http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/12/19/condolences-go-out-to-long-and-snead-families/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/12/19/condolences-go-out-to-long-and-snead-families/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:27 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1373 Jamaica, VA — Officials of Virginia Motor Speedway would like to send out its sincerest condolences to the Long and Snead families with the passing of Sharon Long, wife of Boyd Long who worked at VMS since it opened in the late 60′s (and more-recently for the Sawyer’s) and mother of James Snead, former Modified driver in 2006-2008.

Sharon Lee Long, 58, of Spotsylvania passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011, at her home after a long battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. Sibley and Dorothy A. Sibley of Richmond, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Boyd W. Long, her four children: Lisa Burrus, James, John, and Michael Snead; her sister, Diane Barnard; her six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20th at Found and Sons, Fredericksburg Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3702 Loren Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 19th at Found and Sons, Fredericksburg Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed to Sharon’s family at foundandsons.com.

We ask all of our racing family to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/02/speedway-annoucnes-e-mod-rule-package-for-3000-to-win-mod-madness-30-sept-17th/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/09/02/speedway-annoucnes-e-mod-rule-package-for-3000-to-win-mod-madness-30-sept-17th/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:28:13 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=1254 Jamaica, VA – As part of the USA 100 event the speedway has announced it will also host on Saturday September 17th a $3000 to win 30 lap event for open modifieds. Officials have looked at AMRA, TSMA, UMP, IMCA and NDRA rules packages and have come up with the following rules for the event:

• 8” E-Mod Tires only. Goodyear, American Racer and Hoosier.
• 383 cid or less – 2400 lbs post race. Aluminum head 383 cid or less 2450lbs post race. Above 383 cid car must weigh 2450 post race.
• 383 cid or less permitted 10” spoiler if not hooked to sail panel. 6” if hooked to sail panel.
• 383 cid and above permitted 8” spoiler if not hooked to sail panel. 5” if hooked to sail panel.
• No aluminum blocks allowed.
• Steel wheels with beadlock permitted. No aluminum wheels.
• All VMS General Rules will apply.

Click for a copy: VMS SPECIAL EVENT – MOD MADNESS 30 E-MOD RULES

If you have any technical questions please contact Ken Roberson – Tech Director, Virginia Motor Speedway at (804) 758-9950.

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.

There will be a $50 entry fee and pit passes will be $30. Raceceievers and AMB / My Laps transponders are required. If you do not own them they can be leased for the event.

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Former VMS Champion Among Heat Winners For $25,000-To-Win World of Outlaws Late Model Series Spectacular

JAMAICA, VA – April 15, 2011 – Austin Hubbard of Seaford, Del., kicked off the second annual NAPA of King William Commonwealth 100 weekend at Virginia Motor Speedway just like he hoped – with a powerful heat-race victory during Friday night’s qualifying program.

A rising 19-year-old star who started his dirt Late Model career at Bill Sawyer’s gorgeous half-mile oval, Hubbard stamped himself as a favorite to capture Saturday night’s $25,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Model Series event. He dominated the first of Friday’s four 15-lap qualifying heats and later drew the third starting spot for the Commonwealth 100.

The 100-lap A-Main is scheduled for Saturday night (April 16), but with a wet forecast looming the event’s Sunday raindate could be put into effect. VMS and WoO LMS officials will meet on Saturday morning after analyzing the weather conditions to determine the status of the Commonwealth 100 weekend’s headline show.

A talent-laden field of 43 cars was signed in for Friday night’s action, which set the complete 26-car starting field for the Commonwealth 100. Two 20-lap B-Mains originally scheduled for Saturday evening were added to Friday’s card in an effort to streamline the weekend’s finale whenever it is contested.

Also winning heat races were Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., who led last year’s Commonwealth 100 until blowing a tire on lap 91; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn., who beat Rick Eckert of York, Pa., by a full straightaway margin; and Steve Shaver of Vienna, W.Va. Lanigan and Bloomquist are the only A-Main victors so far this season on the WoO LMS, with each boasting two victories.

Hubbard shined brightest during Friday’s competition, winning a preliminary to move one step closer to Victory Lane in a race he considers one of his biggest of the season. After failing to qualify through a heat for last year’s inaugural Commonwealth 100 and finishing a disappointing 23rd, he’s back with a more relaxed approach.

“It’s just another race – that’s what I’m telling myself,” said Hubbard, the 2010 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year and the 2007 Late Model track champion at VMS. “I definitely want to win this one, but I’m just trying to treat every race the same this year and not do anything stupid, and so far it’s working out.”

