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA),

FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 22.833 seconds, 78.833mph

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/06/26/walker-arthur-takes-victory-lap-late-model-checkers-traylor-maxey-and-adkins-also-get-wins/feed/ 0 Heavy Storms Force Cancellation of Racing Action at Virginia Motor Speedway http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/06/11/heavy-storms-force-cancellation-of-racing-action-at-virginia-motor-speedway/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/06/11/heavy-storms-force-cancellation-of-racing-action-at-virginia-motor-speedway/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:28:28 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1060 Jamaica, VA – The night looked promising with a large field of cars in the pit area, but at 6pm a huge storm blew into the area dumping a large amount of rain on the speedway forcing officials of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel NAPA of Saluda Night activities. An announcement will be made at a later time as to when NAPA of Saluda Night will be rescheduled.

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 2011 season. Saturday June 18th will be a day of Mud Mayhem presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard at “The Pit”, located on the grounds of Virginia Motor Speedway. The Pit at VMS is a state of the art mud bog facility featuring 200-foot Mud Bog and Mud Sling pits with permanent seating and lighting. There will be eight classes in action ranging from stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes.

Fans of all ages will be thrilled by the hordes of trucks splashing through the 200 foot Mud Bog pit and ground pounding 1500 horsepower Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in less than three seconds.

Gates and registration open at 9am with single eliminations for Stock A, B; Modified A, B, C along with X, XX and Unlimited Bog classes starting at 12 noon. Registration for Stock and Modified and Unlimited Bog classes ends at 11am with X and XX Unlimited ending at 1:00pm. Rules for each class are available online at www.thepitatvms.com.

Admission for the June 18th Mud Bog at The Pit at VMS will be: Adults – $12, students 7 – 17 years old – $10 and children 6 and under FREE.

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

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/06/11/heavy-storms-force-cancellation-of-racing-action-at-virginia-motor-speedway/feed/ 0 Tim Shelton Scores First Ever Victory in Late Model action at Virginia Motor Speedway; Barrick and Childress also first time winners while Enders gets second career win http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/05/29/tim-shelton-scores-first-ever-victory-in-late-model-action-at-virginia-motor-speedway-barrick-and-childress-also-first-time-winners-while-enders-gets-second-career-win/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/05/29/tim-shelton-scores-first-ever-victory-in-late-model-action-at-virginia-motor-speedway-barrick-and-childress-also-first-time-winners-while-enders-gets-second-career-win/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 05:31:41 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1043 Jamaica, VA – Mother Nature tired to put a damper on Armed Forces Appreciation Night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway but track officials had other ideas getting the track in racing condition with the help of the competitors on hand. Once racing got under way the action got intense on a night that saw three first time winners.

In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA led every lap but it didn’t come easy as Scott Adams, David Williams and Derick Quade all took shots at Shelton for the lead.

On lap 6 Williams worked high and low trying to find a way around Shelton. Several times over the next few laps Williams would get a fender inside Shelton but could never make the pass. Shelton would be able to get some breathing room as Adams went to work on Williams for the runner up spot. Williams would jump the cushion in turn 3 on lap 16 allowing Adams to take over the second spot.

With the laps winding down Shelton held the top spot while Adams battled Derick Quade for second. With the battle behind him Shelton would go on to record his first ever win in the very competitive Victory Lap Late Models.

“This is awesome, we have worked really hard to get to this point and to get a win in this very competitive division,” commented Shelton in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Scott Adams, Derick Quade, David Williams and John Staton.

In other action Curtis Barricks of Chesterfield, VA led every lap of the Budwesier Modified 25 lap feature to record his first ever victory in eight years of racing at Virginia Motor Speedway. The win didn’t come without a challenge as Josh Harris of Gloucester, VA made several attempts to take away the top spot without success. Harris would finish second followed by Lance Grady, Page Harrison and Dan Arnold.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Tony Woods and Roy Skaggs would lead the field to green with Woods leading the first circuit. On lap 3 Stephen Childress and Todd Traylor would get past Skaggs for second and third respectfully.

