Virginia Motor Speedway | Weekly Racing

2018 DRIVER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Jamaica, VA – Speedway officials have announced that 2018 driver registration is now open for all Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship weekly divisions. Competitors are encouraged to get their registration in before the opening weekend. Registration is once again $100 for the year OR $25 per race. Number choice for the top twenty (20) in 2017 points is secured until February 28, 2018, at that time all numbers will be first come, first served. Competitors can print off the 2018 forms and mail them in with a check or provide credit card info at the bottom of the registration form. There is a $3 convenience fee when using a credit card. There are three forms that MUST be filled out for registration. Please have them all filled out and returned. The forms are (Click links to print): 2018 DRIVER REGISTRATION FORM 2018 DRIVER INFORMATION SHEET W9 FORM All FASTRAK Pro Late Model drivers wishing to receive regional and national points as well as your races being counted towards the 10 required for the 2018 World Challenge FASTRAK only event during the World Championship MUST ALSO register with FASTRAK. (it is a separate form and registration fee). 2018 FASTRAK Membership forms should be posted after the FASTRAK banquet on January 27th....

Speedway Releases 2018 General and Division Rules Packages

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway has released the 2018 rules packages for the Budweiser Modified, Truckin Thunder sportsman and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. FASTRAK Pro Late Model rules for 2018 will be released after the FASTRAK Banquet. It is the responsibility of the driver / crews to read the new rules fully as all division and General Rules have changes for 2018. If you do not understand a rule or need clarification on a rule please contact the Tech staff at the office 804-758-1867, Monday – Friday 9am till 4pm. You can print the rules by clicking the links below: 2018 GENERAL RULES – ALL DIVISIONS 2018 BUDWEISER MODIFIED RULES 2018 TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN RULES 2018 COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR RULES...

Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2018 Schedule

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway has released the tentative schedule for the 2018 season. It will mark the 49th season of action at the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA. The schedule includes twelve (12) nights of Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship weekly racing action, two Ultimate Super Late Model sanctioned events – the April 14th $20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth and the $20,000 to win 42ND Annual USA 100 presented by Commonwealth Motorsports; the $20,000 to win FASTRAK World Championship presented by James River Equipment weekend and two mud bogs at the facilities state-of-the-art 200 mud bog pit. The 49thAnnual season opening event will take place on Saturday evening April 7TH featuring a full program of Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship action that will include the Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock divisions. The season’s first special event will be April 14th and see the return of the Ultimate Super Late Model Series for the $20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth along with a $3000 to win FASTRAK National event for Pro Late Models. The event will have a Sunday April 15th rain date. June 16TH the Ultimate Super Late Model Series stars and cars will return for the 42ND Annual USA 100 presented by Commonwealth Motorsports and pay $20,000 to win. There will also be a $3000 to win FASTRAK National event for Pro Late Models. The event will have a Sunday June 17th rain date. The 2018 FASTRAK World Championship returns September 14-15, 2018 and will once again pay $20,000 to win. The weekend will also include a $5000 to win FASTRAK World Challenge event for FASTRAK members only and with a weekend support division to be announced. The World Championship has a Sunday September 16th rain date. The very popular mud bogs are scheduled for May 19th and October 13th. For a complete look at the 2018 schedule visit www.vamotorspeedway.com 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 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 PRINT A COPY OF THE 2018 SCHEDULE CLICK HERE: TENTATIVE 2O18 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...

