Virginia Motor Speedway | Weekly Racing

Opening Night wins go to J. Williams, Arthur, Quade, Shelton and Torbox

Jamaica, VA – What looked to be a cold and rainy day turned out to be a great night for racing at Virginia Motor Speedway for WRAR / WNNT Night and the opening night of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. Taking home wins were Justin Williams (Victory Lap Late Models), Walker Arthur (Aaron’s Pro Late Models), Matt Quade (Budweiser Modifieds), Hunter Shelton (Truckin Thunder Sportsman) and Andrew Torbox (Collision One Limited Stock Cars). In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Billy Hubbard and Anthony Kincaid led the field to green with Hubbard taking the top spot on the drop of the green flag. Hubbard would go unchallenged until lap 9 when defending champion Justin Williams would begin to work on Hubbard for the lead. The two raced side by side for the next two laps before Williams took over the top spot. On the next circuit Williams would get into a lapped car and the ensuing spin collected both Hubbard and Walker Arthur sending both to the infield. On the restart Troy Williams would rocket away from the field and looked like his was on his way to the win that is until Justin Williams began his charge back to the front. With the laps winding down Justin Williams would get up on the cushion and reel in the leader. On lap 28 Troy Williams made a slight mistake in turn 2 allowing Justin Williams to get to his inside and take over the top spot. Once out front Justin Williams would go on to take the win followed by Troy Williams, John Staton, Anthony Kincaid and Petie Coffey rounding out the top five. In the first ever race for the Aaron’s Pro Late Models Neal Hudgins and Paul McGinley led the field to green with the field getting three wide right out the gate. Caution would come out necessitating a complete restart. On the restart McGinley would get a better start and grab the lead out of turn 2. On lap 3 Walker Arthur rocketed to the inside of McGinley to take over the top spot. Arthur would work out to a sizeable lead while Daniel Baggerly worked his way to second. Once in the runner-up spot Baggerly set out to catch Arthur. Baggerly would pull to within a couple of car lengths but that was a close as he could get as Arthur would go on to collect the checkers with Baggerly, McGinley, Davis Lipscombe and Hudgins rounding out the top five. The Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature may have been the most exciting race of the night as Matt Marshall, Jimmy Duncan and Matt Quade battled door to door for much of the feature. Joey Polevoy and Marshall led the field to green with Marshall jumping out to the lead. For the first 12 laps Duncan shadowed Marshall until he could finally get to his inside on lap 10. On lap 12 he finally took the lead but only by inches over Marshall. Marshall would take the lead back on the next circuit and would race door to door with Duncan over the top spot on lap 18. Not to be outdone Matt Quade made his way past Marshall and set out to catch Duncan. On 22 Quade got inside Duncan as the two exited turn 2. They raced side by side for the next two laps until Duncan bobbled in turn 2 on the final lap allowing Qaude to go on to the win followed by Duncan, Joey Polevoy, Matt Marshall and Rayn Toole rounding out the top five. In the caution filled Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Hunter Shelton used an inside move on then leader Davey Pullen to take over the lead. The multiple cautions were the only thing that allowed the rest of the field to get close to Shelton and he dominated the event for the win. Rookie Jeremiah Marshall, Brett Adkins, Macy Causey and James Bunn rounded out the top five. In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap feature defending champion Brandon Sandridge used a three wide pass in traffic to take the lead and go on to a sizeable lead. But on the white flag Sandridge would blow a right rear tire going down the backstretch. Sandridge tried to stay out front but as the field came to the checkered flag rookie Andrew Torbox was able to sneak by for his career victory. Brian Bradley, Brandon Sandridge, James Givens with a flat left front and Ben Lowry rounded out the top five. The speedway will take next Saturday April 26th off due to the NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway and return to racing on Saturday may 3rd for Truckin Thunder Scout Night presented by the Virginia Army national Guard. The night will feature the 3rd Annual Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby and all Scouts in uniform will get in free. For detail on the Dirtwood Nationals Pinwood Derby visit the track website. The night will also feature the very popular “Twin Race” format or the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. Competitor gates for Saturday May 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: Victory Lap Late Models (Twin 20 Laps); Aaron’s Pro Late Models (Twin 15 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (Twin 15 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (Twin 15 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (Twin 12 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). 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. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway 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. Race fans can go to www.vamotorspeedway.com to view the complete schedule Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2014 season, find detailed event information, get the latest news, and get complete ticket and camping information. In addition, fans can get social with Virginia Motor Speedway by following @vamotorspeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/VaMotorSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/VaMotorSpeedway. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223 RACE RESULTS FOR WRAR/WNNT NIGHT, SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2014: Victory Lap LateModels (35laps): A Main:1. Justin Williams (Shipman, VA), 2. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 3. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 4. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 5. Petie Coffey (Waynesboro, VA), 6. David Steele (Newport News, VA), 7. Billy Hubbard (Cobbs Creek, VA), 8. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 9. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 10. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 11. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 12. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), Fast Qualifier: Troy Williams – 18.139 seconds. Aaron’s pro Late Models (25 Laps): A Main:1. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 2. Daniel Baggerly (Rural Retreat, VA), 3. Paul McGinley (Denton, MD), 4. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 5. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 6. Skip Syester (Harrinton, DE), 7. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 8. Bobby Thompson, 9. Michael Gignac, 10. Corey Almond (Appomattox, VA), Fast Qualifier: Daniel Baggerly – 18.700 seconds (New Track Record) Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps): A Main:1. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Jeremiah Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 3. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 4. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 5. James Bunn (Richmond, VA), 6. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 7. Kevin Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 8. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 9. Troy Doggett (Ruther Glen, va), 10. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Timmy Brann (Warsaw, VA), 12. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 13. Hunter Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), Fast Qualifier: Hunter Shelton – 21.529 seconds. Budweiser Modifieds (25 laps): A Main:1. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 2. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 3. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 4. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 5. Ryan Toole (Hanover, VA), 6. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 7. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 8. Lance Grady (Richmond, VA), 9. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 10. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 11. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 12. Kelly Samuels (Chesterfield, VA), 13. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 14. Robbie Babb (Chesapeake, VA), 15. Mark Schools (Midlothian, VA), 16. Stephen Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 17. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 18. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), Fast Qualifier: Matt Quade – 19.326 seconds. Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps): A Main:1. Andrew Tarbox (King William, VA), 2. Brian Bradley (Hopewell, VA), 3. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 6. Ryan Hutchens (Providence Forge, VA), 7. Chris Champion (Bumpass, VA), 8. Daniel Alford (Colonial Beach, VA), 9. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 10. Christopher Sibley (Hartfield, VA), 11. Matthew Cook (Richmond, VA), 12. Chris Maxey (King George, VA), 13. Lucas Ward (Beaverdam, VA), 14. Stephanie Stallings (Gloucester, VA), 15. Cole Johnston (Gloucester, VA), 16. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA), 17. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), Fast Qualifier: Brandon Sandridge – 23.728 seconds....

VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Action to Start this Saturday Night

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing this Saturday April 19th to host opening night of the 2014 season for all five of the Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions. The night will feature the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. Competitor gates for Saturday April 19th will open at Noon for inspection and registration with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6pm for hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Aaron’s Pro Late Models (25 Laps – If enough to run alone); 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. Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). 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. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway 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. Race fans can go to www.vamotorspeedway.com to view the complete schedule Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2014 season, find detailed event information, get the latest news, and get complete ticket and camping information. In addition, fans can get social with Virginia Motor Speedway by following @vamotorspeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/VaMotorSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/VaMotorSpeedway....

ATTENTION MODIFIED DRIVERS! SPECIAL $3000 TO WIN INFO FOR APRIL 12TH EVENT

Jamaica, VA — For those looking for information on the Aaron’s Lucky Dog 30, $3000 to win event that is schedule to run with the NDRL Super Late Models and the Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth on April 12th here are the specifics: ENTRY FEE: $25 PIT PASS: $40 Format: Group Qualifying, Heats, B Main(s), Feature ENGINE AND CAR RULES 1. UMP, IMCA, EDGE and AMRA body rules will be permitted. 2. 383 CID max. Top five will be pumped. 3. 5″ spoiler allowed 4. Any 4-barrel carburetor or 2-barrel carburetor allowed. Single carb only. 5. Car weight 2450 pounds with driver. 6. Open tire rule. Must be E-mod tires. Soft, Medium, hard. All accepted. 7. Virginia Motor Speedway general rules will apply....

Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2014 Schedule

Jamaica, VA – The tentative 2014 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 12 weeks of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action, three special events and two mud bogs. During the 12 weeks of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action the speedway will feature six nights of the very popular twin race format that was utilized during the past two seasons. The track’s always competitive weekly divisions begin their race for the division Championships and the Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship on Saturday April 19th and end with the final point’s race of the season on Saturday September 13th. This year’s division line-up will once again include the Victory Lap Late Models, Aaron’s Pro Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars. Opening up the 2014 season will be the Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth and feature the first ever visit by the National Dirt Racing League (NDRL). The one day $20,000 event is expected to bring some of the nationals top super late model drivers back to the Commonwealth of Virginia for what will be one of the best races of the year. Returning for 2014 will be the Ultimate Super Late Model Series on Saturday May 17th as they sanction the 35th Annual USA 100. For the first time in 2014 the speedway will host the Super Bowl of Pro Late Model racing, the $20,000 to win Fastrak World Championship on October 2-4th. Along with the weekly racing action and the special events the speedway will also host two mud bogs at its state of the art mud bog facility that will be celebrating its tenth year of racing. On Saturday June 21st The Pit at VMS will host the 5th Annual Mud Mayhem and on Saturday October 11th the 10th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River / Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard. To see the entire 2014 schedule in its entirety visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com. The 2014 schedule is tentative and subject to change. The speedway will begin to accept registrations starting January 15th with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors will Competitors can obtain a 2014 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, 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 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 2014 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com....

SPEEDWAY SET TO BEGIN PROJECT: SPORTSMAN TRUCK BODY

Jamaica, VA — Speedway officials are excited to start a new project meant to showcase a new rule that will be implemented for the 2014 season in the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Speedway officials have decided that with the popularity of the Camping World Truck Series return to dirt this past season that the track would allow truck bodies in the three mentioned divisions. All existing rules, excluding the body rules, will stay effect for each division. Final rules packages for the 2014 season are forthcoming. The new project will take a Sportsman chassis and outfit it with a Five Star Short Track truck body. We have chosen the GM 604 crate engine as the power plant for this project as it is allowed as a cost effective option in the Sportsman division. We invite everyone to follow along with this project that will be debuted at this year’s open practice. Any questions should be directed to Clarke Sawyer or Ken Roberson by calling the Speedway at (804) 758-1867....

Aaron’s, Inc. Announces Virginia Motor Speedway Exclusive Sponsorship

ATLANTA (Nov. 11, 2013) – Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced today a one-year exclusive sponsorship agreement with Virginia Motor Speedway. Over the next year, Aaron’s will have exclusive naming rights to the Aaron’s Commonwealth 100. Additionally, Aaron’s will be designated as the “Official Sales and Lease Ownership Partner of VMS.” Terms of the partnership were not disclosed. “Aaron’s is committed to supporting the growth of the Virginia Motor Speedway and reaching the surrounding communities in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Hampton Roads and Southern Maryland. We are proud to become the exclusive partner of the Virginia Motor Speedway and to support the American tradition of dirt racing,” said Brock M. Roberts, Vice President, Northeastern Operations, Aaron’s, Inc. The Virginia Motor Speedway Season will start April 12, 2014 with the Aaron’s Commonwealth 100 and will end on October 11, 2014 with the 10th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling. “Thousands of dirt racing fans will enjoy our events every weekend and we’re thrilled to bring Aaron’s on board as our exclusive sponsor,” said Clarke Sawyer, General Manager, Virginia Motor Speedway. “Their partnership and the support of the Virginia Motor Speedway will ensure that our fans continue to experience family-friendly events.” As part of the exclusive sponsorship agreement Aaron’s will also serve as the title sponsor for the track’s Pro (Crate) Late Model division. Beginning its second season, the Pro (Crate) Late Model division was added as an affordable option for those who want to race a late model. The division will be sanctioned by the Fastrak Racing Series. About Aaron’s, Inc. Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has 2,115 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur and Chairman Emeritus R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit www.aarons.com. Aaron’s, Inc. includes the Aarons.com, GoRimco.com, and ShopHomeSmart.com brands. About Virginia Motor Speedway 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 2014 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com....