On lap 6 Childress would get inside Woods in turn 4 and take the lead at the line by inches. Once out front Childress began to build a comfortable lead. Woods would make several late race attempts at taking back the top spot but to no avail. The races final caution came out on lap 22 setting up a three lap dash for the cash of which Childress was up for the challenge as he went on to record his first ever victory in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division. Wood, Traylor, Roger Jamerson and Michael Roop rounded out the top five.

In the Collision One 20 lap nightcap Brandon Sandridge and Chad champion led the field to green. Sandridge would briefly take the lead but would jump the cushion in turn 3 allowing Champion to get by and lead the first circuit. Champion’s lead was short lived as on the next lap Joe Ender would get inside Champion in turn 4 to take over the top spot.

Ender would quickly get company and Brett Adkins and Ryan Toole pulled up on his back bumper trying to force an error on Enders part. With battles all over the track all eyes seemed focused on the top spot as Adkns began to pressure Ender of the lead. Adkins made several attempts for the lead and each time Ender held him off. The last attempt came on the final lap as Adkins looked to have a good run off turn 4 to get inside Enders only to have Enders hold on to the victory. rounding out the top five were Adkins, Toole, Wesley Givens and Ricky Douglas.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of June 4th off and return to action Saturday June 11th and host NAPA of Saluda Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing!

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 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 (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 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 MOM’S NIGHT AT THE RACES, SATURDAY MAY 28, 2011:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries):
A Main:1. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 3. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 4. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 5. John Staton (Norfolk, VA), 6. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 7. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 8. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 9. Ben Bowie (Brandywine, MD), 10. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 12. Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), 13. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 14. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 15. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 16. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA)

FAST TIME: David Williams – 19.107 seconds, 94.206mph

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries):
A Main:1. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 2. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 3. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 4. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 5. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 6. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 7. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 9. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 10. Bubba Holloway (Quinton, VA), 11. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. Rusty Steele (Providence Forge, VA), 13. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 14. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 15. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA)

FAST TIME: Todd Traylor – 22.233 seconds, 80.961mph

BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries):
A Main:1. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 2. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 3. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 4. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 5. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 6. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 7. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 8. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 9. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 10. Lloyd Byers Jr. (, VA), 11. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 12. David Kendall (Petersburg, VA), 13. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 14. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 15. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 16. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 17. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 18. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 19. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA), 20. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA)

FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 21.506 seconds, 83.698mph

COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries):
A Main:1. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 2. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 3. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 4. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 6. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 7. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 8. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 9. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 10. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 11. Greg Ferguson (Richmond, VA), 12. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 13. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 14. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 15. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 16. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 17. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA)

FAST TIME: Wesley Givens – 23.725 seconds, 75.869mph

]]> http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/05/29/tim-shelton-scores-first-ever-victory-in-late-model-action-at-virginia-motor-speedway-barrick-and-childress-also-first-time-winners-while-enders-gets-second-career-win/feed/ 1 Mother Nature forces cancellation of Racing Activities for Saturday May 14th http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/05/14/mother-nature-forces-cancellation-of-racing-activities-at-virginia-motor-speedway-for-saturday-may-14th/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/05/14/mother-nature-forces-cancellation-of-racing-activities-at-virginia-motor-speedway-for-saturday-may-14th/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 13:30:33 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1023 Jamaica, VA – Heavy rains overnight and during the morning hours have forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel NAPA of Saluda Night featuring week three of Virginia Army National Guard Series action for Saturday May 14, 2011.

“We are tremendously disappointed that Mother Nature has forced us to cancel an event this early in the season. But with the amount of rain we received last night, the threat of more severe weather and with the price of gas we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel tonight’s racing program,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

NAPA of Saluda Night has been rescheduled for June 11th.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of May 21st off and return to racing Saturday May 28th with week four 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, May 28th 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.

Adult admission is just $10, Seniors (60+) $8, Military $5, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” of two adults and two children 12 and under for only $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

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