5/1/2026
Virginia Motor Speedway
Carter Machinery Mud Mayhem Returns May 16 — Bigger, Louder, And More Intense Than Ever
Jamaica, VA – The mud will fly and the engines will roar on Saturday, May 16, as The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway hosts the 16th Annual Carter Machinery Mud Mayhem Mud Bog, presented by WhosYourDriver.org.
Kicking off the 2026 mud bog season, this fan-favorite event promises non-stop, high-octane action as the Premier Mega Truck Racing Series storms into The Pit for head-to-head, no time clock racing—where it’s all about who survives and who dominates.
And that’s just the beginning. Fans will also witness the Super Stock, Pro Stock, Modified, and Pro Mod divisions battle it out in one of the most challenging hill-and-hole mud pits in the region. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, every class will be pushing the limits.
The next generation of mud maniacs will also take center stage with Kids Power Wheels racing divisions for competitors ages 10 and under—delivering big excitement for the youngest fans.
Event Schedule:
• Gates & Registration Open: 9:00 AM
• Racing Begins: 12:00 PM
• Registration & Inspection Close: 11:30 AM
Competitors are encouraged to visit www.thepitatvms.com for rules, payouts, and to download required draw sheets and driver information forms prior to arrival.
This year’s Mud Mayhem is made possible thanks to support from Atkins Petroleum & Propane, Busch Light, Al Pugh Distributing, Breezeline, Gary’s Transmission, Battle Scared Outdoors, Precision Welding and Fabrication, and Kill Devil Hills Diesel.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Dave Seay at (804) 357-7223 or dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
Located on the grounds of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, The Pit at VMS sits along U.S. Route 17—just 8 miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA—within easy reach of Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland, and Hampton Roads.
For more information, call (804) 758-1VMS or visit www.thepitatvms.com.
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Dave Seay
(804) 758-1867 | (804) 357-7223
Submitted By: Dave Seay
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