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09/18/06

RAINS FORCE CANCELLATION OF RACING ACTIVITIES AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Jamaica, VA – A late afternoon rain shower has forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to postpone WIGO / NAPA of Saluda Championship Night to Saturday, September 30th. All five divisions will crown their champions on that night.
Track staff worked feverously to get the track surface back in racing condition after the heavy rain shower but after an hour of trying officials decided that it was not going to come around in an appropriate amount of time to run the night’s events.
“We tried to wait out the rains and then get the track run back in, but it was just way to wet for us to do so. We have to think of the safety of our competitors, they are our first priority,” commented track Owner Bill Sawyer.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this coming Friday and Saturday Night, September 22 – 23rd as it hosts the 37th Annual Fall Classic presented by Thurston Spring Service. It’s back to two days of door slamming, high octane, and fast family fun!
Sprint Cars and the Recycler (Junk) Cars will join the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and the Dixie Chopper All Americans in the exciting two-day program. The Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run hot lap qualifying, heats on Friday and features on Saturday. The All Americans will run heats Friday and their feature on Saturday.
Competitor gates both nights will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday: 305 Sprint Cars (30 Laps); Qualifying and Heats for all five weekly divisions. Divisions scheduled for Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (35 laps); Budweiser Modified (30 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (30 Laps); Dixie Chopper All Americans (20 Laps) and the Recycler (Junk) Car Division (50 Laps).
Admission price for Friday night September 22nd is $5 per person, with children 6 and under free. Saturday, September 23rd admission will see adults at $12, Seniors and Military $10, Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and children 6 and under free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. Coupons will not be accepted for the Friday night activities.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

DIVISION CHAMPIONS WILL BE CROWNED AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

Jamaica, VA – After a rainout due to Tropical Storm Ernesto and then taking a week off for the NASCAR events at Richmond International Raceway, Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday September 16th as it hosts 104.9 WIGO Championship Night. During the night’s events the Speedway will decide it’s 2006 Track Champions in each division.

Going into the big weekend four of the five divisions will go down to the last lap to decide the championships. The only division that has already decided their Champion is the Truckin Thunder Sportsman as Donnie Owens of North, VA holds a 136 point advantage over 2003 Champion Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC. Bolac will have to have a good run to hold on to second with everyone else in the top five having a shot at taking over second.

In the Victory Lap Late Model division Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA took over the points lead in week five, but troubles during the last part of the season have allowed Sommey Lacey of Clements, MD to close back within 42 points. Powell however, has returned to his early season form with two wins in his last two starts.

In the Budweiser Modified division Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA is trying to win his third title in the last four years; he’s done a good job in staying on top with eight division wins. Hamilton has led the points from week one but has stretched the lead out to 58 points over the last five races. Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA and defending Champion Page Harrison of Jetersville, VA have had a spirited battle trying to keep pace with Hamilton, swapping second in the points back and forth several times during the season.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger division Bob Terry of Fredericksburg, VA has been looking up at point leader Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA for much of the year, giving up the lead to Lipscombe after the divisions third race in May. Terry will get one more shot to erase his 41-point deficit when the division returns to action this Saturday September 16th. Lipscombe, on the other hand, has been on a hot streak with nine division wins thus far and in contention to also take home the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship.

In the Dixie Chopper All American division Marty Coltrain of Richmond, VA hasn’t won many battles during the course of the season but may just win the war as he holds a 54 point advantage over Dustin Owens of North, VA. Owens has had the hot hand all season with eight division wins. But, two DNF’s have hampered his chances at winning the title.

Competitor gates for Saturday September 16th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

SPRINT CARS AND RECYCLER DIVISION (JUNK CARS) ADDED TO 37TH ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC LINE-UP

Jamaica, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are proud to announce the addition of 305 Sprints cars and the Recycler Division (big Junk Cars) to the 37th Annual Fall Classic presented by Thurston Spring Service weekend, September 22 – 23rd.
The speedway had already put together a strong line-up of events for this year’s edition of the Fall Classic with Round 4 of the Victory Lap Late $25,000 Challenge being moved to the Classic weekend after being rained out on September 1st, so the addition of the two new divisions only adds to the excitement.
“With taking the Classic back to a two day event we wanted to really spice up the show and adding the sprint cars and Recycler’s to the program will do just that. This is also a perfect opportunity for us to take a look at two new divisions that get a ton of support from fans around the area,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.
The 305 Sprint cars will run their entire program on Friday night of the Classic which will include hot laps, hot lap qualifying, heats and a 30 lap, $500 to win feature.
The Recycler division (big Junk Cars) will run their 50 lap, $1000 to win event on Saturday evening as the last feature of the night. The speedway will pay back ten spots.
Rules for both divisions can be found on the speedway’s website or by contacting the track Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
The Sprints and Recyclers will join the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and the Dixie Chopper All Americans in the exciting two-day program. The Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run hot lap qualifying, heats on Friday and features on Saturday. The All Americans will run heats Friday and their feature on Saturday.
Competitor gates both nights will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. Admission price for Friday night September 22nd is $5 per person, with children 6 and under free. Saturday, September 23rd Adults are $12, Seniors and Military $10, Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and children 6 and under free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. Coupons will not be accepted for the Friday night activities.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
 
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

ERNESTO CANCELS LUCAS OIL SANCTIONED ALL AMERICAN 50 AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – After discussions with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway have canceled the All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc scheduled for this Friday September 1st due to the rains and forecasted weather from tropical storm Ernesto.
“This is just heartbreaking to have to cancel this event,” said Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “Last year’s race was just fantastic and I’m sure that we would have seen an even better show this year, but with the amount of rain and severe weather expected from Ernesto we have to look after the safety of our competitors and fans,” added Sawyer.
“We are very disappointed that one of our most anticipated events of the year is rained out yet again. We have to thank Bill and Clarke Sawyer and his staff for working so closely with us on the June postponement and now on this unfortunate cancellation due to Ernesto. They always take the safety of our competitors and fans in mind when making their decisions. We look forward to the opportunity to come back and race at one of the countries finest facilities in 2007,” commented Spencer Wilson, Series Director for the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series.
With the rainout officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take next Saturday September 9th off due to the NASCAR event at Richmond International Raceway. The speedway will return to action Saturday September 16th with 104.9 WIGO Championship Night when the track will crown it’s five divisional champions for 2006.
Officials have also announced that Round 4 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T will now be run during the 37th Annual Fall Classic scheduled for September 22 –23rd.
“With the last point race of the season being September 16th we wanted to make sure that our late model competitors had the chance to race for the championship without any other distractions,” commented Sawyer.
Competitor gates for Saturday September 16th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

POWELL PICKS UP WIN AT SCALES, ARTHUR, HAMILTON, LIPSOMBE AND OWENS REPEAT WINNERS

Jamaica, VA – Chuck Beech of Fredericksburg, VA crossed the finish line with what looked to be his first victory of the season but after going over the scales Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA was declared the winner as Beech came up light.
Donnie Marshall Jr. and Chuck Beech led the field to green with Beech taking the lead from the high side. Marshall battled feverously on the bottom trying to wrestle the top spot away. Beech continued to use the high side with Marshall on the bottom as the two battling virtually side by side for the lead.
Just behind them Jared Powell and Ronald Cusic battled side by side for third with Cusic finally taking the spot on lap 9. Beech and Marshall continued their battle for the lead as they approached traffic with Marshall getting through the traffic with the lead.
Once Marshall maneuvered his way through the traffic he began to pull away and it looked like as if he might be on his way to his second victory until disaster hit on lap 15. That’s when Vaughan Haywood spun in turn 4, collecting Marshall and ending his night. That put Beech back in the lead with Cusic, Powell, Walker Arthur and Scott Adams in the top five.
It took several restarts to get the race back underway with Beech holding off Cusic by inches at the line. The two battled back and fourth with Beech on the high side and Cusic on the bottom and with Powell ready to strike when the moment presented itself.
With ten to go Beech held a slight advantage over Cusic and Powell as they pulled away from the battle for fourth between Arthur and Eddie Groome. With the action hot and heavy for the lead the final caution of the race came out on lap 29 for a spin in turn 4 by Anthony Kincaid. On the restart Cusic’s car looked to lose power allowing Powell to get by for second.
Powell just didn’t have enough to catch the leader as Beech took the checkers as the winner. But upon the cars crossing the scales beech was declared light handing the win to Powell.
“I feel real bad for Chuck, he’s one of my boy’s over in the pits, I really feel bad, that boy has worked hard, he didn’t deserve to lose one that way and I didn’t deserve to win it like this, he ran a heck of a race but I tell you what we are happy to be here,” commented Powell in victory lane.
Rounding out the top five were Ronald Cusic, Walker Arthur, Eddie Groome and Sommey Lacey. Arthur took home the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Daren Bolac and Donnie Owens led the field to green with Owens nipping Bolac at the line to lead the first lap. By lap 2 Bolac had slipped back to fifth as Tim Shelton, Roger Jamerson and Walker Arthur all got by for position.
Arthur then went to the high side and began picking off positions one by one. On lap 9 Arthur went to the inside of Owens with Owens holding him off at the line. As the two raced into turn 1 a lapped car slid up in front of Owens, allowing Arthur to take the lead and Shelton to take second. Once in front the only thing to slow Arthur were a couple of late race cautions. On the final restart of the race Arthur pulled away from Shelton and motored to his tenth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Tim Shelton, Roger Jamerson, Donnie Owens and Daren Bolac. Chris Stacy took home the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with an eleventh place finish.
In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature it took two starts to get the racing started but when it did Eric Erwin and Brian Dobie led the field to green with Dobie rocketing to the lead from the outside. The battle behind the leader was hot and heavy as fast qualifier Jamie Lathroum worked the inside of Erwin as Bret Hamilton worked the high side.
The races first caution came out for a spin by Brad Bowling in turn 1. On the restart Lathroum tried the inside of Erwin with Hamilton working the outside. Lathroum finally took over second with Hamilton to third.
On lap 5 Lathroum would bring out the caution with a spin in turn 2 relegating him back to the rear of the field. On the restart Dobie kept a good cushion over Hamilton with Erwin, Chuck Marks and James Snead in striking distance. By lap 8 Lathroum was back in the battle for fifth and looking to move up further.
Caution would fly again on lap 14 for a spin by Brent Bordeaux. On the restart Hamilton jumped to the inside of Dobie and would take the lead as they exited turn 4. With Hamilton and Dobie entrenched in the top two spots the battle was for third as Snead, Erwin, Marks and Lathroum diced it up. With everyone battling behind him Hamilton cruised to his eighth win of the season.
Rounding out the top five were Brian Dobie, James Snead, Eric Erwin and Chuck Marks. John Sellner took home the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with an eighth place finish.
In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Jason Rotz and Chris Tatum led the field to green with Bob Terry quickly joining in on a three wide battle to lead lap one. Tatum came out on top with Rotz fending off Terry for second.
On lap 2 Rotz went inside Tatum for the lead. On the next lap caution would come out for a spin in turn 2, at the same time Rotz spun in turn 4 handing the lead back to Tatum. On the restart the action got hot once again as it went three wide with Tatum, Terry and Davis Lipscombe. Tatum would hold on to the to spot with Terry hanging on for second.
On lap 7 Lipscombe took second from Terry and went after Tatum for the lead. On the next lap it was side by side for the top spot with Lipscombe wrestling the lead away on lap 9. Once out front Lipscombe left the racing for second on back as he set sale to pick up his ninth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were John Imler, Ernie Dettbarn, Bob Terry and Chris Tatum. Ernie Dettbarn took home the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.
The Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature turned out to be one of the best races of the night. Gene Jamerson and Thomas Rose led the field to green with Jamerson leading the first lap. Jamerson led the first three laps until Rose dove under him in turn four to take the lead.
On lap 5 eighth starting Dustin Owens had worked his way to second and working the back bumper of Rose. Over the next eight laps the two Owens did everything he could to get by Rose for the lead with Rose holding him off each time. On lap 12 Owens looked inside Rose heading into turn 3 with Owens in front at the stripe by inches. As they raced back into turn 1 Owens slid up in front of Rose but couldn’t pull away. Rose looked to have a run on Owens as they raced back to the white flag, but the race would come to a premature end as the two took the white as several cars wrecked out of turn four sending one flipping on the front stretch and bring out the checkers and caution. Rounding out the top five behind Owens were Thomas Rose, Marty Coltrain, Gene Jamerson and Johnny Brooks Jr.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host a special Friday night event when the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series returns to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the rescheduled 50-lap, $10,000 to win All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. Friday, September 1st and will be in front of the Speed Channel cameras. This is American Born, American Bred dirt racing at its best!
When the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series drivers of Earl Pearson Jr., Don O’Neal, Scott James, Matt Miller, Donnie Moran, Steve Casebolt and Freddy Smith roll into Virginia Motor Speedway they definitely will have their hands full with a strong contingent of national, regional and local dirt late model talent.
Also on the schedule will be Round 4 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T and the Budweiser Modifed and Al’s Auto Parts Charger divisions. Jared Powell, Tom Eriksen and Tom Cohick all have a shot at an additional $5000 bonus should they win the final round of the four race series. Victory Lap Late Model rules apply.
Competitor gates for Friday, September 1st will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:00pm with hot laps. Time Trials, heats and features will follow. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Dirt Series (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps), Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps) and Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps). Late Model, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only.
Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.
Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223; EMAIL: dave@vamotorspeedway.com

RESULTS FOR MISS UTILITY NIGHT SATURDAY AUGUST 26, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 2. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 3. Walker Arthur, Forest; 4. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 5. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 6. Scott Adams, Chester; 7. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 8. Joey Love, LaPlata, Md.; 9. Donnie Daniel, West Point; 10. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 11. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 12. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 13. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 14. David Parker, Powhatan; 15. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 16. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 17. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 18. Steve Cox, Elizabeth City, N.C.; 19. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 20. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 21. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 22. Chuck Lambert, Windsor; 23. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; DNS: John Reedy, Greenville; DQ: Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Jared Powell – 19.367

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 3. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 4. Donnie Owens, North; 5. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 6. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 7. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 8. William King, Norfolk; 9. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 10. Bo Deschamps, Gatyes, N.C.; 11. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 12. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 13. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 14. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 15. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 16. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 17. Joe Scarbrough, Charles City; 18. Billy Dixon, Fredericksburg; DNS: Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, J.D. Satterly, Port Haywood; DQ: Gene Snow Sr., Richmond.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 22.246

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 3. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 4. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 5. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 6. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 7. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 8. John Sellner, Huntingtown, Md.; 9. Lance Grady, Maidens; 10. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 11. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 12. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 13. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 14. Tim Hamlet, Halifax; 15. Gary Conner, Powhatan; 16. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 17. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 18. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 19. Jack Foulkes Sr., Fredericksburg; 20. Joey Polevoy, Powhatan; 21. Donnie Medlin, Newport News.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Jamie Lathroum – 22.023

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 2. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 3. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 4. Bob Terry, Stafford; 5. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 6. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 7. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 8. Jason Rotz, Prince George; 9. John Kirby, Sandston; 10. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 11. Rick Adkins, Hampton; 12. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 13. Steven Carter, West Point; 14. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 15. Troy Carter, Amelia; 16. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 17. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 18. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Davis Lipscombe – 23.518

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (26 CARS):
1. Dustin Owens, North; 2. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 3. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 4. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 5. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 6. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 7. Brian Maines, West Point; 8. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 9. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 10. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 11. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 12. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 13. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 14. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 15. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 16. Brandon Cohick, Gloucester; 17. Therese Winner, Williamsburg; 18. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 19. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 20. W.L. Johnston, Gloucester; 21. Larry Yates Jr., Richmond; 22. David Bowler, Gloucester; 23. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 24. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; DNS: Ryan Hutchens, Toano, Michael Green, North.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Gene Jamerson, Thomas Rose.

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DRIVERS HEADED TO VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY FOR $10,000 TO WIN ALL AMERICAN 50 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST

Saluda, VA - The Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series is on its way to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the 50-lap, $10,000 to win All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. this coming Friday, September 1st and will be in front of the Speed Channel cameras. This is American Born, American Bred dirt racing at its best!
“This is a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the best dirt late model drivers in the business going at it door to door for the big money,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “It is also a great opportunity for our Speedway to get some additional national exposure with the SPEED Channel cameras on hand to film all the action,” added Sawyer.
When the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series rolls into town fans will get to see a few drivers that don’t normally frequent this part of the country as “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal, “The Silver Shark” Scott James, “The Hurricane” Earl Pearson and Matt Miller are just a few of the names expected to compete for the $10,000 top prize. You can also expect Donnie Moran, Freddie Smith, and a host of regional drivers like Ricky Elliott, Sean Cosgrove, Booper Bare and maybe a few surprises.
The regional dirt late model drivers will have the opportunity to pick up some extra cash with the Drywall Systems Smooth Finish Award, courtesy of Drywall Systems, Inc. The top three finishing ‘regional’ drivers will vie for bonus money totaling $1,000 when the checkered flag drops on the All American 50 main event sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Any driver, who is not contracted to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour nor is a declared Lucas Oil rookie of the year candidate, will be eligible for the bonus money that will pay three spots.
The top finishing ‘regional’ driver will receive a $500 bonus with the second highest receiving a $300 bonus and the third highest receiving a $200 bonus courtesy of Drywall Systems, Inc. and owner Sean Cosgrove.
Competitor gates for Friday, September 1st will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:00pm with hot laps. Time Trial, heats and features to follow hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps). Late Model, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.
Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.
Drywall Systems, Inc., in Catharpin, VA, is a residential and commercial drywall installation company serving Virginia, Maryland and the surrounding states. For more information contact Sean Cosgrove at (703) 754-3634.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

DRYWALL SYSTEMS OFFERS BONUS MONEY TO REGIONAL DRIVERS DURING LUCAS OIL SANCTIONED ALL AMERICAN 50 AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Jamaica, VA - Regional dirt Late Model drivers will be gunning for the Drywall Systems Smooth Finish Award and some extra bonus cash this Friday evening September 1st at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA courtesy of Drywall Systems, Inc., when the top three finishing ‘regional’ drivers will vie for bonus money totaling $1,000 when the checkered flag drops on the All American 50 main event sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Any driver, who is not contracted to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour nor is a declared Lucas Oil rookie of the year candidate, will be eligible for the bonus money that will pay three spots.
The top finishing ‘regional’ driver will receive a $500 bonus with the second highest receiving a $300 bonus and the third highest receiving a $200 bonus courtesy of Drywall Systems, Inc. and owner Sean Cosgrove.
“I wanted to do something that would help bring a strong contingent of regional drivers to what should be one of the best races of the year and to one of the best race tracks in the country. Virginia Motor Speedway is a first class operation and the surface has just been tremendous. As a driver and team owner I want to see and race against the very best so I thought we could make it a little more interesting by doing something that would insure that the very best regional drivers would be here,” commented Cosgrove.
The $10,000 to win, All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will see competitor gates opening at 4pm, with spectator gates opening at 5pm. Also scheduled will be Round 4 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T along with the Budweiser Modified and Al’s Auto Parts Charger divisions.
Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.
Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.
Drywall Systems, Inc., in Catharpin, VA, is a residential and commercial drywall installation company serving Virginia, Maryland and the surrounding states. For more information contact Sean Cosgrove at (703) 754-3634.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223; EMAIL: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

JEREMY MILLER TAKES USA 100™ IN EPIC BATTLE WITH BO FEATHERS AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA battled with Bo Feathers of Winchester, VA side by side for four laps before wrestling the lead away on lap 28 of the 50 lap, $10,000 to win event. Miller then motored on to pick up the MACS sanctioned 27th Annual USA 100 presented by Thurston Spring Service at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA.
On the drop of the green flag the race got three wide in a hurry as Bo Feathers, Ricky Elliot and Pete Ivey all wanted to lead the first lap. Feathers would lead the first lap but by only a bumper over Elliott. On lap 2 Jeremy Miller worked his way inside Elliott to take second and then set out to reel in Feathers.
Caution would fall on lap 5 for a spin by G.R. Smith. On the double file restart Feathers regained control but with Miller still challenging for the lead on the bottom. Caution on lap 21 closed the field once again with Feathers once again choosing the high side for the double file restart. Feathers once again held on to the lead with Miller battling on the bottom.
On the restart Booper Bare, Mike Balzano, Jimmy Bernheisel and Bob Salathe battled for fifth with Bernheisel coming out the winner and then taking fourth from Ivey. With battles everywhere on the track Feathers and Miller continued to battle for the lead. With Feathers working the high side and Miller down on the bottom for the next four laps the two raced side by side until Miller finally took the lead on lap 28 at the line by inches.
Feathers battled back to the outside but couldn’t wrestle the lead back from Miller. Several cautions closed the field back on Miller and gave Feathers a chance to battle for the lead. The last restart on lap 36 was Feathers last chance and Miller was able to hold him off as they raced out of turn 2. Once in the lead Miller began to pull away form the field as Feathers now had company in the form of Elliott for second.
Miller would go on to work his way through traffic and take a ten car length advantage win over Feathers.
“I got to take my hats off to Bo Feathers, when you go race him he seems to get better every week, he is capable of winning this race, he raced me clean I raced him clean, what can I say this is just awesome,” commented Miller in victory lane. “The track was beautiful, I could run in the middle, top and bottom, you could run anywhere you wanted to, if things had been a little different I may not have won this thing, its about the best racing I’ve been in all year. To put my name in the USA 100 record books is a great deal,” added Miller.
Rounding out the top five were Bo Feathers, Ricky Elliott, Jimmy Bernheisel and Pete Ivey. In the two 25 lap, $1000 to win qualifiers Ricky Elliott and Bo Feathers picked up the wins.
In other action in the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Page Harrison of Jetersville, VA took the lead form Eric Erwin on lap 5 and held off a hard charging Bret Hamilton, who started fourteenth to take home his second win in a very competitive race. Rounding out the top five were Bret Hamilton, Eric Erwin, Brent Bordeaux and Brian Dobie. Gary Conners picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.
In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature the “Faster Pastor” Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA looked like he was going to be the one to beat leading the first lap and pulling away from the field as Jared Powell, Neil McClanan and Ronald Cusic battled for second. Powell took second but had a lot of ground to close to catch Cohick. It closed up quick when on lap 6 caution came out when several cars got together in turn 4.
On the restart Powell jumped to the inside of Cohick, taking the lead out of turn 2. After that the only thing to slow Pawell were cautions. And on each ensuing restart Powell pulled away. When it was all said and done Powell came across the stripe a full straight ahead of Cohick and the rest of the field for his third win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Tom Cohick, Ronald Cusic, Sommey Lacey and Donnie Marshall. Neil McClanan picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his eleventh place finish.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Donnie Owens led lap one but with Okey Synan, Jr. to his outside in a side by side duel. Synan would take the lead by a bumper the next time around and finally pulling ahead on lap five. On lap 10 Owens went back inside Synan as the two raced side by side once again until on lap 12 Owens retook the lead. Once in the lead Owens looked in control and held off a hard charging Walker Arthur for his second win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Walker Arhtur, Roger Jamerson, Tim Shelton and Davis Lipscombe. Doug Johnson picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.
In the Sunoco Race Fuels / Bazell Oil Qualifying Race no.1 for the USA 100, Rickey Elliott and Pete Ivey led the 19 car field to green with Elliott winning the drag race into turn 1 to take the lead. Caution would fly quikly on lap 1 for a spin by Scott LeBarron collecting both Louie Littlepage and Dale Lingo.
On the double restart Elliott once again out dueled Ivey once again to take the lead. On lap five Jason Dupont brought out the caution with a flat in turn 2. On the restart Elliott once again won the race to turn 1 but caution would come out this time for Dupont flipping several times in the middle of turn one and two collecting Sean Cosgrove, Dupont, Daryl Hills and Rob Schirmer.
On the restart Elliott once again took the lead in turn 1 over Ivey as Bob Salathe and Denny Chamberlain went at it for third. On lap 7 Salathe finally took third from Chamberlain. On lap 8 Jimmy Bernheisel worked his way into fifth with a pass on Mark Pettyjohn.
With everyone fighting for position in third on back Elliott was able to pull away, taking the first qualifier by 8 car lengths over Ivey, Salathe, Bernheisel and Booper Bare.
In the Goddard Performance Parts / Warrior Race Cars Qualifying Race no.2 Ronnie Dehaven and Brent Robinson led the eighteen car field to green as the two raced into turn two, as they exited the corner Dehaven tried to slide up in front of Robinson with the two touching and sending Dehaven for a spin down the back stretch, ending his night.
On the restart Bo Feathers slide up to the pole beside Robinson and led the field back to green. Robinson won the drag race to lead the first lap with Feathers battling back on the bottom. On lap 3 Feathers wrestled the lead away from Robinson with Jeremy Miller following to second. On lap 5 Mike Balzano moved into third and that’s when things got busy.
On lap 9, with the crowd on their feet, all three were together and battling for the lead. On lap 10 Balzano took second from Miller and set out for Feathers. On lap 12 Miller took second back and went after Feathers on the bottom side by side. Feathers using the high side held on to the lead. On lap 15 the battle went three wide with Balzano on the high side. But Feathers had just enough to hold on for the win over Miller, Balzano, Jason Covert and Doug Dodd.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, August 26th as it hosts Law Enforcement and Military Appreciation Night presented by Miss Utility and Waste Management. Law Enforcement and Military personnel admitted FREE with I.D. Catch five divisions of door slamming, high octane, and fast family fun!
Competitor gates for Saturday, August 26th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modified (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sporstman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 19, 2006:
MACS USA 100™ 25 LAP QUALIFIER #1 (19 CARS):
1. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 2. Pete Ivey, Union, S.C.; 3. Robert Salathe, Bedford, Pa.; 4. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 5. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths; 6. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 7. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, W. Va.; 8. Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, Del.; 9. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 10. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 11. G.R. Smith, Mooresville, N.C.; 12. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 13. Louie Littlepage, Mechanicsvillee; 14. Dale Lingo IV, Millsboro, Del.; 15. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 16. Wayne Carroll, Fredericksburg; 17. Rob Schirmer, Ellendale, Del.; 18. Scott Lebarron, Dover, Pa..

MACS USA 100™ 25 LAP QUALIFIER #2 (19 CARS):
1. Bo Feathers, Winchester; 2. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3. Mike Balzano, Pakersburg, W. Va.; 4. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 5. Doug Dodd, Cambridge, Ohio; 6. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 7. Jack Pencil, Bedford, Pa.; 8. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WVA; 9. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, Ohio; 10. Dan Stone, Thompson, Pa.; 11. Devin Friese, Chambersburg, Pa.; 12. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 13. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 14. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 15. Ray Love, Jr., LaPlata, Md.; 16. Terry Harris, Newport News; 17. Jared Teegarden, Chesterfield; 18. Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Winchester. DNS: Riley Hickman, Cleveland, TN.

