Speedway Providing Staging Area for Dominion Virginia Power Repair Crews; This Weekend’s Championship Night Postponed

Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway continues in its efforts to help in the recovery process from Hurricane Irene. Currently the speedway grounds are being used as a staging area for Dominion Virginia Power line crews as they help in restoring power to the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck communities. Some 250 utility trucks are expected to call the pit parking area home until power is restored to the area. “Our resources, equipment and facilities are at the disposal of the local authorities. Our focus since this past weekend’s hurricane has been to help our community in its recovery efforts,” added General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “Whatever we can do to help we will do. We are all in this together and the more we help the quicker everyone will be able to get back to their normal day to day routines,” added Sawyer. Officials have also announced that Truckin Thunder / Collision One / WIGO Championship Night racing activities have been postponed until Saturday, September 24th. On that night the 2011 Championships will be decided. “With so many of our fans and competitors without power we felt it was in everyone’s best interest that we move our last weekly event so that everyone can take care of their families and property,” stated Track Owner Bill Sawyer. “With the continued State of Emergency issued by Governor Bob McDonald and with the fire and police personnel stretched to capacity this is the best decision for all,” added Sawyer. With the postponement of Championship Night the next event for Virginia Motor Speedway will be Saturday Sept. 17th for the $15,000 to win 32nd Annual USA 100 sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The night’s event will also include the $3000 to win Mod Madness 30 for open modifieds. For more information on the event visit the speedway’s website. 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...

