Opening Night wins go to J. Williams, Arthur, Quade, Shelton and Torbox

Opening Night wins go to J. Williams, Arthur, Quade, Shelton and Torbox

Jamaica, VA – What looked to be a cold and rainy day turned out to be a great night for racing at Virginia Motor Speedway for WRAR / WNNT Night and the opening night of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. Taking home wins were Justin Williams (Victory Lap Late Models), Walker Arthur (Aaron’s Pro Late Models), Matt Quade (Budweiser Modifieds), Hunter Shelton (Truckin Thunder Sportsman) and Andrew Torbox (Collision One Limited Stock Cars). In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Billy Hubbard and Anthony Kincaid led the field to green with Hubbard taking the top spot on the drop of the green flag. Hubbard would go unchallenged until lap 9 when defending champion Justin Williams would begin to work on Hubbard for the lead. The two raced side by side for the next two laps before Williams took over the top spot. On the next circuit Williams would get into a lapped car and the ensuing spin collected both Hubbard and Walker Arthur sending both to the infield. On the restart Troy Williams would rocket away from the field and looked like his was on his way to the win that is until Justin Williams began his charge back to the front. With the laps winding down Justin Williams would get up on the cushion and reel in the leader. On lap 28 Troy Williams made a slight mistake in turn 2 allowing Justin Williams to get to his inside and take over the top spot. Once out front Justin Williams would go on to take the win followed by Troy Williams, John Staton, Anthony Kincaid and Petie Coffey rounding out the top five. In the first ever race for the Aaron’s Pro Late Models Neal Hudgins and Paul McGinley led the field to green with the field getting three wide right out the gate. Caution would come out necessitating a complete restart. On the restart McGinley would get a better start and grab the lead out of turn 2. On lap 3 Walker Arthur rocketed to the inside of McGinley to take over the top spot. Arthur would work out to a sizeable lead while Daniel Baggerly worked his way to second. Once in the runner-up spot Baggerly set out to catch Arthur. Baggerly would pull to within a couple of car lengths but that was a close as he could get as Arthur would go on to collect the checkers with Baggerly, McGinley, Davis Lipscombe and Hudgins rounding out the top five. The Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature may have been the most exciting race of the night as Matt Marshall, Jimmy Duncan and Matt Quade battled door to door for much of the feature. Joey Polevoy and Marshall led the field to green with Marshall jumping out to the lead. For the first 12 laps Duncan shadowed Marshall until he could finally get to his inside on lap 10. On lap 12 he finally took the lead but only by inches over Marshall. Marshall would take the lead back on the next circuit and would race door to door with Duncan over the top spot on lap 18. Not to be outdone Matt Quade made his way past Marshall and set out to catch Duncan. On 22 Quade got inside Duncan as the two exited turn 2. They raced side by side for the next two laps until Duncan bobbled in turn 2 on the final lap allowing Qaude to go on to the win followed by Duncan, Joey Polevoy, Matt Marshall and Rayn Toole rounding out the top five. In the caution filled Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Hunter Shelton used an inside move on then leader Davey Pullen to take over the lead. The multiple cautions were the only thing that allowed the rest of the field to get close to Shelton and he dominated the event for the win. Rookie Jeremiah Marshall, Brett Adkins, Macy Causey and James Bunn rounded out the top five. In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap feature defending champion Brandon Sandridge used a three wide pass in traffic to take the lead and go on to a sizeable lead. But on the white flag Sandridge would blow a right rear tire going down the backstretch. Sandridge tried to stay out front but as the field came to the checkered flag rookie Andrew Torbox was able to sneak by for his career victory. Brian Bradley, Brandon Sandridge, James Givens with a flat left front and Ben Lowry rounded out the top five. The speedway will take next Saturday April 26th off due to the NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway and return to racing on Saturday may 3rd for Truckin Thunder Scout Night presented by the Virginia Army national Guard. The night will feature the 3rd Annual Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby and all Scouts in uniform will get in free. For detail on the Dirtwood Nationals Pinwood Derby visit the track website. The night will also feature the very popular “Twin Race” format or the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. Competitor gates for Saturday May 3rd 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 (Twin 20 Laps); Aaron’s Pro Late Models (Twin 15 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (Twin 15 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (Twin 15 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (Twin 12 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). 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. Race fans can go to www.vamotorspeedway.com to view the complete schedule Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2014 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 FOR WRAR/WNNT NIGHT, SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2014: Victory Lap LateModels (35laps): A Main:1. Justin Williams (Shipman, VA), 2. Troy Williams (South Mills, NC), 3. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 4. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 5. Petie Coffey (Waynesboro, VA), 6. David Steele (Newport News, VA), 7. Billy Hubbard (Cobbs Creek, VA), 8. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 9. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 10. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 11. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 12. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), Fast Qualifier: Troy Williams – 18.139 seconds. Aaron’s pro Late Models (25 Laps): A Main:1. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 2. Daniel Baggerly (Rural Retreat, VA), 3. Paul McGinley (Denton, MD), 4. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 5. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 6. Skip Syester (Harrinton, DE), 7. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 8. Bobby Thompson, 9. Michael Gignac, 10. Corey Almond (Appomattox, VA), Fast Qualifier: Daniel Baggerly – 18.700 seconds (New Track Record) Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps): A Main:1. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Jeremiah Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 3. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 4. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 5. James Bunn (Richmond, VA), 6. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 7. Kevin Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 8. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 9. Troy Doggett (Ruther Glen, va), 10. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Timmy Brann (Warsaw, VA), 12. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 13. Hunter Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), Fast Qualifier: Hunter Shelton – 21.529 seconds. Budweiser Modifieds (25 laps): A Main:1. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 2. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 3. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 4. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 5. Ryan Toole (Hanover, VA), 6. James Sparks (Hollywood, MD), 7. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 8. Lance Grady (Richmond, VA), 9. Mike Reynolds (Clements, MD), 10. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 11. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 12. Kelly Samuels (Chesterfield, VA), 13. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 14. Robbie Babb (Chesapeake, VA), 15. Mark Schools (Midlothian, VA), 16. Stephen Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 17. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 18. Francis Jarrelle III (Chesterfield, VA), Fast Qualifier: Matt Quade – 19.326 seconds. Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps): A Main:1. Andrew Tarbox (King William, VA), 2. Brian Bradley (Hopewell, VA), 3. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 6. Ryan Hutchens (Providence Forge, VA), 7. Chris Champion (Bumpass, VA), 8. Daniel Alford (Colonial Beach, VA), 9. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 10. Christopher Sibley (Hartfield, VA), 11. Matthew Cook (Richmond, VA), 12. Chris Maxey (King George, VA), 13. Lucas Ward (Beaverdam, VA), 14. Stephanie Stallings (Gloucester, VA), 15. Cole Johnston (Gloucester, VA), 16. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA), 17. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), Fast Qualifier: Brandon Sandridge – 23.728 seconds....