MACS USA 100™ 50 presented by THURSTON SPRING SERVICE (26 CARS):
1. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2. Bo Feathers, Winchester; 3. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 4. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 5. Pete Ivey, Union, S.C.; 6. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 7. Jack Pencil, Bedford, Pa.; 8. Robert Salathe, Bedford, Pa.; 9. Devin Friese, Chambersburg, Pa.; 10. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 11. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 12. Dan Stone, Thompson, Pa.; 13. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 14. Mike Balzano, Pakersburg, W. Va.; 15. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WVA; 16. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths; 17. G.R. Smith, Mooresville, N.C.; 18. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, Ohio; 19. Doug Dodd, Cambridge, Ohio; 20. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 21. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 22. Louie Littlepage, Mechanicsville; 23. Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, Del.; 24. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 25. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 26. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, W. Va..
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Bob Salathe – 17.868 seconds, 100.739mph

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):
1. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 2. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 3. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 4. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 5. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 6. Donnie Daniel, West Point; 7. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 8. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 9. Scott Adams, Chester; 10. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 11. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 12. Brett Royal, Owings, Md.; 13. Walker Arthur, Forest; 14. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 15. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 16. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 17. David Parker, Powhatan; 18. Louis Timberlake, Sandston; 19. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 20. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 21. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 22. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; DNS: John Reedy, Greenville; Brandon Galloway, Gloucester.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Jamie Lathroum – 19.604 seconds, 91.818mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Donnie Owens, North; 2. Walker Arthur, Forest; 3. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 4. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 5. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 6. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 7. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 8. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 9. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 10. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 11. William King, Norfolk; 12. Derick Quade, Mechanicsville; 13. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 14. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 15. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 16. Joseph George, Fredericksburg; 17. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 18. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 19. Billy Dixon, Fredericksburg; 20. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 21.647 seconds, 83.152mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (22 CARS):
1. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 2. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 3. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 4. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 5. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 6. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 7. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 8. Donnie Medlin, Newport News; 9. Gary Conner, Powhatan; 10. Craig Ramich, Fairfax; 11. Gary Wheaton Jr., Stafford; 12. Ralph Haley Jr., White Marsh; 13. Lance Grady, Maidens; 14. Frankie Higgs, Beaverdam; 15. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 16. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 17. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 18. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 19. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 20. Tim Hamlet, Halifax; 21. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; DNS: Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Brian Dobie – 22.062 seconds, 81.588mph.

BILL SAWYER AND DEFENDING MACS CHAMPION BALZANO TEAM UP FOR MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION

Saluda, VA - During a live broadcast of Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil this past Monday, August 14, defending MACS Series Champion, Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, WV, was interviewed for the upcoming USA 100 TM at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA.

During the conversation Balzano indicated that, “If I win, (the USA 100™ final 50 lap segment) I will donate $1,000 from my winnings to Bill Sawyer’s charity of choice, if he matches me”. Shortly after the show concluded Sawyer was quick to accept Balzano’s challenge and the “Make-A-Wish Foundation will be the benefactor of their collective generosity.

Sawyer is pleased to be involved and stated, “Mike is a tremendous ambassador for the sport. He understands life issues of family, as well as giving back to the community in an effort to help families in difficult times, especially children which we all hold near to our hearts. Mike and I are both parents and would do anything we could for our children, and to that end, we want to help other people from our community who’s children are ill with life-threatening conditions. I am very pleased and honored to participate with such a quality individual in such a great endeavor. I hope he wins because it will be a win-win for Make-A-Wish and all there kids,” concluded Sawyer.

Balzano had equally kind words for one of the best short track promoters in the country. “Bill and his entire staff have developed a class facility for us to race at and he treats all of us (MACS and the racers) like an extended family. I knew if I put this challenge out there he would scoop it up in an instant. Now all I have to do is win so we can help these kids,” summarized Balzano.

Today adding their support to this blossoming worthwhile project is VMS General Manager Clarke Sawyer, who will contribute $500 if Mike wins the final 50-lap finale. In addition to these pledges MACS Corporate Attorney Louis Long, of Pietragallo, Bosick & Gordon, LLC (Pittsburgh) will participate by providing a pledge of $100 plus the MACS Series will contribute $500.00 and Bill Corwin, Sunoco Racing Products and Mike Bazell, Bazell Oil, have joined forces to add yet another $1,000 to the project if Balzano wins.

Bill Sawyer is taking his involvement one big step forward. Through his generosity he will now match any and all additional pledge amounts dollar-for-dollar in addition to his original $1,000 offer. That brings the current grand total with Bill Sawyer’s matching donation to over $6,200. Let’s see if we can top $10,000 for the KIDS!!

Russ Bradford, Senior Sales Manager for Bazell Oil commented, “We Challenge all the other Series sponsors and fans to rally around this effort and drive the pledges skyward. This is a neat deal and we are glad to support the MACS Series and Virginia Motor Speedway is supporting Make-A-Wish. Mike Balzano is an excellent person and we are proud to be associated with him in his quest to win the race to benefit the kids,“ concluded Bradford.

Anyone can pledge their support to this effort and the Make-A-Wish foundation as they cheer on Mike Balzano to win the final 50 lap portion of the USA 100TM, Saturday, August 19, at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and make a difference for all the Children at Make-A-Wish. At the track fans can stop by the VMS apparel stand and register their pledge, and if Mike wins, then stop back after the event is over to make their donation.

Other interested fans that aren’t able to attend and want to just make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation can send checks to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, PO Box 15485, Richmond, VA 23227. Check should be made out to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The Mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation® is "Grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy."

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY HOSTS 27TH ANNUAL USA 100™ AND MACS SERIES THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 19

Jamaica, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 27th Annual USA 100™ presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. this Saturday, August 19th at the state of the art, ˝ mile speed plant in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The $65,000 one day show has moved to VMS this year for the first time with the blessing of the event originator Ernie Shelton, President of Tylerco Group USA, LLC, and Racing America Newspaper. In another first, it is the first time the event has been sanctioned by any organization; this year’s edition will fly under the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) banner.
“We are extremely excited to be hosting the USA 100™ for the first time,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “We feel the format and purse will bring in a great field of competitors, and our fans will be the benefactor of it all as they get to see what will amount to three top notch features in one night,” added Sawyer.
The format will find time trails setting Twin $1000 to win, 25-lap qualifying events. The top 12 drivers from each of those will advance to the final 50-lap segment of the show paying $10,000 to-win.
A strong contingent of local and regional drivers will compete for the top prize with a few of the previous USA 100TM winners guaranteed to be in attendance including Mike Balzano, Denny Chamberlain and Chuck Harper, who all coincidentally are current or previous MACS Champions as well. Expect to also see regional powerhouse drivers like Booper Bare, Ricky Elliott, Jeremy Miller, Jimmy Bernheisel, G.R. Smith and a host of others competing against the MACS regulars for the $10,000 top prize.
Previous USA 100TM winners include: Steve Lucas (’05, ’99, ‘95); Rod Evans (’04); 2003 — no race; 2002 — no race; 2001 — no race; Chuck Harper (’00); Denny Chamberlain (’98); Mike Balzano (’97 and ‘87); Henry Hornsby Jr. (‘96); Donnie Moran (’94); Scott Bloomquist (’93-‘92); Billy Moyer (’91); Harold Redman Sr. (’90); Rod Evans and Harold Redman Sr. (Twin 50’s) (’89); Timmy Newman (only 88 laps) (’88); 1986 — no race; 1985 — no race; 1984 — no race; Larry Moore (’83 and ‘80); Delmas Conley (’82 and ‘79); Dickie Bartusiak (’81); Larry Cantley (’78); Gene McNeely (’77).
The speedway will once again provided fans with a top-flight show for very favorable ticket prices. Adults are $22.00 while Seniors and Military are $20.00. Students 13-17 $15.00, Children 7-12 $10.00, and children Under 6 FREE.
Check the Virginia Motor Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com for a $2 off coupon, good on any adult, senior or military ticket.
The competitor gates open at 3:00 p.m. while the spectator gates swing open at 4:00 p.m. On Track Action begins at 6:30 p.m.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 beautiful Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from the Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

DONNIE MARSHALL JR. GETS CAREER FIRST LATE MODEL WIN AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – It took five years, but Donnie Marshall Jr. of Gloucester, VA finally got his first win in late model action as he piloted his Marshall Motorsports #1M West Sandblasting & Painting, Virginia Country Real Estate, York Awards, Cams Racing Engines powered Rocket to victory in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA.
Tom Cohick and Scott Adams led the field to green with Marshall starting 17th. Cohick would win the battle into turn 1 to lead the first lap. Cohick paced the first 10 laps with Scott Adams and Ronald Cusic glued to his bumper.
Cusic took second from Adams on lap 12 and set out for Cohick. On lap 16 Cusic got inside Cohick in turn 3 taking the lead and then pulling away. A caution, on lap 21, for point leader Jared Powell and Jamie Lathroum getting together in turn 1. On the restart Cohick jumped to the inside of Cusic regaining the lead.
Behind Cohick the battle was for second as Cusic worked to defend his spot from Brian Staton, Ray Love Jr. and the seventeenth starting Marshall.
Caution would come out for the last time on lap 31 when Love tried to swing to the outside of Cusic for second making contact and sending both drivers spinning. On the restart Cohick had Marshall, Staton, Walker Arthur and Stevie Long ready to take the top spot. Staton tried to get to the inside of Marshall in turn 2 for second but couldn’t make the move work. Marshall kept pace with Cohick and in turn 4 muscled his ride to the inside of Cohick, taking the lead at the stripe.
Marshall would then cruise to his first career late model win with Cohick, Staton, Arthur and Sommey Lacey rounding out the top five.
“It’s big when you can beat any of these guys out here, Jamie (Lathroum), Tom (Cohick) all them guys are fast, I didn’t think I would be able to get by Tom but he pushed up in the corner and I just went under him and didn’t want to look back,” commented Marshall when asked how big his first win was to his team.
“You got a field full of talent, I have to thank my crew and sponsors for helping me get here, five years and I finally got me a win,” added the elated Marshall.
Walker Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.
In other action Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD set the tone for the night in the Budweiser Modified division when he blistered the division’s track record in hot lap qualifying. It didn’t take long for Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA to take the lead as he wrestled it away from Brian Dobie on lap 2. Hamilton never looked back holding off Lathroum to take home his seventh win of the season.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur continued his domination as he started eighth ad then took the lead on lap 4 with a pass on Daren Bolac. Arthur had to hold off the challenge of Roger Jamerson on the last restart with two to go to pick up his ninth victory.
The Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature was full of action with three lead changes in the first seven laps. Chris Tatum led the first lap from his front row starting position giving up the lead on lap 5 to John Imler. On lap 6 Brian Maxey took the lead and then on lap seven, Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA took the lead for good pulling away and cruising to his eighth win of the season.
In the Dixie Chopper All Americans Dustin Owens of North, VA drove from his eighth place starting position to take the lead from point leader Marty Coltrain on lap 3. Owens then motored his way to his seventh win of the season and third in a row.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, August 19th as it hosts the MACS Super Late Model Series and the 27th Annual USA 100 presented by Thurston Spring Service.
The format will find time trails setting Twin $1000 to win, 25-lap qualifying events. The top 12 drivers from each of those will advance to the final 50-lap segment of the show paying $10,000 to-win.
Competitor gates for Saturday, August 19th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: MACS Super Late Models (100 Total Laps); Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps) and Budweiser Modified (25 Laps. MACS Super Late Models will run qualifying, two 25 lap qualifiers and a 50 lap feature. Late Model, Sporstman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only.
Admission price for Adults $22, Seniors and Military $20; Students 13 – 17 years old $15, Children 7 – 12 years old $10 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FOR PEPSI FAMILY NIGHT SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (28 CARS):
1. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 2. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 3. Brian Staton, Chesapeake; 4. Walker Arthur, Forest; 5. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 6. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 7. Scott Adams, Chester; 8. Larry Jackson, Elizabeth City, N.C.; 9. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 10. Scotty Tolbert III, Knotts Island, N.C.; 11. Chris Leis, Elizabeth City, N.C.; 12. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 13. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 14. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 15. David Parker, Powhatan; 16. Chuck Lambert, Windsor; 17. Ray Love, Jr., LaPlata, Md.; 18. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 19. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 20. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 21. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 22. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 23. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 24. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 25. Donnie Daniel, West Point; 26. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del..
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Brian Staton – 19.574 seconds, 91.959mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 3. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 4. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 6. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 7. Donnie Owens, North; 8. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 9. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 10. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 11. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 12. Joseph George, Fredericksburg; 13. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 14. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 15. Joe Scarbrough, Charles City; 16. Paul Gardner, Spotsylvania; 17. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 18. Michael Green, North; 19. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; 20. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 21. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 21.389 seconds, 84.155mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (22 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 3. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 4. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 5. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 6. Donnie Medlin, Newport News; 7. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 8. Gary Conner, Powhatan; 9. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 10. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 11. Jack Foulkes Sr., Fredericksburg; 12. Tim Hamlet, Halifax; 13. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 14. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 15. Frankie Higgs, Beaverdam; 16. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 17. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 18. Lance Grady, Maidens; 19. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 20. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 21. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield; 22. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Jamie Lathroum – 20.659 seconds, 87.129mph (New Track Record)

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (18 CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 2. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 3. Brian Maxey, King George; 4. Bob Terry, Stafford; 5. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 6. Jim Ridings, Gloucester; 7. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 8. John Kirby, Sandston; 9. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 10. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 11. Steven Carter, West Point; 12. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 13. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 14. David McKinnon, Quinton; 15. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 16. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 17. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 18. James Givens, New Kent.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Davis Lipscombe – 23.450 seconds, 76.759mph.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Dustin Owens, North; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 3. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 4. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 5. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 6. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 7. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 8. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 9. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 10. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 11. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 12. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 13. Therese Winner, Williamsburg; 14. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 15. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 16. David Bowler, Gloucester; 17. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester; 18. Gregory Packett, Tappahannock; 19. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 20. John Rhoades, Hayes; 21. Brandon Cohick, Gloucester; 22. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 23. Sabrina Harper, Gloucester; 24. Chris Woods, Richmond; 25. Charles Duke II, Gloucester.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Marty Coltrain, Johnny Brooks, Jr.

FIVE DIVISIONS SCHEDULED FOR PEPSI FAMILY NIGHT AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will once again be the place to be this Saturday Night, August 12th as it hosts Pepsi Night featuring five divisions of door slamming, high octane, fast, family fun.
The point battles are heating up as the season is winding down. In the Victory Lap Late Models Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA holds a 44-point advantage over Sommey Lacey of Clements, MD. The surprise of the season may just be the division’s top rookie, Walker Arthur of Forest, VA. Arthur currently sits third in points just 83 points back of Powell. Defending Champion Jamie Latham and Stevie Long round out the top five in division points.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division it’s going to take a small miracle for the rest of the competitors to catch Donnie Owens of North, VA. Owens goes into this weekend’s action with a 103-point advantage over Daren Bolac of Virginia Beach, VA. Walker Arthur has dominated the division with eight wins, but a couple fo DQ's have ended his chances for the championship.
The Budweiser Modified division has the tightest points battle as Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA has a 14-point advantage over defending Champion Page Harrison of Jetersville, VA. Hamilton has scored 6 victories thus far in 2006 and is also in the hunt for the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship.
In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger division Mechanicsville, VA’s Davis Lipscombe holds a 27-point advantage over Bob Terry of Fredericksburg, VA. Lipscombe and Terry have been battling all year long for victories. Lipscombe has been the victor on seven occasions with Terry finishing a very close second in each of those victories. Keep and eye on this battle for the championship.
The Dixie Chopper All American division has Marty Coltrain of Richmond, VA atop the point standings with a 60-point advantage over Dustin Owens of North, VA. Owens holds the most victories with six, but a couple of DNF’s have hampered his bid for the championship. Coltrain on the other hand has been consistent with ten top five finishes in 10 events, one of those coming as a win.

Put on your calendars August 19th as the super late models are coming back to Virginia Motor Speedway for the 27th Annual US 100™. The MACS Super Late Model series will visit the speedway this time with a unique format. The 27th Annual USA 100™ will consist of two 25 lap $1000 to win events that will qualify you for the 50 lap, $10,000 to win feature. One driver could bring home $11,000 for his efforts.

Competitor gates for Saturday, August 12th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modified (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sporstman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY ANXIOUS TO HOST 27TH ANNUAL USA 100™ AND MACS SERIES AUGUST 19

Saluda, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are anxiously awaiting August 19th, the day that the 27th Annual USA 100™ will be run at the ˝ mile speed plant in beautiful Jamaica, VA. The $65,000 one day show has moved to VMS this year for the first time with the blessing of the event originator Ernie Shelton, President of Tylerco Group USA, LLC, and Racing America Newspaper. In another first, it is the first time the event has been sanctioned by any organization; this year’s edition will fly under the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) banner.
Clarke Sawyer, General Manager indicated, “If you look at the past winner’s of this event, it is a who’s-who among dirt late model racing. We are confident that between the MACS Series, VMS, and Mr. Shelton we can all help restore the luster to the USA 100 TM.”
As to having the MACS Series as the sanction of this event, “We couldn’t be more pleased to be involved with Jeff, Andy and Matt as they bring their Series back to our facility for the seventh time. We are equally excited about the purse being offered, it is a tremendous one day show”, summarized Sawyer.
Track owner Bill Sawyer indicated his sentiments; “We are pleased to be bringing this event to Virginia Motor Speedway. I believe Clarke and his staff can provide a facility for this event to once again raise the event to the prominence that it once held. With the Geesey brother’s organization as well as the history of this event we are certainly proud to have the opportunity to showcase our facility with such a time honored race.”
Shelton interjected about this trademarked event moving to VMS, “Excitement, that’s what I can say about the 27th USA 100TM being run in 2006 at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. At VMS you have a state of the art facility that is one of the best in the nation. Taking the USA 100TM to a venue such as VMS is a perfect marriage, this race will be one that race fans mark on their calendar as a must see race for years to come.”
The format will find time trails setting Twin $1000 to win, 25-lap qualifying events. The top 12 drivers from each of those will advance to the final 50-lap segment of the show paying $10,000 to-win.
A strong contingent of local and regional drivers will compete for the top prize with a few of the previous USA 100TM winners guaranteed to be in attendance including Mike Balzano, Denny Chamberlain and Chuck Harper, who all coincidentally are current or previous MACS Champions as well. Expect to also see regional powerhouse drivers like Booper Bare, Ricky Elliott, Jeremy Miller, Jimmy Bernheisel, G.R. Smith and a host of others competing against the MACS regulars for the $10,000 top prize.
Previous USA 100TM winners include: Steve Lucas (’05, ’99, ‘95); Rod Evans (’04); 2003 — no race; 2002 — no race; 2001 — no race; Chuck Harper (’00); Denny Chamberlain (’98); Mike Balzano (’97 and ‘87); Henry Hornsby Jr. (‘96); Donnie Moran (’94); Scott Bloomquist (’93-‘92); Billy Moyer (’91); Harold Redman Sr. (’90); Rod Evans and Harold Redman Sr. (Twin 50’s) (’89); Timmy Newman (only 88 laps) (’88); 1986 — no race; 1985 — no race; 1984 — no race; Larry Moore (’83 and ‘80); Delmas Conley (’82 and ‘79); Dickie Bartusiak (’81); Larry Cantley (’78); Gene McNeely (’77).
The speedway will once again provided fans with a top-flight show for very favorable ticket prices. Adults are $22.00 while Seniors and Military are $20.00. Students 13-17 $15.00, Children 7-12 $10.00, and children Under 6 FREE.
Check Virginia Motor Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com for a $2 off coupon, good on any adult, senior or military ticket.
The competitor gates open at 3:00 p.m. while the spectator gates swing open at 4:00 p.m. On Track Action begins at 6:30 p.m.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 beautiful Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from the Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
USA 100 TM is a registered trademark / service mark of TYLERCO GROUP USA, LLC

FASTER PASTOR PROVES TO BE FASTEST IN RD 3 OF VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE

Saluda, VA – With many of his congregation in the stands cheering him on, the “Faster Pastor” Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA proved that he was the fastest during Round 3 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in beautiful Jamaica, VA, by taking round three in a flag to flag victory.
Cohick, an ordained minister, has been fast all year long; in fact Cohick had already won four races heading into Round 3 of the Challenge Series. But winning a leg of the challenge series means a chance at a $5000 bonus.
The inversion after hot lap qualifying put Cohick and Troy Williams on the front row leading the field to green. Cohick won the drag race into turn 1 with Ronald Cusic following to second. A caution on lap 5 closed the field back up on the leader. On the restart Cohick pulled away with Round one winner Jared Powell diving to the inside of Cusic in turn 1 only to give the spot back in turn 4. On lap 7 Powell finally took second with a strong move to the inside.
Caution on lap 10 closed the field back up again on the bumper of Cohick. On the restart with Cohick pulling away Powell slide up in turn 2 allowing Cusic to retake second. With Cohick in control, the battle was for second with Cusic, Powell, Chuck Beech and Stevie Long.
By lap 15 Cohick had an eight car length advantage over Cusic and the rest of the field. On lap 21 Beech took third form Powell followed by Long to fourth and relegating Powell to fifth.
A late caution for Jamie Lathroum closed the field one for the last time on Cohick’s bumper and setting up a two lap dash for the cash. On the restart Cusic tried desperately to get to the inside of Cohick as the two raced down into turn 1. Cusic got a nose to the inside of Cohick’s rear quarter panel but that’s as far as he could advance. Cohick motored on to his fifth win of the season. With his victory Cohick is now eligible for a $5000 bonus along with Powell and Tom Eriksen if any of the three can win round 4 when it rolls around on September 1st.
“This is absolutely awesome, first I have to thank God, and he blesses me so much each and every day. The car was just flawless tonight,” commented Cohick. When asked about getting into his current ride during round two and his previous ride winning Cohick interjected, “ You know we were leading that thing pretty convincingly when we broke something in the motor, so we could have two wins already if it were not for the mechanical failure in round two, but we’ll take this win and try to build on it in round four.”
Rounding out the top five were Ronald Cusic, Stevie Long, Donnie Marshall and Jared Powell. Walker Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his eleventh place finish.
In other action Walker Arthur of Forest, VA started sixth in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature after setting fast time in the division for the ninth time and the inversion. On the drop of the green flag Arthur quickly worked his way to the front. On lap 5 Arthur caught Donnie Owens making a pass out of turn 4 to take the lead.
Roger Jamerson then went to work on Owens for second taking the position on lap 8. After taking second Jamerson worked to close the gap on the leader Arthur. Cautions helped close the field on several occasions, with Jamerson trying on each restart to get past Arthur. While the top two tussled over the lead, Owens, Larry Bradsher, Okey Synan Jr. and Daren Bolac waged war for third on back.
But it was Arthur holding on for his eighth win of the season with Jamerson, Owens, Bolac and Synan rounding out the top five. Shawn Otey picked up his first Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his eighth place finish.
In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Brian Maxey and Jim Ridings led the field to green with Maxey, John Imler and Davis Lipscombe three wide and door-to-door for the lead. Maxey led lap one by inches with Imler taking the lead on lap 2. Caution would come out for Ernie Dettbarn losing a tire in turn 4.
On the restart Maxey went inside Imler heading into turn 1 to retake the lead followed by Lipscombe. On lap 4 Lipscombe took the lead and began to pull away with Maxey and Bob Terry now battling for second. On lap 6 Terry took second from Maxey. With almost a 10-car length advantage Lipscombe brought out the caution with a spin in turn 2 handing the lead to Terry. On the restart Terry slowed allowing Maxey by for the lead but in turn 3 Terry got back by to regain the top spot. With three to go the top two were pulling away form the rest of the field. On lap 22 Maxey muscled his way inside of Terry to take the lead with two to go, holding off Terry for the final two circuits to pick up his first victory in 2006.
Rounding out the top five were Terry, Mark Wright, Jim Ridings and Davis Lipscombe. Wesley Givens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with a fifteenth place finish.
In the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Dustin Owens of North, VA took the lead from Byard Harris on lap 2 and then held off a determined Marty Coltrain to capture his sixth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Rick Thompson, Thomas Rose and Byard Harris.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, August 12th as it hosts Pepsi Night featuring five divisions of door slamming, high octane, fast, family fun.
Competitor gates for Saturday, August 12th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modified (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sporstman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FOR WRAR / WNNT NIGHT SATURDAY August 5, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE presented by BB&T 40 LAP FEATURE (27 CARS):
1. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 2. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 3. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 4. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 5. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 6. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 7. Brian Staton, Chesapeake; 8. Scott Adams, Chester; 9. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 10. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 11. Walker Arthur, Forest; 12. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 13. Louis Timberlake, Sandston; 14. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 15. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 16. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 17. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 18. David Parker, Powhatan; 19. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 20. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 21. Troy Williams, Southmills, N.C.; 22. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 23. Brad Rigdon, Chesapeake; 24. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 25. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 26. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 27. John Reedy, Greenville.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Chuck Beech – 20.596 seconds, 87.396mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 3. Donnie Owens, North; 4. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 6. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 7. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 8. Shawn Otey, Aylett; 9. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 10. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 11. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 12. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 13. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 14. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 15. William King, Norfolk; 16. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 17. J.D. Satterly, Port Haywood; 18. Paul Gardner, Spotsylvania; 19. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; DNS: Michael Green, North.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 22.366 seconds, 80.479mph.

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (18 CARS):
1. Brian Maxey, King George; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford; 3. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 4. Jim Ridings, Gloucester; 5. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 6. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 7. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 8. David McKinnon, Quinton; 9. Steven Carter, West Point; 10. John Kirby, Sandston; 11. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 12. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 13. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 14. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 15. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 16. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 17. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; DQ: Brooks Lawson, Richmond.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Davis Lipscombe – 23.625 seconds, 76.190mph.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (30 Cars):
1. Dustin Owens, North; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 3. Richard Thompson, New Kent; 4. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 5. Byard Harris, Goucester; 6. David Bowler, Gloucester; 7. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 8. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 9. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 10. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 11. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 12. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 13. Brandon Cohick, Gloucester; 14. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 15. Gregory Packett, Tappahannock; 16. Mark Childers, Richmond; 17. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 18. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 19. Ryan Hutchens, Toano; 20. W.L. Johnston, Gloucester; 21. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 22. Wes Childress, St. Stephens Church; 23. Brian Maines, West Point; 24. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 25. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 26. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester; DNS: Therese Winner, Williamsburg; DQ: Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; Steven Atkins, Chesterfield.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Byard Harris, Dustin Owens.

