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.

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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

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.

$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

Scott Adams of Chester, VA was crowned the Victory Lap Late Model Champion and received a check for $5,000 for his efforts. It was Adams first championship. Adams also received an invitation to the Rocket Chassis Race Wise Chassis School, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a driver portrait from MPH Productions and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Rounding out the top ten in Victory Lap Late Model points were Stevie Long of Mechanicsville, MD; Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA; Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA; Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA; Ben Bowie of Brandywine, MD; Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA; Brandon Long of Mechanicsville, MD; Tyler Bailey of Chesterfield, VA and Andy Gregg of Portsmouth, VA.

Roger Jamerson of Mechanicsville, VA was crowned the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. It was his tenth overall championship at the speedway and his ninth in the division. Jamerson also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a driver portrait from MPH Productions and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Rounding out the top ten in Truckin Thunder points were Michael Roop of Stafford, VA; Tony Wood of Providence Forge, VA; Shawn Otey of Aylett, VA; J.R. Guy of Mechanicsville, MD; John Kirby of Sandston, VA; Davey Pullen of New Kent, VA; Bubba Holloway Jr. of Quinton, VA; Rusty Steel of Providence Forge, VA and Tommy Upshaw of West Point, VA.

Dan Arnold of Petersburg, VA was crowned the 2010 Budweiser Modified Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. Arnold also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a driver portrait from MPH Productions and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. This is second consecutive Budweiser Modified Championship.

Rounding out the top ten in Budweiser Modified points were Brian Maxey of King George, VA; Josh Harris of Gloucester, VA; 2005 Champion Page Harrison of Jetersville, VA; Brandon Galloway of Gloucester, VA; Curtis Barricks of Chester, VA; Chris Arnold of Petersburg, VA; Charlie Hubbard of Chesapeake, VANeal Hudgins of Grimstead, VA and Tony Quade of Leonardtown, MD.

Ryan Toole of Richmond, VA won the Collision One Limited Stock Car Championship. The Championship was Toole’s first ever championship in any division. Toole received a check of $700, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a driver portrait from MPH Productions and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Rounding out the top ten in Collision One Limited Stock Car points were Wesley Givens of Highland Springs, VA; 2009 Champion Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA; James Givens of Highland Springs, VA; Kevin Fletcher of Saluda, VA; Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA; Brandon Sandridge of New Kent, VA; Lee Overstreet of Manakin Sabot, VA; Daniel Loth of Richmond, VA and Bryan Barkley of Hayes, VA.

The speedway also crowns an overall Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion which pits all four divisions against each other and in the closest battle in the five year history of the championship Budweiser Modified Champion Brian Maxey of King George, VA beat out Budweiser Modified Champion Dan Arnold and Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion Roger Jamerson to take the overall championship and the $2000 check and special eagle trophy that goes along with it. It was the first time in the history of the award that someone other than a division Champion has won the award.

Special achievement award winners for the 2010 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA in Victory Lap Late Models; Bubba Holloway Jr. of Quinton, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Chris Arnold of Petersburg, VA in Budweiser Modifieds and Daniel Loth of Glen Allen, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250.

The speedway has tentatively booked several special events for the 2011 season. Returning will be the World of Outlaws Late Models to sanction the $25,000 to win Commonwealth 100 on Friday and Saturday April 15 – 16th, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to sanction the $15,000 to win USA 100 on Saturday September 17th and the return of the Steel Block Bandits for the Steel Block Nationals on July 9th. The entire 2011 schedule will be released in the next several weeks.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. 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

“To win one Lucas Oil event this weekend was special, but to back it up here tonight with a win against this type of competition is just fantastic,” said the 26-year-old racer. “The car was fast all night, we came out and broke the track record, won our heat and I tried a couple of different lines out there in the feature, the car was just a dream to drive, to beat drivers like Bloomquist, Pearson, Owens and so on is just terrific, they are all great drivers and to race against them it is an honor.”