Hubbard ran unchallenged throughout the first heat, crossing the finish line 3.036 seconds ahead of defending Commonwealth 100 champion Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C., who later drew the pole position for Saturday night’s 100-lapper.

“We started on the outside and got a better run into one and it was kind of smooth sailing from there,” said Hubbard, who drove Dale Beitler’s familiar Reliable Painting Rocket No. 19. “(Crew chief) Robby (Allen) definitely had the car right and that new Cornett (engine) we put in was working great, so we’re excited. We got a car and motor combination that’s right so I’m confident about our chances tomorrow.”

Friday’s program wasn’t as good to two-time defending WoO LMS champion Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., who was forced to make a rare B-Main appearance after missing the cut in the third heat. He won the second B-Main and will start 18th in the Commonwealth 100.

Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa., suffered the worst luck of the WoO LMS regulars. After falling less than a car length short of transferring through his heat, the 49-year-old veteran led most of the first B-Main until falling back and ultimately pitting due to a deflating left-rear tire.

Frank will be one of four provisional starters in the Commonwealth 100, joining fellow tour followers Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., who experienced trouble during the first B-Main; Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y., who drove Clint Smith’s backup car renumbered with his usual 19; and Brent Robinson of Smithfield, Va.

Reigning DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., was fastest in Ohlins Shocks Time Trials, turning a lap of 17.086 seconds. It was his second career WoO LMS fast-time honor and came in his first-ever appearance at VMS.

Feger tumbled backward on the first lap of his heat race, however, due to a tire compound choice that was too hard and was involved in a mid-race tangle with Bub McCool of Vicksburg, Miss., that forced him to make a pit stop. He missed transferring by three spots but came back to take the runner-up position in the first B-Main, which was won by Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, Pa.

The 30-lap ‘Rumble on the River’ Non-Qualifiers (paying $3,000 to win) and the Commonwealth 100 remain to be run on Saturday or Sunday, pending an update from track and series officials on Saturday morning.

For the latest information log on to www.worldofoutlaws.com and www.vamotorspeedway.com or call the track office at 804-758-1VMS.

Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and to follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway for your chance to win prizes throughout the year.

Ohlins Shocks Time Trial Results (Position/No./Driver/Hometown/Best Lap):

1. 25-Jason Feger/Bloomington, IL 17.086
2. 15b-Brian Birkhofer/Muscatine, IA 17.189
3. 0-Scott Bloomquist/Mooresburg, TN 17.221
4. 6-Steve Shaver/Vienna, WV 17.272
5. 19-Austin Hubbard/Seaford, DE 17.355
6. 29-Darrell Lanigan/Union, KY 17.377
7. 17M-Dale McDowell/Chickamauga, GA 17.405
8. 7-Darryl Hills/Great Mills, MD 17.421
9. 49-Jonathan Davenport/Blairsville, GA 17.449
10. 43A-Jason Covert/York Haven, PA 17.489
11. 28-Jimmy Mars/Menomonie, WI 17.504
12. 15-Steve Francis/Ashland, KY 17.515
13. 44M-Chris Madden/Gray Court, SC 17.602
14. 1M-Jeremy Miller/Gettysburg, PA 17.603
15. 24-Rick Eckert/York, PA 17.638
16. 6L-Jamie Lathroum/Mechanicsville, MD 17.657
17. 57J-Bub McCool/Vicksburg, MS 17.661
18. 44P-Earl Pearson Jr./Jacksonville, FL 17.681
19. 1-Josh Richards/Shinnston, WV 17.690
20. 777-Jared Landers/Batesville, AR 17.699
21. 99Jr.-Frankie Heckenast Jr./Orland Park, IL 17.713
22. 20-Jimmy Owens/Newport, TN 17.718
23. 19-Tim Fuller/Watertown, NY 17.724
24. 32c-Vic Coffey/Caledonia, NY 17.771
25. 55-Roland Mann/Chaptico, MD 17.779
26. 3-Brent Robinson/Smithfield, VA 17.848
27. 87-Walker Arthur/Forest, VA 17.874
28. 25-Shane Clanton/Fayetteville, GA 17.898
29. 39-Tim McCreadie/Watertown, NY 17.904
30. 1*-Chub Frank/Bear Lake, PA 17.921
31. 41-Brad Neat/Dunnville, KY 17.940
32. 44-Clint Smith/Senoia, GA 17.948
33. 88-Ricky Elliott/Seaford, DE 17.966
34. 71d-Ron Davies/Warren, PA 17.968
35. 0H-Dale Hollidge/Mechanicsville, MD 18.015
36. 100-Kenny Pettyjohn/Millsboro, DE 18.113
37. K&B-Kerry King/Delmar, DE 18.275
38. 41J-Keith Jackson/Odenton, MD 18.360
39. 8-Jeff Pilkerton/Loveville, MD 18.374
40. 1CR-Chad Ruhlman/Bemus Point, NY 18.417
41. 1L-John Lobb/Frewsburg, NY 18.501
42. 11d-Pat Doar/New Richmond, WI 18.740
43. 22-Jill George/Cedar Falls, IA 18.942