ROUND 3 OF VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 5TH

Saluda, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, August 5th as it hosts WRAR / WNNT Night featuring Round 3 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA and Tom Eriksen of Hesston, PA will be trying to keep alive their chances for the $15,000 bonus for winning three of the four series events.
The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. With two winners in two races no one can win the $25,000 bonus for winning all four races. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. Remaining tentative date for the four race series will be Friday night September 1st.
Also scheduled to race along with the Late Models on Saturday will be the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Al’s Auto Parts Charger and the Dixie Chopper All American divisions.
Competitor gates for Saturday, August 5th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

QUICK FACTS:
In the four year history of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T the speedway has only had one year in which they have not paid out at least a $5000 bonus, that was in 2004. In 2003 the $15,000 bonus, for winning three of the four events, was paid out to John Staton of Chesapeake, VA.
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Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA continues to lead the Victory Lap Late Model points, but Sommey Lacey of Clements, MD has closed the gap a bit the last two weekends. Powell now holds a 35-point advantage going into this weekend’s event. The race for the $10,000 Championship check is heating up.
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The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship is also heating up with three drivers in a tight battle for the additional $2000 Champions check. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship pits all five of the division’s drivers against each other to crown one overall champion. Each driver’s top ten races are counted in the final tally and drivers cannot drop any disqualifications during the season. Right now Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA with seven wins, Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA with six wins and Dustin Owens of North, VA with five wins are the front runners for the Dirt Series title.
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Super Latel Models returning to VMS. The next special event for the Speedway will be August 19th, as the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) will visit for the USA 100™. There will be a special format that will include two $1000 to win 25 lap qualifying races and then the 50 lap, $10,000 to win feature.
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Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

TOP 10 IN CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AS OF 7/29/06:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS:
1 - Jared Powell – 1132; 2 - Sommey Lacey – 1097; 3 - Jamie Lathroum – 1076; 4 - Walker Arthur ® - 1062; 5 - Stevie Long – 1013; 6 - Larry Grimstead Jr. – 994; 7 - Scott Adams – 992; 8 - Ronald Cusic – 952; 9 - Tom Cohick – 930; 10 - Jason Cahall ® - 914. (Winners – 7: Cohick – 4; Powell – 2; Lathroum – 1; Arthur – 1; McClanan – 1; Mann – 1; Eriksen – 1)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN:

1 - Donnie Owens – 1155; 2 - Davis Lipscombe – 1055; 3 - Daren Bolac – 1054; 4 - Jack Foulkes – 1018; 5 - Doug Johnson – 978; 6 - Mark Smith – 970; 7 - Gene Snow ® - 954; 8 - David Pfeiffer ® - 942; 9 - Walker Arthur – 920; 10 - Larry Bradsher – 887. (Winners – 4: Arthur – 7; Bolac – 2; Owens – 1; Jamerson – 1)

BUDWEISER MODIFIEDS:
1 - Bret Hamilton – 975; 2 - Page Harrison – 961; 3 - Brian Dobie – 930; 4 - Brent Bordaux – 869; 5 - Chuck Marks – 864; 6 - Donnie Medlin – 844; 7 - Kelly Samuels – 806; 8 - Lance Grady – 804; 9 - James Snead – 796; 10 - Wayne Barricks – 786. (Winners – 4: Hamilton – 6; Harrison – 1; Dobie – 1; Bordeaux – 1)

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGERS:
1 - Davis Lipscombe – 1016; 2 - Bob Terry – 988; 3 - Wesley Givens ® - 882; 4 - Chris Tatum – 878; 5 - Ernie Dettbarn ® - 853; 6 - Mark Wright – 850; 7 - Mario Quattrowciocchi – 810; 8 - John Imler – 790; 9 - Davey Pullen – 788; 10 - Rusty Steele – 758. (Winnes – 3: Lipscombe – 7; Imler – 1; Givens – 1)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICANS:
1 - Marty Coltrain – 972; 2 - Dustin Owens – 910; 3 - Thomas Rose – 862; 4 - Vernon Kirby – 836; 5 - Gene Jamerson – 776; 6 - David Bowler – 752; 7 - Steve Atkins – 740; 8 - Stephen Childress – 734; 9 - Jacob Helwig – 726; 10 - Brian Maines – 722. (Winners – 4: Owens – 5; Kirby – 2; Coltrain – 1; Thompson – 1)

NEIL MCLANAN COMES FROM FOURTEENTH TO GET FIRST LATE MODEL WIN AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – If you’re going to get your first win… do it in style. That’s exactly what rookie Neil McClanan of Moyock, NC did as he drove his #80 First Team Superstore, Coastal Lighting Pontiac Grand Prix Rocket from his fourteenth place starting position to his first Victory Lap Late Model division win at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway.
Eddie Groome and Donnie Marshall Jr. led the field to green with Groome winning the drag race to turn 1 and lead lap 1. Groome and Marshall battled for the lead with Groome holding on each occasion.
On lap 14 Sommey Lacey dove under Marshall out of turn 2 with the two racing side by side back to the line and Lacey taking second. It didn’t last long as Marshall retook second out of turn 2. On lap 17 Stevie Long took third from Lacey. Caution would fly for a spin by Tyler Bailey. On the restart, fifteenth starting Jamie Lathroum took fifth from Lacey.
On lap 25 the race for second got heated with Marshall sliding up the track allowing Long and Lathroum to drive under him. The three raced into turn 4 three wide with Marshall spinning and bringing out the caution. On the restart Lathorum dove under Long heading into turn 1 with the two making contact and Lathroum spinning in turn 2.
On the restart Neil McClanan took second as Long began to back up quickly with an ill handling car. With three to go McClanan looked inside Groome in turn 1 but couldn’t make the pass. Entering turn 4 McClanan got a great run off the bottom and took the lead at the line. Groome battled back to the outside in turn 2 but couldn’t take back the lead. McClanan would take the victory by 1.092 seconds over Groome.
“This is great, we’ve had a lot of bad luck this year so this feels awesome, we love coming here to race,” commented a very happy McClanan in victory lane.
Rounding out the top five were Eddie Groome, Walker Arthur, Sommey Lacey and Larry Grimstead, Jr. Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.
In other action Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA took the lead on lap 2 and never looked back to take his sixth win of the season. Donnie Owens of North, VA took the lead on lap 1 of the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature and led flag to flag but had to hold off both Walker Arthur and Roger Jamerson to get the win. In the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Dustin Owens of North, VA held off point leader Marty Coltrain of Richmond, VA for his fifth win of the season. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature James Givens of New Kent, VA led flag to flag in a hotly contested race to pick up his first win of the season.
In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA set fast time and inverted the top eight with the pill draw. That put Craig Ramich and James Snead on the front row and leading the field to green. Snead took advantage out of turn 2 to only to give up the lead to Bret Hamilton the following lap.
Once in front Hamilton began to pull away from the field sporting a ten car length advantage at the halfway point. With Hamilton leading the man on the move was Dobie, working his way from his eighth place starting position.
A caution on lap 5 closed the field with Snead, Brent Bordeaux, Dobie and Ramich behind Hamilton. On the restart Dobie dove under Bordeaux for third and went to work on Snead for second. It took twelve laps for Dobie to get by Snead having to do it with a pass on the outside in turn 1. Dobie would get a break with a caution on lap 22 when Tim Hamlet came to rest against the turn 4 wall and closing him up on the bumper of Hamilton.
On the restart Dobie tried to get inside Hamilton to no avail as Hamilton held on to the top spot. With Hamilton in control the battle was for fourth between Eric Erwin, Page Harrison and Ramich with Erwin winning the battle. Hamilton held on for his sixth win of the year. Rounding out the top five were Brian Dobie, James Snead, Eric Erwin and Page Harrison. Craig Ramich picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his sixth place finish.
In the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Dustin Owens and Marty Coltrain led the twenty seven car field to the green with Owens grabbing the lead followed closely by Coltrain and Adam Hale. The three pulled away from the field, battling nose to tail for most of the fifteen lap affair.
With two to go and the top three nose to tail, Hale went inside Coltrain out of turn 2 to take second but then spun in turn 4 to bring out the caution. On the restart Coltrain tried several times to get past Owens but Owens held him off for his fifth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Marty Coltrain, Byard Harris, Lee Overstreet and Brian Maines.
With his son already visiting victory lane, Donnie Owens had a bit of pressure on him heading into the 30 lap Truckin Thunder Sportsman feature. On the drop of the green flag Owens shot to the outside of William King and Mark Smith to take the lead out of turn 2 form his third place staring position.
With Owens leading, all eyes turned to see how fast Walker Arthur and Roger Jamerson could get to the front. By lap 4 Arthur was in second with Jamerson close behind. The trio raced nose to tail each looking for an opening.
On lap 25 Arthur looked inside Owens for the lead but couldn’t make the pass. He tried once again on lap 28 this time having to defend his position with Jamerson looking outside. At the white flag you could throw a blanket over the top three. Owens had just enough to hold off Arthur and jamerson for the win, his first of the season. Rounding out the top five were Walker Arthur, Roger Jamerson, Daren Bolac and Doug Johnson. Michael Green picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his sixth place finish.
Rookie Ernie Dettbarn of Richmond, VA and James Givens of New Kent, VA led the Al’s Auto Parts Chargers to the green flag with Givens taking the lead out of turn 2 followed closely by Brian Maxey, Dettbarn, Bob Terry and Davis Lipscombe.
On lap 3 Terry took third in a battle with Dettbarn and Lipscombe. With Givens on the fly and in another zip code the battle for second on back was hot and heavy. On lap 17 Dettbarn and Lipscombe swapped the fourth spot back and fourth with Dettbarn in control. Caution on lap 20 brought Givens back to the field and on the restart Terry looked inside Givens but couldn’t make the pass as Lipscombe went outside to no avail. As they raced into turn one Terry slid up into Lipscombe sending both spinning and to the rear of the field.
On the restart Dettbarn went outside Givens into turn 1 but Givens cut off his path allowing Maxey to take second. With one to go Maxey and Dettbarn battled side by side into turn 1 as they exited turn 2 the made contact sending both spinning and bringing out the caution and checkers and the win to Givens. Rounding out the top five were thirteenth starting Davey Pullen, seventeenth starting Chris Tatum, ninth starting John Kirby and Mark Wright. Ernie Dettbarn picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his tenth place finish.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, August 5th as it hosts WRAR / WNNT Night featuring Round 3 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA and Tom Eriksen of will be trying to keep alive their for the $15,000 bonus for winning three of the four series events.
The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. With two winners in two races no one can win the $25,000 bonus for winning all four races. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. Remaining tentative date for the four race series will be Friday night September 1st.
Also scheduled to race along with the Late Models on Saturday will be the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Al’s Auto Parts Charger and the Dixie Chopper All American divisions.
Competitor gates for Saturday, August 5th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sporstman, and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FOR BUDWEISER NIGHT SATURDAY JULY 29, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):
1. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 3. Walker Arthur, Forest; 4. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 5. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 6. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 7. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 8. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 9. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 10. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 11. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 12. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 13. Mike Woodall, Mechanicsville, Md.; 14. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 15. Allen Canter, Newburg, Md.; 16. Donnie Daniel, West Point; 17. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 18. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 19. Scott Adams, Chester; 20. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 21. David Parker, Powhatan; 22. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 23. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; DNS: Louis Timberlake, Mechanicsville.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 20.427 seconds, 88.119mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (18 CARS):
1. Donnie Owens, North; 2. Walker Arthur, Forest; 3. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 4. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 6. Michael Green, North; 7. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 8. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 9. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 10. William King, Norfolk; 11. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 12. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 13. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 14. David Otey, Williamsburg; 15. Paul Gardner, Spotsylvania; 16. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 17. J.D. Satterly, Port Haywood; DNS: Steve Owens, Barco, N.C..
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Roger Jamerson – 22.062 seconds, 81.588mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 3. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 4. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 5. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 6. Craig Ramich, Fairfax; 7. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 8. Donnie Medlin, Newport News; 9. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield; 10. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 11. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 12. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 13. Joey Polevoy, Powhatan; 14. Tim Hamlet, Halifax; 15. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 16. Lance Grady, Maidens; 17. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 18. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; DNS: Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; Gary Conner, Powhatan; Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md..
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Brian Dobie – 21.525 seconds, 83.624mph.

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (18 CARS):
1. James Givens, New Kent; 2. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 3. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 4. John Kirby, Sandston; 5. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 6. Jim Ridings, Gloucester; 7. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 8. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 9. Brian Maxey, King George; 10. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 11. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 12. Steven Carter, West Point; 13. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 14. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 15. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 16. Bob Terry, Stafford; 17. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 18. John Imler, Edgewater, Md..
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Bob Terry – 23.547 seconds, 76.443mph.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (27 Cars):
1. Dustin Owens, North; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 3. Byard Harris, Goucester; 4. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 5. Brian Maines, West Point; 6. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 7. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 8. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 9. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 10. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 11. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 12. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 13. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 14. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 15. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 16. Adam Hale, Dutton; 17. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 18. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 19. David Bowler, Gloucester; 20. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 21. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 22. John Rhoades, Hayes; 23. Gregory Packett, Tappahannock; 24. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester; 25.Thomas Meadows, Newport News; 26. Ryan Hutchens, Toano; DNS: Brandon Cohick, Gloucester.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Dustin Owens, Marty Coltrain.

FIVE DIVISIONS OF ACTION ON TAP THIS WEEK AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - This coming Saturday July 22nd Virginia Motor Speedway will once again be the place to be as they host Budweiser Night featuring five divisions of high octane, door slamming, fast family fun.
Competitor gates for Saturday, July 22nd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

MEES MANHANDLES VIRGINIA AMA GRAND NATIONAL EVENT
Story by Dave Hoenig / flattrakfotos.com
Saluda, Virginia July 15

Saluda, VA - With the high heat and humidity of summer in full force and under the threat of heavy rain, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship visited Bill Sawyer’s beautiful Virginia Motor Speedway for the 1st Annual Burcham Cycles Joe Weatherly Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service and by all accounts the event was a major success. The first time event even got its local favor as Jared Mees rode his Johnny Goad prepared Lancaster Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson to a convincing win (Johnny & Sara Goad are headquartered in nearby Richmond, VA).
“There is absolutely no feeling like winning a Grand National dirt track race. It is just the greatest feeling there is,” said Mees.
Heavy rains moved across the track just as the last practice group was trying to qualify, causing about an hours delay, but the wait was worth it for the large crowd. Mees was able to slip inside of early leader and fast qualifier Kenny Coolbeth (Harley-Davidson Motor Company / Screamin’ Eagle) on lap five and was never headed.
Latus Harley-Davidson / Renton Honda’s Joe Kopp, who is still trying to shake off the effects of his Lake Odessa spill, worked his way up from a slow start to challenge Mees at the end. Kopp was never able to get close enough to make the pass though and settled for a hard earned second.
Defending Grand National Champion Chris Carr got a great start, but was unable to keep his Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford backed Harley in the hunt. A very un-Carr like performance saw the points leader slide deep into the pack as one after another rider stormed around.
A slow start had the Screamin’ Eagle Moroney’s Harley-Davidson backed Bryan Smith buried in tenth place, but Smith has become mister consistent and clawed his way back into contention. The last half of the race he was locked into a fierce battle with Coziahr Harley-Davidson / National Cycle’s Johnny Murphree. Their battle carried them passed Coolbeth, but they were well behind the two leaders. They traded third several times before Smith locked the last podium spot.
Another local rider, SuperTrapp / Doc’ Harley-Davidson’s Mike Hacker was also moving forward and he passed Coolbeth on the last lap for fifth.
Logan Myers qualified for his first Grand National main event in grand style as he won the last heat of the night on his Motorcyclists Post / Bruce Transportation backed Harley-Davidson. Joe Kopp tried most of the tricks in his bag to get by the youngster, but Myers doggedly held on. Not only did Myers win the heat, it was also the fastest heat of the night and the former Horizon Award winner would start his first National from the pole.
Myers was another poor starter and had to climb out of a hole to get seventh place over the American Suzuki / Parts Unlimited backed Jake Johnson. After Myers got by, Johnson then had his hands full as Rob Pearson was also charging forward on his Memphis Shades / Yamaha / Parts Unlimited backed Yamaha.
Once again the Halbert brothers were in the main and Custom Chrome / Zanotti Racing’s Jethro Halbert filled out the top ten.
Bryan Bigelow (Lima Harley-Davidson-Buell / Ideal Environmental), Paul Lynch (SJS Racing / Fredericktown Yamaha); Chris Hart (Kiesow Racing / Gutterridge Harley-Davidson), Ricky Marshall (Eaken racing / Dick Ford / Mike Meyer), AJ Eslick (R&D Machine / SJS Racing / KK Motorcycle Supply), Chris Carr (Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford), Dominic Beaulac (Lombardi Harley-Davidson / KK Motorcycle Supply / R&D Machine) and White’s Harley-Davidson / Iron Valley Harley-Davidson’s Sam Halbert filled out the field.
After six rounds of the thirteen race series, Bryan Smith and Chris Carr are tied with 70 points, holding a five point lead over Kenny Coolbeth. Rich King is another five back with Mees just one behind King.

Virginia Motor Speedway
Saluda, Virginia
Results: July 15, 2006 (Round 6 of 13)

GRAND NATIONAL (25 laps, 18 riders): 1. Jared Mees (H-D); 2. Joe Kopp (H-D); 3. Bryan Smith (H-D); 4. Johnny Murphree (H-D); 5. Mike Hacker (H-D); 6. Kenny Coolbeth (H-D); 7. Logan Myers (H-D); 8. Jake Johnson (Suz); 9. Rob Pearson (Yam); 10. Jethro Halbert (H-D); 11. Bryan Bigelow (H-D); 12. Paul Lynch (H-D); 13. Chris Hart (H-D); 14. Ricky Marshall (H-D); 15. AJ Eslick (H-D); 16. Chris Carr (H-D); 17. Dominic Beaulac (H-D); 18. Sam Halbert (H-D).
Time: 9 min., 13.911 sec.

AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS (after 6 of 13 rounds): 1. (TIE) Chris Carr (1 win) / Bryan Smith (70 pts); 3. Kenny Coolbeth (65 / 1 win); 4. Rich King (60); 5. Jared Mees (59 / 1 win); 6. Mike Hacker (51 / 1 win); 7. Joe Kopp (48); 8. JR Schnabel (46); 9. Johnny Murphree (39); 10. Jake Johnson (32); 11. (TIE) Dominic Beaulac (1 win) / Shaun Russell (31); 13. Paul Lynch (27); 14. Sam Halbert (23); 15. Jethro Halbert (23); 16. Jay Springsteen (22); 17. Nick Cummings (20); 18. Rob Pearson (19); 19. (TIE) Tim Eades / Chris Hart (17).

LOCAL AMA NATIONAL RIDER COMING OFF BIG WIN HEADING INTO HOME TRACK RACE AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Mike Hacker of Colonial Heights, VA has been waiting a long time for an AMA Grand National race to be held near his hometown. He has also been waiting and working towards getting back in victory lane on the national tour after injuries have hampered his efforts over the past four years.
Both waits are over, as Hacker rode his SuperTrapp / Doc’s Harley-Davidson / Tom Norton sponsored Harley to his fourth career Grand National win this past weekend at West Virginia Motor Speedway and Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 1st Annual Burcham Cycles Joe Weatherly Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. at the ˝ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA this Saturday July 15th.
“I don’t know what to say. I never thought I’d win a National this year,” said the thirty year old Colonial Heights, VA resident. “I thought this year would be spent getting back into condition and next year would be the one. The win adds a ton of pressure heading into a race at my home track and in front of all my friends, I hope I didn’t use up all my luck.”
Hacker, a Prince George High School grad and Colonial Heights resident, is excited about showing his hometown fan base what he really does for a living. The venue, for the first visit by the AMA Grand National tour to the State of Virginia in more than 36 years, impresses Hacker in more ways than one.
“What a great track. I mean, you couldn’t ask for a better track for what we do. The enthusiasm in wanting to make this thing go is so great. I’m really excited about being able to race in my hometown, but also race at a place where they want to make this deal a regular stop on the tour and they’re doing everything they can to insure that,” Hacker said.
And Hacker knows what the AMA Flat Track motorcycle tour can bring to the area. “I know that nobody will walk away dissatisfied after that main event.”
Competitor gates for Saturday, July 15th will open at 2pm with spectator gates opening at 3pm. On track activities will begin at 5:00pm with timed practice. Heat races will start at 7:30pm. Classes scheduled to race on Saturday: AMA Ford Quality Checked Grand National 750cc Class (25 Laps) and AMA Pro Sport Invitational Class (12 Laps). Grand National class will run a full program of heats; semi’s and feature while the Pro Sport Invitational will consist of heats and feature.
Reserved seat and general admission tickets are currently on sale between the hours of 9am and 4pm until Friday July 14th. The ticket window on Saturday July 15th will open at 2pm. Great seats are still available. Reserved seat tickets are $30 with general admission going for $26. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. The top ten rows on the front stretch are reserved seating; all others will be general admission. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (804) 758-1867 or by coming by the speedway’s office.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

“FASTER PASTOR” MAKES LATE RACE PASS FOR LATE MODEL WIN AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – They don’t call him the “Faster Pastor” for nothing as Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA, an ordained minister, had enough horsepower and patience to take home his fourth win of the season in the Victory Lap Late Model division at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA.
In other action Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC picked up his second win in a row in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature eighth place starting Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA continued his domination with his seventh win of the season and fourth in a row and in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Rick Thompson of New Kent, VA picked up his career first victory.
Walker Arthur of Forest, VA set fast time in Hot Lap Qualifying and inverting the top four for the start of the race. Larry Grimstead and Tom Cohick led the field to green with Arthur jumping to the outside to make it three wide. Arthur would gain control of the three wide battle to grab the lead in turn 3 followed closely by Cohick.
A caution on lap 6 for Grimstead closed the field and ignited a battle for the third spot between Jared Powell, Stevie Long and Jamie Lathroum. On the restart Long went inside Powell for third and then began to work on Cohick for second. By lap 12 Powell was back looking inside Long for third but got loose and lost two positions.
Arthur meanwhile had Cohick dogging him for the top spot. On lap 18 Cohick got a good look but Arthur kept him at bay. On lap 20 Powell worked his way back into position to battle Long for third and took the position with a pass out of turn 4.
With 10 to go the top three of Arthur, Cohick and Powell began to pull away from the rest of the field. On lap 27 Cohick dove under Arthur in turn four and pulled even in turn 2. For the next four laps the two raced side by side, swapping the lead several times at the line by inches each pass. Cohick finally took control on lap 31 of the 35-lap affair out of turn two and held off Arthur for the win by .104 seconds.
“This is a lot of fun when your side by side, Walker was pushing it pretty hard and I was just riding because I didn’t have anything for him early, once I got some heat in the tires I could stalk him down, I got up under him a couple of times and he drove in a little bit hard but he did a super job, he held it out there and down here on the bottom of turns one and two I was in there but I would have slid right into him and I had to lift to let him go back by but that’s what you call racing, because you have respect for one another and that’s what makes it fun,” commented a very excited Cohick in victory lane.
Rounding out the top five were Arthur, Jared Powell, Stevie Long and Ronald Cusic. Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his second place finish.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature was full of excitement as Walker Arthur of Forest, VA set fast time once again this time inverting the top six for the start. Jack Foulkes and Roger Jamerson led the field to green with Jamerson grabbing control as Foulkes had a gaggle of cars trying to take away second.
Arthur took the second spot away from Foulkes and began to reel in Jamerson. A caution on lap seven closed up the field. On the restart the battle for the top spot began as Arthur kept applying the pressure on Jamerson looking both inside and out.
The two battled fiercely until a caution came out on lap 17. On the restart Arthur got under Jamerson and looked to have him cleared but was spun bringing out the caution and sending both drivers to the rear for the restart.
That handed the lead over to Daren Bolac with Okey Synan, Jr. Foulkes, Donnie Owens and Chris Stacy in tow. Bolac would lead the final twelve laps to pick up his second win of the season and second in a row. Rounding out the top five were Okey Synan, Jr., Donnie Owens, Jack Foulkes and Dave Savage. Savage picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his fifth place finish.
Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA continues to dominate the Al’s Auto Parts Charger division and Bob Terry of Stafford, VA continues to come up just short of a win.
Lipscombe started eighth once again after winning for the third time in a row. David McKinnon and 14 year old rookie Wesley Givens led the filed to green with Givens leading the first lap. Coming through the field quickly was Terry who took the lead from Givens on lap 2.
By lap six Terry held a six-car length advantage on Lipscombe but it didn’t last long as caution brought the field back on his bumper. On the restart Lipscombe began to feel out Terry, working him high and low. A couple of cautions kept the two close and on the lap 12 restart Lipscombe made his move and jumped outside Terry. The two raced side by side until Lipcombe took the lead out of turn 4 for good leading the final 12 laps for his seventh win of the season and fourth in a row. Rounding out the top five were Bob Terry, Wesley Givens, James Givens and Ernie Dettbarn. Wesley Givens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.
The Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature had heat race winners Thomas Rose and Rick Thompson leading the field to green with Rose leading the initial lap. On lap 3 Rose got loose in turn allowing Thompson to dive under him for the lead followed closely by Marty Coltrain.
By lap 10 the battle was for second between Coltrain and Vernon Kirby with Dustin Owens and Rose joining in on the battle. The races third and final caution fell on lap 13 when Owens spun with help from Rose. Both driver went to the rear of the field for the green, white, checkered finish.
On the restart Thompson had Coltrain all over him for the lead but held him off for his first career victory. Rounding out the top five were Marty Coltrain, Vernon Kirby, Brett Adkins and Johnny Brooks, Jr.
This coming Saturday July 15th Virginia Motor Speedway will host perhaps the most anticipated event in the 37-year history of the speedway. The 1st Annual Burcham Cycles Joe Weatherly Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will be held at the ˝ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA and sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. It will mark the first time in 36 years that the AMA Ford Quality Checked Grand National Motorcycle tour has visited the State of Virginia.
Competitor gates for Saturday, July 15th will open at 2pm with ticket office opening at 2pm and spectator gates opening at 3pm. On track activities will begin at 5:00pm with timed practice. Heat races will start at 7:30pm. Classes scheduled to race on Saturday: AMA Ford Quality Checked Grand National 750cc Class (25 Laps); AMA Pro Sport Invitational Class (12 Laps). Grand National class will run a full program of heats; semi’s and feature while the Pro Sport Invitational will consist of heats and feature.
Reserved seat and general admission tickets are currently on sale. Great seats are still available. Reserved seat tickets are $30 with general admission going for $26. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. The top ten rows on the front stretch are reserved seating; all others will be general admission. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (804) 758-1867 or by coming by the speedway’s office.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FOR SATURDAY JULY 8, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
1. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 2. Walker Arthur, Forest; 3. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 4. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 6. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 7. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Pat Wood, Waldorf, Md.; 9. Scott Adams, Chester; 10. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 11. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 12. Craig Eastep, Newport News; 13. Troy Williams, Southmills, N.C.; 14. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 15. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 16. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 17. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 18. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 19. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 20. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 21. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 19.432 seconds, 92.631mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (17 CARS):
1. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 3. Donnie Owens, North; 4. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 5. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 6. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 7. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 8. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 9. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 10. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 11. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 12. Michael Green, North; 13. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 14. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 15. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; DNS: Jerry Scott, Hampton, DQ: Walker Arthur, Forest.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 22.130 seconds, 81.338 mph

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (17 CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford; 3. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 4. James Givens, New Kent; 5. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 6. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 7. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 8. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 9. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 10. David McKinnon, Quinton; 11. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 12. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 13. Jim Ridings, Gloucester; 14. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 15. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 16. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 17. Bruce Wilson, Quinton.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Tim Shelton – 23.914 seconds, 75.270 mph.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (27 Cars):
1. Rick Thompson, New Kent; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 3. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 4. Brett Adkins, Saluda; 5. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 6. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 7. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 8. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 9. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 10. David Bowler, Gloucester; 11. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 12. Chris Woods, Richmond; 13. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 14. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 15. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 16. Brian Maines, West Point; 17. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 18. Dustin Owens, North; 19. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 20. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 21. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 22. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 23. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 24. John Rhoades, Hayes; 25. Ryan Hutchens, Toano; 26. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 27. Charles Duke II, Gloucester.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Thomas Rose, Rick Thompson.