“I have to thank Barry and Lance Wright for giving me the opportunity to drive their equipment, thanks to all my sponsors for making this possible, Nichols Plumbing, Dirtwrap, Baird Transport, Elite Concrete, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas and all my product sponsors, we are really on a roll right now and we hope to continue to finish the season strong,” said Davenport who earned $25,000 for his two victories.

Davenport started quickly and took the lead at the start of the 50-lap finale. Davenport had to be patient through the caution periods that dotted the event. He had to hold off both Bloomquist and Pearson at various times during the race, but in the end he had the best car all race long as he pulled away in the final ten laps to score his second career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph.

A spirited battle the entire distance between Bloomquist and Pearson saw the two previous LOLMDS National Champs go toe-to-toe for second. Bloomquist was able to challenge Davenport early on as Pearson put the heat on Davenport during the mid-portion of the race.

Bloomquist, who is seeking to win his 500th career race, beat Pearson into turn number one after a lap 37 restart. Bloomquist was able to fight off everything that Pearson threw at him in the final 13 circuits to finish second in his Miler Brothers Construction, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet. Pearson was a close third in the Bobby Labonte Racing, Lucas Oil Products, Longhorn Chassis Dodge Charger.

Completing the top ten were Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; D.J. Myers of Greencastle, PA; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

In preliminary action Davenport set a new track record of 16.731 seconds among the 42 entrants. The previous track record was held by Shane Clanton at 17.097 which was set in April of 2007. The 25-lap preliminary heat race winners were Scott Bloomquist and Jonathan Davenport. The B-Mains went to Jamie Lathroum and Booper Bare.

In the 1st Annual ASi Racewear USA 30 for the AMRA Modifieds Dave Defibaugh and Eric Erwin led the field to green with Defibaugh jumping to the early lead. Erwin would lose second to Tony Garber with Dan Arnold flowing to third.

On lap 10 the races first caution would come out for a spin in turn 2 closing the field back on Defibaugh bumper. On the restart Defibaugh pulled away once again leaving Garber to battle with Arnold for second. Arnold would take over second and set out to take the top spot from Defibaugh. Several times Arnold would try to get inside Defibaugh out of turn 2 only to be turned away.

On lap 15 caution came out once again, this time for debris on the front stretch. Under caution Arnold would have to come to pit road experiencing motor problems.
On the restart Bret Hamilton would look outside Brian Maxey for second as the two waged a tight battle for the position. Over the next several laps Hamilton would try the outside of Maxey, and each time he was turned back.

With the action behind him Defibaugh would pull away to as much as a 10 car length advantage. On lap 26 caution would close the field back on his bumper with Maxey, Hamilton, Brandon Galloway and Erwin the balance of the top five.

On the restart Maxey would dive under Defibaugh as the two barreled down into turn 1 with Defibaugh holding him off as the exited turn 2. While Maxey was trying to get inside Defibaugh Hamilton went to work on the high side and would take over the second spot but couldn’t reel in the leader as Defibaugh went on to score the victory.

“This is the biggest win of my career, what an awesome race track I have to thank Bill Sawyer for bringing the AMRA Modfieds here to Virginia Motor Speedway. You could run anywhere on this track tonight,” commented a very excited Defibaugh in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Bret Hamilton, Brian Maxey, Brandon Galloway and Eric Erwin.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2010 is over so now the action will switch to the speedway’s state of the art mud bog facility. On Saturday October 2nd The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 6th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by Rappahannock Tractor and The Virginia Army National Guard Saturday featuring state of the art 200-foot Mud Bog and Mud Sling pits. There will be seven classes of “Mud Maniacs” in action ranging from street to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes.

Not only will fans get to see hordes of trucks splashing through the 200 foot Mud Bog pit but they will also get the opportunity to see some of the regions best Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in under three seconds. The event will also include Stone Crusher in a car crushing monster truck freestyle show.

Gates and registration will open at 9am with Single Eliminations for Stock A, B; Modified A, B, C along with X, XX and Unlimited Bog classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for Stock, 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 speedway’s website www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Admission for the 6th 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.