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY’S AARON’S KING OF THE COMMONWEALTH

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY’S AARON’S KING OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Jamaica, VA — This Saturday April 12th Virginia Motor Speedway will host the $20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth featuring the stars of the National Dirt Racing League (NDRL). We look forward to having you visit with us for this exciting event. To make sure you have all the information you need we have compiled this “What You Need to Know” list. DATE: April 12, 2014 SANCTION: National Dirt Racing League (NDRL) – www.thendrl.com SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Tentative and Subject to change): Competitor gates open: 3pm (officially) Spectator gates open: 4pm Hot Laps begin: 6pm Group Qualifying for both divisions Heat Races for both divisions B-Main(s) for both divisions Aaron’s Lucky Dog 30 $3000 to win event for modifieds Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth $20,000 to win 60 lap feature DIVISIONS RACING: NDRL Late Models – Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth. Modifieds – Aaron’s Lucky Dog 30 16″ coolers (Medium playmate size) are allowed. NO GLASS PLEASE! Camping is allowed (No Hookups) at no charge Plenty of free, well lit parking Family friendly concession prices TICKET PRICING: (All tickets are General Admission) Adults – $35 Senior (60+) – $30 Military (Active / Retired / Guard with proper I.D.) – $25 Students 7 to 17 yrs old – $15 Children 6 and Under – Free Pit Passes (regardless of age) – $40. If you buy a pit pass it gets you a seat in the grandstand as well, you do not need to buy both. GRANDSTAND SEATING: Top 10 rows have seat backs First row is Handicapped seating (Offers companion seating as well) Paul Sawyer Section – Blue seats...