Drivers who pre-entered but did not attend event: Dan Stone, Gregg Satterlee, Ross Robinson, Jared Miley, Coleby Frye

Heat No. 1 (15 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Hubbard, Madden, Davenport, Heckenast, Elliott, McCreadie, Feger, King, Lobb, McCool, Mann

Heat No. 2 (15 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Lanigan, Covert, Birkhofer, Pearson, Frank, Miller, B. Robinson, Davies, Doar, Jackson (DNS) Owens

Heat No. 3 (15 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Bloomquist, Eckert, McDowell, Mars, Richards, Neat, Fuller, Arthur, Hollidge, George, Pilkerton

Heat No. 4 (15 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Shaver, Francis, Landers, Clanton, Lathroum, C. Smith, Hills, Coffey, Ruhlman, Pettyjohn

B-Main No. 1 (20 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Miller, Feger, McCool, B. Robinson, Jackson, Doar, Mann, King, Frank, McCreadie, Davies, Elliott, Lobb (DNS) Owens

B-Main No. 2 (20 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Richards, C. Smith, Lathroum, Neat, Fuller, Arthur, Coffey, Ruhlman, Hollidge, George, Pilkerton, Pettyjohn, Hills

Commonwealth 100 Starting Lineup (Inside/Outside):

Row 1: Chris Madden/Steve Francis
Row 2: Austin Hubbard/Steve Shaver
Row 3: Scott Bloomquist/Darrell Lanigan
Row 4: Jason Covert/Rick Eckert
Row 5: Jonathan Davenport/Brian Birkhofer
Row 6: Dale McDowell/Jared Landers
Row 7: Frankie Heckenast Jr./Earl Pearson Jr.
Row 8: Jimmy Mars/Shane Clanton
Row 9: Jeremy Miller/Josh Richards
Row 10: Jason Feger/Clint Smith
Row 11: Bub McCool/Jamie Lathroum
Row 12: Tim McCreadie/Tim Fuller
Row 13: Brent Robinson/Chub Frank

http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/03/28/attention-all-drivers-info-for-saturdays-practice/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/03/28/attention-all-drivers-info-for-saturdays-practice/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:18:16 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=732 Jamaica, VA – The speedway will be hosting a open practice this Saturday April 2nd from 9am till 5pm. On track action will get underway about 11:30am. We would like all competitors to have their AMB / My Laps transponders on their car and charged so that we may test the system and also provide you with lap times for practice sessions. For those that need to rent transponders we will have them available for $25 for the day.

Fans are invited to come out and watch open practice to see all the new cars and paint schemes. There will be no charge for grandstand admission for open practice. Anyone wanting to visit the pits will be required to buy a pit pass. Pit passes will be $20 per person. All cars must be inspected before they will be allowed to practice.

Registrations are currently being accepted with all numbers being given out on a first come first served basis. Competitors can obtain a 2011 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

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http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/01/24/speedway-has-successful-weekend-at-motorsports-2011-commonwealth-100-tickets-on-sale/ http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2011/01/24/speedway-has-successful-weekend-at-motorsports-2011-commonwealth-100-tickets-on-sale/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:52:57 +0000 admin http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=712 Jamaica, VA – The speedway’s booth at the Motorsports 2011 show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center was a huge hit with fans and competitors. Thank you to everyone that came by the booth to visit with us and for all the wonderful comments about our speedway. A huge thank you to Austin Hubbard and Bruce Kane who provided cars for the booth and did autographs and also to World of Outlaws Late Model driver Rick Eckert and 2010 Steel Block Bandits Champion Walker Arthur for their participation in the autograph sessions.

The second Annual Commonwealth 100 is just around the corner (April 15th & 16th, 2011) so get your tickets early and save money in the process!

$25,000 will go 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 15th, with B-mains, non-qualifiers races and the Commonwealth 100 on Sat., April 16th. A rain date of Sun., April 17th, has been established for the event.

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 2011.

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.

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

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