Speedway Crowns 2017 Champions; Shelton crowned Aaron’s Dirt Series Champion

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway officially wrapped up the 2017 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2017 champions. During the night’s events almost $36,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $27,000 was in cash. Justin Williams of Concord, VA was crowned the 2017 Victory Lap Pro Late Model Champion for the second 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. The title was Williams fifth in a row at Virginia Motor Speedway. Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA was crowned the 2017 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. Jamerson 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. This was Shelton’s second Truckin Thunder Sportsman title. Joey Polevoy of Powhatan, VA was crowned the 2017 Budweiser Modified Champion for the second year in a row and 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. James Givens of Henrico, VA was crowned the 2017 Collision One Limited Stock Car Champion and 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. This is Givens’ second Limited Stock title. During his speech Givens announced he would be moving up to the Victory Lap Pro Late Model division in 2018. The speedway also crowns an overall Aaron’s Dirt Series Champion which pits all four divisions against each other. Tim Shelton, on the strength of his five wins and his eight top 5’s, won the overall Championship and received a $2000 check and the special eagle trophy that goes along with winning the title. Aaron’s also presented Shelton with a 50” Phillips 4K Ultra HD television. Special achievement award winners for the 2017 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Matt Quade of Avenue, MD in Victory Lap Pro Late Models; Tyler Shipp of Mechancisville, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Tim Schulte of Troy, VA in Budweiser Modifieds and Trent Clemans of Providence Forge, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250. It was announced during the banquet that the season will start April 7, 2018 with Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship weekly racing and that the Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth (April 14), USA 100 presented by Commonwealth Motorsports (June 16), both sanctioned by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, will once again pay $20,000 to win as will the season ending FASTRAK World Championship presented by James River Equipment (September 14–15) for FASTRAK Pro Late Models. 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....

2017 Awards Banquet This Saturday November 18

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway will celebrate the 2017 season and officially bring it to a close with the 2017 Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 18, 2017. 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 four Champions and the remainder of the top 10 in each division. The Victory Lap Pro Late Model Champion will receive $5,000 for winning his championship. The Speedway will also crown the 2017 Aaron’s Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The Aaron’s 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. Banquet starts with Cocktail Hour at 6pm, dinner starts at 6:30pm and the awards ceremony will start at 8pm. Dress code is semi-formal (Coat & Tie). No jeans. For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2017 Awards Banquet visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com or call the office at (804) 758-1867. TO PRINT THE 2017 AWARDS BANQUET FLIER CLICK: 2017 BANQUET FLIER TO PRINT 2017 AWARDS BANQUET TICKET ORDER FORM CLICK: 2017 ORDER FORM...

RACING FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway officials have made the difficult decision to cancel Aaron’s | Pepsi | Commonwealth Motorsports Championship Night due to heavy overnight rains and the forecast for much of the same for the rest of the day. “After getting over 2” of rain last night and today’s forecast calling for strong to possibly severe storms this afternoon we were forced to make this difficult decision,” commented track owner Bill Sawyer. Sawyer added, “We hate that we are losing the final night of weekly racing but the safety of our fans and competitors has to be the priority.” With the rainout your 2017 Champions are Justin Williams of Concord, VA (Victory Lap Pro Late Models), Joey Polevoy of Powhatan, VA (Budweiser Modified), Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA (Truckin Thunder Sportsman) and James Givens of Henrico, VA (Collision One Limited Stock Car). The Speedway will take the weekend of September 9th off due to the NASCAR events at Richmond Raceway and return to racing Friday and Saturday September 15-16 for the FASTRAK World Championship presented by James River Equipment weekend. Friday September 15 the speedway will host the $5000 to win World Challenge and on Saturday September 16 the $20,000 to win FASTRAK World Championship presented by James River Equipment along with the $3000 to win Southeast Modified Championship featuring the season finale for the Southeast Dirt Modified Association. For World Championship ticket pricing and times visit www.vamotorspeedway.com. 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....

Speedway to Host Aaron’s | Pepsi | commonwealth Motorsports Championship Night this Saturday September 2

Jamaica, VA – The Speedway will return to racing on Saturday September 2nd and host Aaron’s | Pepsi | Commonwealth Motorsports Championship Night and the final week of the Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship weekly racing season featuring the Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. The speedway will crown a champion in all four divisions. Admission price for adults is only $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 11 – 17 years old $6 and children 10 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $20. Competitor gates for Saturday September 2nd will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Admission: Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 11 – 17 years old $6 and children 10 and under admitted free. 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....