Williams takes checkers in late models; LaRouqe, Wood and Ender also get wins

Jamaica, VA – With the regular season drawing to a close, the battle for points and tempers heated up Saturday on Safety Kleen, NAPA of King William, National Guard Night night at Virginia Motor Speedway. The next to the final night of the 2011 Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series racing season set the table for the championship night on Saturday September 3rd. In what turned out to be one of the best races of the year and in a race that saw five different leaders it was David Williams of Clement, MD that survived the full contact event by taking the lead on lap 28 and going on to record his second win of 2011. “The harder they are to win the sweeter they are when you do get in victory lane, that was about has hard a win as we have ever had, the competition here is so tough so being here in victory lane is that much sweeter,” commented Williams in victory lane. Williams first battled with John Staton of Chesapeake, VA for second with the two trading paint in each corner with Williams taking over that spot on lap 24. Williams then went to work on Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA for the lead. Several times Williams tried to get inside Shelton for the lead only to have the door slammed on him each time. On lap 27 Williams finally got under Shelton out of turn 2 taking the lead he would not relinquish. Williams would have to fend off Staton several times before Staton had to work to hold off Adams who took over second on lap 31. Adams could not mount a challenge for the lead and Williams would take the win followed by Scott Adams, John Staton, Kenny Moreland and Walker Arthur. In other action Travis LaRogue of Mooresville, NC picked up his second Budweiser Modified win in a slugfest. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Tony Wood of New Kent, VA picked up his first win of the season and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA got his first win of the season. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Travis LaRoque and Lance Grady led the field to green with Grady leading the opening lap. Caution would fly on lap 2 for a wreck in turn 4. On the restart Grady once again pulled away to take control of the lead. With Grady out front the battle was for the second spot with John Ferguson, Travis LaRoque, Brian Maxey and Dan Arnold. Grady would get company in the form of Brian Maxey as the two battled for the top spot. Maxey would try several times to get inside Grady but each time the door was slammed. On lap 19 the two races into slower traffic with Maxey making it three wide under Grady as they raced into turn 3. The two would touch sending both spinning and to the rear of the field. On the restart the race got real interesting as Ferguson and LaRoque went to beating on each other and exchanging the top spot until on lap 23 where LaRouqe took over the top spot for good holding Dan Arnold off at the line for his second win of the season. Rounding out the top 5 were Dan Arnold, Jimmy Duncan, Neal Hudgins and Chris Arnold. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Wayne Carroll and J.R. Guy led the field to green with Guy taking the lead. Guy would hold the lead until lap 9 when Tony Wood would get inside Guy out of turn 2 with Wood taking the lead at the line. Guy would try to battle back but Wood would hold him off to keep the lead. Over the final fifteen laps Wood would have Todd Traylor on his bumper but Traylor could not make a serious challenge for the top spot. Wood would go on to collect his first win of 2011 followed by Todd Traylor, J.R. Guy, Wayne Carroll and Bubba Holloway Jr. In the Collision One Limited Stock 20 lap feature Joe Ender and Brett Adkins led the field to green with Enders leading the first circuit. The battle up front was intense with Enders, James Givens, Wesley Givens and Ryan Toole all in close proximity. On lap 7 point leader Wesley Givens and Toole got hooked together bringing out the races first caution sending both to the rear. Enders would pace the field with a comfortable cushion over James Givens and David Bowler. On a lap 18 restart Bowler would get inside Givens out of turn 2 to take over second. Givens would get into him going down the backstretch sending both into the turn 3 wall. On the final restart Ender would jump out a comfortable lead over Ricky Douglas and would cruise to the win followed by Douglas, Ryan Toole, Wesley Givens and Brandon Sandridge. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of August 27th off and return to action Saturday September 3rd and host Truckin Thunder, Collision One, WIGO Championship Night. It will be the last point race of the season for all four of the track’s Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions. With all the divisional point races tight heading into the final weekend the racing should be intense. Throw in the fact that every competitor is also vying for the coveted Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series championship, which will crown an over all track champion, this will be a must see event. The night’s activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. Competitor gates for Saturday, September 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 September 3rd: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $10, seniors (60+) $8; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $5, students 13 – 17 years old $7, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 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. 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 RACE RESULTS FOR SAFETY KLEEN / NAPA of KING WILLIAM / NATIONAL GUARD NIGHT SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2011: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries): A Main:1. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 2. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 3. John Staton (Norfolk, VA), 4. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 5. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 6. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 7. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 8. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 9. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 10. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 13. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 14. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 15. David Puckett (King George, VA), 16. Tommy Wagner Jr. (Hugesville, MD), 17. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 18. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), FAST TIME: Scott Adams – 18.756 seconds, 95.923mph TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries): A Main:1. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 2. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 3. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 4. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 5. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 6. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 8. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 9. Rusty Steele (Providence Forge, VA), 10. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 11. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), 12. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 13. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 14. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 15. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), FAST TIME: Todd Traylor – 21.918 seconds, 82.124mph BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries): A Main:1. Travis LaRoque (Mooresville, NC), 2. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 3. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 4. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 5. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 6. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 7. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 8. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 9. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 10. Tony Quade (Leonardtown, MD), 11. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 12. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 13. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 14. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 15. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 16. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 21.342 seconds, 84.341mph COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries): A Main:1. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 2. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 3. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 4. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 6. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 7. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 8. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 9. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 10. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 11. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 12. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 13. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 14. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 15. Mark Guthrie (Port Republic, MD), 16. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 17. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 18. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), FAST TIME: Wesley Givens – 23.249 seconds, 76.249mph...

HOMETOWN HERO: JUNIOR CARTER – TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN

In this segment of Hometown Heroes we introduce you to the 2003 Victory Lap Late Model Champion Junior Carter of Mechanicsville, VA driver of the #27 Graybar Electrical Supply Chevrolet in the Truckin Thunder division....

Williams gets first win of season in Late Models; Arnold, Childress and Sandridge also visit victory lane