AMA GEARING UP FOR VISIT TO VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Saturday July 15th Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host perhaps the most anticipated event in the 37-year history of the speedway. The 1st Annual Burcham Cycles Joe Weatherly Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will be held at the ˝ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA and sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. It will mark the first time in 36 years that the AMA Ford Quality Checked Grand National Motorcycle tour has visited the State of Virginia.

When the national tour rolls into Virginia Motor Speedway for the very first time it will be round 9 of the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship. 7-time Grand National Champion and current point leader Chris Carr of Fleetwood, PA will lead a contingent of riders into Virginia, that will include Kenny Coolbeth of Warren, CT, Joe Kopp of Mica, WA, Jared Mees of Clio, MI, Jake Johnson of Franklinville, NJ, Rich King of Dysart, IA and a host of other riders, to compete against local riders Mike Hacker and Tim Eades, both of Colonial Heights, VA and John Nickens III of Richmond, VA.

“We are very excited to bring back the AMA Grand National division to the State of Virginia and to be able to show off our facility to the thousands of fans that will be in attendance,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “The last time the national tour was in the State my grandfather Paul Sawyer was the promoter along with Eddie Boomhower, add to it that it is being named in memory of a close family friend and you can understand why this race is so important to us,” added Sawyer.

Competitor gates for Saturday, July 15th will open at 2pm with spectator gates opening at 3pm. On track activities will begin at 5:00pm with timed practice. Heat races will start at 7:30pm. Classes scheduled to race on Saturday: AMA Ford Quality Checked Grand National 750cc Class (25 Laps) and AMA Pro Sport Invitational Class (12 Laps). Grand National class will run a full program of heats; semi’s and feature while the Pro Sport Invitational will consist of heats and feature.

Reserved seat and general admission tickets are currently on sale between the hours of 9am and 4pm until Friday July 14th. The ticket window on Saturday July 15th will open at 3pm. Great seats are still available. Reserved seat tickets are $30 with general admission going for $26. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. The top ten rows on the front stretch are reserved seating; all others will be general admission. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (804) 758-1867 or by coming by the speedway’s office.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

AMA GRAND NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE EVENT AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY WILL HAVE LOCAL FLAVOR

Saluda, VA – On Saturday July 15th, Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the venue for the return of the high-speed AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championships. The First Annual Burcham Cycles Joe Weatherly Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service will be the first time in 36 years that the national motorcycle tour has visited the State of Virginia with its brand of two wheel excitement.

Aside from speedway officials deciding to bring this show to the area for the first time in nearly four decades, there is more local interest than just the facility creating a buzz for this motorcycle race.

Mike Hacker, Tim Eades and John Nickens III are literally salivating over the chance to race in their own backyard and show motorcycle fans how exciting their brand of racing, with no jumps and no right turns, can be when these Harley, Suzuki and Aprilia full-bore Flat Track riders twist the grips to dust, the crowd will be on its feet.

Mike Hacker, Prince George High School grad and Colonial Heights resident, is an area rider who started in the wee years… and he has been moving towards full-time racer status ever since. Hacker, driving for Supertrapp, Honda House and Doc’s Harley Davidson (Missouri) never got to really show off his skills locally, though. The venue for the return impresses Hacker in more ways than one.

“You’ve got a great track. I mean, you couldn’t ask for a better track for what we do. The enthusiasm in wanting to make this thing go is so great. I’m really excited about being able to race in my hometown, but also race at a place where they want to make this deal a regular stop on the tour and they’re doing everything they can to insure that,” Hacker said.

And Hacker knows what the AMA Flat Track motorcycle tour can bring to the area. “I know that nobody will walk away dissatisfied after that main event.”

Tim Eades of Colonial Heights rides the Reggie Amos Custom Homes Harley and is a long-time fellow competitor with, and friend of Mike Hacker, is also a regular on the national tour. He’s pumped about his competitive chances for this year, and it couldn’t come at a better time as he looks to the VMS homecoming.

For Eades the Joe Weatherly Memorial is on the top of his list. “I’m really, really looking forward to it. Up until this year Hagerstown, Maryland was my home race and that’s four hours away.

“I get phone calls at least four or five times a week saying ‘hey, did you hear about that race at Saluda, are you going to be there? Everybody’s way pumped up on it,” he stated.

“I’ve done Moto-X and I’ve done some other racing but to me nothing’s more exciting than the Grand National Flat Track. On the half-mile we’ll probably be running around there at close to 100 miles per hour,” he said of the anticipation of speed at VMS.

Nickens, Richmond-born and a resident of Chesterfield County, is not on the tour full-time due to other responsibilities, but he plans on making the Hagerstown, West Virginia Motor Speedway and VMS shows, all in July. A foot, shoulder and sternum injury in July of 2004 put a crimp in his plans to tour full-time. Since then, he’s only raced once or twice.

This will be a bit of a homecoming and comeback trail wrapped into one but Nickens knows that he is behind the curve and bound to be a bit rusty, but the thought of hometown racing is getting him excited. And he gets a chance to show off his type of racing, rather than explain it.

“The thing that’s nice about it being around here is that I don’t have to explain that I’m not putting my knee down; I not going over a jump… now they get a chance to come out and watch something they’ve heard about for years and years,” he explained.

To say the least, this will be an historic event as 7-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr, Kenny Coolbeth, Joe Kopp, Jake Johnson and a host of other national riders join our local riders for some high-speed two wheel racing on the dirt.

Reserved seat and general admission tickets are currently on sale between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Great seats are still available. Reserved seat tickets will be $30 with general admission going for $26. Mastercard and Visa will be accepted. The top ten rows on the front stretch are reserved seating; all others will be general admission. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (804) 758-1867 or by coming by the speedway’s office.

Any media credential requests must be received by Thursday July 13th at 4:30pm on company letterhead.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

COHICK, BOLAC, HARRISON, LIPSCOMBE AND OWENS TAKE VICTORIES AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway’s 4th of July celebration included not only fireworks in the air but a plethora of action in every division on Truckin Thunder Night presented by Cecil B. Arthur. In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature, Roland Mann of Chaptico, Md led flag to flag holding Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA off at the line for what seemed to be the victory. But Mann’s car would not pass post race inspection handing the win to Cohick.
“This is a special night for me as both my parents were here to watch and I’ve never made it past the opening lap without something happening when they are here. You never like to win them this way but we will take the victory,” commented Cohick.
Cohick started the night off by setting fast time in Hot Lap Time Trials, inverting the top eight with the pill draw. On the drop of the green flag Cohick went from eighth to third in three corners. By lap 13 he was battling Sommey Lacey for second, finally taking the spot on lap 15 of the 35 lap feature.
For much of the race Cohick tried to track down Mann, as he had worked his way to a ten car length advantage. With three laps to go Mann encountered traffic and had difficulty at first getting around the slower cars allowing Cohick to get within a car length. That is all Cohick could muster as Mann took the checkers. In post race inspection, Cohick was handed the win when Mann’s car would not pass inspection. Rounding out the top five were twelfth starting Jamie Lathroum, Sommey Lacey, eighteenth starting Walker Arthur and Larry Grimstead.
In other action Daren Bolac Moyock, NC picked up his first win of the season in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature when Walker Arthur did not pass post race inspection. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature it looked as if Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA would take home the win until his car developed mechanical problems with two to go handing the victory to page Harrison of Jetersville, VA. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature it was Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA once again taking home the victory from his eighth place starting position. And in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Dustin Owens of North, VA held off a last lap charge by Vernon Kirby to get the win.
In the Victory Lap Late Model Division Tom Cohick set fast time in “Hot Lap” qualifying and inverted the top eight cars putting Sommey Lacey and Mann on the front row leading the field to green. Mann won the drag race into turn one led lap one with Lacey on his bumper and Cohick already in third from his eighth place starting position.
A caution on lap one for a wreck in turn 1 when Anthony Kincaid spun collecting point leader Jared Powell and Jamie Lathroum sending both drivers to the rear for the restart. When the race got back underway Larry Grimstead and Walker Arthur got by Jason Cahall for fifth and sixth as lathroum began his march back to the front.
Mann was the leader but the fastest car on the track was Lathroum. By lap twelve Lathroum had worked the high side to perfection and was in seveth and closing in on the top five.
On lap thirteen Lacey and Cohick battled feverishly for second with Cohick finally wrestling the spot away on lap 15. A caution on lap 17 brought out by a Stevie Long spin while battling for third with Lacey, closed the field on Mann’s bumper. On the restart Lathroum shot to the outside and took third but couldn’t gain any more ground on the leaders.
With three laps to go Mann encountered a little problem getting through traffic allowing Cohick to close the gap to one car length. At the white flag Cohick was on Mann’s bumper, but Mann had enough to hold him off by two car lengths for what seemed to be his second victory of the year. But Mann’s car would not pass post race inspection handing the win to Cohick. It is Cohick third win of th season. Rounding out the top five were twelfth starting Jamie Lathroum, Sommey Lacey, eighteenth starting Walker Arthur and Larry Grimstead. Walker Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Walker Arthur looked to continue his domination starting with picking up his ninth fast time award in as many tries and relegating himself back to eighth again. William King and Davis Lipscombe led the field to green with Lipscombe coming out with the early lead.
On the next lap Daren Bolac went inside to take the lead with Arthur following for second. Arthur tried several times to make Bolac make a mistake and on lap 4 Bolac slide his car up in turn 4 allowing Arthur to dart to the inside for the lead.
Arthur would go unchallenged for the top spot over the next 20 laps to take his seventh win in a row by over three seconds. But, the race isn’t won officially until after post race inspection and on this night Arthur’s car would not pass handing the win to Daren Bolac. Rounding out the top five were Donnie Owens, Larry Bradsher, William King and seventeenth starting Okey Synan, Jr. Chris Stacy picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his sixth place finish.
In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Tom Eriksen of Hesston, PA set fast time and inverted the top eight qualifiers. That put Renee Weeks and Page Harrison on the front row leading the field to green. Weeks would lead lap one and then relinquish it to a very fast Brian Dobie on lap 3.
Dobie would pace the field with Harrison, Tommy Shiflet, Bret Hamilton and Eriksen in tow. On lap 12 Dobie would bring out the caution when the ignition box on his car malfunctioned ending his night. That handed the lead to Page Harrison with Hamilton in second. On lap 21 Hamilton finally got by Harrison for the lead but with two laps to go Hamilton’s car went to the infield with mechanical problems handing the lead back to Harrison.
Harrison had to hold off a last lap charge by Shiflet but had just enough to pick up his first win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Shiflet, James Snead, Brad Bowling and Donnie Medlin. Shiflet picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his second place finish.
In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger division Davis Lipscombe set fast time inverting the top six drivers. Lipscombe unfortunately could not start any closer than eighth to the speedway’s two win in a row rule.
On the drop of the green flag Chris Tatum and Wesley Givens led the field into turn 1. It was John Imler that worked the outside with perfection to come from fourth and lead the first lap. Bob Terry worked his way from seventh to challenge Imler for the lead on lap 3. Terry would take the top spot on lap four and begin to pull away. A caution on lap 5 tightened the field up on the bumper of Terry. Once back underway Lipscombe began his assault on the top spot, first working the high side, then the low side and then on lap 6 working the high side in turns one and two to take the lead.
Once out front Lipscmbe cruised to his sixth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Bob Terry, Chris Tatum, Wesley Givens and Ernie Dettbarn. Givens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.
The Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature may have been the best race of the night. Brett Adkins of Saluda, VA and Vernon Kirby of Glen Allen, VA led the field to green with Adkins getting the advantage out of turn 2. Dustin Owens went right after Adkins for the lead and wrestled it away on lap 2.
On lap 4 Kirby got by Adkins for second and reeled in Owens. Kirby tried every move he could make but couldn’t get past Owens for the lead. While they battle up front Marty Coltrain worked his way into third but could make a serious challenge for the lead.
With two to go Kirby dove under Owens in an attempt to take the lead, the two raced side by side over the next two laps with Owens holding Kirby off for the victory. Rounding out the top five were Kirby, Coltrain, Thomas Rose and Brett Adkins.
This coming Saturday July 8th Virginia Motor Speedway will once again be the place to be as they host four divisions of high octane, door slamming, fast family fun.
Competitor gates for Saturday, July 8th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.
Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

RESULTS FOR TRUCKIN THUNDER NIGHT presented by CECIL B. ARTHUR ENT. JULY 1, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 2. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 3. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 4. Walker Arthur, Forest; 5. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 6. Scott Adams, Chester; 7. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 8. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 9. Craig Eastep, Newport News; 10. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 11. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 12. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 13. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 14. Kevin Bray, Maple, N.C.; 15. Billy Hubbard, Cobbs Creek; 16. Tom Eriksen, Hesston, Pa.; 17. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 18. Tony Wood, New Kent; 19. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 20. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 21. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 22. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 23. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; DQ: Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; DNS: John Reddy, Greenville, VA.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Tom Cohick – 20.970 seconds, 85.837 mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (17 CARS):
1. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Donnie Owens, North; 3. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 4. William King, Norfolk; 5. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 6. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 7. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 8. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 9. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 10. Doug Wallace, Yorktown; 11. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 12. Michael Green, North; 13. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; 14. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 15. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 16. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; DQ: Walker Arthur, Forest.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 25.411 seconds, 70.835 mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 2. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 3. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 4. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 5. Donnie Medlin, Newport News; 6. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 7. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 8. Lance Grady, Maidens; 9. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 10. Joey Polevoy, Powhatan; 11. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 12. Tim Hamlet, Halifax; 13. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 14. Tom Eriksen, Hesston, Pa.; 15. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 16. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 17. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield; 18. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 19. Renee Weeks, Powhatan; 20. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Tom Eriksen – 24.568 seconds, 73.266 mph.

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford; 3. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 4. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 5. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 6. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 7. David McKinnon, Quinton; 8. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 9. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 10. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 11. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 12. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 13. Jim Ridings, Gloucester; 14. Steven Carter, West Point; 15. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 16. John Kirby, Sandston; 17. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 18. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 19. James Givens, New Kent.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Davis Lipscombe – 25.423 seconds, 70.802 mph.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (26 Cars):
1. Dustin Owens, North; 2. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 3. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 4. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 5. Brett Adkins, Saluda; 6. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 7. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 8. Brian Maines, West Point; 9. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 10. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 11. David Bowler, Gloucester; 12. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 13. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 14. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 15. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 16. John Rhoades, Hayes; 17. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 18. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 19. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 20. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 21. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 22. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 23. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 24. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 25. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 26. Ryan Hutchens, Toano.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Bret Adkins, Vernon Kirby.

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL SERIES SANCTIONED ALL AMERICAN 50 AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

Saluda, VA – After discussions with the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series, officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, due to the inclement weather plaguing the East Coast, have postponed the All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc until Friday, September 1st.

“This is one of the hardest things a promoter ever has to do,” said Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “But with the amount of rain expected in the area and the distances that many of the competitors and fans must drive and the cost of fuel right now, it is in the best interest on everyone’s behalf to postpone this weekend’s event,” added Sawyer.

“We want to thank Virginia Motor Speedway for working so closely with us on this postponement, but with the forecasted weather conditions it is in everyone’s best interest to make this difficult decision. But with the postponement it now gives us a race to partner with the Hillbilly 100 at Tyler County Speedway scheduled for September 2nd,” commented Spencer Wilson, Series Director for the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series.

The postponed $10,000 to win event will still be in front of the SPEED Channel cameras for airing sometime in the fourth quarter.

When the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series returns on Friday, September 1st the program will also include Round 4 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge, the Budweiser Modified and Al’s Auto Parts Charger divisions. The Friday night event will take the place of the normal Saturday night event scheduled for September 2nd.

With the rainout officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will turn their attention to hosting Truckin Thunder Night presented by Cecil B Arthur next Saturday July 1st. Fans can expect a night full of side by side, high octane, fast family fun as all five divisions will be competing in double points events. Not only will there be exciting action on the track but the speedway also will present a huge fireworks display presented by JEFCO, Inc. to celebrate the 4th of July and our countries independence.

Competitor gates for Saturday, July 1st will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DRIVERS HEADED TO VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY FOR $10,000 TO WIN ALL AMERICAN 50 SATURDAY JUNE 24TH

Saluda, VA - The Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series is on its way to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the 50-lap, $10,000 to win All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. this coming Saturday, June 24th and will be in front of the Speed Channel cameras. This is American Born, American Bred dirt racing at its best!

“This is a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the best dirt late model drivers in the business going at it door to door for the big money,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “It is also a great opportunity for our Speedway to get some additional national exposure with the SPEED Channel cameras on hand to film all the action,” added Sawyer.

When the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series rolls into town fans will get to see a few drivers that don’t normally frequent this part of the country as “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal, “The Silver Shark” Scott James, “The Hurricane” Earl Pearson and Matt Miller are just a few of the names expected to compete for the $10,000 top prize. You can also expect Donnie Moran, Freddie Smith, Corey Conley, Brady Smith, Rick Eckert and a host of regional drivers like Jeremy Miller, Sean Cosgrove, Jimmy Bernheisel, Booper Bare and maybe a few surprises.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 24th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps);Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.

Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

WALKER ARTHUR PICKS UP CAREER FIRST LATE MODEL WIN AND CONTINUES DOMINATION IN SPORTSMAN CLASS AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – A two win night is very rare at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. To do it in two divisions and start eighth in both races is an even more difficult task. No one is ever surprised to see Walker Arthur in victory lane in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division. But on this hot, muggy Saturday night Arthur showed everyone in attendance that he is also going to be a force in the Victory Late Models as he took home his first career victory in the divisions 35 lap feature on W.C. Starling Tree Service Night. To top that off Arthur also dominated the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature to pick up his sixth win in a row and make it a two win night for the Forest, VA driver.

“I couldn’t imagine in my wildest dreams winning in two divisions on the same night, this is absolutely awesome and a great fathers day present for my father,” commented the very exhausted Arthur in victory lane.

Arthur, driving the #87 Cecil B Arthur Enterprises, PMZ, Rocket Pontiac GTO made a three wide pass for second on lap 17 on Roland Mann and Tom Cohick to take second. He then reeled in Ronald Cusic on lap 27 and used the high side once again to take the lead and go on to pick up the victory.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature it only took 3 laps for Arthur to get to the front from his eighth place starting position and make a three wide pass on Roger Jamerson and Larry Bradsher to take the lead. Arthur would pull away from the field and win by almost a half track advantage.

In other action Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA started eighth in the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature and blew by Brent Bordeaux on the outside on lap 12 to take the lead and go on to post his third win in a row. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature seventh starting Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA took the lead from James Hawk on lap 6 and held Bob Terry off by a car length to take home the victory. In the Dixie Chopper All Americans 15 lap feature Marty Coltrain of Richmond, VA took the checkers for the first time.

In the Victory Lap Late Models current point leader Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA set fast time and inverted the top six cars putting Neil McClanan and Ronald Cusic on the front row leading the field to green.

Cusic and won the battle into turn 1 with Tom Cohick working to his inside. Cusic beat Cohick to the line by inches to lead lap 1. Roland Mann began to put pressure on cohick for second and got inside him on lap 3 but caution would fall for a spin by Austin Hubbard in turn 2.

On the restart Cusic held a one car length advantage over Cohick, Mann, McClanan and Steve Long. On lap 7 Cohick and Mann went at each other for second in a side by side duel It wasn’t until lap 12 that Mann finally took the spot for good. On lap 13 Walker Arthur appeared into the top five using the high side with precision. On lap 17 Mann, Cohick and Arthur went three wide out of turn 2 with Arthur coming out with second. On lap 19 Cohick went back to the bottom to get past Mann out of turn 2. With five laps to go Cusic held a three car length advantage with Arthur closing quickly.

On lap 27 Arthur went to the outside of Cusic in turn 1 to take the lead. On lap 28 Cusic and Cohick got together in turn 1 battling for second bringing out caution. On the restart Arthur got a great restart and pulled Mann by two car lengths. Caution would fly one more time for a spin by Mike Latham that collected Donnie Marshall. On the final restart Arthur again got a great restart and held on to pick up his first Late Model win of his career. Rounding out the top five were Roland Mann, Jamie Lathroum, Neil McClanan and Jared Powell. Arthur also picked up the picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his victory.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Page Harrison of Jettersville, VA set fast time in hot lap qualifying and inverted the top eight. That put Donnie Medlin and Chris Moore on the front row and leading the field to green. The races first caution came in turn 2 as Medlin drifted up into Eric Erwin sending up and over the hood of Medlin.

On the restart Brian Dobie took control out of turn 2 to lead the first lap with Chucks Marks, Moore and Brent Bordeaux in tow. On lap 6 Tom Eriksen brought out the caution with a spin in turn 2 that collected Page Harrison. On lap 7 Bret Hamilton worked past Marks on the outside or third.

By lap 9 Bordeaux started to work on Dobie for the lead. Bordeaux looked inside Dobie as Hamilton looked outside Bordeaux for position. Bordeaux took the lead on lap 11 with Hamilton riding the rim on the outside. Coming out of turn 4 Hamilton took the lead from Bordeaux with Eriksen now in third.

With two to go the races final caution would fall closing the field on the bumper of Hamilton. On the restart Hamilton got a great jump on Bordeaux and the rest of the field and brought home his fifth win of the season and third in a row. Rounding out the top five were Brent Bordeaux, sixteenth starting Tom Eriksen, Brian dobie and Chuck Marks. Francis Jarrelle III picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.

The start of the Truckin Thunder Sportsman race had a familiar ring as Walker Arthur of Forest, VA set fast time for the eighth straight race and started eighth for the fifth week in a row. Larry Bradsher and Davis Lipscombe led the field to green, but two quick cautions put the field single file. On the restart Davis Lipscombe went to work on Bradsher for the lead. It didn’t tke long the the heat to be turned up as on lap 1 Arthur made it three wide as he went under Roger Jamerson and Lipscombe. Jamerson came out with the lead and Arthur working his inside. Arthur never gave up and grabbed the lead in turn 1 on lap 4.

From there Arthur pulled away, never getting a challenge as he won by almost a half track advantage over Roger Jamerson. Rounding out the top five were sixteenth starting Donnie Owens, Davis Lipscombe and Larry Bradsher. Chris Stacy picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Bob Terry set fast time and inverted the top eight drivers. It didn’t take long before they were three wide. On lap 6 Davis Lipscombe went to the outside of James hawk to take the lead with Bob Terry in tow.

Terry took several shots at the lead but Lipscombe held him off each time. Terry got one more good shot when on lap 23 caution came out for a spin by Chris Tatum. Lipscombe would hold off Terry by a car length for the win. Rounding out the top five were James Hawk, Mark Wright and Tony Quade.

In the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Marty Coltrain and Brett Adkins led the field to green. Coltrain won the drag race to turn one and led lap 1. By lap seven Dustin Oens had worked his way to third with Vernon Kirby and Stephen Childress in the top five.

On the lap 7 restart Owens took second from Adkins and set out for Coltrain. On lap 9 Coltrain had Oens looking to his inside. Owens took a couple more shots at the lead until Coltrain found the right line and went on to record the victory by two car lengths. Rounding out the top five were Dustin Owens, Vernon Kirby, Brett Adkins and Stephen Childress.

The Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series is on its way to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the 50-lap, $10,000 to win All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. this coming Saturday, June 24th and will be in front of the Speed Channel cameras. This is American Born, American Bred dirt racing at its best!

When the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series drivers of Earl Pearson, Don O’Neal, Scott James, Matt Miller, Donnie Moran, Steve Casebolt, Freddy Smith, Brady Smith and Corey Conley roll into Virginia Motor Speedway they definitely will have their hands full with a strong contingent of national, regional and local dirt late model talent.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 24th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps);Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.

Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

RESULTS FROM W.C. STARLING TREE SERVICE NIGHT JUNE 17, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (26 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 3. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 4. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 6. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 7. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 9. Scott Adams, Chester; 10. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 11. Tony Wood, New Kent; 12. Mike Latham, Chaptico, Md.; 13. Travis LaRoque, Mooresville, N.C.; 14. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 15. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 16. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 17. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 18. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 19. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 20. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 21. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 22. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 23. Craig Eastep, Newport News; 24. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 25. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; DQ: Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Jared Powell – 19.420 seconds, 92.688mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (16 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 3. Donnie Owens, North; 4. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 5. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 6. Jerry Scott, Hampton; 7. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 8. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 9. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 10. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 11. William King, Norfolk; 12. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 13. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 14. Michael Green, North; 15. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; 16. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 21.781 seconds, 82.641mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (16 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 3. Tom Eriksen, Hesston, Pa.; 4. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 5. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 6. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield; 7. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 8. Lance Grady, Maidens; 9. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 10. Tim Hamlet, Halifax; 11. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 12. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 13. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 14. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 15. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 16. Donnie Medlin, Newport News.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Page Harrison – 21.122 seconds, 85.219mph.

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (16 CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford; 3. James Hawk, Maidens; 4. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 5. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 6. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 7. John Kirby, Sandston; 8. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 9. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 10. Steven Carter, West Point; 11. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 12. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 13. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 14. James Givens, New Kent; 15. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 16. Davey Pullen, New Kent.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Bob Terry – 23.525 seconds, 76.514mph.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (25 Cars):
1. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 2. Dustin Owens, North; 3. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 4. Brett Adkins, Saluda; 5. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 6. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 7. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 8. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond; 9. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 10. Mike Morris, Williamsburg; 11. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 12. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 13. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 14. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 15. John Rhoades, Hayes; 16. William Dunn, Dunnsville; 17. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 18. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester; 19. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 20. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 21. Thomas Meadows, Newport News; 22. Larry Yates Jr., Richmond; 23. Ryan Hutchens, Toano; 24. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; DQ: David Bowler, Gloucester.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Marty Coltrain, Brett Adkins.

FIVE DIVISIONS OF EXCITING RACING ON TAP THIS SATURDAY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Saturday Night, June 17th Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will present another spectacular night of door to door racing action it hosts W.C. Starling Tree Service Night at the races featuring all five of the tracks weekly divisions. It’s Father’s Day weekend so instead of buying your dad yet another ugly tie, bring him out to the track for a night of high octane fun.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 17th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Put June 24th on your calendar as a night to definitely make it out to VMS for a night of racing as the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series returns for the $10,000 to win All American 50. Some of the best super late model drivers in the country will be on hand to compete in front of the SPEED Channel cameras. It’s a night full of American Born, American Bred dirt racing!

