FASTRAK Pro Late Models to become top division at Virginia Motor Speedway starting in 2016

FASTRAK Pro Late Models to become top division at Virginia Motor Speedway starting in 2016

Jamaica, VA – When the green flag drops to signal the start of weekly competition at Virginia Motor Speedway in 2016 fans will see a major change in the division line-up with the FASTRAK Pro Late Model division taking over as the top division at the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA. After much discussion the speedway will be dropping the Limited Late Model division and elevate the FASTRAK Pro Late Models to the tracks premier division for the 2016 season and beyond. “With the car counts going down in the Limited Late Model division and the cost to field one of those cars going up we felt it was time to make the switch with the FASTRAK Pro Late Model class being one of our fastest growing divisions in 2015,” commented track owner Bill Sawyer. “This move will only help grow the division and also highlight our commitment to not only the FASTRAK Pro Late Model division but also our hosting the FASTRAK World Championship,” concluded Sawyer. The division will now be known as the Victory Lap Pro Late Model division as long-time limited late model sponsor Victory Lap, LLC takes over the division sponsorship. With the move the FASTRAK Pro Late Model division weekly payout will now be $1000 to win and $100 to start the A-Main. The division will also take over the Championship payout from the Limited Late Models as they now compete for a $12,500 point fund of which $5000 is earmarked for the Champion. “This move by Bill Sawyer only shows his commitment for the FASTRAK Pro Late Model division as a whole and I can’t be happier to be partnered with Bill and Virginia Motor Speedway,” stated Stan Lester. “In 2015 Virginia Motor Speedway had the highest average weekly car count of any of our partner tracks and this move will undoubtedly push those car count numbers even higher,” added Lester. “No one likes to have their division deleted from the program but when you do the math it is purely a business decision and I applaud Bill for getting this information out early,” concluded Lester. 2015 FASTRAK Pro Late Model division sponsor Aaron’s Inc. is expected to return in 2016 as not only the title sponsor of the Ultimate Super Late Model sanctioned King of the Commonwealth but also move them to the prestigious position as title sponsor of the Dirt Series Championship which crowns an overall track champion. The FASTRAK Pro Late Model division took a prominent roll at the speedway during the 2015 season with the track hosting two FASTRAK National Tour events and the $15,000 to win FASTRAK World Championship. For more info on the payouts and point fund visit www.vamotorspeedway.com and for FASTRAK rules visit www.fastrakracing.com....

Speedway Crowns 2015 Champions; Hutchens crowned VMS Dirt Series Champion

Speedway Crowns 2015 Champions; Hutchens crowned VMS Dirt Series Champion

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway officially wrapped up the 2015 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2015 champions. During the night’s events almost $39,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $32,000 was in cash. Justin Williams of Concord, VA was crowned the 2015 Victory Lap Late Model Champion for the third year in a row and received a check for $5,000 for his efforts. Williams also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography, his Championship helmet trophy and his Champions jacket from Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. Williams became only the third driver to win 3 titles in a row. Tyler Bare of Rockbridge Baths, VA was crowned the Aaron’s Pro Late Model Champion. Bare became the tracks first ever third generation driver to win a championship at the speedway. The young Bare joins his grandfather Tommy Bare (Late Model – 1980) and father Booper Bare (Super Late Models – 2003, 2004) in winning tracks titles at the ½ mile facility. Bare received a check for $1,000, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography, his Championship helmet trophy, his Champions jacket from Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic and a 40” HD / Blueray combo television from sponsor Aaron’s. Chad Beahr of Mechanicsville, VA was crowned the 2015 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. Beahrs also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography, his Championship helmet trophy and his Champions jacket from Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. Matt Quade of Mechanicsville, MD was crowned the 2015 Budweiser Modified Champion, his second championship in a row. Quade received a check for $1,000, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography, his Championship helmet trophy and his Champions jacket from Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. Ryan Hutchens of Providence Forge, VA won the Collision One Limited Stock Car Championship. It was his career first championship. Hutchens received a check for $700, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography his Championship helmet trophy and his Champions jacket from Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. The speedway also crowns an overall VMS Dirt Series Champion which pits all five divisions against each other. Ryan Hutchens became the first ever Collision One Limited Stock Car driver to ever win the overall Championship and received a $2000 check and the special eagle trophy that goes along with winning the title. Special achievement award winners for the 2015 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Darrell Dow of Chesapeake, VA in Victory Lap Late Models; Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA in the Aaron’s Pro Late Model division; Kevin Beahr of Mechanicsville, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Hunter McClendon of Williamsburg, VA in Budweiser Modifieds and Cory Bradley of Hopewell, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250....