Jamaica, VA – With a three wide pass out of turn 4 on lap 28 David Williams of Clements, MD took over the top spot then was able to hold off several late race challenges to take the checkers for his first win of the season in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Pepsi / WXGM Night at the Races. Scott Adams led the first 28 laps and while in traffic Williams made a bold move to the outside to make it three wide coming to the line to take over the top spot with the fans on their feet. “Lapped traffic helped me tonight, the track was really fast and when Scott (Adams) came up on the slower traffic the outside opened up and I just shoved it in there and hoped it would stick,” commented Williams in victory lane. “It feels great to finally get that win here this year, the team has worked so hard and they deserve it,” added Williams. Davis Lipscombe and Adams led the field to green with Adams taking the lead with a strong move from the outside. Adams looked like he was going to run away and hide but once in lapped traffic Lipscombe and Williams began to close in on Adams for the lead. On lap 27 Williams got by Lipscombe for second and went after Adams for the lead. On the next lap Adams and Williams began to get into lapped traffic and in turn 4 the door opened to the outside and Williams muscled his way to the outside to make it three wide at the line and take over the lead. The caution would come out for the second and final time on lap 31 when Adams sun in turn 4. On the restart Williams was able to fend off Lipscombe and went on to record his first win of 2011 in the Victory Lap Late Model division. Rounding out the top five were Davis Lipscombe, Kenny Moreland, Billy Tucker and Matt Marshall. In other action Dan Arnold of Petersburg, Va picked up his second win of the season in the Budweiser Modifieds. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA got his third win of the season and in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division David Bowler of Gloucester, VA crossed the line first under the checkers but after post race inspection was disqualified for an unapproved part repair handing the win over to Brandon Sandridge of Mechanicsville, VA resulting in his career first victory. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Joey Polevoy and Brian Maxey led the field to green with Polevoy jumping to the lead. Caution would fly before the first lap could be completed for Maxey who came to a stop in turn 3 with a flat tire. A complete restart saw Dan Arnold moved up to the front row and on the drop of the green flag rocketed to the lead. Arnold began to pull away from Polevoy and Bret Hamilton as they battled for second. Hamilton would get by Polevoy on lap 14 with an outside pass out of turn 4. Hamilton would tangle with lapped traffic two laps later and give the spot back to Polevoy. Caution would come out on lap 18 for Aaron Harris who came to a stop with front end damage in turn 4. On the restart Hamilton retook the second spot. The car on the move was Maxey who had worked his way back to sixth. Over the next three laps Maxey worked his way to third with great moves out of turn 2 each time. The races third and last caution came out on lap 22 bunching the field back on Arnold’s bumper for the restart. On the restart Arnold pulled away as Hamilton battled with Maxey for second. Arnold would go on to take his second win of the season and extend his point lead over Maxey in the chase for the championship. Rounding out the top five were Brett Hamilton, Brian Maxey, Page Harrison and Wayne Barricks. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Stephen Childress and Junior Carter led the field to green with Childress leading the first lap. Following closely were Todd Traylor, Tony Wood and Roger Jamerson. The races first caution came out on lap 6 when Wood ran into the back of Traylor on the backstretch locking the two cars together. They were able to get apart but Wood’s bumper ended up on the track bringing out the caution. On the restart Childress maintained his lead over the field. on lap 8 Traylor began pressuring Cater for second and on lap 9 took the spot with a inside pass out of turn 4. The action in the top five was intense with Traylor trying several times for the lead. On lap 21 J.R. Guy began to work his way to fourth with passes on Wood and Jamerson. With one to go Childress had Traylor all over his rear bumper pressuring him for the lead. Childress woull pick up the win with Traylor pushing him across the finish line in second. Rounding out the top five were Junior Carter, J.R. Guy and Roger Jamerson. In the Collision One Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Brandon Sandridge and David Bowler would lead the field to green with Sandridge taking the point. On lap 2 the battle for the lead went three wide with Sandridge, Bowler and Ryan Toole. Bowler would emerge with the lead at the line followed closely by Sandridge and Toole. In fact the top seven cars were all in position to take over the top spot. On several occasions Bowler would fend off challenges several times rubbing sheet metal in the process. On lap 18 Toole looked inside Bowler as they exited turn 4; the two raced side by side to turn 2 where they touched allowing Bowler to regain the lead. In turn 4 Toole would bring out the races final caution with a spin setting up a green, white, checkered finish. On the restart held off Sandridge and went on to record his career first victory. Rounding out the top five were Brandon Sandridge, James Givens, Brett Adkins and Joe Ender. Results are unofficial until further inspection. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action next Saturday August 13th and host NAPA of King William / Virginia Army National Guard Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! The night’s activities will include several special displays by the Virginia Army National Guard. On the grounds will be the National Guard AMA Pro Superbikes and simulator; the #29 National Guard Late Model of Brandon Butler and the Rolling Thunder Humvee. Competitor gates for Saturday, August 13th 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 August 13th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $10, seniors (60+) $8; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $5, students 13 – 17 years old $7, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 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. 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 RACE RESULTS FOR PEPSI / WXGM NIGHT, SATURDAY AUGUST 6, 2011: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (14 Entries): A Main:1. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 2. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 4. Billy Tucker (King George, VA), 5. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 6. John Staton (Norfolk, VA), 7. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 8. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 9. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 10. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA), 11. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 13. Tommy Wagner Jr. (Hugesville, MD), 14. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), FAST TIME: David Williams – 19.413 seconds, 92.721mph TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (13 Entries): A Main:1. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 2. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 5. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 6. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 7. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 8. John Kirby (Sandston, VA), 9. Bubba Holloway (Qiunton, VA), 10. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 11. Rusty Steele (Providence Forge, VA), 12. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 13. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), FAST TIME: Roger Jamerson – 22.185 seconds, 81.136mph BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries): A Main:1. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 2. Bret Hamilton (Powhatan, VA), 3. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 4. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 5. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 6. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 7. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 8. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 9. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 10. Francis Jarrelle III (Powhatan, VA), 11. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 12. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 13. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 14. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA), 15. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 16. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 17. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 18. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA), FAST TIME: Dan Arnold – 22.137 seconds, 81.312mph COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries): UNOFFICIAL A Main: 1. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 2. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 3. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 4. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 5. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 6. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 7. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 8. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 9. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 10. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 11. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 12. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 13. Daniel Loth (Richmond, VA), 14. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 15. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 16. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), DQ: David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 24.285 seconds, 74.120mph...

