Virginia Motor Speedway

Mother Nature Wins out again

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:42:05 +0000

Jamaica, VA – Steady overnight rains, continued showers and a forecast for more of the same have forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Night activities for Friday, May 16th.
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Advance Sale Tickets for World of Outlaws Sprint Car Event Now on Sale

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:14:31 +0000

Jamaica, VA – Advance sale tickets for the inaugural visit of the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA on Saturday May 24, 2008 now on sale Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 4pm.

The Armed Forces Appreciation 30 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will mark the first ever appearance of the nation’s top sprint car division to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA and the State of Virginia.
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Mother Nature forces cancellation of “Mom’s Night Out” Activities for Friday May 9th

admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:03:31 +0000

Jamaica, VA – The ultimate mom, Mother Nature, wanted all the attention on this Mother’s Day weekend as she brought heavy rains, wind and tornado watches to the area forcing officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel “Mom’s Night Out” activities for Friday May 9th.

“It is unfortunate that we were unable to get racing in this weekend and also honor all the moms and grandma’s during this Mother’s Day weekend, but with the heavy rains and with the forecast for more of the same, it is in the best interest and safety of our competitors, family and fans that we cancel tonight’s activities,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.
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Video Posted from 5/1

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:15:26 +0000

The thrilling footage from last Thursday’s Paul Sawyer memorial has now been posted on vmsTUBE!

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Gallery Updated from 5/1/08

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:59:11 +0000

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“Super” Matt Sheppard super in taking $10,000 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series victory, Covert takes $5000 Super Late Model victory

admin — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:11:48 +0000

Jamaica, VA – It looked as if Duane Howard of Oley, PA was going to pull off a clean sweep of the 2nd Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. at Bill sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA. Howard started out by setting a new track record, then winning his heat race and in the feature looked to be on cruise control. But Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY had different ideas on how the night should end.
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Paul Sawyer Memorial featuring NASCAR Stars Schrader and Wallace Tonight May 1st

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:53:43 +0000

Todays Weather: Partly Sunny with high 74 degrees. Currently 71 degrees and sunny. Current time: 1:45pm.
Jamaica, VA – One of the area’s biggest short track events of 2008 is going to get the green tonight. The 2nd Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the second visit by the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series big block modifieds tonight Thursday May 1st..

The history making 60 lap, $10,000 to win affair for the northeast big block modifieds will be paired with a $5000 to win super late model event as well. The almost $50,000 purse is the largest one day pay out in the series history.
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Gallery Updated from 4/25/08

admin — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:56:59 +0000

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Bowie picks up first win in Late Models as Galloway, Bolac and Adkins also pick up victories

admin — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:41:24 +0000

Jamaica, VA – Ben Bowie of Brandywine, MD may be a rookie in the Victory Lap Late Model class at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA, but he didn’t show it as he held off a furious charge by multiple drivers to take home his first division win in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature on Cintas / WIGO Night at the Races.
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Virginia Motor Speedway to Host Cintas / WIGO Night at the Races this Friday April 25th plus News & Notes

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:42:08 +0000

Jamaica, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action this Friday April 25th and will host Cintas / WIGO Night at the races featuring four divisions of exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Budweiser Modified, New Generation Racing Sprint Car and Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! One lucky child is going home with a an Xbox and game courtesy of Bob Terry Motorsports, make sure you get a ticket for the drawing when you come through the gate.
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