SPEEDWAY TO CLOSE BOOKS ON SEASON WITH 2015 AWARDS BANQUET THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 24

SPEEDWAY TO CLOSE BOOKS ON SEASON WITH 2015 AWARDS BANQUET THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 24

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway will officially close the books on the season with the 2015 Awards Banquet to be held this Saturday, October 24, 2015. The event will once again be held at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel and Resort in Virginia Beach, VA. 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 2015 VMS Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The VMS Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other and crowning one overall Champion. 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 $25.00 for a two-hour wristband once again with Motoworld. Everyone is invited to come and participate. For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2015 Awards Banquet visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com or call the office at (804) 758-1867....

11th ANNUAL DOWN AND DIRTY RUN-A-MUCK MUD BOG DRAWS HUGE CROWD; THREE TRACK RECORDS BROKEN

11th ANNUAL DOWN AND DIRTY RUN-A-MUCK MUD BOG DRAWS HUGE CROWD; THREE TRACK RECORDS BROKEN

Jamaica, VA – The 11th Annual Down & Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports drew a huge crowd out for what turned out to be an amazing day of racing. The event saw three division records broken during the days competition. The event was also sponsored by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, Middlesex Metals, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One and Truckin Thunder. The enthusiastic crowd was treated to some incredible runs in both the mud bog and mud sling pits. After having four records broken during the June 20th Mud Mayhem Mud Bog no one expected to see multiple records tumble again. But when the day was done three division track records were broken with each one coming with a $100 bonus courtesy of the E&E Caulking sponsored Tapole’s Break the Record Challenge. In the Aaron’s Pro Mod B division Denny Kerley in Snoot set a new record with a run of 4.079 seconds. In the Down and Dirty Unlimited Bog division the record was broken three times with Denny Kerley in Snoot setting the final time with a 3.514 seconds. New York’s Kelly Odell in Under Pressure returned from his record setting runs during the June mud bog to lower the record once again in the James River Equipment X Cut division with a blistering 2.089 second run. Overall 86 different competitors took turns at the state of the art 200 foot pit for a total of 172 registered passes. Winners in each class: Super Stock A – Derek Adkins in Bad Mannerz; Super Stock B – Kyle Slaughter in Step-A-Side; Modified A – Trey Moody in Barely Legal; Modified B – Brian Vick in Pick Pocket; Pro Mod A – Kevin Click; Pro Mod B – Denny Kerley in Snoot; Unlimited Bog – Denny Kerley in Snoot; X Class & XX Class – Kelly Odell in Under Pressure. No one was able to collect on the Atkins Petroleum & Propane “King of the Hill” Double Down Bonus that was offered again to anyone that could win both the A & B classes in the Super Stock, Modified or Pro Mod divisions. Tonya Ricks in Dancin’ with the Devil won the Mud Book Crown presented by Kings of Mud and The Metal Shop. Her combined times in the Unlimited Bog division for both mud bogs was 7.398 seconds was 1.62 seconds better than her nearest competitor. Ricks received $750 and one of a kind trophy. Fans and competitors wanting photos or video of the day’s events can contact Al Goulder (for photographs) at (804) 586-2208 and Sean Cook of Video Media Services (for video) at (804) 690-5877 or (804) 673-3633. The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway 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 The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the mud bog’s web site at www.thepitatvms.com....

COMPLETE RESULTS FOR 11TH ANNUAL DOWN & DIRTY RUN-A-MUCK MUD BOG

COMPLETE RESULTS FOR 11TH ANNUAL DOWN & DIRTY RUN-A-MUCK MUD BOG

Jamaica, VA – The 11th Annual Down & Dirty Run-A- Muck Mud Bog presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports and in part by Aaron’s, Atkins Propane & Petroleum, Collision One, Truckin Thunder and After Hours Fabrication was a huge success. Here are the compete results: OCT 10, 2015 MUD BOG RESULTS CLICK TO OPEN AND PRINT...