Pepsi / WXGM Night this Saturday August 6th

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action this Saturday August 6th for host Pepsi, WXGM Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! Competitor gates for Saturday, August 6th 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 August 6th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $10, seniors (60+) $8; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $5, students 13 – 17 years old $7, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 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. 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...

ULTIMATE SUPER LATE MODELS SET TO INVADE VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Jamaica, VA – The inaugural season of ULTIMATE Super Late Model competition will be highlighted with a huge $10,000 to win feature event Saturday July 23rd at the ½ mile clay oval known as Virginia Motor Speedway. Virginia Motor Speedway has hosted numerous electrifying and prestigious late model events and now adds the Summer Heat 50 to its racing portfolio. “We are excited to host an elite event for this new series, Stan Lester and his staff have put together what we feel is a very competitive group that should please our many fans with some awesome racing,” commented Track General Manger Clarke Sawyer. ULTIMATE teams have been buzzing with discussion about this upcoming event. New championship leader Chip Brindle, riding the momentum of his Independence Shootout win at Cherokee Speedway, is just one of the many drivers who have this event circled as a must on their schedule. “The Georgia Bandit” Casey Roberts will be looking to rebound after a rare DNF in the Independence Shootout. Chris “Fergy Time” Ferguson, Ricky Weeks, Daniel Baggerly, Ross Bailes and “Kid Quick” Zack Mitchell are just a few of the drivers who will head north to battle for the $10,000 winner’s check and a total purse exceeding $35,000. The driver’s from the South will have their hands full with a tough contingent of Mid-Atlantic hot-shoes. This is sure to turn into an epic North versus South event. Virginia Motor Speedway is pulling out all the stops to draw every Late Model in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast by offering tow money to any driver not making the 26 car field. Virginia Motor Speedway and ULTIMATE series officials expect the pits to be overflowing with Super Late Models as teams flock to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for this inaugural event. Fans will also see the track’s Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. Competitor gates for Saturday July 23rd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6 pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday July 23rd: ULTIMATE Super Late Models (50 Laps); Victory Lap Late Models (35 laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). ULTIMATE Super Late Models will run qualifying, heats, B Main(s) and Feature. All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Adult tickets are just $20; seniors (60+) $15; military $15; students 13 – 17 years old $8; children 7 – 12 years old $4; and children 6 and under free. Pit passes will be $25. All tickets will be sold day of event. 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, an ASA affiliate track, is a ½ mile dirt oval track and 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 and its 2010 schedule of events, 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...