Pre-Sale tickets for the July 15th Joe Weatherly Memorial AMA Flat Track event are currently on sale by calling or coming by the speedway Monday – Friday 9:30am till 4pm. Great seats are still available. Reserved seat tickets will be $30 with general admission going for $26. Mastercard and Visa will be accepted. The top ten rows on the front stretch are reserved seating; all others will be general admission.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

TOM ERICKSEN TAKES ROUND 2 OF THE VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE

Saluda, VA – Heading into Round 2 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA had dreams of keeping alive his chances at a $25,000 bonus in the four race challenge series. That dream came up a little short as Tom Ericksen of Heston, PA muscled his car past both Powell and leader Larry Grimstead in one corner to take the lead on lap 27 of the 40 lap feature and then piloting the Galloway Brothers #36G Sports Collectibles of VA, Barnetts Machine Pontiac Viper to a comfortable 2.926 second margin of victory. With the win Ericksen joins Powell as the only two drivers at a shot at the $15,000 bonus for winning three of the four series events.

“I gotta thank Tim Galloway for such a great car, and Willie made some changes to the car right before the feature that brought the car alive, I wasn’t real good in the beginning but it was awesome as the race went on. This is win number 234 for me but only the first time I have driven this year,” commented Ericksen in victory lane.

Ericksen started ninth and methodically worked his way to the front. Finally getting shot at the lead on lap 26, before making a tremendous move out of turn four to go from third to first in one corner.

Rounding out the top five were Larry Grimstead, Jared Powell, fourteenth starting Donnie Marshall and seventeenth starting Stevie Long.

In other action Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA, starting sixth, took the lead on lap 8 of the 25 lap Budweiser Modified feature and never looked back to take home the victory. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Walker Arthur of Forest, VA kept on his hot streak by staring eighth and taking the lead on lap 6 for his fifth win in a row. Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA dominated the 25 lap Al’s Auto parts Charger feature picking up his fourth win of the season and in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature it was Vernon Kirby of Glen Allen, VA holding off Marty Coltrain of Chesterfield, VA by two feet for the win.

Lipscombe Furniture and Appliances Night started out with Brian Staton of Chesapeake, VA blistering the track record with a lap of 19.233 seconds, besting the old record of 19.510 seconds and then inverting the top four drivers with the pill draw.

On the drop of the green flag Tom Cohick and Roland Mann in a drag race to turn 1, Mann won the battle into turn 1 but would give it back to Cohick before returning to the start finish line.

Caution would fall early for Steve Long and Eddie Groome in turn 1. On the restart Cohick began to pull away as they battled for second behind him. Jared Powell began working his way to the front and engaged in a fierce battle with Brian Staton for fourth. The two traded the position back in forth for several laps before Powell gained control and went after Mann for third. Once past Mann on lap 14 Powell went after Jamie Lathroum and took second on lap 15 with Larry Grimstead following him to third and then taking second from Powell out of turn 4.

Cohick continued to control round two until his car came up lame with motor problems ending his chance at the win. That handed the lead to Grimstead with Powell, Lathroum, Tom Ericksen and Donnie Marshall in tow. A caution on lap 26 closed the field on Cohick’s bumper. On the restart Ericksen went inside Powell in a battle for second as the two gained on Cohick. As the trio exited turn 4 it was Ericksen with the lead.

Once in the lead Ericksen began to pull away as Grimstead and Powell battled for second. Over the next ten laps Grimstead and Powell ran virtually side by side until a bobble by Powell allowed Grimstead to take second for good. With only three laps remaining Grimstead could not catch the leader as Erickson motored to the win.

Rounding out the top five were Larry Grimstead, Jared Powell, fourteenth starting Donnie Marshall and seventeenth starting Stevie Long. Neil McClanan picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his eighth place finish.

Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA started sixth and worked the high side to take the lead on lap 8 of the 25 lap Budweiser Modified feature and never looked back to take home the victory. The 25 lap race featured a monstrous battle for second. Rounding out the top five were Brent Bordeaux, Page Harrison, Brian Dobie and James Snead. Francis Jarrelle III picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur of Forest, VA continues to dominate starting eight, taking the lead on lap 6 and then holding off a furious charge by Donnie Owens in a green, white, checkered finish. It was the sixth win out of seven races and the fifth in a row for Arthur. Rounding out the top five were Donnie Owens, Davis Lipscombe, Daren Bolac and Larry Bradsher. Steve Owens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his seventh place finish.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA set a new track record in hot lap qualifying and inverted the top four drivers for the start. It took 12 laps for Lipscombe to get tot eh front with a final pass on Bob Terry and then cruised to his fourth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Bob Terry, brain maxey, Ernie Dettbarn and John Kirby. Dettbarn picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

The Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature had all the excitement one person could handle. At the start it was Raymond Harper of Gloucester, VA leading the first five laps before giving way to Vernon Kirby of Glen Allen, VA. Then over the final ten laps it was a chess match between Kirby and Marty Coltrain as to who would bring home the win. In the end it was Kirby by two feet at the finish to pick up his second win of the year. Rounding out the top five were Marty Coltrain, Raymond Harper, Thomas Rose and Stephen Childress.

This coming Saturday June 17th Virginia Motor Speedway will once again be the place to be as they host W.C. Starling Tree Service Night at the races featuring all five of the tracks weekly divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 17th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FROM SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2006:
RD 2 VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE presented by BB&T (27 CARS):
1. Tom Eriksen, Hesston, Pa.; 2. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 3. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 4. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 5. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 6. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 7. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 8. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 9. Scott Adams, Chester; 10. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 11. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 12. Craig Eastep, Newport News; 13. Tony Wood, New Kent; 14. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 15. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 16. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 17. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 18. Donnie Daniel, West Point; 19. Walker Arthur, Forest; 20. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 21. Brian Staton, Chesapeake; 22. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 23. Tony Buckler, King George; 24. Scotty Tolbert III, Knotts Island, N.C.; 25. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 26. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Brian Staton – 19.233 seconds, 93.589mph (New Track Record)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (16 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Donnie Owens, North; 3. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 4. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 6. William King, Norfolk; 7. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; 8. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 9. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 10. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 11. Michael Green, North; 12. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 13. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 14. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 15. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 16. Jerry Scott, Hampton.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Walker Arthur – 21.984 seconds, 81.88mph

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 3. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 4. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 5. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 6. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 7. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 8. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 9. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 10. Lance Grady, Maidens; 11. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 12. Brooks Lawson, Richmond; 13. Craig Ramich, Fairfax; 14. Renee Weeks, Powhatan; 15. Donnie Medlin, Newport News; 16. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 17. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield; 18. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 19. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 20. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Bret Hamilton – 21.619 seconds, 83.260mph

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford; 3. Brian Maxey, King George; 4. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond; 5. John Kirby, Sandston; 6. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 7. Jim Ridings, Gloucester; 8. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 9. Bobby Kibler, Sandston; 10. Chris Tatum, Hanover; 11. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 12. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 13. David McKinnon, Quinton; 14. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 15. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 16. Paul Bess, Quantico; 17. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 18. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 19. Steven Carter, West Point; 20. Rick Adkins, Hampton; 21. James Hawk, Maidens; 22. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 23. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 24. James Givens, New Kent.
FAST TIME HOT LAP QUALIFYING: Davis Lipscombe – 23.368 seconds, 77.028mph (New Track Record)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (31 Cars):
1. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 3. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 4. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood; 5. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 6. Richard Thompson, New Kent; 7. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 8. David Bowler, Gloucester; 9. Thomas Meadows, Newport News; 10. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 11. Brian Maines, West Point; 12. Brett Adkins, Saluda; 13. Mike Morris, Williamsburg; 14. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 15. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 16. Jessie Wilson, Quinton; 17. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 18. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester; 19. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 20. Jerry Newman, Saluda; 21. Larry Yates Jr., Richmond; 22. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 23. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 24. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 25. John Rhoades, Hayes; 26. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 27. Dustin Owens, North; 28. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; 29. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond. DNS: Rick Bailey, Mechanicsville, Richard Thompson, New Kent; Chris Woods, Richmond.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Thomas Rose, Raymond Harper.

RD 2 OF VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE THIS SATURDAY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, June 10th as it hosts Lipscombe Furniture & Appliances Night featuring Round 2 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA will be trying to keep alive his quest for the $25,000 bonus for winning all four series events.

The four race series once again offers up a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if Powell should sweep all four events he would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. Remaining tentative dates for the four race series will be August 5th and September 2nd.

Also scheduled to race along with the Late Models on Saturday will be the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified, Al’s Auto Parts Charger and the Dixie Chopper All American divisions.

Race fans can look forward to another evening filled with Fast Family Fun for everyone.

There will be several lucky fans on Saturday night as Lipscombe Furniture and Appliances will be giving away several prizes during the nights activities. Top prize will be an LG15” LCD television valued at $450.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 10th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sporstman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RAIN FORCES CANCELLATION OF RACING ACTION AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Persistent rains showers and the forecast for more of the same throughout the day have forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel Budweiser Night activities.

“We hate that we have to call the race, but with the persistent rain showers we have no other choice,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

With the rain out officials will now shift gears towards next weekend’s action when Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, June 10th as it hosts Budweiser Night presented by Lipscombe Furniture & Appliances featuring Round 2 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA will be trying to keep alive his quest for the $25,000 bonus for winning all four events.

The four race series once again offers up a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if Powell should sweep all four events he would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. Remaining tentative dates for the four race series will be August 5th and September 2nd.

Also scheduled to race along with the Late Models on Saturday will be the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified, Al’s Auto Parts Charger and the Dixie Chopper All American divisions.

Race fans can look forward to another evening filled with Fast Family Fun for everyone.

There will be two lucky fans on Saturday night as Lipscombe Furniture and Appliances will be giving away several prizes during the nights activities. Top prize will be an LG15” LCD television valued at $450.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 10th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sporstman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

TICKETS FOR AMA FLAT TRACK EVENT AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY GO ON SALE THIS MONDAY JUNE 5TH

Saluda, VA – Tickets for perhaps the most anticipated event in the 37-year history of Virginia Motor Speedway will soon be going on sale. The 1st Annual Joe Weatherly Memorial to be held at the ˝ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA and sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing is scheduled to take place on July 15, 2006. It will mark the first time in 36 years that the AMA Ford Quality Checked Grand National Motorcycle tour has visited the State of Virginia.

Reserved seat and general admission tickets will go on sale this coming Monday June 5th starting at 10am. Reserved seat tickets will be $30 with general admission going for $26. Mastercard and Visa will be accepted. The top ten rows on the front stretch are reserved seating; all others will be general admission. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (804) 758-1867 or by coming by the speedway’s office.

The race is being named after Joe Weatherly, most will remember Weatherly as a two time NASCAR Grand National Champion (now Nextel cup) but before racing on four wheels Joe was an accomplished motorcycle racer with over 200 wins and earned three American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Championships before he started racing stock cars. Joe Weatherly was a leading AMA racer of the late 1940s and early 1950s. During his brief, five-year professional motorcycle racing career Weatherly won three AMA nationals, including the prestigious Laconia Classic 100-Mile road race in 1948 and 1949. Weatherly was from Norfolk, VA were his window still resides.

AMA sanctions many racing series, but the oldest and most traditional is flat track, sometimes referred to as “dirt track” racing. Dating back to post World War II, flat track is the uniquely American type of motorcycle racing. Riders finesse their machines sideways through the turns, just inches apart from each other, at speeds over 100 mph. In short, motorcycle flat track racing provides one of the most thrilling spectacles in motosports.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

NICK SMITH TAKES ASCS SPRINT VICTORY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Current point leader Nick Smith of Broken Arrow, OK took the lead on lap 20 from Jason Johnson of Eunice, LA and set sail to take home the victory in the 2nd Annual mason Dixon Challenge presented by Thurston spring Service at Bill sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway.

Smith started eighth and methodically worked his way to the front. The race was a tail of three drivers as on the opening green flag Jan Howard took control and pulled away from the field. On lap 10 Jesse Hockett and Jason Johnson were going at it for second with Howard now only a few car lengths ahead of the duo. Once past Hockett, Johnson set out to catch Howard. On lap 11 Howard jumped the cushion in turn 4 allowing Johnson and Hockett to get by for position. Johnson then set out to a eight car length advantage and looked to be pulling away.

By lap 18 Nick Smith had worked his way to second and was closing in on Johnson. By lap 19 Smith was looking outside Johnson for the lead. Smith finally got the break he needed as he took the lead before the caution came out. On the restart Smith just pulled away and never looked back to take the victory by over three seconds.

“We had this thing perfect, it says a lot when we are faster in a 360 than a 410 sprint car. I could go anywhere on this track, I could diamond the corners off, go in on the bottom come off on the top, I could take it into the cushion, it would go anywhere I wanted to go,” commented Nick Smith in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Jason Johnson, Jan Howard, seventeenth starting Justin Collet and Dustin Doggett.

In other action the Neil McClanan of Moyock, NC came across the winner in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature but came up a bit light when coming over the scales handing the win to the “Faster pastor” Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA. The two came to the strip in a dead heat with McClanan inching ahead by a nose. Rounding at the top five were Sommey Lacey Jr., Jared Powell, Roland Mann and Eddie Groome. Jason Cahall picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his sixth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur of Forest, VA started eighth, worked his way to the front taking the lead from Davis Lipscombe on lap 20 as the two raced in traffic. Arthur then cruised to his fourth win in a row and fifth overall. Rounding out the top five were Robert Marshall, Donnie Owens, Daren Bolac and Tim Shelton. Gene Snow picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA set fast time and inverted the top eight cars. James Snead led the first six laps before loosing it to Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA on lap 7. Hamilton paced the final eighteen laps only to have to hold off Dobie in a photo finish for the victory by .017 seconds. Rounding out the top five were Brian Dobie, Brent Bordeaux, Tommy Shiflet and Page Harrison. Shiflet picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

This coming Saturday June 3rd Virginia Motor Speedway will once again be the place to be as they host Budweiser Night at the races featuring all five of the tracks weekly divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 3rd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FROM SATURDAY MAY 27, 2006:
O’REILLY AMERICAN SPRINT CARS ON TOUR 30 LAP A MAIN (29 CARS):
1. Nick Smith; 2. Jason Johnson; 3. Jan Howard; 4. Justin Collet; 5. Dustin Daggett; 6. Josh Weller; 7. Sean McLelland; 8. Trey Robb; 9. Jesse Hockett; 10. Gary Wright; 11. Tony Bruce Jr.; 12. Abe Sherwood; 13. Sam Hafertepe; 14. Coby Adams; 15. Jason Eldreth; 16. Jeff Young; 17. Johnny Bridges; 18. Lance Moss; 19. Dave Ely; 20. Brian Smith; 21. Butch Perdergrass; 22. Darren Stewart; 23. Travis Rilat; 24. Kris Brook; DNS: Clarence Cox, Bill Moore, Matt Greene, Scott McClaren, Tim Perry.
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Jan Howard, Darren Stewart, Dustin Doggett, Jesse Hockett.
DASH WINNER: Jesse Hockett
B MAIN WINNER: Justin Collet

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):
1. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 2. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 3. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 4. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 5. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 6. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 7. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 8. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 9. Craig Eastep, Newport News; 10. Scotty Tolbert III, Knotts Island, N.C.; 11. Walker Arthur, Forest; 12. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 13. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 14. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 15. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 16. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 17. Scott Adams, Chester; 18. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 19. Donnie Daniel, West Point; 20. Allen Canter, Newburg, Md.; 21. David Parker, Powhatan; 22. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 23. Tony Wood, New Kent; 24. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Roland Mann – 20.797 seconds, 86.551mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (15 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Robert Marshall, Virginia Beach; 3. Donnie Owens, North; 4. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 6. Larry Bradsher, Saluda; 7. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 8. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 9. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 10. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 11. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 12. Michael Green, North; 13. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk; 14. Doug Wallace, Yorktown; 15. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 22.237 seconds, 80.946mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 3. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 4. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 5. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 6. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 7. Donnie Medlin, Newport News; 8. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 9. Lance Grady, Maidens; 10. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 11. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 12. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield; 13. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 14. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 15. Renee Weeks, Powhatan; 16. Matthew Dickens, Suffolk; 17. Craig Ramich, Fairfax; 18. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 19. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 20. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville.
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Brian Dobie – 21.195 seconds, 84.926mph.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY TO HOST O’REILLY ASCS SPRINT CARS THIS SATURDAY MAY 27TH

Saluda, VA - Yes Virginia, there are Sprint Cars. And they’re invading Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway this coming Saturday May 27th in perhaps the biggest Sprint Car event in the track’s history in the form of the O’Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour.

The Heintz Performance ASCS Southern Tour will join the ASCS National Tour contingent as they battle in the 2nd Annual Mason Dixon Challenge presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. A full ASCS 360 Sprint Car format will be in place that will not include time trials. The ASCS Sprint cars will compete in a series of heat races with passing points to set the “A” Main field. Making for an exciting night of fast family fun!

“We are very excited to have Emmett Hahn’s O’Reilly ASCS National Sprint Car Tour visit our speedway for the very first time. With Emmett’s reputation in the sprint car industry we are expecting great things,” commented VMS General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

“With Emmett’s help we hope to grow this into a huge annual sprint car event,” added Sawyer.

The track’s Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will join the Sprint cars in some action packed, high octane, door slamming, racing with attitude this coming Saturday.

Adding to the night’s excitement the speedway will also host ASA Decal Giveaway Night. At the next racing event, independent track workers will be walking through the parking lot and randomly writing license plate numbers down with anyone having an ASA decal affixed to their automobile. The track will then be calling out numbers for prizes to be given away to those sporting the ASA decal.

Heading into this weekend’s action the point battles couldn’t be any closer. Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA has the most comfortable lead as he enjoys a 39 point advantage over both defending champion Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD and Sommey Lacey of Clements, MD.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Walker Arthur of Forest, VA took over the point lead this past weekend from defending champion Roger Jamerson of Glen Allen, VA and heads into this weekend’s action with a scant 2 point advantage.

In the Budweiser Modified division Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA, after four events, holds a 9 point lead over the divisions most recent winner Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA.

When they return to action on Saturday June 3rd Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA will have a 2 point lead over Bob Terry of Fredericksburg, VA in The Al’s Auto Parts Charger Division and in the Dixie Chopper All American division young Dustin Owens of North, VA will be defending a 12 point advantage over Marty Coltrain of Richmond, VA.

Competitor gates for Saturday, May 27th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: ASCS Sprint Cars (30 Laps); Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and features only.

Admission price for Adults $22, Seniors and Military $20; Students 13 – 17 years old $15, Children 7 – 12 years old $10 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

TOP TEN IN CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AS OF MAY 20, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS:
1 - Jared Powell – 493; 2 - Jamie Lathroum – 459; 3 - Sommey Lacey – 459; 4 - Ronald Cusic – 448; 5 - Roland Mann – 426; 6 - Scott Adams – 426; 7 - Walker Arthur ® - 426; 8 - Stevie Long – 414; 9 - Jason Cahall ® - 380; 10 - Larry Grimstead Jr. – 375. (Winners – 4: Powell – 2; Lathroum – 1; Mann – 1; Cohick – 1)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN:
1 - Walker Arthur – 503; 2 - Roger Jamerson – 501; 3 - Davis Lipscombe – 466; 4 - Donnie Owens – 465; 5 - Tim Shelton – 448; 6 - Jack Foulkes – 437; 7 - Gene Snow ® - 410; 8 - Chris Stacy ® - 410; 9 - Doug Johnson – 394; 10 - Mark Smith – 384. (Winners – 2: Arthur – 4; Jamerson 1)

BUDWEISER MODIFIEDS:
1 - Bret Hamilton – 408; 2 - Brian Dobie – 399; 3 - Page Harrison – 380; 4 - Chuck Marks – 368; 5 - Brent Bordaux – 361; 6 - Donnie Medlin – 344; 7 - Wayne Barricks – 330; 8 - Bill Roberts – 326; 9 - James Snead – 326; 10 - Kelly Samuels – 320. (Winners – 3: Hamilton – 2; Dobie – 1; Bordeaux – 1)

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGERS:
1 - Davis Lipscombe – 408; 2 - Bob Terry – 406; 3 - John Imler – 386; 4 - Wesley Givens ® - 366; 5 - Chris Tatum – 352; 6 - Mario Quattrowciocchi – 326; 7 - Mark Wright – 322; 8 - Ernie Dettbarn ® - 317; 9 - John Kirby ® - 316; 10 - Davey Pullen – 298. (Winners – 2: Lipscombe – 3; Imler – 1)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICANS presentd by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT:
1 - Dustin Owens – 398; 2 - Marty Coltrain – 386; 3 - Gene Jamerson – 364; 4 - Thomas Rose – 360; 5 - David Bowler – 360; 6 - Steve Atkins – 356; 7 - Vernon Kirby – 348; 8 - Stephen Childress – 316; 9 - Jacob Helwig – 296; 10 - Jessie Wilson – 288. (Winners – 2: Owens – 3; Kirby – 1)

JAMIE “THE JET” LATHROUM FLYING HIGH WITH VICTORY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Jamie “the Jet” Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD returned back to form, using the high side to fly to his first win of the 2006 season in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Lathroum took the lead from Sommey Lacey on lap nine with a high side pass out of turn 2 and then held off a late charge by lacey to pick up the victory.

“The track was to my liking, high and wide,” commented Lathroum. “He (Lacey) gave me the outside on lap nine and I said he ain’t going to give it to me too many more times so I better take it now,” added the every excited Lathroum.

Rounding out the top five were Sommey Lacey, Donnie Marshall, fourteenth starting Stevie Long and Jared Powell.

In other action Walker Arthur of Forest, VA ran the table in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature by setting fast time then starting eighth and then taking home his fourth victory of the season and third in a row. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature seventh place starting Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA took the lead on the last lap from Brent Bordeaux to take home his first victory of 2006. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature John Imler of Edgewater, MD had to hold off a furious charge by Davis Lipscombe to take home his first victory of 2006 and eighth starting Dustin Owens of North, VA made it three in a row in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature.

Roland Mann of Chaptico, MD set fast time in “Hot Lap” qualifying and inverted the top eight drivers for the start of the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature. On the drop of the green flag Sommey lacey and Donnie Marshall went at it side by side until caution fell on the field placing everyone single file.

On the restart Sommey Lacey took control with Marshall working to get to his inside. On lap 3 Lathroum went to the outside of Marshall to pick off the second spot and set out to catch Lacey. On lap 9 Lathroum went to the outside of Lacey as the two headed into turn 1 and took the lead as they exited out of turn 2.

On lap 18 Lathroum began to run up on traffic letting Lacey close the gap. On lap 19 while passing lap traffic Lathourm got up on the cushion causing his car to jump sideways allowing Lacey to get to his inside out of turn 2. Lathroum would hold on to the spot.

A late caution brought the field back together for a green, white, checkered finish. On the restart Lacey looked inside Lathroum as Marshall looked inside Lacey for position. Marshall got loose in turn four allowing fourteenth starting Stevie Long to take fourth. Lathroum would hold on to take the win over Lacey. Rounding out the top five were Donnie Marshall, fourteenth starting Stevie Long and Jared Powell. Walker Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his eighth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur set fast time yet again and inverted the top eight drivers. Arthur could start no closer than eighth anyway due to his two wins in a row in the previous races. Larry Bradsher and Chris Stacy brought the field to the green with Stacy taking the lead.

Caution came out for a spin by Bradsher in turn four on the opening lap. On the restart Chris Stacy and Daren Bolac went at it side by side as Arthur began his assault to the front. Stacy got loose allowing both Bolac and Arthur to get by for position. For the next six laps Bolac and Arthur went at it door to door until Arthur finally wrestled the spot away for the lead on lap 8. By lap 11 Roger Jamerson had worked his way into a battle with Bolac for second. On lap 13 Donnie Owens went after Jamerson for third only to have Jamerson take it back on lap 16.

On lap 15 seventeenth starting Tim Shelton had worked his way to fifth and now in the hunt. On lap 20 Arthur had a full straight lead on Bolac with Jamerson and Owens close behind. On lap 22 Bolac and Jamerson worked traffic with Bolac going low and Jamerson high. Jamerson came out with the second position but a long way from catching Arthur. The only thing to stop Arthur was the races final caution on lap 26. That closed the field on his bumper for the restart. At the drop of the green Arthur held off Jamerson and pulled away to take home his fourth win of the season a third in a row. Rounding out the top ten were Jamerson, Donnie Owens, Tim Shelton and Daren Bolac. Chris Stacy picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his eighth place finish.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Brian Dobie set fast time and inverted the top eight driver with the pill draw. That put Chuck marks and Eric Erwin leading the field to green. Erwin took control as the pair headed into turn 1 but would lose it to marks as the two raced off turn 2.

On lap 4 Renee Weeks, Bret Hamilton and Dobie battled over sixth as Marks and Brent Bordeaux battled for the lead. Bordeaux took the lead on lap 5 as the two raced off turn 4.

On lap 12 Tommy Shiflet dove inside Page Harrison for third. On lap 15 Shiflet took second with an inside move in turn 1 from Eric Erwin. Shiflet then closed on Bordeaux and on lap 23 dove to his inside for the lead. The two bounced off each other out of turn two allowing Shiflet to briefly take the lead before spinning in turn 4 on alp 23. That handed the lead back to Bordeaux with Page Harrison, Dobie and Hamilton in close pursuit. That made the restart a green, white, checkered finish.

As the top three headed into back into turn 1 for the final time Dobie dove to the inside of Harrison for second, and then went inside Bordeaux for the win out of turn 4. Rounding out the top five were Bordeaux, Bret Hamilton, Page Harrison and James Snead. Wayne Clark picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his ninth place finish.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Bob Terry set fast time and inverted the top four drivers putting John Imler and James Givens on the front row leading the field to green. Imler and James raced side by side trading the lead back and fourth for the first five laps with Brian Maxey, Davis Lipscombe, Bob Terry and Paul Bess all side by side. The race first caution would come out on lap 5 for Bobby Kibler. On the restart Imler got a great restart and built himself a cushion over Givens who now had Maxey working him for second. Maxey took second but would later fall out due to mechanical problems.

With five to go the action was heating up as Imler worked hard to keep Lipscombe at bay. At the white flag lipscombe was looking inside Imler for the lead as Terry looked inside Lipscombe for second. Imler would hold off Lipscombe and Terry for the victory. Rounding out the top five were Davis Lipscombe, Bob Terry, Wesley Givens and Ernie Dettbarn. Wesley Givens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

In the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap nightcap heat race winners Marty Coltrain and Thomas Rose led the field to green. Coltrain took control as eighth place starting Dustin Owens worked his way to second with a strong move on Adam Hale.

On lap seven Owens muscled his way to the inside of Coltrain to take the lead. Coltrain tried diligently to get back by Owens over the closing laps of the race. Coltrain took several shots at taking back the lead, all unsuccessful as Owens would take home his third win of the young season. Rounding out the top five were Marty Coltrain, Gene Jamerson, Steven Adkins and Thomas Rose.

