Rain forces postponement of 32nd Annual USA 100 till Sunday September 18th at 1pm

Jamaica, VA – Persistent rains have forced the postponement of the 32nd Annual USA 100 till Sunday September 18, 2011. “We are very disappointed that we have to use our advertised rain date, but Mother Nature would not let us get it in today,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. Competitor gates for Sunday, September 18th will open at 10:30am with spectator gates opening at 1pm. On track activities will begin at 1pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Sunday September 18th: Lucus Oil Late Model Dirt Series (50 Laps); Open Modifieds (30 Laps). Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers will run hot laps, qualifying, Qualifying races, B Main(s) and feature. Modified drivers will run hot laps, qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and feature. Admission price for Adults $25, seniors (60+) $20; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $18, students 7 – 17 years old $12 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $30. 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...

Speedway to Host Ernie Shelton’s 32nd Annual USA 100™ and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Saturday September 17th

Jamaica, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are anxiously awaiting September 17th, that is the day the 32nd Annual USA 100™ returns to the ½ mile speed plant in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The event will once again be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. “The last three years the twin 25’s have been phenomenal and the final 50 lap segment was just been out of this world. We couldn’t be more pleased with hosting this event, it gets better each year. This race is definitely a fan friendly event. The two 25 lap qualifiers could be features anywhere in the country. The event will once again pay $15,000 to the winner and $1000 to start the “A” Main,” concluded track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “Adding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series last year also took the event to another level and produced some of the best racing we have seen here at VMS,” added Sawyer. As in last year’s race the speedway will once again include a B Main for the 32nd Annual USA 100™ that will give the competitors one more chance to make it into the USA 100™ finale. The speedway has also added a 30 lap, $3000 to win open Modified event boasting a total purse of $16,750. This year’s Mod Madness 30 will allow AMRA, UMP, IMCA, TSMA, NDRA rules for this year’s event. The rules package is available on the VMS website. Because of the open rules some of the best modified competitors on the East Coast are expected to be in attendance. “We are extremely excited to bring the open modifieds back as a support division this year; by allowing multiple sanction rules we should see some new faces racing for the big money,” added Sawyer. The purse for Ernie Shelton’s USA 100™ final 50 lap segment: 1. $15,000; 2. $7,500; 3. $4,000; 4. $3,000; 5. $2,500; 6. $2,000; 7. $1,700; 8. $1,400 9. $1,250; 10. $1,200; 11. $1,100; 12. $1,075; 13. $1,050; 14. $1,025; 15. $1,020; 16. $1,015; 17. $1,010; 18.$1,005; 19- 26 $1,000. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main from the B Main(s) will receive $200.00. The purse for the Mod Madness 30 lap feature will be: 1. $3,000; 2. $1,750; 3. $1,400; 4. $1,200; 5. $1,100; 6. $900; 7. $800; 8. $700 9. $600; 10. $500; 11. $475; 12. $450; 13. $355; 14. $295; 15. $290; 16. $285; 17. $280; 18. $275; 19. $270; 20. $265; 21. $ 260; 22. $255; 23- 26 $250. Ernie Shelton’s USA 100™ format will once again feature a fan friendly format featuring two 25 lap qualifying races, B Main(s) and a 50 lap A Main. Group qualifying will fill the positions for the 25 lap qualifiers. Previous USA 100TM winners include: Jonathan Davenport (10); 2009 – Rainout; Chris Madden (08); Jason Covert (07); Jeremy Miller (06); Steve Lucas (’05, ’99, ‘95); Rod Evans (’04); 2003 — no race; 2002 — no race; 2001 — no race; Chuck Harper (’00); Denny Chamberlain (’98); Mike Balzano (’97 and ‘87); Henry Hornsby Jr. (‘96); Donnie Moran (’94); Scott Bloomquist (’93-‘92); Billy Moyer (’91); Harold Redman Sr. (’90); Rod Evans and Harold Redman Sr. (Twin 50’s) (’89); Timmy Newman (only 88 laps) (’88); 1986 — no race; 1985 — no race; 1984 — no race; Larry Moore (’83 and ‘80); Delmas Conley (’82 and ‘79); Dickie Bartusiak (’81); Larry Cantley (’78); Gene McNeely (’77). The speedway will once again provided fans with a top-flight show for very favorable ticket prices. Adults are $25.00 while seniors (60+) are $20.00; military (active and retired) are $18; students 7-17 are $12.00 and children Under 6 are FREE. Pit passes will be $30.00. The competitor gates open at 3:00 p.m. while the spectator gates swing open at 4:00 p.m. On track action begins at 6:00 pm with hot laps. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from the Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2010 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com. USA 100 TM is a registered trademark / service mark of TYLERCO GROUP USA, LLC MEDIA CONTACT: VMS: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223...

Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2011 Schedule

Jamaica, VA – The tentative 2011 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 12 weeks of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action and will open with the World of Outlaws sanctioned $25,000 to win Commonwealth 100 April 15 – 16, 2010 and end with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned $15,000 to win 32nd Annual USA 100. To see the entire 2011 schedule in its entirety click on schedule under the Events tab....

USA 100 Just Days Away; Statewide Burn Ban in Effect for Race Weekend

Jamaica, VA – With the 31st Annual USA 100 just days away anticipation is running high for what is expected to be one of the best races of the year. Great weather with plentiful sunshine and temperatures in the high 70’s is expected providing for a great afternoon to race. Fans will get the chance to meet the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors when the speedway will host the BB&T autograph session at 4:30pm. Tickets will go on sale at 4pm when the gates open. On track activities will begin at 6pm with Hot Laps. We have plenty of free parking and camping is free but we do not have hook ups. There is a statewide burn ban in effect so we can not allow any camp fires during the weekend. Admission: Adults – $25; Senior (60+) and Military – $20; Students 7 to 17 – $12 and Children 6 and Under – Free. Pit passes $40. 16″ coolers are welcomed, no glass allowed. We have great concessions at family friendly pricing. We do not sell alcohol....

Speedway Anxious to Host Ernie Shelton’s 31ST Annual USA 100™ and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Saturday September 18th

Jamaica, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are anxiously awaiting September 18th, that is the day the 31st Annual USA 100™ returns to the ½ mile speed plant in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The event will be sanctioned this year by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. “The last two years the twin 25’s have been phenomenal and the final 50 lap segment was just been out of this world. We couldn’t be more pleased with hosting this event. This race is definitely a fan friendly event. The two 25 lap qualifiers could be features anywhere in the country. This year we have yet again increased the payout and the event will pay $15,000 to the winner and $1000 to start the “A” Main. The payout has produced a lot of interest from both Series drivers as well as the local, regional, and even some of the national stars,” concluded track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. For this year’s edition of the 31st edition of the USA 100™ the speedway has also added a B Main to give the competitors one more chance to make it into the USA 100™ A Main....

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