Virginia Motor Speedway

Speedway to participate in two car shows on Saturday April 6

Jamaica, VA — Virginia Motor Speedway will take part in two car shows on Saturday April 6th to help promote the start of the 2013 season. One will be in Richmond, VA the other in Fredericksburg, VA. Come out to The Boardwalk located at 2106 Henderson Rd Suite #109, Richmond Va 23228 (Just behind the Walgreens near Libby and Broad St.) between 11am and 2pm and see Macy Causey driver of the #33 Sportsman and have several chances to win free tickets to opening night. Then from 4pm to 8pm the speedway will be at the Family Diner at 2100 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 for the Virginia Motor Speedway Dirt Car Show. Thunder 104.5 will be doing a live remote from 4pm – 6pm with lots of giveaways. There will also be a moon bounce for the kids. For more information click on the fliers below. The Boardwalk Customer Appreciation Show (Richmond Show): The Virginia Motor Speedway Dirt Car Show (Fredericksburg show):...

2013 Divisions Rules Are Now Posted

Jamaica, VA — The 2013 rules packages for the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock divisions are now posted at www.vamotorspeedway.com/forms/. If you have any questions please call the speedway at (804) 758-1867. Rules for the new Fastrak Pro Late Model division will be posted as soon as Fastrak updates their rules package. Visit www.fastrakracing.com for any questions....

Speedway Releases 2013 Schedule; Focus on Weekly Racing

Jamaica, VA – The tentative 2013 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 12 weeks of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. The focus for the 2013 racing season will be on weekly racing and continuing to grow our local fan and competitor base. During the 12 weeks of Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action the speedway will feature six nights of the very popular twin race format that was utilized during the last part of the 2012 season. Fans and competitors alike were thrilled with the format and have asked to see more of it in 2013. The track’s always competitive weekly divisions begin their race for the division Championships and the Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship on Saturday April 13th and end with the final point’s race of the season on Saturday September 14th. This year’s division line-up will once again include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars. One special event tentatively on the 2013 schedule is the return of the Ultimate Super Late Model Series on Saturday May 18th. Details of that event will be released soon. Along with the weekly racing action the speedway will also host two mud bogs at its state of the art mud bog facility. On Saturday June 15th The Pit at VMS will host the 4th Annual Mud Mayhem and on Saturday October 5th the 9th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River / Rappahannock Tractor and the Virginia Army National Guard. Both events set attendance and competitor participation records in 2012. To see the entire 2013 schedule in its entirety visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com. The 2013 schedule is tentative and subject to change. The speedway will begin to accept registrations starting December 1st with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors will Competitors can obtain a 2013 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track, 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 learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2013 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...

Adams, Doggett, Duncan and Maxey crowned 2012 Champions; Duncan crowned VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway wrapped up the 2012 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2012 champions. During the night’s events almost $34,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $28,000 was in cash. This year’s championships saw two familiar faces and two drivers picking up career first championships. Scott Adams of Chester, VA was crowned the Victory Lap Late Model Champion for the third consecutive year and received a check for $5,000 for his efforts. Adams also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Victory Lap Late Model points were Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA; Billy Tucker of King George, VA; Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA; Troy Williams of South Mills, NC; John Staton of Chesapeake, VA; Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA; Andy Gregg of Portsmouth, VA; Billy Adkins of Saluda, VA and Alan Anderson of Norfolk, VA. Taylor Doggett of Ruther Glen, VA was crowned the 2012 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. It was his career first championship. Doggett also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Truckin Thunder points were Junior Carter of Mechanicsville, VA; J.R. Guy of Mechanicsville, MD; rookie Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA; Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA; rookie Hunter Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA; Davey Pullen of New Kent, VA; Tommy Upshaw of West Point, VA; Michael Hayes of Ruther Glen, VA; and rookie Chad Beahr of Mechanicsville, VA. Jimmy Duncan of Fredericksburg, VA was crowned the 2012 Budweiser Modified Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. It was his career first championship. Duncan also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Budweiser Modified points were three time and 2011 Champion Dan Arnold of Chesterfield, VA; 2005 Champion Page Harrison of Amelia, VA; Mike Reynolds of Clements, MD; Chris Arnold of Petersburg, VA; Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA; Brandon Galloway of Gloucester, VA; Charlie Hubbard of Chesapeake, VA; Neal Hudgins of Grimstead, VA; Aaron Harris of Chester, VA (tie) and Donnie Smith of Fredericksburg, VA. Brian Maxey of King George, VA won the Collision One Limited Stock Car Championship. The Championship was Maxey’s third division championship and fourth overall (2010 Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship). Maxey received a check for $700, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Collision One Limited Stock Car points were Brandon Sandridge of Mechanicsville, VA; 2011 Champion Wesley Givens of Mechanicsville, VA; Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA; Marty Coltrain of Chester, VA; David Bowler of Gloucester, VA; Bob Terry of Stafford, VA; Chad Champion of Beaverdam, VA; rookie Bobby Curtis of Richmond, VA and rookie Chad Martin of Gloucester, VA. The speedway also crowns an overall Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion which pits all four divisions against each other and in the one of the closest battles in the seven year history of the championship Budweiser Modified Champion Jimmy Duncan of Fredericksburg, VA beat out Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion Taylor Doggett and Truckin Thunder Sportsman second place finisher Junior Carter to take the overall championship and the $2000 check and special eagle trophy that goes along with it. Special achievement award winners for the 2012 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA in Victory Lap Late Models; Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Mike Reynolds of Clements, MD in Budweiser Modifieds and Bobby Curtis of Richmond, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250. 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 2013 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...