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 31st ANNUAL ASi RACEWEAR USA 100, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2010:

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES USA 100 (42 Entries):
A Main – Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson, Jr., Steve Shaver, Dale McDowell, Jimmy Owens, DJ Myers, Eric Wells, Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Daniel Stone, Brad Neat, Steve Casebolt, Chris Ferguson, Jamie Lathroum, Chris Wall, Tyler Reddick, Don O’Neal, Chris Madden, Darryl Hills, Kennie Compton, Ricky Elliott, Jeremy Miller, Jason Covert, Booper Bare, Brent Robinson.

Wiles Driveshaft’s First Heat (25 Laps – Top 8 Advances): Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr., Dale McDowell, Chris Madden, Chris Ferguson, Eric Wells, Brad Neat, Don O’Neal, Jamie Lathroum, Daniel Stone, Jimmy Owens, Roland Mann, Jason Covert, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Stephen Evans, Chris Wall, Ryan Hackett, Rick Hulson, Kyle Hardy, Dan Arnold

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (25 Laps – Top 8 Advances): Jonathan Davenport, Steve Shaver, Kennie Compton, Steve Casebolt, Ray Cook, Jeremy Miller, Bret Robinson, Ricky Elliott, Booper Bare, Mark Byram, Darryl Hills, John Blankenship, David Williams, Chuck Harper, Tyler Reddick, Ross Robinson III, DJ Myers, Walker Arthur, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Kyle Pierce, Donald Bradsher

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps – Top 4 Advances): Jamie Lathroum, Jimmy Owens, Daniel Stone, Chris Wall, Stephen Evans, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Ryan Hackett, Roland Mann, Kyle Hardy, Rick Hulson-DNS, Dan Arnold-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps – Top 4 Advances): Booper Bare, Tyler Reddick, Darryl Hills, DJ Myers, John Blankenship, Walker Arthur, Chuck Harper, David Williams, Mark Byram, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Ross Robinson III-DNS, Kyle Pierce-DNS, Donald Bradsher-DNS

RED BUCK TIME TRIALS: Jonathan Davenport – 16.7731 seconds (New Track Record)

AMRA ASi RACEWEAR USA 30 (30 Entries):
A Main:1. Dave Defibaugh (Mill Creek, WV), 2. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 3. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 4. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 5. Eric Erwin (Beaver Dam, VA), 6. Tony Garber (Fredericksburg, VA), 7. Russell Erwin (Marretta, NY), 8. Brandi Breeden (Lynhurst, VA), 9. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA) , 10. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 11. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 12. Kevin Fletcher (Saluda, VA), 13. Craig Ramich (Fairfax, VA), 14. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 15. Greg Brown (Concord, NC), 16. Wayne Taylor (Tappahannock, VA), 17. Joe Cox (Beckley, WV), 18. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 19. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 20. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 21. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 22. Mack Coxe (Raeford, NC), 23. Gary Conner (Powhatan, VA), 24. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 25. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 26. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA),

Heat Races 1:1. Dave Defibaugh (Mill Creek, WV), 2. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 3. Russell Erwin (Marretta, NY), 4. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 5. Joe Cox (Beckley, WV), 6. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 7. Brandi Breeden (Lynhurst, VA), 8. Gary Conner (Powhatan, VA), 9. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 10. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 12. Mack Coxe (Raeford, NC), 13. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 14. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 15. Robert Staats (Petersburg, VA),

Heat Races 2:1. Eric Erwin (Beaver Dam, VA), 2. Tony Garber (Fredericksburg, VA), 3. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 4. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 5. Kevin Fletcher (Saluda, VA), 6. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 7. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 8. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 9. Craig Ramich (Fairfax, VA), 10. Wayne Taylor (Tappahannock, VA), 11. Greg Brown (Concord, NC), 12. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 13. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), DNS: Will Rowe (Chambersburg, PA), Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA),