This coming Saturday May 27th the speedway will host for the first time the O’Reilly ASCS National Sprint Cars on Tour as they compete in the 2nd Annual Mason Dixon Challenge presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. A full ASCS 360 Sprint Car format will be on tap and the track’s Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will join the Sprint cars in some action packed, high octane, door slamming, racing with attitude.

“We are very excited to have Emmett Hahn’s O’Reilly ASCS National Sprint Car Tour visit our speedway for the very first time. With Emmett’s reputation in the sprint car industry we are expecting great things,” commented VMS General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

Competitor gates for Saturday, May 27th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: ASCS Sprint Cars (30 Laps); Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and features only.

Admission price for Adults $22, Seniors and Military $20; Students 13 – 17 years old $15, Children 7 – 12 years old $10 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RESULTS FROM PAUL SAWYER’S LAWN EQUIPMENT NIGHT MAY 20, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (27 CARS):
1. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 2. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 3. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester, Va.; 4. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Jared Powell, Charlottesville, Va.; 6. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 7. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft, Va.; 8. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 9. Scott Adams, Chester, Va.; 10. Craig Eastep, Newport News, Va.; 11. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 12. Pat Wood, Waldorf, Md.; 13. Donnie Daniel, West Point, Va.; 14. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville, Va.; 15. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 16. David Parker, Powhatan, Va.; 17. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield, Va.; 18. Tony Buckler, King George, Va.; 19. Tom Cohick, Gloucester, Va.; 20. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 21. Tony Wood, New Kent, Va.; 22. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes, Va.; 23. Louis Timberlake, Sandston, Va.; 24. Joe Bounds, Partlow, Va.; 25. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 26. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; 27. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Roland Mann – 19.747 seconds, 91.153mph

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (17 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen, Va.; 3. Donnie Owens, North, Va.; 4. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg, Va.; 5. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 6. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 7. Larry Bradsher, Saluda, Va.; 8. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania, Va.; 9. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax, Va.; 10. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; 11. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.; 12. Doug Wallace, Yorktown, Va.; 13. Michael Green, North, Va.; 14. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond, Va.; 15. Doug Johnson, Hayes, Va.; 16. William King, Norfolk, Va.; 17. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk, Va..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 21.648 seconds, 83.149mph

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
1. Brian Dobie, Partlow, Va.; 2. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg, Va.; 3. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan, Va.; 4. Page Harrison, Jetersville, Va.; 5. James Snead, Colonial Beach, Va.; 6. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam, Va.; 7. Renee Weeks, Powhatan, Va.; 8. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 9. Wayne Clark, Prince George, Va.; 10. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville, Va.; 11. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield, Va.; 12. Kelly Samuels, Richmond, Va.; 13. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield, Va.; 14. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond, Va.; 15. Donnie Medlin, Newport News, Va.; 16. Chris Moore, Walkerton, Va.; 17. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville, Va.; 18. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan, Va.; 19. Lance Grady, Maidens, Va.; 20. Matthew Dickens, Suffolk, Va.; 21. Brooks Lawson, Richmond, Va..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Brian Dobie – 21.404 seconds, 84.096mph

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (22 CARS):
1. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 2. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 3. Bob Terry, Stafford, Va.; 4. Wesley Givens, New Kent, Va.; 5. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond, Va.; 6. Jim Ridings, Gloucester, Va.; 7. Chris Tatum, Hanover, Va.; 8. John Kirby, Sandston, Va.; 9. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 10. Steven Carter, West Point, Va.; 11. Rick Adkins, Hampton, Va.; 12. Davey Pullen, New Kent, Va.; 13. Bruce Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 14. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg, Va.; 15. Brian Maxey, King George, Va.; 16. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville, Va.; 17. Brian Goodman, Doswell, Va.; 18. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg, Va.; 19. James Hawk, Maidens, Va.; 20. Bobby Kibler, Sandston, Va.; 21. Paul Bess, Quantico, Va.; 22. James Givens, New Kent, Va..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Bob Terry – 23.897 seconds, 75.323mph

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN presented by PAUL SAWYER’S LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (29 CARS):
1. Dustin Owens, North, Va.; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond, Va.; 3. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond, Va.; 4. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled, Va.; 5. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood, Va.; 6. Dave Savage, Mattaponi, Va.; 7. David Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 8. W.L. Johnston, Gloucester, Va.; 9. Jerry Newman, Saluda, Va.; 10. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.; 11. Mike Morris, Williamsburg, Va.; 12. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church, Va.; 13. Alan Jordan, Aylett, Va.; 14. Jessie Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 15. Chris Woods, Richmond, Va.; 16. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian, Va.; 17. Adam Hale, Dutton, Va.; 18. Ashley Meyers, Ark, Va.; 19. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch, Va.; 20. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 21. John Rhoades, Hayes, Va.; 22. Tyler Addington, Motoaca, Va.; 23. Brian Maines, West Point, Va.; 24. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.; 25. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen, Va.; 26. Thomas Meadows, Newport News, Va.; 27. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda, Va.; 28. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville, Va.; 29. Richard Thompson, New Kent, Va..
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Marty Coltrain, Thomas Rose.

COHICK TAKES LATE MODEL FEATURE AS HAMILTON, ARTHUR, LIPSCOMBE AND OWENS ALL RETURN TO VICTORY LANE AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – The “Faster Pastor” Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA finally put it all together on Mother Appreciation Night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to take home his first victory of 2006 in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature.

Larry Grimstead of Virginia Beach, VA set fast time and inverted the top eight from Hot Lap qualifying. That put Walker Arthur and Roland Mann on the front row. On the drop of the green flag Mann muscled his way to the lead followed closely by Tom Cohick.

Mann led the first six laps before mechanical problems ended his night while leading. That handed the lead over to Cohick with Jamie Lathroum, Vaughan Haywood, Arthur and Ronald Cusic in tow.

A caution on lap 13 closed the field back on the bumper of Cohick. On the restart Jared Powell powered by Arthur for fifth while Lathroum and Haywood battled for second. In turn three Lathroum and Haywood touched giving Cusic an opening for the third spot with Powell following for fourth.

With Cohick and Lathroum checking out on the field the battle was for the third spot as Powell closed on Cusic. By lap 15 Cohick had worked to a five-car length advantage as Lathroum now had the company of both Cucic and Powell. The three battle over the next 10 laps before Lathroum took control of the spot.

On lap 24 Powell went inside Cusic in turn 4 and the two battle for the next four laps until Powell finally took the spot at the line. With five to go the battle was for fifth as Eddie Groome, Scott Adams, Craig Eastep, Donnie Marshall, Neil McClanan and Sommey Lacey were within inches of each other for the position.

Groome held on to the spot with Adams in close pursuit. At the white flag Cohick held a four car length advantage on Lathroum and cruised home to his first victory of 2006.

“We got a new Rocket Chassis car with a Coleman engine coming but its not ready yet. I called Tim Galloway and said lets go to the track and just watch the races a couple of weeks ago and he said lets take the car, we’ve worked real hard on the car and here we are in victory lane,” commented a very excited Cohick in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Jamie Lathorum, Jared Powell, Ronald Cusic and Eddie Groome. Neil McClanan picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his tenth place finish.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Brian Dobie of Parlow, VA set a new track record with his lap of 21.103 seconds. He then inverted the top eight in hot lap qualifying putting Bill Adkins and Brad Bowling on the front row.

A couple of early cautions set the field single file with Donnie Medlin gaining control with Bret Hamilton in second. The two played a game of cat and mouse for the first nine laps with Dobie coming to third.

On lap 10 Hamilton took the lead from Medlin as they battled side by side. Medlin retook the lead on lap 11 with Hamilton taking it back on lap 12. All the while Dobie was looking for a way around both drivers. Dobie took over the second spot on 13.

For the next 12 laps Dobie hounded Hamilton and got to his inside several times only to have Hamilton hold on to take the victory. Rounding out the top five were Dobie, Chuck Marks, Donnie Medlin and Page Harrison. Brad Bowling picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his tenth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur dominated from start to finish. Arthur set fast time, inverting the top six cars and putting Larry Bradsher and Jack Foulkes on the front row. On the drop of the green Arthur went straight to the front and took the lead on lap 3.

In the mix most of the night were Roger Jamerson, Tim Shelton, Donnie Owens and Davis Lipscombe. Jamerson, Owens and Lipscombe battled for most of the night for second through fourth. Arthur dominated to pick up his third win of the season and second in a row. Rounding out the top five were Roger Jamerson, Donnie Owens, Davis Lipscombe and Larry Bradsher. Gene Snow picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his seventh place finish.

In the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Dustin Owens and Vernon Kirby re-ignited their battle for the win and the top spot in points. On the drop of the green flag Owens pushed Kirby to the lead and then took it away in turn 4 as Kirby washed up the track. The two battle for the top spot with Marty Coltrain in tow for the entire 15 laps.

On lap 14 Coltrain got to the inside of Kirby in turn 3 in a race for second as Owens motored on to his second win of the season and second in a row. At the line Kirby nipped Coltrain by two feet for second. Rounding out the top five were Gene Jamerson and Thomas Rose.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Davis Lipscombe set a new track record with a lap of 23.629 seconds. Libscombe inverted the top six but still had to start eight because of the tracks two win in a row rule.

The race in the top five was furious as John Imler, Bob Terry, James Givens and Paul Bess were all close enough to throw a blanket over them. It took fourteen laps for Lipscombe to work his way to the front and take the lead and when he did he checked out on the field to take home his third win in a row. Rounding out the top five were Bob Terry, John Imler, Paul Bess and Bobby Kibler. Wesley Givens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award for the third time with his seventh place finish.

This coming Saturday May 20th the speedway will host Paul Sawyers Lawn Equipment Night at the races featuring all five of the tracks weekly divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, May 20th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run heats and feature.

Admission price for Adults $10, Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military tickets only. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

RESULTS FROM MOTHER APPRECIATION NIGHT MAY 13, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Tom Cohick, Gloucester, Va.; 2. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 3. Jared Powell, Charlottesville, Va.; 4. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 5. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft, Va.; 6. Scott Adams, Chester, Va.; 7. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester, Va.; 8. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 9. Craig Eastep, Newport News, Va.; 10. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 11. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 12. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; 13. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes, Va.; 14. Donnie Daniel, West Point, Va.; 15. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville, Va.; 16. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 17. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 18. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield, Va.; 19. David Parker, Powhatan, Va.; 20. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 21. Tony Buckler, King George, Va.; 22. Joe Bounds, Partlow, Va.; 23. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 24. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 25. Tony Wood, New Kent, Va..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Larry Grimstead, Jr. – 19.667 seconds, 91.524mph

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (15 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan, Va.; 2. Brian Dobie, Partlow, Va.; 3. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 4. Donnie Medlin, Newport News, Va.; 5. Page Harrison, Jetersville, Va.; 6. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield, Va.; 7. Lance Grady, Maidens, Va.; 8. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield, Va.; 9. Kelly Samuels, Richmond, Va.; 10. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville, Va.; 11. Chris Moore, Walkerton, Va.; 12. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan, Va.; 13. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville, Va.; 14. James Snead, Colonial Beach, Va.; 15. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg, Va..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Brian Dobie – 21.103 seconds, 85.296mph (New Track Record)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (19 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen, Va.; 3. Donnie Owens, North, Va.; 4. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 5. Larry Bradsher, Saluda, Va.; 6. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax, Va.; 7. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond, Va.; 8. Derek Scott, Chesapeake, Va.; 9. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.; 10. Michael Green, North, Va.; 11. Doug Johnson, Hayes, Va.; 12. William King, Norfolk, Va.; 13. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg, Va.; 14. Dave Savage, Mattaponi, Va.; 15. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania, Va.; 16. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk, Va.; 17. Doug Wallace, Yorktown, Va.; DNS: Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., Steve Owens, Barco, N.C..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 21.887 seconds, 82.241mph

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN 15 LAP FEATURE (26 CARS):
1. Dustin Owens, North, Va.; 2. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen, Va.; 3. Marty Coltrain, Richmond, Va.; 4. Gene amerson Sr., Richmond, Va.; 5. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood, Va.; 6. David Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 7. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled, Va.; 8. Thomas Meadows, Newport News, Va.; 9. Mike Morris, Williamsburg, Va.; 10. Jerry Newman, Saluda, Va.; 11. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch, Va.; 12. Brian Maines, West Point, Va.; 13. John Rhoades, Hayes, Va.; 14. Ashley Meyers, Ark, Va.; 15. Raymond Harper, Gloucester, Va.; 16. Chris Woods, Richmond, Va.; 17. Jessie Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 18. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.; 19. Alan Jordan, Aylett, Va.; 20. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda, Va.; 21. Adam Hale, Dutton, Va.; 22. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church, Va.; 23. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; DNS: Darrell Shrewsbury, Saluda, Va., Jon Helwig, Dunnsville, Va., Lee Overstreet, Midlothian, Va..
HEAT RACE WINNERS: David Bowler, Vernon Kirby

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (28 CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford, Va.; 3. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 4. Paul Bess, Quantico, Va.; 5. Bobby Kibler, Sandston, Va.; 6. Chris Tatum, Hanover, Va.; 7. Wesley Givens, New Kent, Va.; 8. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond, Va.; 9. Scott Waters, Richmond, Va.; 10. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville, Va.; 11. James Givens, New Kent, Va.; 12. James Hawk, Maidens, Va.; 13. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 14. Rick Adkins, Hampton, Va.; 15. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg, Va.; 16. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg, Va.; 17. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 18. Brian Goodman, Doswell, Va.; 19. Bruce Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 20. John Kirby, Sandston, Va.; 21. Steven Carter, West Point, Va.; 22. Jim Ridings, Gloucester, Va.; 23. Brian Maxey, King George, Va.; 24. Charles Scott IV, Mechanicsville, Va.; 25. Davey Pullen, New Kent, Va.; DNS: David McKinnon, Quinton, Va., Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk, Va., Timothy Coeyman, Shacklefords, Va..
HOT LAP QUALIFYING FAST TIME: Davis Lipscombe – 23.629 seconds, 76.178mph (New Track Record)

AFTER WEEK OFF VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY GETS BACK TO RACING WITH NEW REDUCED ADMISSION PRICING

Saluda, VA – After taking a weekend off Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway gets back to racing this Saturday, May 13th with Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Night featuring all five of the track’s divisions. After several early season rainouts the Budweiser Modifieds have been added to the weekend’s schedule of events.

Starting with this Saturday the Speedway will also introduce new reduced admission prices for seniors, military and student tickets. Seniors and military tickets will now be $8 and Students 13 – 17 years old will now be $7.

“As a family operation we know all too well the effect today’s fuel costs have on our fans. With the change in admission prices for our senior, military and students we are trying to help offset some of the sting from the higher fuel costs. We will also continue to make available our $2 off discount coupon good for any adult, senior or military ticket. With the coupon adult admission is only $8 and senior and military admission only $6,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

Competitor gates for Saturday, May 13th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features while Chargers will run Hot Lap Time Trials, heats and features. All Americans will run heats and features only.

Admission price for Adults $10; Seniors and Military $8; Students 13 – 17 years old $7, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission for adults and a $6 admission for seniors and military. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. Virginia Motor Speedway races weekly on Saturday nights and is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is also 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

TOP TEN IN CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AS OF MAY 8, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS:
1 - Jared Powell – 297; 2 - Ronald Cusic – 288; 3 - Roland Mann – 275; 4 - Sommey Lacey – 275; 5 - Walker Arthur ® - 260; 6 - Jamie Lathroum – 258; 7 - Stevie Long – 252; 8 - Scott Adams – 252; 9 - Larry Grimstead Jr. – 241; 10 - Anthony Kincaid – 240. (Winners – 2: Powell – 2; Mann – 1)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN:
1 - Roger Jamerson – 299; 2 - Walker Arthur – 293; 3 - Davis Lipscombe – 282; 4 - Tim Shelton – 274; 5 - Donnie Owens – 273; 6 - Jack Foulkes – 260; 7 - Chris Stacy ® - 252; 8 - Gene Snow ® - 250; 9 - Daren Bolac – 249; 10 - Robert Kramer ® - 236. (Winners – 2: Arthur – 2; Jamerson – 1)

BUDWEISER MODIFIED
1 - Bret Hamilton – 204; 2 - Brian Dobie – 191; 3 - Page Harrison – 190; 4 - Brent Bordaux – 188; 5 - Chuck Marks – 183; 6 - Bill Roberts – 182; 7 - Donnie Medlin – 178; 8 - Wayne Barricks – 164; 9 - Eric Eriwin – 163; 10 - Renee Weeks – 163. (Winners – 2: Hamilton – 1; Bordeaux – 1)

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGERS:
1 - Bob Terry – 203; 2 - Davis Lipscombe – 202; 3 - John Imler – 186; 4 - Wesley Givens ® - 184; 5 - Paul Bess – 181; 6 - James Givens – 178; 7 - Chris Tatum – 174; 8 - Mark Wright – 170; 9 - Davey Pullen – 168; 10 - John Kirby – 168. (Winners – 1: Lipscombe – 2)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICANS presented by PAUL SAWYERS LAWN EQUIPMENT:
1 - Vernon Kirby – 198; 2 - Dustin Owens – 198; 3 - Marty Coltrain – 192; 4 - David Bowler – 182; 5 - Thomas Rose – 176; 6 - Brian Maines – 174; 7 - Gene Jamerson – 174; 8 - Stephen Childress – 172; 9 - Steve Atkins – 162; 10 - John Rhoades – 150. (Winners – 2: Kirby – 1; Owens – 1)
® - Denotes Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Year candidate.

JARED POWELL TAKES RD 1 OF VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 presented by BB&T AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – So far into the 2006 season Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA has avoided the sophomore jinx and is convincing everyone in the Victory Lap Late Model division that he will be a contender for the 2006 title. Saturday night Powell made it two wins in row by winning Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T, giving himself a shot at the $25,000 bonus for sweeping all four rounds of the Challenge series. Powell looked dominant much of the race leading flag to flag but in the end had to hold off a very determined Walker Arthur of Forest, VA for the victory. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if Powell should sweep all four events he would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. The remaining three rounds of the challenge series are tentatively scheduled for June 10th, August 5th and September 2nd.

“This car has just been flawless over the last two weeks, I can’t thank my crew enough. We went into this season saying if we are going to only win four races all season let’s win the big ones, we’ve got the most important of the four the first one now and it feels awesome to be eligible for a $25,000 bonus,” commented new points leader Jared Powell.

“I can’t say enough about the staff at Virginia Motor Speedway and the job they do every week to give us competitors such a great racetrack and facility to compete at, when you win a race here you have done something,” added the very excited Powell.

Rounding out the top five were Walker Arthur, Neil McCanan, Sommey Lacey and Larry Grimstead, Jr. Arthur picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his second place finish. McClanan is also a 2006 Rookie candidate.

In other action Brent Bordeaux of Fredericksburg, VA led flag to flag in the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature while there was a four way battle for the runner up spot. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur of Forest, VA set a new track record in Hot Lap Qualifying and then took the lead on lap 3 to take home his second win of 2006. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA made it two in a row with his victory and seventeen year old Dustin Owens of North, VA picked up his career first victory in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature.

Under beautiful sunny skies and cool temperatures Roland Mann of Chaptico, MD set fast time in “Hot Lap” qualifying for Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. Mann then inverted the top six in qualifying for the start of the race with the pill draw. That put Jared Powell and Larry Grimstead Jr. on the front row for the second week in a row.

On the drop of the green flag Powell muscled his way into the lead but caution would fall quickly as Scott Adams went for a spin in turn 2. A complete restart saw Powell once again jump to the lead with everyone n the top ten jostling for position. As the field headed bunched up out of turn 4 Brian Staton and Jamie Lathroum got together sending Lathroum’s car flipping down the front stretch in a spectacular crash bringing out the red flag. The wreck would also collect Roland Mann and Stevie Long sending both drivers to the rear for the restart. Lathroum would walk away from the carnage unscathed.

The third try at a start was the charm and Powell once again took control of the lead. By lap 2 mann and Long were picking their way back to the front. By lap 5 Mann had worked his way to 8th and looked to be heading back to the front before mechanical problems ended his night on lap 17.

On lap 10 the races third caution flew for a spin by Jason Cahall in turn 3 closing the field back on the bumper of Powell. On the restart Powell led Arthur, Grimstead, Vaughan Haywood and McClanan back into turn one. Once on the gas Powell pulled away. On lap 13 the action was between Haywood and Sommey Lacey for the fifth spot. For two laps they battled side by side until lacey took the spot on lap 15.

At the halfway point one of the fastest cars on the track was Ronald Cusic, who started shot gun on the field and was now battling for seventh with Pat Wood. With ten laps to go Powell held almost a full straightaway lead over Arthur but was beginning to have problems getting through traffic. On lap 33 Arthur had closed to within three car lengths and closing. With five to go it was now down to two car lengths and Arthur pressing the issue now for the win. But Powell was able to hold on for the victory and his shot at winning a $25,000 bonus.

In the Budweiser Modifieds Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA set fast time and inverted the top six for the start of the 25 lap feature putting Brent Bordeaux and Renee Weeks on the front row leading the field to green.

The top five battled furiously for the lead into turn one with Bordeaux coming out on top as the field headed out of turn 2 but not by much as Bordeaux, Weeks, Hamilton and Erwin were so close you could throw a blanket over them. Bordeaux had to fend off several charges before breaking away from the field and pulling away by four car lengths. That left the rest of the field battling for second with Weeks currently in control.

For the first seven laps Erwin made several attempts to take second from Weeks but could pull off the pass as Hamilton, Brian Dobie and Chuck Marks went after each other in some close door to door action. The first caution of the race would fly on lap 10 for Erwin with a blown motor going down the backstretch. On the restart Bordeaux got a jump on Weeks and the field and pulled away by three car lengths.

At the halfway point the battle for second was still hot and heavy with Weeks still fending off the pack of Hamilton, Page Harrison and Dobie. With five to go Bordeaux was in complete control as second still the focal point on the track as Weeks, Hamilton, Harrison and Dobie were all over top of each other. With two to go Hamilton got to the outside of Weeks with Dobie looking for room. As the three raced out of turn 4 Dobie split the middle, making it three wide to the strip. Hamilton took the back second in turn 1 with Dobie still digging on the inside. With Bordeaux crossing the line with a comfortable victory Hamilton and Dobie took it to the line for second with Dobie taking it by a bumper. Rounding out the top five were Weeks, and Harrison. Brooks Lawson of Richmond, VA picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with his eleventh place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Walker Arthur blistered his old track record of 21.687 seconds with a lap of 21.466 seconds in “Hot Lap” qualifying. The top six were then inverted for the start putting Daren Bolac and Roger Jamerson on front row. On the drop of the green Bolac and Jamerson went barreling down into turn 1 with Jamerson taking the advantage out of turn 2. But caution would come out for a spin by Jack Foulkes in turn 4 that also collected Derek Scott.

On the complete restart Jamerson and Bolac once again went to it side by side this time with Tim Shelton making it three wide out of turn 2. As the trio raced into turn three Shelton slid up in front of Bolac and Jamerson taking the lead but couldn’t hold onto the car and spun out in turn 1 bringing out another caution.

On the restart it was Jamerson leading Arthur, David Lipscombe, Bolac and Robert Marshall back to the green. Arthur jumped inside of jamerson as the two headed into turn 2 and raced side by side until turn 1 where Arthur took control of the 30 lap feature. Once out front the only thing to stop Arthur were a few cautions as he pulled to a straightaway advantage by lap 20. With Arthur in complete control and Jamerson comfortably in second the battle on the track was for third as Lipscombe, Bolac and Donnie Owens went at it three wide at times. On lap 27 Lipcombe got loose in turn 4 allowing Bolac, Owens and Marshall to all drive by for position.

Arthur cruised to the victory by 1.170 seconds over Roger Jamerson. Rounding out the top five were Daren Bolac, Donnie Owens and Robert Marshall. Doug Wallace of Yorktown, VA picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award for the second week in a row with his seventh place finish.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Bob Terry of Stafford, VA set a new track recond in “Hot Lap” qualifying besting the old record of 24.624 seconds set by John Imler with a lap of 23.782 seconds. The top five qualifiers all broke the previous track record time.

That put Tony Quade and Davis Lipscombe on the front row. With the drop of the green Quade and Lipscombe took the field barreling into turn 1 with Lipscombe taking advantage of the fast outside groove to take the lead. By lap 4 Terry had worked his way back to second and gaining on Lipscombe.

On lap 10 the battle was for the fourth spot as Quade, John Imler and James Givens wrestled for the position. At the halfway point 14 year old Wesley Givens joined the battle for 4th after a spin and caution sent his dad James Givens to the rear while battling for that fourth spot.

A late caution brought out by a wreck in turn 1 would set up a green, white, checkered finish. On the restart Terry looked inside but couldn’t hold his car under Lipscombe to take the lead. The two battled back to the checkers with Lipscombe taking home his second win in a row. Rounding out the top five were Bob Terry, Paul Bess, Tony Quade and Wesley Givens. Givens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award for the second week in a row with his fifth place finish.

In the Dixie Chopper All Americans Dustin Owens and Vernon Kirby each won their respective heats placing the two of them on the front row for the start of the 15 lap feature. On the drop of the green Owens jumped to the lead with Kirby tucked under his back bumper for second and Stephen Childress, Darrell Schrewsbury and Marty Coltrain in tow.

On lap 6 Coltrain went inside of Childress in a battle for third but couldn’t take the spot from the youngster. A caution on lap 8 for a spinning Ashley Meyers closed the field for the last time. On the restart Owens got a great start as Childress missed a shift allowing Coltrain to get to third. With five to go Owens was out to a five car length advantage as Kirby worked to hold off Coltrain for second.

With the battle for second still hot and heavy at the white Owens only had to hold on to take home his career first victory. Coltrain in the meantime jumped inside Kirby heading into turn 1. The two raced side by side back to the checkers with Kirby taking second by a bumper at the line. Rounding out the top five were Vernon Kirby, Marty Coltrain, Thomas Rose and Stephen Childress.

As is customary, Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will take the weekend of Saturday May 6th off in deference to NASCAR Nextel Cup activities at Richmond International Raceway. Following the week off the speedway’s 2006 schedule of events will resume Saturday, May 13th with Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Night featuring all five of the track’s divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, May 13th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features while Chargers will run Hot Lap Time Trials, heats and features. All Americans will run heats and features only.