ATTENTION SUPER LATE MODEL COMPETITORS!

ATTENTION SUPER LATE MODEL COMPETITORS!

Jamaica, VA – NDRL Tire Rules for Virginia Motor Speedway race is as follows: Hooiser 1300, 1350, 1450, 1600, with a 70 RR option Any questions please contact the NDRL officials....

Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth Just 12 Days Away; Ticket Discount Announced

Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth Just 12 Days Away; Ticket Discount Announced

Jamaica, VA – In just a matter of 12 short days the 2014 season gets underway for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway with the running of the $20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth. That means some of the nations top dirt late model drivers will be making the trip to the ½ mile speed plant located in Jamaica, VA. The event will be sanctioned by the National Dirt Racing League (NDRL) and will feature a 60 lap feature paying the winner a cool $20,000. This will be the first visit to the track by the second year national touring series. A Sunday April 13th rain date has been established if needed. Fans can expect to see the best in national and regional dirt late model drivers for this highly anticipated event. Defending National Dirt Racing Series Champion Billy Moyer, current point leader Chris Madden, Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis, Don O’Neal, John Blankenship, Jonathan Davenport, Chris Ferguson, Kent Robinson and the rest of the NDRL regulars will have their hands full as they compete against Booper Bare, Steve Shaver, Ricky Elliott, Jason Covert, Jamie Lathroum and a host of other regional hot shoes for the top prize. Admission price for adults is only $35, seniors (60+) $30; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $25, students 7 – 17 years old $15 and children 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $40. The Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth will be the third race of a three race NDRL mega weekend following Pennsylvania’s Pittsburg Motor Speedway’s $10,000 to win PENNational event on Thursday April 10th and Winchester Speedway’s $10,000 to win Gunter’s Honey 50 on Friday April 11th. In an effort to help out the race fans Virginia Motor Speedway officials have come up with a discount for those fans that will attend more than one of the Mid-Atlantic events. Any fan that brings a ticket stub from the PPMS and/or Winchester events can receive a discount off the general admission ticket price for the Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth. Go to both PPMS and Winchester and get a $10 discount, attend only one of the two races and get a $5 discount. Discount is for grandstand admission only and you must present redeeming ticket(s) at time of purchase. 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. Race fans can go to www.vamotorspeedway.com to view the complete schedule Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2014 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...

BREAKING NEWS: Virginia Motor Speedway to be the new home of the $20,000 to win Fastrak World Championship

BREAKING NEWS: Virginia Motor Speedway to be the new home of the $20,000 to win Fastrak World Championship

Jamaica, VA – Officials of both Virginia Motor Speedway and Fastrak Racing are proud to announce that Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 2014 $20,000 to win Fastrak World Championship on October 2 – 4, 2014. “The success of the Fastrak Racing engine rules package was the main reason we have introduced the Pro Late Model division to our weekly line-up and we are excited to bring the division’s marquee event to our facility for 2014,” commented track owner Bill Sawyer. Sawyer added, “Adding this event should also help in growing our new Aaron’s Pro Late Model division and offer our competitor’s a chance to compete for a large paycheck at the end of the season.” This year’s Fastrak World Championships will have a new and improved format that will include a $10,000 to win Fastrak Northeast Regional Race-Off as well as a $10,000 to win Fastrak Southeast Regional Race-Off before heading to Virginia Motor Speedway for the final $20,000 World Championship event. Should someone win all three events that person will pocket an additional $10,000 bonus, making it a $50,000 total payday. All three events will be paid each night of the World Championships. It has already been announced that the Northeast Regional Race-Off will be contested at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on September 18 – 20, 2014. A venue and date for the Southeast Regional Race-Off will be announced in the next few weeks. “This Championship deserves a venue like Virginia Motor Speedway; it is second to none of any venue in the United States. We look forward to working with Bill Sawyer and his crew because we know that they are well equipped to handle an event of this size and magnitude,” stated Fastrak CEO / Founder Stan Lester For more information on the 2014 World Championships contact Stan Lester at the FASTRAK Corporate Office at (678) 935-7304 or Brian Haynes at (706) 340-4781. For more information on the $20,000 to win Fastrak World Championship at Virginia Motor Speedway call (804) 758-1867 or visit www.vamotorspeedway.com. 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....