Williams Scores Fifth Pro Late Model Win of Season; Arnold, Shelton and Givens also Grab Victories

Jamaica, VA – Justin Williams of Concord, VA powered his way inside of Tyler Bare of Rockbridge Baths, VA in turn 1 to take the lead on lap 12 of the Victory Lap Pro Late Model feature. Once out front Williams would cruise to his fifth win on Northern Neck Chevrolet / Collision One Night to benefit the Northern Neck Food Bank and Feedmore. “The track was the way back the way I like it tonight and having to start that far back in the field I didn’t think I would get to the front with guys like Walker (Arthur) and Tyler (Bare) up front; but we were able to get up through there pretty quick,” commented Williams in WhosYourDriver.org Victory lane. In other action Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA led all 30 laps of the Truckin Thunder Sportsman feature on way to his fifth win of the season; in the Budweiser Modified feature Chris Arnold took over the lead on lap 18 from Mike Reynolds of Mechanicsville, MD and went on to score the victory. In the Collision One Limited Stock Car twin features James Givens of Henrico, VA did a little double dipping taking both feature wins. Tyler Bare and Camden Testerman led the field to green with bare using the outside to lead the first circuit. Bare would pace the field while Testerman, Walker Arthur and Stephen Childress battled three wide for second. Childress would come out with second but lost the spot to Justin Williams on a lap 4 restart. For the next 8 laps Williams stalked Bare looking for a way around the leader. On lap 11 Williams jumped inside Bare in turn 1 to grab the lead. Once out front Williams began to pull away from Bare and the rest of the field. Once out front Williams only had to survive some last race restarts to score his The Budweiser Modified 30 feature turned out to be a barn burner that had four cars battling for the win. When it was all said and done it was Chris Arnold taking the victory. Mike Reynolds grab the top spot on the drop of the green flag with Hunter McClendon and Arnold in tow. For the next 16 laps McClendon and Arnold each worked different lanes on the track trying to get around Reynolds for the lead. On lap 17 Arnold jumped to the high side, first taking second from McClendon and then getting outside Reynolds as they exited out of turn 2. Arnold would finally secure the top spot at the line and then pulled away for the victory. Point leader Joey Polevoy’s night ended on lap 26 in a wreck in turn 3. Rounding out the top five were Mike Reynolds, Hunter McClendon, Bret Hamilton and eighteenth starting Marks Parks. On the start of the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Tim Shelton made it three wide with Tyler Shipp and Steve Causey. By turn 3 Shelton had taken over the lead. Once out front Shelton would pull away from the field, at one point holding a full straight away lead. Behind him the battle for second was pretty intense between Adkins, Causey and Shipp. Adkins’ night would come to an end on lap 27 with mechanical issues. Shelton only had to survive a few late race cautions to take home the victory followed by Tyelr Shipp, Michael Hayes, Steve Causey and Joe Weiss. The Collision One Limited Stock division ran a special “Twin Race” format to make up a rainout earlier in the season. In the first 15 lap feature it only took James Givens 5 laps to grab the lead. In lap 4 Givens jumped to the outside of both Chad Champion and Ryan Hutchens to grab the lead. The top three pulled away from the field with Givens holding off Champion and Hutchens. On the final lap Hutchens made it three wide coming out of turn 4 but Givens held him off at the line. Rounding out the top five were Ryan Hutchens, Chad Champion, Cory Bradley and Ernie Dettbarn. In race #2 for the Collision One Limited Stocks Bill Hardman and John Hankins Jr. led the field to green with it going four wide for the lead. Hankins would lead the first lap