Admission price for Adults, Seniors and Military is $10; Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. Virginia Motor Speedway races weekly on Saturday nights and is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is also 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

RACE RESULTS FROM BILL HUDGINS PONTIAC GMC NIGHT, APRIL 29, 2006:
Rd 1 OF THE VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE presented by BB&T (24 CARS):
1. Jared Powell, Charlottesville, Va.; 2. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 3. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 4. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 5. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; 6. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 7. Brian Staton, Chesapeake, Va.; 8. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 9. Pat Wood, Waldorf, Md.; 10. Scott Adams, Chester, Va.; 11. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville, Va.; 12. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes, Va.; 13. Scotty Nelson, Leonardtown, Md.; 14. Joe Bounds, Partlow, Va.; 15. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 16. Craig Eastep, Newport News, Va.; 17. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 18. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 19. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg, Va.; 20. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester, Va.; 21. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 22. Tom Cohick, Gloucester, Va.; DNS: Donnie Daniel, West Point, Va.; David Parker, Powhatan, Va.. (Lap Leaders - 1: Powell 1 – 40)

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (19 CARS):
1. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg, Va.; 2. Brian Dobie, Partlow, Va.; 3. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan, Va.; 4. Renee Weeks, Powhatan, Va.; 5. Page Harrison, Jetersville, Va.; 6. James Snead, Colonial Beach, Va.; 7. Donnie Medlin, Newport News, Va.; 8. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville, Va.; 9. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield, Va.; 10. Kelly Samuels, Richmond, Va.; 11. Brooks Lawson, Richmond, Va.; 12. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 13. Lance Grady, Maidens, Va.; 14. Chris Moore, Walkerton, Va.; 15. Matthew Dickens, Suffolk, Va.; 16. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan, Va.; 17. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam, Va.; 18. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville, Va.; 19. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield, Va.. (Lap Leaders - 1: Bordeaux 1 – 25)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (19 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen, Va.; 3. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 4. Donnie Owens, North, Va.; 5. Robert Marshall, Virginia Beach, Va.; 6. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 7. Doug Wallace, Yorktown, Va.; 8. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania, Va.; 9. Doug Johnson, Hayes, Va.; 10. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond, Va.; 11. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.; 12. Robert Kramer, Waldorf, Md.; 13. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax, Va.; 14. Michael Green, North, Va.; 15. Larry Bradsher, Saluda, Va.; 16. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg, Va.; 17. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk, Va.; 18. Derek Scott, Chesapeake, Va.; 19. Dave Savage, Mattaponi, Va.. (Lap Leaders - 2: Jamerson 1 – 3; Arthur 4 – 30))

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford, Va.; 3. Paul Bess, Quantico, Va.; 4. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 5. Wesley Givens, New Kent, Va.; 6. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 7. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville, Va.; 8. David McKinnon, Quinton, Va.; 9. John Kirby, Sandston, Va.; 10. Davey Pullen, New Kent, Va.; 11. James Givens, New Kent, Va.; 12. Chris Tatum, Hanover, Va.; 13. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 14. Bobby Kibler, Sandston, Va.; 15. Steven Carter, West Point, Va.; 16. Rick Adkins, Hampton, Va.; 17. Jim Ridings, Gloucester, Va.; 18. Bruce Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 19. James Hawk, Maidens, Va.; 20. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond, Va.; 21. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg, Va.; 22. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg, Va.; 23. Stephen Democko, Newport News, Va.; 24. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk, Va.. (Lap Leaders - 1: Lipscombe 1 – 25)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICANS presented by SAWYER LAWN EQUIPMENT 15 LAP FEATURE (26 CARS):
1. Dustin Owens, North, Va.; 2. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen, Va.; 3. Marty Coltrain, Richmond, Va.; 4. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood, Va.; 5. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch, Va.; 6. David Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 7. Raymond Harper, Gloucester, Va.; 8. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond, Va.; 9. Brian Maines, West Point, Va.; 10. Mike Morris, Williamsburg, Va.; 11. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church, Va.; 12. Ashley Meyers, Ark, Va.; 13. John Rhoades, Hayes, Va.; 14. Alan Jordan, Aylett, Va.; 15. Jessie Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 16. Dave Savage, Mattaponi, Va.; 17. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled, Va.; 18. Thomas Meadows, Newport News, Va.; 19. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.; 20. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 21. Darrell Shrewsbury, Saluda, Va.; 22. Chris Woods, Richmond, Va.; DNS: Richard Thompson, New Kent, Va.; Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville, Va.; Adam Hale, Dutton, Va.; Jon Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.. (Lap Leaders: Owens 1 – 15)

RD 1 OF THE VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE THIS SATURDAY APRIL 29TH AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again this Saturday Night, April 29th as it hosts Bill Hudgins Pontiac GMC Night featuring Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T.

The four race series will provide some of the best racing action of the season. In 2003 the speedway paid out a $15,000 bonus to John Staton of Chesapeake, VA for winning three of the four events. In 2004 the series did not pay out a bonus, as there were four different winners. Last year the speedway paid out a $5000 bonus to Brian Staton of Chesapeake, VA for his winning two of the four events. Can this year’s version produce a big money winner? Only time will tell, but you can bet that there will be a large contingent of competitive drivers that will be gunning for the big money. Race fans can look forward to another evening filled with fast family fun for everyone.

“This is like throwing gas on a fire,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer when asked about the level of competition expected for the four race series. “We already have one, if not the most competitive class of late model drivers in the country. I know I would put them up against anyone. Now you will see some regional hot shoes coming in to try and ride away with the big bonus money, we might all be surprised who shows up for these four races,” added Sawyer.

The four race series will once again offer a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if a driver should sweep all four events that driver would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. Remaining tentative dates for the four race series will be June 10th, August 5th and September 2nd.

Also scheduled to race along with the Late Models on Saturday will be the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and the Dixie Chopper All American divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 29th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and features only. Charger will run Hot Lap Time Trials, heats and features. All Americans will run heats and features.

Admission price for Adults, Seniors and Military is $10; Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. Virginia Motor Speedway races weekly on Saturday nights and is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is also 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

RAIN FORCES CANCELLATION OF RACING ACTION AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Heavy rains and the forecast for severe weather have forced officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway to cancel Bill Hudgins Pontiac GMC Night activities.

“We are tremendously disappointed that Mother Nature is taking yet another one from us this early in the season. But with the amount of rain we received last night, the threat of severe weather for this afternoon, with the price of gas and for the safety and well being of our fans and competitors we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel tonight’s racing program,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

With the rain out officials will now shift gears towards next weekend’s action when Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will be the place to be once again Saturday Night, April 29th as it hosts Bill Hudgins Pontiac GMC Night featuring Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. The Truckin Thunder Sportsman have been added to next weekend’s racing program.

Race fans can look forward to another evening filled with fast family fun for everyone.

The four race series will once again offer a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it ballooning to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if a driver should sweep all four events that driver would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply. Remaining tentative dates for the four race series will be June 10th, August 5th and September 2nd.

Also scheduled to race along with the Late Models on Saturday will be the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified, Al’s Auto Parts Charger and the Dixie Chopper All American divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 29th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and features only.

Admission price for Adults, Seniors and Military is $10; Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

FIVE DIVISIONS OF RACING THIS SATURDAY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - This Saturday April 22nd the speedway will host Bill Hudgins Pontiac GMC Night at the races featuring all five of the tracks weekly divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 22nd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only.

Admission price for Adults, Seniors and Military is $10; Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

TOP TEN IN CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AS OF APRIL 15, 2006:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS
1- Roland Mann – 204; 2- Ronald Cusic – 198; 3 - Jamie Lathroum – 198; 4 - Jared Powell – 197; 5 - Stevie Long – 184; 6 - Sommey Lacey – 181; 7 - Scott Adams – 170; 8 - Anthony Kincaid – 162; 9 - Walker Arthur ® - 160; 10 - Jason Cahall ® - 158. (Winners – 2: Mann - 1, Powell – 1)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN
1 - Roger Jamerson – 198; 2 - Tim Shelton – 196; 3 - Davis Lipscombe – 189; 4 - Walker Arthur – 188; 5 - Jack Foulkes – 182; 6 - Donnie Owens – 179; 7 - Gene Snow ® - 168; 8 - Chris Stacy ® - 166; 9 - Derek Scott – 162; 10 - Robert Kramer ® - 158. (Winners – 2: Arthur – 1, Jamerson – 1)

BUDWEISER MODIFIEDS
1 - Bret Hamilton – 103; 2 - Chuck Marks – 101; 3 - Page Harrison – 98; 4 - Bill Roberts – 96; 5 - Eric Eriwin – 93; 6 - Donnie Medlin – 90; 7 - Brian Dobie – 90; 8 - Brent Bordaux – 88; 9 - Brad Bowling ® - 84; 10 - Lance Grady – 82. (Winners – 1: Hamilton – 1)

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGERS
1 - Davis Lipscombe – 101; 2 - Bob Terry – 100; 3 - Chris Tatum – 96; 4 - James Givens – 94; 5 - John Imler – 93; 6 - Wesley Givens ® - 92; 7 - Mario Quattrowciocchi – 90; 8 - Davey Pullen – 86; 9 - John Kirby ® - 84; 10 - Paul Bess – 83. (Winners – 1: Lipscombe – 1)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICANS
1 - Vernon Kirby – 100; 2 - Dustin Owens – 98; 3 - Marty Coltrain – 96; 4 - Steve Atkins – 94; 5 - David Bowler – 92; 6 - Brian Maines – 90; 7 - Gene Jamerson – 88; 8 - Chris Woods – 86; 9 - Jacob Helwig – 84; 10 - Thomas Rose – 82. (Winners – 1: Kirby – 1)

® - Denotes Rookie Candidate

ECKERT FINDS WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘EASTER BASKET’ AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Rick Eckert of York, Penn. grabbed his first World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory of the season Saturday earning a $10,000 ‘Easter Basket’ at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for his work in winning the ‘Rumble On The River 50’ presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. Eckert used the inside line of the multi-grooved half mile clay oval to move the Raye Vest Excavating/J&J Steel No. 24 Raye Vest Rocket Chassis/Cornett Racing Engines/Ford Fusion from the sixth starting position past pole sitter Billy Moyer on lap 6 and into the lead. Eckert then held off Watertown, N.Y. native Tim McCreadie over the final two laps of the event to secure the thrilling win captured before the SPEED cameras for a July 16 broadcast.

“The track was fantastic. The first time I came here the track wasn’t as good and they have worked on it and it has improved every time we’ve come here. Now they got rid of that berm, and I told them the first time I came here they needed to get rid of it, they got rid of it and the racing groove is really wide and man, it’s a fun place to race!” commented a very elated Rick Eckert.

McCreadie ran down Eckert with two laps to go in the wild affair poking his nose underneath of Eckert as the pair raced for the white flag. Eckert was able to slam the door with one lap to go. McCreadie gave it one last shot entering turn three again showing the nose of his Sweeteners Plus/C.M.E., Inc./Texaco-Havoline No. 39 C.M.E.,Inc. Rocket Chassis/C&C Performance/Pontiac Grand Prix to Eckert. McCreadie wasn’t able to make the pass for the checkered flag coming up .0410 seconds shy of the win.

Defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series Champion Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark. lead the first 5 laps of the race before giving up the spot to Eckert. Moyer lost the second spot to McCreadie on a lap 15 restart staying in the hunt throughout the race and finishing third. Ricky Elliott of Seaford, Del., Billy Decker of Unadilla, N.Y., Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn, Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Penn, Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, Penn and Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, GA rounded out the top ten.

In other action Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA took the win in the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature, Roger Jamerson of Glen Allen, VA took the victory in the Truckin Thunder 30 lap feature and Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA drove to the Budweiser Modified win.

Moyer and Elliott brought the 24 car starting field to the green flag with Moyer quickly assuming control of the race. McCreadie ran third behind Elliott at the end of the first lap with Eckert fourth and Decker fifth followed by Bloomquist, Davey Johnson, Frank, Clanton and Miller.

Eckert began to show his muscle on the inside groove blasting to third on lap 3 and then into second on lap 4. Eckert continued his low line assault catching Moyer with 5 down before working underneath Moyer in turn three to become the new race leader at lap 6. McCreadie and Decker began to pressure Elliott for third with the trio racing three wide from laps 8 through 10. McCreadie used the high groove to finally snatch the third spot at lap 12. The torrid action would come to halt before another lap could be completed. Eric Jacobsen spun in turn four to bring out the first caution.

Lanigan had worked his way to the tenth spot for the restart and would be the show for the next few laps. Eckert, Moyer and McCreadie all pulled away from the field on the restart with Lanigan on a mission. Lanigan blew into the eighth spot by lap 14 and was looking to take seventh when Steve Francis lost control in turn one spinning to a stop to bring out the caution and spoil a top ten run and his point lead entering the event.

With the green flag quickly back out Eckert pulled away from Moyer who now had his hands full with McCreadie. McCreadie pressured Moyer for the runner-up slot taking the position exiting turn two. Lanigan meanwhile worked his way past Johnson for seventh and then grabbed the sixth spot from Bloomquist on lap 17 only to have Bloomquist regain the spot one lap later.

Eckert entered lapped traffic at lap 22 nearly making contact with Jacobsen but a lap 23 caution cleared the track. The caution was called when contact exiting turn four between Eddie Carrier Jr. and Jim Bernheisel sent Carrier Jr. hard into the inside wall. Carrier Jr. climbed from his mangled car uninjured.

At the halfway point of the event Eckert had moved up off of the bottom groove but still held a comfortable margin on McCreadie who had dropped to the middle groove. Moyer ran third ahead of Elliott and now Lanigan followed by Decker, Bloomquist, Johnson, Clanton and Mike Balzano.

Decker’s car began to show some smoke at lap 28 but Decker stayed on the hammer regaining the fifth spot from Lanigan with 20 circuits to go. McCreadie worked his way back to within a few car lengths of Eckert by lap 34 with the battles for fourth to thirteenth positions nothing short of a war.

Eckert rolled into the backmarkers at lap 38 and as had happened before a caution one lap later for the disabled car of Clint Smith cleared the track for Eckert. With 11 laps to go Eckert seemed to have race in the bag. He pulled away from McCreadie and Moyer while Elliott fended off the charges of Decker and Lanigan from laps 40 to 42.

With five laps to go Eckert was comfortably in control but two laps later that all changed. McCreadie shot to the bottom of the track as Moyer went to the top. Moyer made a stab at McCreadie with two laps to go as McCreadie had caught Eckert. Racing for the white flag Moyer lost some ground in turn three while McCreadie worked to the inside of Eckert. Slamming the door entering turn one Eckert slid up a bit heading down the backchute. McCreadie seized the opportunity and again worked underneath of Eckert entering turn three. But, Eckert was up to the task fending off McCreadie’s late race threats.

From the ‘COESfx Victory Lane’ Eckert took a deep breath before telling the enthusiastic crowd, “Hey, to beat T-Mac (McCreadie) when there’s a top groove like there was tonight that’s impressive! I mean, not many people can beat that guy when there’s a top groove. I give a lot of the credit to my crew chief Robbie Allen and Dustin, Bob and Harry and the other people who helped us tonight. The car was really good. It was good from the time we unloaded it.”

Eckert was also quick to give his thanks to car owner Raye Vest. “I really have to thank Raye Vest”, said Eckert. “Raye’s been under the weather lately and doesn’t get to as many races as he would like. But, he’s here tonight. I really, really wanted to win this one for him. To see him smiling and laughing like he is right now means a lot. Without Raye none of this would be possible. None of it.”

McCreadie took the second place finish some what disappointedly stating tire choice was the main factor of the outcome. “We just went too hard on tires. It just took too long to get going”, said McCreadie. “You know what I mean? That’s just the way it goes sometimes. My hats off to Rick. He drove a heck of race. I thought that maybe when he got to the lapped traffic I could get to him. I just couldn’t get to him. We made a last ditch effort there at the end of the race but it was just one of those deals.”

Originally scheduled for April 8th the $45,000 purse event was pushed back one week by rain. The new surface at the immaculate facility produced record breaking runs in time trials with four drivers under the old standard of 17.676 seconds. McCreadie set the new mark with a fast lap of 17.457 seconds at an average speed of 103.111 MPH to top the 41-car field.

Heat race wins fell to McCreadie, Moyer, Elliott and Earl Pearson Jr. with the ‘B’ Mains going to Lanigan and Garrett Durrett and the dash race to Moyer.

In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Ronald Cusic of California, MD set fast time and then inverted the top six with the pill draw putting Jared Powell and Larry Grimstead Jr. on the front row and leading the field to green. Powell quickly took control from the outside followed by Grimstead, Roland Mann, Stevie Long and Ronald Cusic.

By lap 5 Powell had worked to a three car length advantage over Grimestead with Cusic and Mann in close pursuit. The race’s first caution came out on lap 13 and bunched the field back to the bumper of Powell. On the restart Powell kept control over Grimestead as Jamie Lathroum went outside of Cusic for third.

A quick caution came out for a spin by Jason Cahall in turn 2. On the restart Lathroum went outside of Grimestead as Cusic looked inside with Lathroum taking the spot finally out of turn 4 and Cusic following to third.

Over the final 20 laps of the race you could throw a blanket over the top five of Powell, Lathroum, Mann, Cusic and Long. On lap 18 Mann took second from Cusic and set out for Lathroum still running in second. On Lap 19 long went outside of Cusic to take over the fourth spot in the running order. With Powell out front by 2 car lengths Lathroum, Mann, Long and Cusic stayed within feet of each other battling for position.

On lap 33 the races final caution came out and bunched the field one more time. On the restart Powell was able to hold off Lathroum while Mann went after second. With Lathroum and Mann battling for the runner-up position Powell was able to hold on for the win with Lathroum holding off Mann at the line for second. Rounding out the top five were Stevie Long and Ronald Cusic. Walker Arthur of Forest, VA picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with a tenth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur set fast time in “Hot Lap” qualifying with a lap of 21.687 second lap, besting the old lap of 21.763 set by Derek Scott of Chesapeake, VA. He then inverted the top four cars with the pill draw. Roger Jamerson and Donnie Owens led the field to green with Jamerson taking control followed by Owens, Tim Shelton, Walker Arthur and Davis Lipscombe.

On lap 10 Jamerson still lead but had Owens stuck to his rear bumper and Shelton in tow. On lap 12 Shelton jumped the cushion in turn 2 and allowing Davis Lipscombe and Walker Arthur to get by for position. On lap 13 Shelton got back by Lipscombe for third and pulled back up on Owens to battle for second.

A caution on lap 20 closed the field on Jamerson. On the restart Shelton jumped under Owens for second as they headed into turn 1 and began to pressure Jamerson for the lead until lap 23 when Shelton spun in turn 2 to bring out the caution and send him to the rear.

On the restart Jamerson had Owens, Arthur, Lipscombe and Robert Marshall in tow. With five laps to go the top three were nose to tail waiting to make a move. With two to go Arthur tried to make a move on Owens in turn 3 but set him around spinning relegating both to the rear of the field. On the restart Jamerson pulled away from Lipscombe and the rest of the field to take home the victory. Rounding out the top five were Davis Lipscombe, Robert Marshall, Tim Shelton and Derek Scott. Steve Owens picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with an eighth place finish in his first ever visit to the speedway.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Chuck Marks of Bryans Road, MD set fast time and inverted the top four for the start. That put Bill Roberts and Bret Hamilton on the front row leading the field to green. As they approached turn 1 Eric Erwin jumped to their inside to take the lead from his third place starting position. Erwin paced the first 15 laps before getting real interesting as Roberts went low and Hamilton went high to make it three wide for the lead. Erwin held on to the lead with Hamilton now in second. On lap 19 page Harrison went three wide with Roberts and marks to take over third.

On lap 20 Hamilton went inside on Erwin out of turn 2 with the two racing door to door into turn 3. Hamilton took the lead by inches at the strip. On lap 22 Harrison got past Erwin for second and reeling in Hamilton. With the white flag in the air Harrison was pressuring Hamilton for the lead but could never make the pass as Hamilton picked up the victory. Rounding out the top five were Page Harrison, Chuck Marks, Bill Roberts and Eric Erwin. Brad Bowling picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with a ninth place finish.

This coming Saturday April 22nd the speedway will host Bill Hudgins Pontiac GMC Night at the races featuring all five of the tracks weekly divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 22nd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only.

Admission price for Adults, Seniors and Military is $10; Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway offers a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission. Fans need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The speedway also offers a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RACE RESULTS FROM APRIL 15, 2006:
RUMBLE ON THE RIVER 50 presented by THURSTON SPRING SERVICE, INC. (41 CARS):
1. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 2. Tim McCreadie, Watertown, NY; 3. Billy Moyer, Batesville, AR; 4. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, DE; 5. Billy Decker, Unadilla, NY; 6. Darrell Lanigan, Union, KY; 7. Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, TN; 8. Chub Frank, Bear Lake, PA; 9. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 10. Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, GA; 11. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV; 12. Josh Richards, Shinnston, WV; 13. Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA; 14. John Blankenship, Williamson, WV; 15. Jason Covert, York Haven, PA; 16. Davey Johnson, Latrobe, PA; 17. Steve Francis, Ashland, KY; 18. Garrett Durrett, Simsboro, LA; 19. Eric Jacobsen, Santa Cruz, CA; 20. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 21. Clint Smith, Senoia, GA; 22. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 23. Eddie Carrier Jr., Salt Rock, WV; 24. Earl Pearson Jr., Jacksonville, FL;
DNQ: Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, MD, Ray Love Jr., Faulkner, MD, Richard Irwin, Stephenson, VA, Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin, VA, Doug Drown, Orrville, OH, Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD, Brent Robinson, Smithfield, VA, David Williams, Avenue, MD, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Winchester, VA, Lou Hudson, Waynesboro, VA, Billy Tucker, King George, VA, Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester Point, VA, Deane Guy, Clements, MD, Austin Hubbard, Laurel, DE, Wayne Carroll, Fredricksburg, VA, Jared Teegarden, Chesterfield, VA, Louie Littlepage, Richmond, VA.

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):
1. Jared Powell, Charlottesville, Va.; 2. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 3. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 4. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 6. Tom Cohick, Gloucester, Va.; 7. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 8. Louis Timberlake, Sandston, Va.; 9. Scott Adams, Chester, Va.; 10. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 11. Tony Wood, New Kent, Va.; 12. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 13. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft, Va.; 14. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 15. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes, Va.; 16. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield, Va.; 17. Donnie Daniel, West Point, Va.; 18. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville, Va.; 19. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; 20. Joe Bounds, Partlow, Va.; 21. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 22. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 23. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville, Va.; 24. Craig Eastep, Newport News, Va..

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen, Va.; 2. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 3. Robert Marshall, Virginia Beach, Va.; 4. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg, Va.; 5. Derek Scott, Chesapeake, Va.; 6. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax, Va.; 7. Steve Owens, Barco, N.C.; 8. Doug Wallace, Yorktown, Va.; 9. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond, Va.; 10. Donnie Owens, North, Va.; 11. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania, Va.; 12. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 13. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk, Va.; 14. Doug Johnson, Hayes, Va.; 15. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 16. Robert Kramer, Waldorf, Md.; 17. Michael Green, North, Va.; 18. William King, Norfolk, Va.; 19. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.; 20. Larry Bradsher, Saluda, Va..

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan, Va.; 2. Page Harrison, Jetersville, Va.; 3. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 4. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville, Va.; 5. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam, Va.; 6. Donnie Medlin, Newport News, Va.; 7. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg, Va.; 8. Brian Dobie, Partlow, Va.; 9. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville, Va.; 10. Lance Grady, Maidens, Va.; 11. Wayne Barricks, Chesterfield, Va.; 12. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield, Va.; 13. Kelly Samuels, Richmond, Va.; 14. Matthew Dickens, Suffolk, Va.; 15. Brooks Lawson, Richmond, Va.; 16. James Snead, Colonial Beach, Va.; 17. Renee Weeks, Powhatan, Va.; 18. Chris Moore, Walkerton, Va.; 19. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan, Va.; 20. Wayne Clark, Prince George, Va.

REGIONAL DRIVERS VIE FOR BONUS MONEY DURING WORLD OF OUTLAWS SANCTIONED RUMBLE ON THE RIVER 50 AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – A certain contingent of dirt Late Model drivers will be gunning for extra bonus cash this Saturday evening April 15 at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA courtesy of long-time track sponsor Thurston Spring Services, Inc., when the top three finishing ‘regional’ drivers will vie for bonus money totaling $1,000 when the checkered flag drops on the Rumble On The River 50 main event sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series (WoO LMS).

Any driver who is not contracted to the WoO LMS tour nor is a declared WoO LMS rookie of the year candidate will be eligible for the bonus money that will pay three spots. The 50-lap main event will also be filmed and televised over the SPEED channel.

The top finishing ‘regional’ driver will receive a $500 bonus with the second highest receiving a $300 bonus and the third highest receiving a $200 bonus courtesy of Thurston Spring Service, Inc. and owner Billy Thurston.

“I want the fans to see the very best drivers racing at what I think is the best track in the country on Saturday,” commented Billy Thurston, owner of Thurston Spring Service, Inc. “With the outstanding talent that is already scheduled with the Outlaws competing, I thought we could make it a little more interesting by doing something that would insure that the very best regional drivers would also be here.”

When the World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers of Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Tim McCreadie, Darrell Lanigan, defending race winner Clint Smith, John Blankenship, Josh Richards, Shane Clanton and rookie Eric Jacobsen roll into Virginia Motor Speedway they definitely will have their hands full with a strong contingent of regional and local dirt late model talent.

Regional drivers expected to compete are Davey Johnson, Jeremy Miller, 2005 MACS Champion Mike Balzano, Booper Bare, Steve Shaver, Sean Cosgrove, 2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Champion Earl Pearson Jr., Randall Chupp and a host of others. There may be a few surprises as well.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 15 will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:00 with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: World of Outlaws Late Models (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only.

Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.

Fans can also check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODELS VISIT TO VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY RESCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY APRIL 15TH

Saluda, VA – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway postponed last weekend due to rainy weather will be run this Saturday April 15th. The $10,000 to win, Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will be in front of the Speed Channel cameras.

“It is one of the hardest things a promoter ever has to do, canceling the night before an event,” said Track General Manger Clarke Sawyer. “But after all is said and done we made the right call, as it rained the majority of the day and we would have never gotten in the race. Now we will regroup for this weekend and be ready for what we feel will be a stellar field of cars. With no Lucas Oil late Model or a MACS Series race scheduled for this weekend we hope to see a few extra cars competing in front of the SPEED Channel cameras,” added Sawyer.

The entire program of World of Outlaws Late Models, Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Budweiser Modifieds has been rescheduled for this Saturday April 15th.

When the World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers of Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Tim McCreadie, Brian Birkhofer, Dan Schlieper, Darrell Lanigan, defending race winner Clint Smith, John Blankenship, Josh Richards, Shane Clanton and rookie Eric Jacobsen roll into Virginia Motor Speedway they definitely will have their hands full with a strong contingent of regional and local dirt late model talent.

“This is going to be an awesome deal for the track, having the likes of Eckert, Frank and Francis along with the rest of the Outlaws back racing against some of the regions best local talent like Davey Johnson, Jeremy Miller, Gary Stuhler, Mike Balzano, Booper Bare and Sean Cosgrove. Heck, you just may be surprised at who might show up. It only adds up to more excitement for our fans,” added Sawyer.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 15 will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:00 with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: World of Outlaws Late Models (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps);Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $15, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.

Fans can also check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.