Aaron’s, Inc. Announces Virginia Motor Speedway Exclusive Sponsorship

Aaron’s, Inc. Announces Virginia Motor Speedway Exclusive Sponsorship

ATLANTA (Nov. 11, 2013) – Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced today a one-year exclusive sponsorship agreement with Virginia Motor Speedway. Over the next year, Aaron’s will have exclusive naming rights to the Aaron’s Commonwealth 100. Additionally, Aaron’s will be designated as the “Official Sales and Lease Ownership Partner of VMS.” Terms of the partnership were not disclosed. “Aaron’s is committed to supporting the growth of the Virginia Motor Speedway and reaching the surrounding communities in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Hampton Roads and Southern Maryland. We are proud to become the exclusive partner of the Virginia Motor Speedway and to support the American tradition of dirt racing,” said Brock M. Roberts, Vice President, Northeastern Operations, Aaron’s, Inc. The Virginia Motor Speedway Season will start April 12, 2014 with the Aaron’s Commonwealth 100 and will end on October 11, 2014 with the 10th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling. “Thousands of dirt racing fans will enjoy our events every weekend and we’re thrilled to bring Aaron’s on board as our exclusive sponsor,” said Clarke Sawyer, General Manager, Virginia Motor Speedway. “Their partnership and the support of the Virginia Motor Speedway will ensure that our fans continue to experience family-friendly events.” As part of the exclusive sponsorship agreement Aaron’s will also serve as the title sponsor for the track’s Pro (Crate) Late Model division. Beginning its second season, the Pro (Crate) Late Model division was added as an affordable option for those who want to race a late model. The division will be sanctioned by the Fastrak Racing Series. About Aaron’s, Inc. Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has 2,115 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur and Chairman Emeritus R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit www.aarons.com. Aaron’s, Inc. includes the Aarons.com, GoRimco.com, and ShopHomeSmart.com brands. About Virginia Motor Speedway 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. To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2014 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com....

Matt Marshall picks up career first late model victory in $2000 to win Steel Block Bandits sanctioned Firecracker 30; Jamerson, Maxey and Toole return to victory lane.

Jamaica, VA – Forty of the regions top late model drivers rode into town looking to take home the $2000 top prize in the Cline Construction Steel Block Bandits sanctioned Revere Gas Firecracker 30 presented by Aaron’s at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and it was Virginia Motor Speedway rookie Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA holding home court and picking up his career first late model victory. The win didn’t come easy as Marshall had to fend off the advances of Scott Adams for much of the first half of the race and then held off Andy Fries over the final five laps, the last time out of turn 4 coming to the checkers. It all began with six laps to go as Fries looked inside Marshall out of turn 4 with Marshall holding the lead by inches at the line. Each time in turn 2 Marshall would gain a car length and in turn 4 Fries would pull up beside him. The races final caution would come out on lap 29 setting up a one lap shootout. On the restart Marshall pulled two car lengths on Fries and the rest of the field. As the leaders headed into turn 3 Fries closed the gap and got under Marshall out of turn 4 heading to the checkers with Marshall taking the win by.100 second at the line. “This is absolutely amazing to get my first late model race in such a big event. The car worked so well, I learned a lot tonight running up on the cushion,” commented Marshall in victory lane. Rounding out the top five were Andy Fries, Sommey Lacey, Kyle Merkel and Walker Arthur. Heat race wins went to Scott Adams, Matt Marshall, Kyle Merkel and Andy Fries. B Main win went to Junior Carter. In other action Brian Maxey of King George, VA picked up his third win of the season in the Budweiser Modifieds holding off Dan Arnold on the final lap. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Roger Jamerson of Mechanicsville, VA dove under the spinning leaders in turn 4 to pick up the victory and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Ryan Toole held off the challenges of Joe Ender to take his second victory of the 2010 season....

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