Qualifying:1. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 2. Eric Erwin (Beaver Dam, VA), 3. Dave Defibaugh (Mill Creek, WV), 4. Tony Garber (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Russell Erwin (Marretta, NY), 6. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 7. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 8. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 9. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 10. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 12. Kevin Fletcher (Saluda, VA), 13. Joe Cox (Beckley, WV), 14. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 15. Mack Coxe (Raeford, NC), 16. Greg Brown (Concord, NC), 17. Gary Conner (Powhatan, VA), 18. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 19. Brandi Breeden (Lynhurst, VA), 20. Craig Ramich (Fairfax, VA), 21. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 22. Wayne Taylor (Tappahannock, VA), 23. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 24. Rich Marks IV (Bryans Road, MD), 25. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 26. Will Rowe (Chambersburg, PA), 27. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 28. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 29. Robert Staats (Petersburg, VA), 30. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA),

FAST TIME: Dan Arnold – 19.595 seconds, 91.860mph (New Track Record)

The entry fee for the USA 30 will be $35 for all drivers now. For this event the AMRA officials will waive the $15 temporary member fee for all non-AMRA members.

Format for the USA 100 will be hot laps, group qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and feature. AMB Transponders and Racecievers are required and can be rented at the track.

Provisionals: One (1) AMRA National Points and One (1) VMS Budweiser Modified points.

Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway are once again invited to attend the Awards Banquet.

During the evenings award ceremony over $55,000 in cash and contingencies will be handed out to the Speedway’s five Champions and the remainder of the top 10 in each division. The Victory Lap Late Model Champion will receive $5,000 for winning his championship.

The Speedway will also crown the 2010 VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other and crowning one overall Champion.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $40 per person and include a buffet dinner, a 2010 Year in Review presentation, dancing and the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $69 per night have been established with the newly renovated Double Tree Hotel & Resort (757-422-8900), located in the same parking lot as the convention center, and $69 per night at the Quality Inn Oceanfront (757-428-8935). All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this year’s banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by October 15, 2010.

Tickets can be purchased by going to the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com and printing off the order form or by calling Dave Seay or Brian Tidball at the Speedway’s office Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Tickets can be purchased with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover by calling the speedway.

One of the most exciting and memorable times during the Awards Banquet weekend is the annual go-kart race that is held at Motoworld in Virginia Beach. Fans, Competitors and officials gather to compete in a friendly atmosphere that leaves everyone talking during the night’s banquet festivities. The go-kart outing will begin at 12 noon and go till 2pm, weather permitting. We have worked out special pricing of $27.50 for a two-hour wristband once again with Motoworld. Everyone is invited to come and participate.

For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2010 Awards Banquet download the banquest flier and to order tickets download the ticket order form.

TICKET ORDER FORM:
2010 ORDER FORM

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, is a ½ mile dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, 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 and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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 4th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 6pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday September 4th: 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.

Adult admission is just $10, Senior $8, Military $5, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free.
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USA 100 – Put September 18th on your calendar as the speedway will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers for the $15,000 to win USA 100. It will be the first time in three years that the Lucas Oil series has been back to Jamaica, VA. The event will also include an AMRA Modified $2500 to win event that boasts a $15,555 total purse. Adult ticket are only $25 with Senior (60+) and military (w/proper I.D.) $20; students (7 – 17) $12 and children 6 and under free. Pit passes for the event will be $40. For more information visit the speedways website.
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2010 AWARDS BANQUET: The 2010 Awards Banquet and Dance for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is quickly approaching; this years Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 23rd at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA. Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway are once again invited to attend the Awards Banquet.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $40 per person and include a buffet dinner, a 2010 Year in Review presentation, dancing and the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $64 per night have been established with the newly renovated Double Tree Hotel & Resort, located in the same parking lot as the convention center, and $69 per night at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this year’s banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by October 15, 2010 by calling the speedway and speaking with Dave Seay or Brian Tidball.

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.

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