Gallery Updated with photos from Saturday June 25th

Jamaica, VA – The gallery has been updated with photos from Chandler Chevrolet, AmeriGas, WIGO Night held Saturday June 25th. Thank you again to Al Goulder for the great photos. If you would like to order the photos visit www.almo.photoreflect.com....

Speedway to host Chandler Chevrolet, Amerigas, WIGO Special Olympics Night this Saturday June 25th

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday June 25th and will host Chandler Chevrolet, AmeriGas, WIGO Special Olympics Night at the Races presented by NAPA of Saluda featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. Come out and be inspired as we celebrate the Special Olympics program and the tremendous athletes that compete. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! Competitor gates for Saturday, June 25th 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 (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Adult admission is just $10, Seniors (60+) $8, Military $5, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” of two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Don’t forget to become a Fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway) and follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway), it could win you tickets or free Virginia Motor Speedway apparel during the season! 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, 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...

Four Divisions of Action presented by NAPA of Saluda Scheduled for this Saturday June 11th

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday June 11th and will host NAPA of Saluda Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! Get here early to sign up for free giveaways courtesy of NAPA of Saluda. Competitor gates for Saturday, June 11th 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 (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors (60+) $8, Military $5, Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. 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 for the latest updates and your chance at prizes and tickets throughout the season. 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...

Tim Shelton Scores First Ever Victory in Late Model action at Virginia Motor Speedway; Barrick and Childress also first time winners while Enders gets second career win

