ATTENTION VMS LATE MODEL COMEPTITORS

Jamaica, VA – We have had several calls about the upcoming July 9th Steel Block Bandits show in reference to points and tire rule. We will award 75 show points to each driver in attendance who enters and attempts to compete. The VMS tire compounds are legal for the Steel Block Bandit event. The SBB tire rule is Hoosier 1300 or harder and American Racer 44 or harder. Minimum durometer reading of 30 at anytime. Please see the entire Steel Block Bandits rule book at www.steelblockbadits.com....

Gallery Updated with photos from Saturday June 25th

Jamaica, VA – The gallery has been updated with photos from Chandler Chevrolet, AmeriGas, WIGO Night held Saturday June 25th. Thank you again to Al Goulder for the great photos. If you would like to order the photos visit www.almo.photoreflect.com....

Walker Arthur takes Victory Lap Late Model Checkers; Traylor, Maxey and Adkins also get wins

Jamaica, VA – It had been almost a year since Walker Arthur of Forest, VA had been in the starting field of a Victory Lap Late Model feature, but the 2008 Victory Lap Late Model and 2010 Steel Block Bandits champion still knows his way to victory lane as he held off a determined David Williams of Avenue, VA to take home the victory. Arthur led flag to flag but the win did not come without a challenge. Earlier in the night Williams had set a new division track record and pulled a six pill to invert the top six. It only took him eight laps to get to second and have Arthur in his sites. On lap 9 Arthur jumped the cushion allowing Williams to close as the two exited turn 2. On the next circuit Williams looked to the inside of Arthur out of turn 2 only to have Arthur close the door down the backstretch. The two then put on a driving clinic driving through lapped traffic with Williams taking a shot at Arthur at every corner. The two went three wide several times as they worked the slower traffic. On lap 25 Williams got into the back of Arthur out of turn 2 only to have Arthur hold on to the spot. On lap 32 the race third and final caution would fly setting up an eight lap dash for the win. On the restart Arthur was magnificent and pulled away by two car lengths as Williams worked to hold off Scott Adams for second. Arthur would go on to record his first victory at the speedway in over two years. “That was awesome, I saw Williams coming up through the field on the scoreboard and I knew I was going to have my hands full, to be able to get back here in victory lane at Virginia Motor Speedway is really special,” commented Arthur in Victory Lane. Rounding out the top five were David Williams, Scott Adams, Davis Lipscombe and Kenny Moreland. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Joey Polevoy and Brian Dobie led the field to green with Polevoy taking control and leading the first lap. Behind him Dan Arnold and Brian Maxey begin their march to the front. During the races third caution Polevoy came to stop on front stretch with mechanical problems ending his night and handing lead to Maxey. On the restart Maxey pulled away with Page Harrison in tow. On lap 12 Arnold works his way back to third after falling back to seventh. On lap 21 caution would fly and close the field on Maxey’s bumper. On the restart Arnold tried the outside of Harrison but would get pinched against the backstretch wall allowing Brian Dobie and Tony Quade to get by for position. Maxey would have to endure one more restart but he had enough to hold off Harrison for his third win of 2011. Rounding out the top five were Page Harrison, Brian Dobie, Dan Arnold and Tony Quade. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Junior Carter and Tony Wood led the field to green with Carter leading the first lap followed closely by Wood and Todd Traylor. On the next lap Wood would spin in turn 4 bringing out the caution sending him to the rear of the field. On the restart Traylor would get inside Carter in turn 3 and take the lead at the line. Traylor looked to be on cruise control as he held a sizable lead for the majority of the race. Behind him the battle for second was intense as Carter worked to hold off Roger Jamerson, Michael Roop and Wood. On lap 19 Wood would take second from Carter and set out to real in Traylor. On lap 21 the races final caution would put Wood on Traylor’s bumper for the restart. Traylor would get a good jump on the field but Wood kept the pressure on and as the two headed to the white flag Wood dove under Traylor out of turn 4 only to Traylor hold on to the top spot. Traylor would go on to record his second victory of 2011. Rounding out the top five were Wood, Junior Carter, J.R. Guy and John Kirby. Results for Truckin Thunder Sportsman are still unofficial, at the time of this release the motors of winner Todd Traylor and Tony Wood were being held for further inspection by track officials. In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap nightcap Thomas Rose and Brandon Sandridge led the field to green with Thomas leading his first lap of 2011. On the next lap Ender would go to the outside of Thomas out of turn 2 to take over the top spot. On lap the next lap fast qualifier Brett Adkins would spin and be relegated to the rear, a place he wouldn’t stay long. The battles all over the track were tight as Ender worked to keep the top spot. On lap 13 Adkins was back in second and knocking on the door for the lead. On lap 14 Adkins blasted around the outside of Ender out of turn 2 and down the backstretch to take over the lead. Over the remaining laps Adkins would pull away and cruise to his first win of 2011. Rounding out the top five were Joe Ender, Brandon Coates, Thomas Rose and Brandon Sandridge. Special thanks to Parrish Auto Body in Fredericksburg, VA for supplying four $50 certificates to Bella Pizza in Tappahannock to one driver in division and four $10 certificates that went to four lucky kids. Tom Cohick (Late Models), J.R. Guy (Sportsman), David Kendall (Modifieds) and Wesley Givens (Limited Stock) were the recipients of the gift certificates. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of July 2nd off and return to action Saturday July 9th and host Steel Block Bandits in the $3000 to win Firecracker 30 as part of the WIX Filters 100 Nights of Racing. Some of the region’s top late model talent will for on hand for the Series return visit to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA and will have to contend with a strong local contingent led by defending champion Scott Adams of Chester, VA, defending race winner Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA, Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA, Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA and rookie Kenny Moreland of Mechanicsville, MD. Making the night even more exciting will be a huge belated 4th of July fireworks extravaganza that is sure to please the whole family. The night’s activities will also include the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in action. Competitor gates for Saturday, July 9th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday July 9th: Steel Block Bandits Late Models (30 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). Steel Block Bandits will run qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and Feature. All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $15, seniors (60+) $12; military $10, students 7 – 17 years old $6 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes for this special event will be $25. 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 become a Fan 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 CHANDLER CHEVROLET, AMERIGAS, WIGO NIGHT, SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2011: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries): A Main:1. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 2. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 3. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 4. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 5. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 6. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 7. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 8. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 9. Tom Cohick (Gloucester, VA), 10. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 11. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 12. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 13. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 14. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 15. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 16. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), DNS: Frank McClenny Jr. (Chesapeake, VA), John Staton (Norfolk, VA), Jake Riethmeier (Virginia Beach, VA), DQ: Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), FAST TIME: David Williams – 18.041 seconds, 99.773mph (New Division Track Record) TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries): UNOFFICIAL UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION A Main:1. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 2. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 5. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 6. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 7. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 8. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 9. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 10. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 11. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 12. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 13. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 14. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 15. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), FAST TIME: Stephen Childress – 21.094 seconds, 85.332mph BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (19 Entries): A Main:1. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 2. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 3. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 4. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 5. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 6. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 7. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 8. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 9. David Kendall (Petersburg, VA), 10. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 11. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 12. Wayne Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 13. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 14. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 15. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 16. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 17. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), DNS: Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 19.762 seconds, 91.084mph COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries): A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 3. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 4. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 5. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 6. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 7. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 8. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 9. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 10. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 11. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 12. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 13. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 15. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 22.833 seconds, 78.833mph...

Photos from Mud Mayhem 2 have been added to The Pit Gallery

Jamaica, VA – Photos from this past weekend’s Mud Mayhem 2 presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard have been posted in the gallery on The Pit at VMS website. Thank you to our track photographer for some great photos. Use the following link to view the photos: www.thepitatvms.com/gallery/?album=1&gallery=5...

