Jamaica, VA – The gallery has been updated with photos from this past weekend’s during WRAR / WNNT Night at the Races. Thanks to Al Goulder for all the great photos. If you would like to order any photos give Al a call at (804) 586-2208....
Jamaica, VA – It looked like having the lead in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway spelled disaster for anyone that had lead. David Williams, Davis Lipscombe and Matt Marshall all held the lead only to have mechanical issues. But once Derick Quade took over the lead on lap 28 he wasn’t going to let anything take away a shot at victory. The six place starting Quade had worked extremely hard to get to the front and was pressuring marshall for the lead when Marshall spun in front of him on lap 28. The victory wouldn’t come easy as he had to hold off the track’s defending champion Scott Adams of Chester, VA in the waning laps to take his victory at Virginia Motor Speedway....
JAMAICA, VA – April 17, 2011 – Steve Shaver’s plan worked to perfection in Sunday afternoon’s rain-delayed NAPA of King William ‘Commonwealth 100’ at Virginia Motor Speedway. The 47-year-old veteran from Vienna, W.Va., grabbed the lead from Steve Francis of Ashland, Ky., on lap three and never wavered for the remainder of the distance. He calmly conserved his tires while repelling a pair of threats en route to a World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory worth $25,050. “Our goal was to get the lead early and just try to fend off any challenges, and that’s what we did,” said Shaver, who started fourth driving a Rocket car from the stable of North Carolina’s storied K&L Rumley team. “I just tried to aim for the brown (in the racetrack) and not spin the tires to keep from wearing them out.”...
Jamaica, VA – The gallery has been updated with images from the NAPA of King William Commonwealth 100 heats and B Mains. Thank you to our track photographer Al Goulder....
Jamaica, VA – Officials of Virginia Motor Speedway have announced a schedule of events for today’s running of the 2nd Annual NAPA of King William Commonwealth 100. Gates open for spectators at 2pm with action on the track beginning at 3pm with hots laps for the A Main cars first then the non-qualifiers. The $25,000 to win NAPA of King William Commonwealth 100 will run first followed by the Seachoice Products Rumble on the River $3000 to win non-qualifiers race....
Story courtesy Kevin Kovac – World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR Director. 2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Promoter of the Year Has Showplace Track Ready For Second Annual $25,000-To-Win Event JAMAICA, VA – April 3, 2011 – There’s a host of reasons for Virginia Motor Speedway owner Bill Sawyer’s selection as the 2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Promoter of the Year, but three undoubtedly stand out. No. 1: Sawyer’s racetrack, a showplace half-mile oval that he’s built into one of the top short-track facilities in the country. No. 2: Sawyer’s creation of the Commonwealth 100, a $25,000-to-win WoO LMS spectacular that launched in 2010 and returns to the national tour’s schedule this year for a second annual edition on April 15-16. No. 3: Sawyer’s dedication to the fans, for whom he not only provides a speedway with virtually unmatched amenities but also attractive ticket deals like the one he’s offering up for the high-profile Commonwealth 100 weekend....
Jamaica, VA – It won’t be long before the roar of engines can once again be heard on Saturday’s at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway as competitors will get the chance to dial in their rides for the 2011 season as the speedway will hold a “Test & Tune” open practice for all divisions Saturday, April 2nd. Gates will open at 9am for competitors with on track action to begin at 11:30am. Fans are invited to come out and watch open practice to see all the new cars and paint schemes. There will be no charge for grandstand admission for open practice. Anyone wanting to visit the pits will be required to buy a pit pass. Pit passes will be $20 per person. All cars must be inspected before they will be allowed to practice. Registrations are currently being accepted with all numbers being given out on a first come first served basis. Competitors can obtain a 2011 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867....
Jamaica, VA – Rules packages for all four of the speedway’s divisions are now posted under the “Drivers” tab on navigation bar. The only two divisions that will see any changes will be the Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars. All competitors should download a copy of their division rules and the 2011 VMS General Rules package. Driver registrations are currently being accepted with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 1st when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2011 registration form by going to the “Drivers” tab on the navigation bar or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867....
Jamaica, VA – With the 2010 racing season in the rear view mirror and the 2011 season just months away the staff at Virginia Motor Speedway is still hard at work as they prepare the facility for the 2nd Annual Commonwealth 100 that will open the track’s 42nd season on April 15-16, 2011. The speedway has undertaken several new construction projects in preparation of the 2011 season. All will enhance the racing experience for our fans and competitors. Included in the projects are a new set of restrooms to be constructed near the turn four section of the main grandstands, a new registration and tech building in the competitor parking area, new back stretch billboards and a new eight acre parking area for RV’s and campers....
Jamaica, VA – Photos from this year’s Awards banquet are now posted in our gallery section. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful 2010 season. Anyone looking for photos from this year’s banquet contact Al Goulder at (804) 586-2208....