Virginia Motor Speedway Crowns 2013 Champions

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway wrapped up the 2013 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2013 champions. During the night’s events almost $34,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $26,000 was in cash. During the night’s events it was announced that the Commonwealth 100 would be returning in 2014 on April 12th with National Dirt Racing League (NDRL) sanctioning and pay $20,000 to the winner and that the USA 100 would return on May 17th with the Ultimate Super Late Model Series once again sanctioning the event. More details about both events will be forthcoming. It was also announced that all the track’s divisional sponsors would be returning for the 2014 season and that the track’s Fastrak Pro Late Model division will have Aaron’s, Inc. as the division sponsor and that the division will now have a separate weekly payout and yearly point fund. Justin Williams of Shipman, VA was crowned the 2013 Victory Lap Late Model Champion and received a check for $5,000 for his efforts. Adams also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Victory Lap Late Model points were Billy Tucker of King George, VA; Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA; Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA; John Staton of Chesapeake, VA; rookie Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA; David Padula of Greencastle, PA; Corey Almond of Appomattox, VA; Troy Williams of South Mills, NC; and Anthony Kincaid of Hayes, VA David Padula of Greencastle, PA was crowned the very first Fastrak Pro Late Model Champion. Padula received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA was crowned the 2013 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. It was his career first championship. Adkins also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Truckin Thunder points were Hunter Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA; Junior Carter of Mechanicsville, VA; rookie Troy Doggett of Ruther Glen, VA; Macy Causey of Seaford, VA; Tommy Upshaw of West Point, VA; Brandon Coates of Spotsylvania, VA; Chad Beahr of Mechanicsville, VA; Rookie James Snead of Fredericksburg, VA and Carl Vaughan of Chesapeake, VA. Jimmy Duncan of Fredericksburg, VA was crowned the 2013 Budweiser Modified Champion for the second consecutive season and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. Duncan also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Budweiser Modified points were rookie Matt Quade of Mechanicsville, MD; Joey Polevoy of Powhatan, VA; Neal Hudgins of Gwynn’s Island, VA; Mike Reynolds of Clements, MD; Charlie Hubbard of Chesapeake, VA; Francis Jarrelle III of Henrico, VA; rookie Jeff Solinger of Bumpass, VA; Aaron Harris of Chester, VA and Dan Arnold of Chesterfield, VA. Brandon Sandridge of Sandston, VA won the Collision One Limited Stock Car Championship. It was his career first championship. Sandridge received a check for $700, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Collision One Limited Stock Car points were Travis Hopkins of Spotsylvania, VA; Ryan Huthcens of Providence Forge, VA; David Bowler of Gloucester, VA; rookie Brian Bradley of Hopewell, VA; rookie Lucas Ward of Beaverdam, VA; Rick Powers of Richmond, VA, Shawn Otey of Aylett, VA and Chad Champion of Beaverdam, VA. The speedway also crowns an overall Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion which pits all four divisions against each other and in yet another close battle in the eight year history of the championship Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA beat out Victory Lap Late Model Champion Justin Williams and Budweiser Modified Champion Jimmy Duncan to take the overall championship and the $2000 check and special eagle trophy that goes along with it. Special achievement award winners for the 2012 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Stephen Childress in Victory Lap Late Models; Troy Doggett in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Matt Quade in Budweiser Modifieds and Brian Bradley in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250. For the first time the speedway presented a Sportsmanship Award and it went to Victory Late Late Model driver Tim Shelton for his dedication to promoting racing at VMS. Also, presented for the first time was the Hard Luck Award and it was given to Collision One Limited Stock Car driver Bob Terry who totaled his car early in the 2013 season in a wild flip. New Sponsor Aaron’s presented him with a new 32″ television, making him a “Lucky Dog”! 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 2014 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com....