Adams, Traylor, Arnold and Givens crowned Champions at Virginia Motor Speedway; Traylor crowned VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway wrapped up the 2011 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2011 champions. During the night’s events almost $34,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $28,000 was in cash. This year’s championships saw two familiar faces and two drivers picking up career first championships. Scott Adams of Chester, VA was crowned the Victory Lap Late Model Champion for the second consecutive year and received a check for $5,000 for his efforts. Adams also received an invitation to the Rocket Chassis Race Wise Chassis School, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Victory Lap Late Model points were David Williams of Clements, MD; Kenny Moreland of Waldorf, MD; Derrick Quade of Mechanicsville, VA; Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA;Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA; Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA; Andy Gregg of Portsmouth, VA; Alan Anderson of Norfolk, VA and Brandon Long of Mechanicsville, MD. Todd Traylor of King William, VA was crowned the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. It was his career first championship. Traylor also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Truckin Thunder points were 2010 Champion Roger Jamerson of Mechanicsville, VA; Stephen Childress of ST. Stephens Church, VA; Tony Wood of Providence Forge, VA; Junior Carter of Mechanicsville, VA; J.R. Guy of Mechanicsville, MD; Davey Pullen of New Kent, VA; Bubba Holloway Jr. of Quinton, VA; Wayne Carroll of Fredericksburg, VA; and Roy Skaggs of Sandston, VA. Dan Arnold of Petersburg, VA was crowned the 2011 Budweiser Modified Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. It was his third consecutive championship in the division. Arnold also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Budweiser Modified points were Brian Maxey of King George, VA; 2005 Champion Page Harrison of Jetersville, VA; Curtis Barricks of Chester, VA; John Ferguson of Gloucester, VA; Chris Arnold of Petersburg, VA; Brandon Galloway of Gloucester, VA; Aaron Harris of Chester, VA; James Jesse of Spotsylvania, VA; and Charlie Hubbard of Chesapeake, VA. Wesley Givens of Mechanicsville, VA won the Collision One Limited Stock Car Championship. The Championship was Given’s first ever championship in any division. Givens received a check for $700, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket. Rounding out the top ten in Collision One Limited Stock Car points were Joe Ender of Glen Allen, VA; 2010 Champion Ryan Toole of Richmond, VA; Brandon Coates of Tappahannock, VA; Ricky Douglas of Fredericksburg, VA; Brandon Sandridge of New Kent, VA; 2009 Champion Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA; Thomas Rose of Gloucester, VA; David Bowler of Gloucester, VA; and Ryan Hutchens of Providence Forge, VA. The speedway also crowns an overall Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion which pits all four divisions against each other and in the closest battle in the six year history of the championship Truckin Thunder Champion Todd Traylor of King William, VA beat out Victory Lap Late Model Champion Scott Adams and Budweiser Modified Champion Dan Arnold to take the overall championship and the $2000 check and special eagle trophy that goes along with it. Special achievement award winners for the 2011 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Kenny Moreland of Waldorf, MD in Victory Lap Late Models; Junior Carter of Mechanicsville, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Aaron Harris of Chester, VA in Budweiser Modifieds and Ben Lowry of Mechanicsville, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250. The speedway’s 2012 schedule of events is expected to be released in a couple of weeks after some fine tuning. The season is scheduled to start Saturday March 31st with an open practice. This year’s $25,000 to win Commonwealth 100 will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and will run April 13-14, 2012 with a Sunday April 15th rain date. The Ultimate Super Late Model Series is scheduled to return on Saturday May 19th for a $10,000 to win event and the 2012 season ender will be the 33rd Annual USA 100 that will now pay $20,000 to win an become a two day show September 14 – 15th, with a Sunday Sept. 16th rain date established. 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 2012 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...

HOMETOWN HERO: TIM SHELTON – VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS

Jamaica, VA – In this segment of Hometown heroes we introduce you to the 2010 Victory Lap Late Model Rookie of the Year Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA driver of the #55 Rick Lupert – Snap On Tools Rocket....

HOMETOWN HERO – DAVID WILLIAMS – VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS

In this segment of Hometown Heroes we introduce you to David Williams of Clements, MD, driver of the #45 Great Mills Trading Post, Big Dogs Paradise Bar, Springhaven Homes Rocket in the Victory Lap Late Model division. Williams currently holds the division track qualifying record of 18.041 seconds set on June 25th of this year....

VIDEO: VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL RACE FROM JUNE 25TH

Jamaica, VA – To get you ready for this weekend’s Steel Block Bandits $3000 to win Firecracker 30 for this weekend. The feature came down to 2008 Victory Lap Late Model Champion and 2010 Steel Block Bandits Champion Walker Arthur and new division track record holder David Williams. They put on one heck of a race through lapped traffic. Enjoy and get ready for some awesome late model action this weekend!...