Jamaica, VA – Mother Nature tired to put a damper on Armed Forces Appreciation Night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway but track officials had other ideas getting the track in racing condition with the help of the competitors on hand. Once racing got under way the action got intense on a night that saw three first time winners. In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA led every lap but it didn’t come easy as Scott Adams, David Williams and Derick Quade all took shots at Shelton for the lead. On lap 6 Williams worked high and low trying to find a way around Shelton. Several times over the next few laps Williams would get a fender inside Shelton but could never make the pass. Shelton would be able to get some breathing room as Adams went to work on Williams for the runner up spot. Williams would jump the cushion in turn 3 on lap 16 allowing Adams to take over the second spot. With the laps winding down Shelton held the top spot while Adams battled Derick Quade for second. With the battle behind him Shelton would go on to record his first ever win in the very competitive Victory Lap Late Models. “This is awesome, we have worked really hard to get to this point and to get a win in this very competitive division,” commented Shelton in victory lane. Rounding out the top five were Scott Adams, Derick Quade, David Williams and John Staton. In other action Curtis Barricks of Chesterfield, VA led every lap of the Budwesier Modified 25 lap feature to record his first ever victory in eight years of racing at Virginia Motor Speedway. The win didn’t come without a challenge as Josh Harris of Gloucester, VA made several attempts to take away the top spot without success. Harris would finish second followed by Lance Grady, Page Harrison and Dan Arnold. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Tony Woods and Roy Skaggs would lead the field to green with Woods leading the first circuit. On lap 3 Stephen Childress and Todd Traylor would get past Skaggs for second and third respectfully. On lap 6 Childress would get inside Woods in turn 4 and take the lead at the line by inches. Once out front Childress began to build a comfortable lead. Woods would make several late race attempts at taking back the top spot but to no avail. The races final caution came out on lap 22 setting up a three lap dash for the cash of which Childress was up for the challenge as he went on to record his first ever victory in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division. Wood, Traylor, Roger Jamerson and Michael Roop rounded out the top five. In the Collision One 20 lap nightcap Brandon Sandridge and Chad champion led the field to green. Sandridge would briefly take the lead but would jump the cushion in turn 3 allowing Champion to get by and lead the first circuit. Champion’s lead was short lived as on the next lap Joe Ender would get inside Champion in turn 4 to take over the top spot. Ender would quickly get company and Brett Adkins and Ryan Toole pulled up on his back bumper trying to force an error on Enders part. With battles all over the track all eyes seemed focused on the top spot as Adkns began to pressure Ender of the lead. Adkins made several attempts for the lead and each time Ender held him off. The last attempt came on the final lap as Adkins looked to have a good run off turn 4 to get inside Enders only to have Enders hold on to the victory. rounding out the top five were Adkins, Toole, Wesley Givens and Ricky Douglas. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of June 4th off and return to action Saturday June 11th and host NAPA of Saluda Night featuring four divisions of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifies and the Collision One Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing! Competitor gates for Saturday, June 11th 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 (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps) and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. 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 RACE RESULTS FOR MOM’S NIGHT AT THE RACES, SATURDAY MAY 28, 2011: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (16 Entries): A Main:1. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 2. Scott Adams (Chester, VA), 3. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 4. David Williams (Avenue, MD), 5. John Staton (Norfolk, VA), 6. Brandon Long (Mechanicsville, MD), 7. Andy Gregg (Portsmouth, VA), 8. Kenny Moreland (Waldorf, MD), 9. Ben Bowie (Brandywine, MD), 10. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 11. Scott Davis (Virginia Beach, VA), 12. Ed Pope (Pasadena, MD), 13. Matt Morgan (Hughesville, MD), 14. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 15. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 16. Alan Anderson (Norfolk, VA) FAST TIME: David Williams – 19.107 seconds, 94.206mph TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (15 Entries): A Main:1. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 2. Tony Wood (New Kent, VA), 3. Todd Traylor (King William, VA), 4. Roger Jamerson (Glen Allen, VA), 5. Michael Roop (Stafford, VA), 6. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 7. Tommy Upshaw (West Point, VA), Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 9. Wayne Carroll (Fredericksburg, VA), 10. Bubba Holloway (Quinton, VA), 11. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. Rusty Steele (Providence Forge, VA), 13. Roy Skaggs (Highland Springs, VA), 14. J.R. Guy (Mechanicsville, MD), 15. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA) FAST TIME: Todd Traylor – 22.233 seconds, 80.961mph BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (20 Entries): A Main:1. Curtis Barricks (Chesterfield, VA), 2. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 3. Lance Grady (Maidens, VA), 4. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 5. Dan Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 6. Chris Arnold (Petersburg, VA), 7. Brian Dobie (Partlow, VA), 8. Dave Savage (Mattaponi, VA), 9. John Ferguson (Gloucester, VA), 10. Lloyd Byers Jr. (, VA), 11. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 12. David Kendall (Petersburg, VA), 13. Kelly Samuels (Chester, VA), 14. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 15. Charlie Hubbard (Chesapeake, VA), 16. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 17. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 18. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 19. Jacob Buie (Rockville, VA), 20. James Jessee (Spotsylvania, VA) FAST TIME: Brian Maxey – 21.506 seconds, 83.698mph COLLISION ONE LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (17 Entries): A Main:1. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 2. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 3. Ryan Toole (Richmond, VA), 4. Wesley Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 5. Ricky Douglas (Unionville, VA), 6. Brandon Coates (Tappahannock, VA), 7. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 8. Marty Coltrain (Richmond, VA), 9. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 10. Raymond Harper (Gloucester, VA), 11. Greg Ferguson (Richmond, VA), 12. Bryan Barkley (Hayes, VA), 13. Brandon Sandridge (New Kent, VA), 14. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 15. Thomas Rose (Gloucester, VA), 16. Ryan Hutchens (Toano, VA), 17. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA) FAST TIME: Wesley Givens – 23.725 seconds, 75.869mph...

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