Jamaica, VA – In a matter of days some of the region’s top dirt late model talent will converge on Virginia Motor Speedway for one of the year’s biggest events, the $20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth. Saturday April 14th Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the largest short track event in the State of Virginia. That means some of the best dirt late model drivers on the East Coast will be making the trip to the ½ mile speed plant located in Jamaica, VA.

The event will be sanctioned by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series and will feature a 60 lap A-Main paying the winner a cool $20,000. The event will also feature a $3000 to win FASTRAK Racing Series powered by Chevrolet Performance race for Pro Late Model competitors.

“If you are a fan of short track racing you do not want to miss this event; the best dirt late model racers on the East Coast will be vying for that huge $20,000 check in one of the biggest short track events in the State of Virginia,” commented track owner Bill Sawyer.

The list of names is growing as some of the region’s top dirt late model drivers are headed to Jamaica, VA for the big event. Jason Covert, Dennis Franklin, Jason Welshan, Joey Coulter, Austin Hubbard, Tyler Bare, Trevor Feathers and a host of others will be trying to take home the $20,000 top prize. If you are a fan of dirt late model racing this will be the show to be at April 14th.

Admission price for adults is only $30, seniors (60+) $25; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $20, students 11 – 17 years old $15 and children 10 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $45 regardless of age and will get you a seat in the grandstands.

16” coolers are welcomed but no glass is allowed. There is plenty of free lit parking and camping (no hookups) is allowed at no charge on a first come first served basis.

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.

6 Comments

  1. Joanna Davis April 7, 2018, 10:08 pm

    Hey will Scott Bloomquist be at this event?

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    • admin April 9, 2018, 1:00 pm

      He is scheduled to be in Indiana with the Lucas tour. If it rains out there would be a possibility that he might be here.

      Reply
  2. TONY THOMAS April 11, 2018, 9:12 pm

    The VMS entire facility and staff are second to none……we come up from Raleigh every year a couple of times to these big money events…..always a great show!

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    • admin April 12, 2018, 1:19 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind words and for supporting our events!

      Reply
  3. Jack Covert April 12, 2018, 12:56 am

    One of my FAVORITE TRACKS!! Unfortunately cant make the 4 hour trip this time Do you guys plan on running the race on a live feed PPV like years past? If so what site… Thanks

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    • admin April 12, 2018, 1:20 pm

      We are talking with someone now, it will be last minute. If you have not liked our Facebook page go do it so you can get updates on any broadcast.

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