but give up the top spot on lap 3 to Cory Bradley. Bradley would lead until his spin in turn 4 that saw Ernie Dettbarn flipping in turn 4 bringing out a red flag. That handed the lead to James Givens with Ryan Hutchens moving to second. On the final restart Givens pulled away from Hutchens to drive away for his fourth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Ryan Hutchens, Randy Hutchens, Trent Clemans and Chris Champion. The Speedway will return to racing on Saturday September 2nd and host Aaron’s | Pepsi | Commonwealth Motorsports Championship Night and the final week of the Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship weekly racing season featuring the Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. The speedway will crown a champion in all four divisions. Admission price for adults is only $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 11 – 17 years old $6 and children 10 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $20. Competitor gates for Saturday September 2nd will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. 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 2017 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 NORTHERN NECK CHEVROLET | COLLISION ONE NIGHT – SATURDAY AUGUST 26, 2017: Victory Lap Pro Late Models (35 Laps): 1. 2-Justin Williams, [8]; 2. 03-Stephen Childress, [4]; 3. 87-Walker Arthur, [3]; 4. 47-Matt Quade, [7]; 5. 71-Davis Lipscombe, [5]; 6. 7A-Corey Almond, [6]; 7. 2*-Jared Powell, [9]; 8. 38-Nicolas Love, [14]; 9. 17-Camden Testerman, [1]; 10. 40-Brent Bordeaux, [10]; 11. 11-James Miller, [12]; 12. 25-James Miller Jr, [15]; 13. 30-Tyler Bare, [2]; 14. 28-Carl Vaughan, [11]; 15. 5J-Darrell Dow, [13] Fast Qualifier: Walker Arthur – 18.913 seconds Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps): 1. 55-Tim Shelton, [3]; 2. 25-Tyler Shipp, [1]; 3. 22-Michael Hayes, [6]; 4. 9-Steve Causey, [2]; 5. 43J-Joe Weiss, [9]; 6. 01-Tommy Upshaw, [5]; 7. 1-Chad Beahr, [13]; 8. 21-Brandon Sandridge, [16]; 9. 16-Brett Adkins, [4]; 10. 8C-Bill Coada, [11]; 11. 0-Chase Burrow, [14]; 12. 00-Jimmy Priddy, [17]; 13. 80-Alan Morgan, [18]; 14. 4-Douglas Lincoln, [19]; 15. 92-Kacey Gordon, [8]; 16. 21J-Curtis Mason, [15]; 17. 91-James Snead, [12]; 18. 8-Roger Jamerson, [7]; 19. 06-Gary Wheaton III, [10]; 20. 11-Chase Butler, [20] Fast Qualifier: Brett Adkins – 21.011 seconds Budweiser Modifieds (30 laps): 1. 99W-Chris Arnold, [6]; 2. 112-Mike Reynolds, [1]; 3. 33-Hunter McClendon, [2]; 4. 121-Bret Hamilton, [4]; 5. 10-Mark Parks, [7]; 6. 01-Francis Jarelle III, [3]; 7. 7+7-Jeff Solinger, [5]; 8. 11-Chase Butler, [12]; 9. 44-Stephen Bryant, [11]; 10. 57-Curtis Barricks, [16]; 11. 10S-Tim Schulte, [9]; 12. 68-Adam Hoegerl, [15]; 13. 51-Joey Polevoy, [8]; 14. 16-David Kendall, [14]; 15. 16J-Raymond Throckmorton, [17]; 16. 99-Charlie Hubbard, [10]; 17. 21C-Davey Conley, [13]; 18. 01X-Danielle Alford, [18] Fast Qualifier: Chris Arnold Collision One Limited Stock Cars (Twin 15 Lap Features) Race #1: 1. 8-James Givens, [4]; 2. 14-Ryan Hutchens, [1]; 3. 08-Chad Champion, [2]; 4. 41-Cory Bradley, [5]; 5. 10-Ernie Dettbarn, [3]; 6. 84-Joey Dean, [10]; 7. 32M-Chris Champion, [8]; 8. 01-Trent Clemans, [7]; 9. 18-John Hankins Jr, [9]; 10. 00-Bill Hardman Jr, [11]; 11. 4-Randy Hutchens, [12]; 12. 38-Caleb Carter, [15]; 13. 59-Robbie Hutchens, [16]; 14. 47-Christian Sherr, [14]; 15. 88-Jay Seward, [17]; 16. 25-Marty Coltrain, [13]; 17. 26-Stephanie Johnston, [6] Race #2: 1. 8-James Givens, [10]; 2. 14-Ryan Hutchens, [9]; 3. 4-Randy Hutchens, [11]; 4. 01-Trent Clemans, [3]; 5. 32M-Chris Champion, [4]; 6. 25-Marty Coltrain, [16]; 7. 84-Joey Dean, [5]; 8. 00-Bill Hardman Jr, [1]; 9. 47-Christian Sherr, [14]; 10. 59-Robbie Hutchens, [13]; 11. 38-Caleb Carter, [12]; 12. 41-Cory Bradley, [7]; 13. 08-Chad Champion, [8]; 14. 10-Ernie Dettbarn, [6]; 15. 26-Stephanie Johnston, [17]; 16. 18-John Hankins Jr, [2]; 17. 88-Jay Seward, [15] Fast Qualifier: James Givens...