Speedway Crowns 2013 Champions; Ender, Adkins, Reynolds and Sandridge get Championship Night wins

Jamaica, VA – Brett Adkins and Brandon Sandridge both capped off their title seasons with wins on Safety-Kleen, Chandler Chevrolet Championship Night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Adkins picked up the win and championship in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman feature by nipping Junior Carter at the line by .055 seconds and in the Collision One Limited Stock Cars Brandon Sandridge took over the lead from Shawn Otey on lap 16 and went on to take the win. Also winning 2013 Championships were Justin Williams (Victory Lap Late Models); Jimmy Duncan (Budweiser Modified) and Davis Padula (Fastrak Pro Late Model). Also getting wins on Championship night were Joe Ender (Victory Lap Late Model) and Mike Reynolds (Budweiser Modified). In a special $1000 to win “Winner Take All” Late Model Shootout Justin Williams used the highside to chase down Troy Williams to take the lead with three to go to take home the cash. In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Joe Ender and Justin Williams led the field to green with Ender taking the lead on the opening circuit. Ender set a torrid pace as the rest of the field battled for second. Williams tried to close the gap in the closing laps as the tow worked lapped traffic but Ender was able to take home the win, his second of the season. Rounding out the top five were Justin Williams, Troy Williams, Tim Shelton and Billy Tucker. Davis Lipscombe picked up the win in Fastrak Pro Late Models. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Joey Polevoy took the lead on the opening lap and would set the pace for the first nine laps before spinning and handing the lead over to Bret Hamilton. Hamilton would pace the field for two laps until Mike Reynolds took over the top spot on a lap 11 restart. Once out front Reynolds set sail and went on to take the win. Eric Erwin, Josh Harris, Joey Polevoy and Jimmy Dunca rounded out the top five. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Brandon Coates and Hunter Ashworth led the field to green. Ashworth would lead the first lap but would surrender the lead to Junior Carter on the following lap. Once out front it looked as if Carter would run away with the win but Brett Adkins had other ideas. Adkins, with the help of lapped traffic, closed in on Carter over the last five laps of the race. Coming to the checkered flag Adkins dove under Carter they worked traffic out of four and at the line Adkins picked up the win by .055 seconds. Rounding out the top five were Junior Carter, Roger Jamerson, Hunter Shelton and Michael Roop. In the Collision One Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Shawn Otey and Ryan Hutchens led the field to green with Otey taking the point. Otey would lead the first 15 laps with Brandon Sandridge in hot pursuit. On lap 15 Sandridfge dove under Otey coming out of turn 2 and took the lead at the line. Sandridge would take the win over Otey, Ben Lowry, Matthew Cook and Ryan Hutchens rounded out the top five. The speedway will sit idle until Saturday October 14th when the speedway will host the 9th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River Equipment and the Virginia Army National Guard. Additional sponsorship provided by Davis Off Road, Monster Energy Drinks, Afeter Hours Fabrication, 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. 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 region’s 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 by Steve Sims in Stone Crusher and Maxey Broadus in Walking Tall. Dennis Anderson and his mud bog creation King Sling will once again 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 Super Stock A, B; Modified A, B, C, Unlimited Bog, Pro Modified and X, XX classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for Super 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 Mud Mayhem 2 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. Don’t forget to “Like” us 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 CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2013: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (14 Entries): A Main:1. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 2. Justin Williams (Shipman, VA), 3. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 4. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 6. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 7. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 8. David Padula (Greencastle, PA), 9. Corey Almond (Appomattox, VA), 10. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 11. Jordan Byers (Amelia, VA), 12. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 13. Billy Hubbard (Cobbs Creek, VA), 14. Russell Erwin (Beaverdam, VA), FAST TIME: Troy Williams – 18.173 seconds VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $1000 WINNER TAKE ALL SHOOTOUT (15 LAPS): Shootout: 1. Justin Williams, 2. Troy Williams, 3. Billy Hubbard, 4. Joe Ender, 5. Tim Shelton 2013 VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL CHAMPION: Justin Williams 2013 FASTRAK PRO LATE MODEL CHAMPION: David Padula TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries): A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Roger Jamerson (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 6. Hunter Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 8. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 9. Troy Doggett (Ruther Glen, va), 10. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 11. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 12. Corey Reid (Fredericksburg, VA), 13. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 15. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 16. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 21.122 seconds 2013 TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN CHAMPION: Brett Adkins BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries): A Main:1. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 2. Eric Erwin (Beaver Dam, VA), 3. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 4. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 5. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 7. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 8. Dale Smith (Fredericksburg, VA), 9. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 10. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Rudy Denke (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 13. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 14. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 15. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 16. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 17. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 18. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 19. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 20. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), FAST TIME: Eric Erwin – 19.713 seconds 2013 BUDWEISER MODIFIED CHAMPION: Jimmy Duncan LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries): A Main:1. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 2. Shawn Otey (Aylett, VA), 3. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), 5. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 6. Ryan Hutchens (Providence Forge, VA), 7. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA), 8. Lucas Ward (Beaverdam, VA), 9. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 10. Brandon Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 11. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 12. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 13. Bill Hardman (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Daniel Alford (Colonial Beach, VA), 15. W.L. Johnston (Gloucester, VA), 16. Richard Powers III (Richmond, VA), FAST TIME: Stephen Childress – 23.036 seconds 2013 COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR CHAMPION: Brandon Sandridge...