Speedway to host Chandler Chevrolet, Amerigas, WIGO Special Olympics Night this Saturday June 25th

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday June 25th and will host Chandler Chevrolet, AmeriGas, WIGO Special Olympics Night at the Races presented by NAPA of Saluda featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. Come out and be inspired as we celebrate the Special Olympics program and the tremendous athletes that compete. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! Competitor gates for Saturday, June 25th 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 (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. Adult admission is just $10, Seniors (60+) $8, Military $5, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” of two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Don’t forget to become a Fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway) and follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway), it could win you tickets or free Virginia Motor Speedway apparel during the season! 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...

Budweiser Modified Feature From Saturday May 28, 2011

Budweiser Modified Feature From Saturday May 28, 2011

Jamaica, VA – So you say you need a little racing fix? Well we have it for you. let’s go back to Saturday May 28th and revisit the Budweiser Modified A Main. The race saw a first time winner in Curtis Barricks....

The Pit at VMS to host first of two mud bogs for 2011 this Saturday June 18th

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take with week off at the round track to host the first of two big Mud Bog events for the 2011 season. Saturday June 18th will be a day of Mud Mayhem presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard at “The Pit”, located on the grounds of Virginia Motor Speedway. The Pit at VMS is a state of the art mud bog facility featuring 200-foot Mud Bog and Mud Sling pits with permanent seating and lighting. There will be eight classes in action ranging from stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Fans of all ages will be thrilled by the hordes of trucks splashing through the 200 foot Mud Bog pit and ground pounding 1500 horsepower Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in less than three seconds. Gates and registration open at 9am with single eliminations for Stock A, B; Modified A, B, C along with X, XX and Unlimited Bog classes starting at 12 noon. Registration for Stock and Modified and Unlimited Bog classes ends at 11am with X and XX Unlimited ending at 1:00pm. Rules for each class are available online at www.thepitatvms.com. Admission for the June 18th Mud Bog at The Pit at VMS will be: Adults – $12, students 7 – 17 years old – $10 and children 6 and under FREE. Don’t forget to become a Fan 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 A little teaser from last year’s Run A Muck Mud Bog!...

Heavy Storms Force Cancellation of Racing Action at Virginia Motor Speedway

Jamaica, VA – The night looked promising with a large field of cars in the pit area, but at 6pm a huge storm blew into the area dumping a large amount of rain on the speedway forcing officials of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel NAPA of Saluda Night activities. An announcement will be made at a later time as to when NAPA of Saluda Night will be rescheduled. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take with week off at the round track to host the first of two big Mud Bog events for the 2011 season. Saturday June 18th will be a day of Mud Mayhem presented by Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard at “The Pit”, located on the grounds of Virginia Motor Speedway. The Pit at VMS is a state of the art mud bog facility featuring 200-foot Mud Bog and Mud Sling pits with permanent seating and lighting. There will be eight classes in action ranging from stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Fans of all ages will be thrilled by the hordes of trucks splashing through the 200 foot Mud Bog pit and ground pounding 1500 horsepower Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in less than three seconds. Gates and registration open at 9am with single eliminations for Stock A, B; Modified A, B, C along with X, XX and Unlimited Bog classes starting at 12 noon. Registration for Stock and Modified and Unlimited Bog classes ends at 11am with X and XX Unlimited ending at 1:00pm. Rules for each class are available online at www.thepitatvms.com. Admission for the June 18th Mud Bog at The Pit at VMS will be: Adults – $12, students 7 – 17 years old – $10 and children 6 and under FREE. Don’t forget to become a Fan 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...

Four Divisions of Action presented by NAPA of Saluda Scheduled for this Saturday June 11th

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday June 11th and will host NAPA of Saluda Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! Get here early to sign up for free giveaways courtesy of NAPA of Saluda. Competitor gates for Saturday, June 11th 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 (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 $10, Seniors (60+) $8, Military $5, Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. 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 become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway for the latest updates and your chance at prizes and tickets throughout the season. 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...