Speedway to Host Northern Neck Chevrolet / Collision One Night to Benefit Northern Neck Food Bank Saturday August 26

Jamaica, VA – The speedway will return to racing Saturday August 26, 2017 to host Northern Neck Chevrolet | Collision One Back to School Night and week 12 of the Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing season featuring the Victory Lap Pro Late Models, Budweiser Modifieds, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Collision One Limited Stock Cars in action. Saturday August 26th the speedway, along with its sponsors, will be collecting food and donations for FeedMore and the Northern Neck Food Bank. For every five (5) non-perishable food items donated race fans will receive one (1) FREE general admission ticket to the night’s racing. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can get free. For a list of suggested food items please visit the track website or visit www.feedmore.org and click on Food Drive. The shelves at the local food banks are really bare at this time of year and we encourage everyone to bring as many items as they can to donate. The speedway will also be handing out backpacks, while supplies last, courtesy of ChildHelp to every child that comes to the front gate between the hours of 5pm and 8pm. It is estimated we have over 3000 back packs to give out. All kids in the community are encouraged to come get a back pack. “Childhelp is proud to partner with Virginia Motor Speedway to provide back to school backpacks to children in the Middlesex and surrounding school districts” commented Wade Hardman of ChildHelp. Admission: Five (5) non-perishable food items equals one (1) FREE general admission ticket. For all others admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 11 – 17 years old $6 and children 10 and under admitted free. 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....

Speedway Cancels Racing for Saturday August 12th

Jamaica, VA – Overnight and morning rains along with the forecast for heavy rains during the remainder of the day have forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel racing activities for Commonwealth Motorsports | XTRA 99.1 Night on Saturday Augusta 12, 2017. It is the speedway’s fourth rainout of the season. “It is never an easy decision to cancel an event, but with the overnight rains and the track still receiving rain it is evident that we will not be able to get in any racing today”, commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. The speedway will take a scheduled weekend off on Saturday August 19th and return to racing Saturday August 26, 2017 to host Northern Neck Chevrolet | Collision One Back to School Night and week 12 of the Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing season featuring the Victory Lap Pro Late Models, Budweiser Modifieds, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Collision One Limited Stock Cars in action. Saturday August 26th the speedway along with its sponsors will collecting food and donations for FeedMore and the Northern Neck Food Bank. For every five (5) non-perishable food items donated race fans will receive one (1) FREE general admission ticket to the night’s racing. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can get free. For a list of suggested food items please visit the track website or visit www.feedmore.org and click on Food Drive. The shelves at the local food banks are really bare at this time of year and we encourage everyone to bring as many items as they can to donate. The speedway will also be handing out backpacks, while supplies last, courtesy of ChildHelp to every child that comes to the front gate between the hours of 5pm and 8pm. “Childhelp is proud to partner with Virginia Motor Speedway to provide back to school backpacks to children in the Middlesex and surrounding school districts” commented Wade Hardman of ChildHelp. Admission: Five (5) non-perishable food items equals one (1) FREE general admission ticket. For all others admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 11 – 17 years old $6 and children 10 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $20. 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....