Disciplinary Violation and Penalty Notice

Jamaica, VA – After much discussion and review of this weekend’s (August 31st) Collision One Limited Stock incident involving Wesley Givens and David Bowler during the division’s second feature, the following penalties have been handed down by speedway management. Wesley Givens has been suspended from any further racing activities at Virginia Motor Speedway for the remainder of the season for actions detrimental to the safety of other competitors. Givens has also been stripped of all 2013 championship points. There has been no decision on his eligibility for the 2014 season. Speedway management is committed to providing a safe, fair and enjoyable racing experience each weekend. Actions such as these will not be tolerated....

Twin Features Produce Eight Different Winners

Jamaica, VA – A hot but beautiful night led to some exciting racing at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Pepsi Night. Twin features for all the tracks divisions added to the excitement. Eight features produced eight different winners. Wins went to Justin Williams (Victory Lap Late Models), Troy Williams (Victory Lap Late Models), Hunter Shelton (Truckin Thunder Sportsman), Brett Adkins (Truckin Thunder Sportsman), Joey Polevoy (Budwesier Modified), Matt Quade (Budweiser Modified), Brandon Sandridge (Collision One Limited Stock) and Marty Coltrain (Collision One Limited Stock). Cory Almond was the fist Pro Late Model in each late model event. Victory Lap Late Model point leader Justin Williams picked up the lead on lap 15 after getting inside Joe Ender out of turn 2. Once out front Williams pulled away for his fifth win of the season. Billy Tucker, Troy Williams, John Staton and Tim Shelton rounded out the top five. In the second feature for the Victory Lap Late Models Billy Hubbard led the first ten laps before Troy Williams rocketd past him coming out of turn 2. Once out front Williams set sail while Hubbard and Brandon Long battled for second with Hubbard taking the spot. John Staton and Billy Tucker rounded out the top five. Joey Polevoy picked up the lead on the opening green flag and led every lap in route to his career first victory in the Budweiser Modifieds. Polevoy had to fend off several challenges before getting hise career first victory in the division. Mike Reynolds, Dan Arnold and Matt Quade rounded out the top five. The second Budweiser Modified feature may have been the best race of the night as Jimmy Duncan, matt Quade, Dan Arnold and Mike Reynolds all took shots at the win with three wide racing the norm. Duncan led the first 11 laps before Quade got by for the lead. Quade would lead the next three laps to pick up the win, his second of the season. Jimmy Duncan, Mike Reynolds, Dan Arnold and Jeff Sonliger rounded out the top five. Hunter Shelton led every lap of the first Truckin Thunder Sportsman feature to pick up his third win of the season. Shelton would fend off several challenges from Junior Carter who finished second. Davey Pullen, Brett Adkins and Roger Jamerson rounded out the top five. In the second feature for the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Brett Adkins led every lap en route to his eighth win of the season and extending his point lead. Junior Carter, Roger Jamerson, James Snead and Tim Shelton rounded out the top five. In Collision One Limited Stock Cars always put on one of the best shows of the night and tonight was no different. The race started with a three wide battle out of turn 2 for the lead with Brandon Sandridge taking the top spot. Sandridge would have David Bowler, Marty Coltrain and Wesley Givens all vying for the top spot. But Sandridge was up to the challenge leading every lap on way to his third win of the season. It took four tries to get the second feature for the Collision One Limited Stock Cars underway. Marty Coltrain would take the lead on the opening circuit and go on to get his first win of the season. Bobby Curtis and Travis Hopkins ran side by side for much of the twelve lap affair with Curtis taking second and Hopkins third. Rick Powers and Lucas Ward rounded out the top five. Point leader Wesley Givens was disqualified for rough driving that resulted in a huge crash involving David Bowler. The speedway will take Saturday September 7th off for the NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway and return to racing Saturday September 14th to host Safety-Kleen / Chandler Chevrolet / WIGO Championship Night. It will be the last night of racing for all of the Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions and the 2013 Champions will be crowned. Competitor gates for Saturday September 14th 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: Victory Lap Late Models / Fastrak Pro 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. Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). 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 “Like” us 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 NIGHT, SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 2013: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 20 LAP FEATURE #1 (15 Entries): A Main:1. Justin Williams (Shipman, VA), 2. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 3. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 4. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 5. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Larry Ramsey (Lexington, VA), 7. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 8. Billy Hubbard (Cobbs Creek, VA), 9. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 10. Corey Almond (Appomattox, VA), 11. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 12. David Padula (Greencastle, PA), 13. Jordan Byers (Amelia, VA), 14. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Frankie Latham (Clements, MD), VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 20 LAP FEATURE #2 (15 Entries): A Main Event Two:1. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 2. Billy Hubbard (Cobbs Creek, VA), 3. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 4. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 5. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 6. Justin Williams (Shipman, VA), 7. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 8. Larry Ramsey (Lexington, VA), 9. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 10. Corey Almond (Appomattox, VA), 11. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Jordan Byers (Amelia, VA), 13. David Padula (Greencastle, PA), 14. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Frankie Latham (Clements, MD), FAST TIME: Troy Williams – 18.559 seconds TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 15 LAP FEATURE #1 (17 Entries): A Main:1. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 4. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 5. Roger Jamerson (Mechanicsville, VA), 6. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 7. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 8. Troy Doggett (Ruther Glen, va), 9. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 10. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Corey Reid (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 13. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 14. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 15. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 16. Hunter Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 17. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 15 LAP FEATURE #2 (17 Entries): A Main Event Two:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Roger Jamerson (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 7. Troy Doggett (Ruther Glen, va), 8. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 9. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 10. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 13. Corey Reid (Fredericksburg, VA), 14. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 15. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 16. Hunter Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 17. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), FAST TIME: Roger Jamerson – 21.627 seconds BUDWESIER MODIFIED 15 LAP FEATURE #1 (17 Entries): A Main:1. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 2. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 3. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 4. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 5. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 6. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 7. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 8. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 9. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 10. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 11. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 13. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 14. Rudy Denke (Fredericksburg, VA), 15. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 16. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA), 17. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), BUDWESIER MODIFIED 15 LAP FEATURE #2 (17 Entries): A Main Event Two:1. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 2. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 3. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 4. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 5. Jeff Solinger (Bumpass, VA), 6. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 7. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), 8. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 9. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 10. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 12. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 13. Rudy Denke (Fredericksburg, VA), 14. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 15. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 16. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA), 17. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), FAST TIME: Matt Quade – 20.206 seconds LIMITED STOCK CAR 12 LAP FEATURE #1 (20 Entries): A Main:1. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 2. Wesley Givens (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 4. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 5. Brian Bradley (Hopewell, VA), 6. Bobby Curtis (Richmond, VA), 7. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA), 8. Brandon Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 9. Ryan Hutchens (Providence Forge, VA), 10. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 11. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), 12. Lucas Ward (Beaverdam, VA), 13. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 14. Richard Powers III (Richmond, VA), 15. Bill Hardman (Mechanicsville, VA), 16. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 17. John Hankins Jr. (Jamaica, VA), 18. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 19. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 20. W.L. Johnston (Gloucester, VA), LIMITED STOCK CAR 12 LAP FEATURE #2 (20 Entries): A Main Event Two:1. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 2. Bobby Curtis (Richmond, VA), 3. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA), 4. Rick Powers (Richmond, VA), 5. Lucas Ward (Beaverdam, VA), 6. Richard Powers III (Richmond, VA), 7. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 8. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 9. Brian Bradley (Hopewell, VA), 10. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 11. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 12. Brandon Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 13. Ryan Hutchens (Providence Forge, VA), 14. Bill Hardman (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 16. John Hankins Jr. (Jamaica, VA), 17. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 18. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 19. W.L. Johnston (Gloucester, VA), DQ: Wesley Givens (Mechanicsville, VA), FAST TIME: Brandon Sandridge – 23.340seconds....

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