“We are keenly aware of gas prices today and feel the need to offer our fans the opportunity to see the best drivers in the business at an affordable price, where else can you see the Outlaws for a $20 ticket?” commented Sawyer.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

WORLD OF OUTLAWS SANCTIONED RUMBLE ON THE RIVER AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

Saluda, VA – After discussions with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series (WoO), officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, due to the inclement weather plaguing the East Coast, have postponed the Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc until next Saturday April 15th.

“This is one of the hardest things a promoter ever has to do,” said Track General Manger Clarke Sawyer. “But with the amount of rain expected in the area and the distances that many of the competitors and fans must drive, it is in the best interest on everyone’s behalf to postpone this weekend’s event,” added Sawyer.

“The World of Outlaws has a tradition of doing whatever it takes to get the show in, and rarely call an event prior to noon on raceday. But after having worked with several weather models we simply can’t see any scenario where we would get the race in and believe that this is the best decision for everyone involved,” commented Ben Geisler, Executive Vice President of Operations for DIRT Motorsports, Inc and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

The postponed $10,000 to win event will still be in front of the SPEED Channel cameras for airing on Sunday July 16th.

The entire program of World of Outlaws Late Models, Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Budweiser Modifieds has been rescheduled for next Saturday April 15th. The Fan Appreciation Night previously scheduled will be rescheduled for a later date in the 2006 season. VMS officials will also look at rescheduling the Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and the Dixie Chopper All American features that were scheduled for April 15th.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 15th will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:00pm with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: World of Outlaws Late Models (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.

Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.

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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODELS VISIT VMS SATURDAY WITH DISCOUNTED ADMISSION.

Saluda, VA – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is on its way to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for a 50-lap no holds barred brawl that is sure to be one for the ages. The $10,000 to win Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will be this coming Saturday, April 8th and will be in front of the Speed Channel cameras.

“This is yet another great opportunity for our fans to see some of the best dirt late model drivers in the business going at it door to door for the big money,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “It is also a great opportunity for our Speedway to get some national exposure with the Speed Channel cameras on hand to film all the action,” added Sawyer.

When the World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers of Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Tim McCreadie, Brian Birkhofer, Dan Schlieper, Darrell Lanigan, defending race winner Clint Smith, John Blankenship, Josh Richards, Shane Clanton and rookie Eric Jacobsen roll into Virginia Motor Speedway they definitely will have their hands full with a strong contingent of regional and local dirt late model talent.

“This is going to be an awesome deal for the track, having the likes of Eckert, Frank and Francis along with the rest of the Outlaws back racing against some of the regions best local talent like Davey Johnson, Jeremy Miller, Gary Stuhler, Mike Balzano, Booper Bare and Sean Cosgrove. Heck, you just may be surprised at who might show up. It only adds up to more excitement for our fans,” added Sawyer.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 9th will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: World of Outlaws Late Models (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps);Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be only $25.

Fans can check out the speedway’s website for a special $2 off coupon good on any Adult, Senior or Military ticket. That makes the Adult admission for this must see show only $20 and a senior or military ticket only $18.

“We are keenly aware of gas prices today and feel the need to offer our fans the opportunity to see the best drivers in the business at an affordable price, where else can you see the Outlaws for a $20 ticket?” commented Sawyer.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

ROLAND "THE" MANN ON OPENING NIGHT AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Even Mother Nature couldn’t put a damper on WRAR/WNNT Opening Night ceremonies or keep Roland Mann of Chaptico, MD out of victory lane to start the 2006 season. Mann took the lead on lap 17 of the 35-lap Victory Lap Late Model feature and never looked back as he cruised to his first victory of 2006.

“I think we have won the first race of the season for the second year in a row now, it was a really good run tonight and I raced Jared clean and I don’t think I ever touched, I think we put on a pretty good show for the fans tonight,” commented Mann.

Following Mann to the checkers were Ronald Cusic, Jamie Lathroum, Jared Powell and Sommey Lacey.

In other action Walker Arthur of Forest, VA led flag to flag in dominating fashion to take home the victory in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature. In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA held off the charges of Bob Terry to claim the victory and in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature Vernon Kirby of Glen Allen, VA held off a furious charges of both Dustin Owens and Marty Coltrain to pick up his career first win.

In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Roland Mann picked up the Fast Time Award and then inverted the top four fastest drivers with the pill draw. That put Jared Powell and Ronlad Cusic on the front row leading the field to green. Powell jumped out to the lead from the outside but had Cusic and Roland Mann working him for the top spot.

Cusic made several attempts at Powell for the lead before losing the second spot to Mann on lap three. Mann then began to put pressure on the leader. On the lap 6 restart Mann got a good look to the inside of Powell, who was using the high side to his advantage, but couldn’t make the move stick. Making a move to the front was defending champion Jamie Lathroum who had worked is way into fourth from his thirteenth place starting position.

The battle in the top five was brutal with Powell staving off the many attempts to take the top spot. On lap 16 in turn 3 Mann muscled his way under Powell, taking the lead out of turn 4. Once in the lead the only thing to slow Mann were a couple of late cautions the last necessitating a green, white, checked finish.

On the last restart Mann got a great jump on Powell and the rest of the field with Cusic jumping to the outside of Powell to take second flowed by Lathroum for third. Mann took home the hard fought victory followed by Cusic, Lathroum, Powell and Sommey Lacey. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award went to Jason Cahall of Cordova, MD with his ninth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Walker Arthur of Forest, VA started where he left off last season by winning yet another Fast Time Award. Arthur then inverted the top four drivers to set the field. Derek Scott lead the first lap followed closely by Arthur on the outside. Arthur then went right to work taking the lead on lap two with a pass out of turn 2.

By lap 10 Arthur had worked his way to a full straightaway lead over Roger Jamerson, Tim Shelton, Jack Foulkes and Davis Lipscombe who had a tight battle for second. With Arthur’s lead never in jeopardy the battle was for the fifth spot with Lipscombe, Daren Bolac and Donnie Owens in an all out war. Owens would capitalize on a good setup to take the spot and then get fourth from Foulkes.

A caution on lap 26 closed the field on the back bumper of Arthur and on the restart Shelton was working feverously on him for the lead. Arthur held his composure and took home the victory by three car lengths. Rounding out the top five were Tim Shelton, Roger Jamerson, Donnie Owens and Jack Foulkes. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award went to Robert Kramer of Waldorf, MD with his seventh place finish.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 25 lap feature John Imler of Edgewater, MD set Fast Time and inverted the top six drivers for the start. On the drop of the green Davis Lipscombe took the lead from the outside followed by Bob Terry. Terry tried to stay with the leader but just didn’t have enough to get up beside him during the race.

Much of the excitement was behind the two front runners as Mark Wright, John Imler, Chris Tatum and James Givens swapped positions back and forth until Tatum took control of third with Givens settled into fourth.

A caution on lap 23 closed the field on the leader Lipscombe as Terry had one more chance to take the lead. Lipscombe was up to the task and held off Terry for the win. Rounding out the top five were Bob Terry, Chris Tatum, james Givens and Wesley Givens. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award went to Wesley Givens of New Kent, VA with his fifth place finish.

The last race of the night was probably the most entertaining with a three way battle for the lead that led to a first time win in the Dixie Chopper All American 15 lap feature. Steve Atkins and Vernon Kirby led the field to green with Kirby taking the point out of turn 2 followed closely by Marty Coltrain and Dustin Owens. Both Coltrain and Owens tried moves that didn’t work and both saved as much as possible for a last ditch effort to get the win.

With some great racing behind them the top three drivers put on a clinic on how to entertain the fans. It went right down to the last lap with Coltrain looking to the inside of Kirby as Owens went to the outside of Coltrain. At the line it was Kirby followed by Owens inches over Coltrain for second. Rounding out the top five were Steven Atkins and David Bowler.

This coming Saturday April 8th the speedway will welcome the World of Outlaws Late Model Series for the $10,000 to win Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. The “Outlaws” of Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Tim McCreadie, Brian Birkhofer, Josh Richards, Darrell Lanigan, defending race winner Clint Smith, John Blankenship and Eric Jacobsen will be on hand along with some of the best regional drivers for this must see event. The Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc will be in front of the SPEED Channel cameras for a taped delayed airing.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 8th will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Time Trials are expected to begin at 6:45pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: World of Outlaws Late Models (50 Laps), Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps) and Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $22, Senior and Military $20, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $10 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be $25.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

WRAR / WNNT OPENING NIGHT AT THE RACES APRIL 1, 2006 RESULTS:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS 35 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 2. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 3. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 4. Jared Powell, Charlottesville, Va.; 5. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 6. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes, Va.; 7. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Scott Adams, Chester, Va.; 9. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 10. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 11. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; 12. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 13. Craig Eastep, Newport News, Va.; 14. Tony Wood, New Kent, Va.; 15. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield, Va.; 16. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville, Va.; 17. Max Anderson, Friendship, Md.; 18. David Parker, Powhatan, Va.; 19. Louis Timberlake, Sandston, Va.; 20. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.. (LAP LEADERS - 2: Powell 1 – 16; Mann 17 – 35)

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (16 CARS):
1. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 2. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg, Va.; 3. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen, Va.; 4. Donnie Owens, North, Va.; 5. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax, Va.; 6. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 7. Robert Kramer, Waldorf, Md.; 8. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania, Va.; 9. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond, Va.; 10. David Pfeiffer, Suffolk, Va.; 11. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 12. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.; 13. Doug Johnson, Hayes, Va.; 14. Dave Savage, Mattaponi, Va.; 15. William King, Norfolk, Va.; 16. Derek Scott, Chesapeake, Va.. (LAP LEADERS - 1: Arthur 1 – 30)

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGERS (19 CARS):
1. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville, Va.; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford, Va.; 3. Chris Tatum, Hanover, Va.; 4. James Givens, New Kent, Va.; 5. Wesley Givens, New Kent, Va.; 6. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 7. John Imler, Edgewater, Md.; 8. Davey Pullen, New Kent, Va.; 9. John Kirby, Sandston, Va.; 10. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville, Va.; 11. Paul Bess, Quantico, Va.; 12. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg, Va.; 13. Ernie Dettbarn, Richmond, Va.; 14. Brian Maxey, King George, Va.; 15. Bruce Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 16. Steven Carter, West Point, Va.; 17. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk, Va.; 18. Stephen Democko, Newport News, Va.; DQ: Jim Ridings, Gloucester, Va.. (LAP LEADERS – 1: Lipscombe 1 – 25)

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN 15 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen, Va.; 2. Dustin Owens, North, Va.; 3. Marty Coltrain, Richmond, Va.; 4. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled, Va.; 5. David Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 6. Brian Maines, West Point, Va.; 7. Gene Jamerson Sr., Richmond, Va.; 8. Chris Woods, Richmond, Va.; 9. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.; 10. Thomas Rose, Port Haywood, Va.; 11. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch, Va.; 12. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville, Va.; 13. Jessie Wilson, Quinton, Va.; 14. John Rhoades, Hayes, Va.; 15. C.J. Arendall, Aylett, Va.; 16. Ashley Meyers, Ark, Va.; 17. Alan Jordan, Aylett, Va.; 18. Adam Hale, Dutton, Va.; 19. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church, Va.; 20. W.L. Johnston, Gloucester, Va.; 21. Ryan Hutchens, Toano, Va.; 22. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester, Va.; 23. Darrell Shrewsbury, Saluda, Va.; 24. Richard Thompson, New Kent, Va.; 25. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian, Va.. (LAP LEADERS – 1: Kirby 1 - 15)

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S 2006 SEASON TO BEGIN THIS SATURDAY APRIL 1ST.

Saluda, VA – It’s no April Fool’s joke, Virginia Motor Speedway opens this Saturday night. With a very successful open practice now behind officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, preparations are being made for WRAR / WNNT Opening Night festivities this Saturday, April 1st. Officials, competitors and fans have all been eagerly awaiting opening day and the start of what is expected to be one of the Speedway’s best racing seasons in recent history. Opening day racing activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and the Dixie Chopper All Americans presented by Paul Sawyer’s Lawn Equipment in a little racing with attitude.

“We are very excited for the season to get started and to hear the roar of race cars once again,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “If open practice is any indication, this is going to be a banner year. We had 106 competitors in attendance, even though Mother Nature was threatening the days activities, and every one of them seem to be on top of their game,” added Sawyer

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 1st will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (25 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans presented by Paul Sawyer’s Lawn Equipment (15 Laps). Chargers and All Americans will run heats and features; Late Model and Sportsman divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Admission price for Adults, Seniors and Military is $10; Students 13 – 17 years old $8, Children 7 – 12 years old $4 and Children 6 and under admitted free. The speedway will continue to offer a $2 discount coupon on the Speedway’s Website, good on any Adult, Senior and Military ticket making it an $8 admission. Fans will need to have a coupon for each ticket purchased. The facility will also continue to offer a “Family Pack” that includes two adult admissions and two children 12 and under admissions for only $20.

The excitement will not stop with opening night as Saturday April 8th for one night only the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will visit Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the $10,000 to win Rumble on the River 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Tim McCreadie, Brian Birkhofer, Dan Schlieper, Darrell Lanigan, defending race winner Clint Smith, Shane Clanton, John Blankenship and Eric Jacobsen will have their hands full with a contingent of regional hot shoes.

“This is an awesome deal for the track, to have the likes of Eckert, Frank and Francis along with the rest of the World of Outlaws drivers racing against some of the regions local talent the likes of Davey Johnson, Jeremy Miller, Booper Bare, Mike Balzano. It only adds up to being a barn burner for our fans, and you may just be surprised at who you will see on the track,” added Sawyer.

Information about the World of Outlaws Late Model event can be found on the track’s website or by visiting www.dirtmotorsports.com/LMS.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

OPEN PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY MARCH 25TH AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Virginia Motor Speedway will hold an open practice for all divisions Saturday March 25th from 9am till 5pm in preparation for Opening Night April 1st. Fans are welcomed to come by and check out their favorite drivers. All cars must be inspected before turning laps on the speedway. Inspections will begin at 9am, with action on the track to begin around 11:00am.
The first two weeks of racing at Virginia Motor Speedway are nothing short of spectacular. Saturday, April 1st is Opening Night for the 2006 season and will feature the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and the Dixie Chopper All Americans. Everyone is ready to get at it on the tracks high-speed ˝ mile dirt surface, as they set out to win the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship.
Saturday, April 8th the speedway will host its first big show of the season as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series visits for the Rumble on the River, $10,000 to win 50-lap event. The SPEED Channel cameras will be on hand to film all the action to be shown at a later date.
The speedway is currently taking registrations, with numbers being issued on a first come first served basis. Registration forms are available online or by coming by the speedway. Any questions please call the speedway at (804) 758-1867.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S BILL SAWYER TO APPEAR ON 1490 THE OUTLAW AND WWW.RACETALKLIVE.COM

Saluda, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway track owner Bill Sawyer will make an appearance on 1490 The Outlaw in the Hampton Roads area and over the world wide web on www.racetlaklive.com this coming Monday March 27th from 5pm to 6pm for the Bill Sawyer Hour. Bill will discuss the upcoming season at his ˝ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA.
Joining Bill Sawyer as co-host will be the tracks Director of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Dave Seay. The two hosts will talk about this year’s weekly schedule as well as the tracks five special events, which will include the April 8th, return of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in front of the SPEED Channel cameras.
Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway and racing can participate on the Monday show by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at buddy name racetalklive on any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or Yahoo.
For additional information on the Bill Sawyer Hour contact Dave Seay at dave@vamotorspeedway.com or by calling (804) 758-1867.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S 2006 SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Saluda, VA – The much anticipated, 2006 season is just around the corner for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Driver registrations are coming in at a record pace and Speedway officials expect a banner year for the ˝ mile, high-banked clay oval speed plant.
The tentative 2006 schedule has been released and includes 24 weeks of Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship action starting with opening night April 1st and ending September 23rd with the 37th Annual Fall Classic. The Speedway will also hold an open practice for all divisions on Saturday, March 25th from 9am till 5pm. All cars must be registered and inspected before allowed to practice. Competitors are encouraged to register before the open practice.
Returning during the 2006 season will be the very successful Victory Lap Late Model $25K Challenge Series for steel head late models. The four race series will offer a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will once again pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it going to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if a driver sweeps all four events that driver would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply.
“The Victory Lap Challenge has continued to successfully grow over the last three seasons and we feel it is imperative to bring back the Challenge Series and give our steel head late models four premier events during the 2006 season,” commented Track Owner Bill Sawyer.
Tentative dates for the Victory Lap Late Model $25K Challenge Series are April 29th, June 10th, August 5th and September 2nd.
VMS will also hold four special events for the Super Late Models during the 2006 season. Tentatively scheduled are the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on April 8th to be taped for the Speed Channel, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on June 24th also in front of the SPEED Channel cameras and the MACS Series will once again return on August 19th. All three races will be $10,000 to win events.
New for the 2006 season will be the first time visit of the O’Reilly ASCS National Sprint Car Tour to be held Saturday, May 27th. Joining the sprint cars that night will be three of the tracks weekly transponder divisions.
“We are very excited to have Emmett Hahn’s O’Reilly ASCS National Sprint Car Tour visit our speedway for the first time. With Emmett’s reputation in the sprint car industry we are expecting great things,” commented VMS General Manager Clarke Sawyer.
Also new for 2006, is the addition of the Joe Weatherly Memorial for the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship Series to be held on Saturday July 15th. It will be the first time in 36 years that the national motorcycle tour has visited the state of Virginia.
Registrations are currently being accepted with all numbers being issued on a first come first served basis. Competitors can obtain a 2006 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 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 areas.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Fans are now able to purchase tickets for all Virginia Motor Speedway events by using a Mastercard or Visa credit card. Debit or credit cards may now be used at the ticket window or at the speedway’s souvenir stand to purchase souvenir items.
The 2006 season kicks off with an open practice that is scheduled for Saturday March 25th. Opening night is schedule for Saturday April 1, 2006. Registrations are currently being accepted; all numbers are on a first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2006 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 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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

NEW TIRE COMPOUND ADDED FOR LATE MODELS AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – After conversations between track officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic along with input from competitors in the Speedway’s Victory Lap Late Model division a new tire compound will be added for the 2006 season.

Over the past six seasons the Spec D55 has been utilized as the divisions only tire compound. With the tracks surface being consistently better during the 2005 season it was determined that a softer compound was warranted for the track’s premier weekly division. For 2006 season the Spec D45 will now be added as an additional tire compound choice on a weekly basis.

“With our track surface continuing to get better week after week, many of our competitors had asked for a softer compound,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. Adding, “when considering a new tire we still wanted to keep in mind the durability and cost factors for our weekly competitors and the D45 seems to fit those requirements.”

The Victory Lap Late Model division has been extremely competitive with $10,000 of the posted $25,000 point fund going to the division’s Champion. There were nine different winners during the 2005 season with Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD taking home the crown.

2006 registrations from all of the track’s five divisions are pouring in at a phenomenal rate. Competitors are encouraged to register before the open practice that is scheduled for Saturday March 25th. Registrations are currently being accepted with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2006 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

The tentative 2006 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 23 weeks of Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship action starting with opening night April 1st and ending September 22nd – 23rd with the 37th Annual Fall Classic. To see the entire 2006 schedule in its entirety visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

THURSTON SPRING SERVICE RENEWS SPONSORSHIP FOR 2006 AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – Officials at Bill sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are proud to announce that Thurston Spring Service, Inc. has signed on to continue their support of weekly racing at the ˝ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA.

Clarke Sawyer, General Manager for Virginia Motor Speedway had this to say about the announcement, "We are very excited to continue our association with Thurston Spring Service, Inc. and Billy Thurston. We are blessed to be associated with someone of Billy’s caliber. He is a tremendous businessperson but more importantly a tremendous person. Billy has supported weekly racing in the area for many years now and we are ecstatic that he will be continuing his relationship with our speedway."

For the 2006 season Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will continue as the title sponsor of the Speedway’s VMS Dirt Series, which will once again be called the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship. In addition Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will also continue its association with the speedway’s special events as presenting sponsor of all five events. Tentatively scheduled are the World of Outlaws Late Models on April 8th, the Lucas Oil Late Mode Dirt Series on June 24th, the MACS Series on August 19th, the O’Reilly Auto Parts ASCS National Sprint Car Tour on May 27th and the AMA Grand National Motorcycles on July 15th.

“I am very excited about continuing my relationship with VMS and once again being associated with the great special events that have been scheduled for the 2006 season. I am equally excited and proud about our continued support of the Dirt Series Championship program, it is a one of a kind program,” commented Billy Thurston, owner of Thurston Spring Service, Inc.

The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship pits all five of the track’s division’s against each other to crown one overall Champion. A competitor must compete in 80% of the races scheduled for each division with each driver’s best 10 races used to determine an overall Dirt Series Champion. Late Model driver Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD took the crown and the $2000 champions check last season, in yet another tight competition. No Dirt Series Champion to date has won the title by more than three points.

The 2006 season gets under way March 25th with an open practice for all divisions and then officially begins with Opening Night on April 1st.

Thurston Spring Service, Inc., specializing in spring and suspension work since 1911, is located at 314 W. 7th St in Richmond, VA. They can work on domestic or foreign cars, vans, trucks, RV’s and trailers. If you like to do the work yourself, Thurston Spring Service, Inc. also has a parts department that ships worldwide. Thurston’s is a family owned and operated business. To contact them call (800) 892-8981 or (804) 232-8981.

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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY IS SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY

Saluda, VA – There’s an old saying that you can never be too safe. That is exactly how officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway feel when it comes to its fans and competitors.
Heading into the 2006 season the speedway is already one of the safest in the country. From state of the art lighting to the many safety measures taken, VMS is focused on and committed to the safety of its participants and fans. The ˝ mile dirt track is surrounded by four tier guardrail on the outside and three tier guardrail on the inside. On top of the guardrail surrounding the speedway is a 10-foot high catch fence protecting the grandstands from any debris and an 8 foot high catch fence surrounding the infield to protect the competitors.
The speedway employs two fully staffed Advance Life Support units each week along with having five staff members EMS certified. Two fully trained and state certified fire crews are on site each week with one of the units being a track owned 300 pound Purple K system for any possible fully engulfed situations. The track staff is also trained in emergency extrication and owns its own Jaws of Life equipment eliminating any chance of that equipment not being available in an emergency.
Safety is taken very seriously and no exceptions are made at any time when it comes to the track or the cars that race at the speedway. Damaged guardrail is replaced and if there is something that needs to be fixed it is done immediately.
During this past off-season track officials have substantially upgraded the safety requirements for the speedway. Track staff are currently hard at work putting the finishing touches on the outside catch fence that has now been transformed into an “INDY style” catch fence with a four-foot overhang making the catch fence now 14 foot high adding more protection for the main grandstands and the turn three grandstands.
“We are continually upgrading the safety aspects of our facility due to situations we hear and read about which are causing drivers and fans to be injured,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “The safety of our competitors and fans is first and foremost and it would be foolish not to take notice of the things that can make our facility safer,” added Sawyer.
As another safety measure the speedway will now mandate the use of the Raceceiver System for all divisions during the 2006 season. The Raceceiver system is a one-way communication between the race officials in the tower and the drivers on the track. The system is used to alert the drivers of cautions during the racing action, to help in getting them lined up under cautions and to alert the drivers of safety personnel being on the track.
“We have recognized the need to be able to communicate with the drivers directly during competition to inform them of situations on the race track that they need to be aware of,” commented Sawyer. “We have seen this system in action and we believe it will help keep our racers and staff safer during and while attending to situations on the race track,” added Sawyer.
The speedway will continue to investigate new safety innovations on an ongoing basis to keep the speedway as safe as possible for its fans and competitors.
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 2006 schedule of events, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL RACE DATE RESCHEDULED AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA - Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have announced that the speedway’s initial race date has been reschedule on the 2006 schedule. The 50-lap event at the ultra-modern speedplant will now take place on Saturday Night, June 24 with a $10,000 to win purse up for grabs.
“The new date works out better for all parties involved,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. Adding, “there was a scheduling conflict that we did not anticipate, but after looking over the Lucas Oil schedule and our own schedule we feel the new June 24th date makes much more sense.”
In 2005 the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series made its' first ever visit to Virginia Motor Speedway with Rick Eckert taking the win. The event will once again be televised, this time in front of the Speed Channel cameras.
“We are looking forward to returning to Virginia Motor Speedway on June 24th and presenting to the race fans in Virginia some of the best dirt late model action that they will see all season,” commented Lucas Oil Late Model Race Director Spencer Wilson. “I know the 2005 event there will be hard to top and anyone that missed it will sure want to make plans to be there June 24th. Bill, Clarke, Dave and Brian make it easy for our competitors and staff to come in and work along side them to produce what hopefully will be an event to remember!” added Wilson.
Joining the touring series on June 24th will be the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and the Budweiser Modified divisions.
The rescheduled Lucas Oil late Model date opens up another weekend of racing for the track’s weekly divisions. Being added to the speedway’s schedule on Saturday, June 17th will be the Late Models, Sportsman, Chargers and All Americans.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is collecting 2006 registrations in preparation for the upcoming season. Registration forms can be obtained by going to the Speedway’s Website of by visiting the Speedway Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
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 areas.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2006 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY HEADED TO MOTORSPORTS 2006 SHOW

Saluda, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway is headed to the 21st Annual Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels January 13-15, 2006. The popular show produced by Len Sammons Productions will be held at the Ft. Washington Expo Center in Ft. Washington, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia.
Motorsports 2006 Presented by VP Racing Fuels will cover close to 300,000 square feet of the Expo Center with more than 600 exhibit areas offering just about everything automotive. Close to 200 racecars will be on display and there will be appearances by many of the top names in the sport along with many local and regional stars including Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace, Jeff Hammond, Kurt Busch, Don ‘Big Daddy’ Garlits and many others.
Fans that come by the Virginia Motor Speedway booth (#233) will get a chance to see dirt Late Model driver Doug Drown’s sleek Rocket Chassis #12 and the Speedway’s own Renee Weeks E-Mod on display at the mid-winter extravaganza that is dedicated to everything motorsports.
Doug Drown, a former Renegade Dirt Car Series and MACS regular, will embark on his upcoming 2006 ‘Black ‘n Blue’ tour that will see the 23-year-old young gun run an extended schedule of high-profile events including non-sanctioned races as well as those sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Mid Atlantic Championship Series (MACS), UMP and Sunoco ALMS. Drown will be at all three Super Late Model specials at Virginia Motor Speedway during the 2006 season.
The 18 year old Renee Weeks of Powhatan, VA finished 2nd in the Budwieser Modifed division at the track. Weeks led the division points much of the 2005 season and scored two wins during the season.
Also visiting the booth on Saturday January 13th from 1 – 4pm will be 7-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr. Carr will sign autographs alongside Doug Drown. Carr will be promoting the Speedway’s July 15th Joe Weatherly Memorial AMA Grand National event. It will be the first time in 36 years that the National motorcycle tour has visited the sate of Virginia.
The Virginia Motor Speedway booth will also host the popular dirt racing radio program, Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil for the entire weekend as hosts Dave Seay and Doc Lehman broadcast live on Friday January 12th from 6 – 8pm and on Saturday January 13th from 4 – 6pm. Listeners can tune in at www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net.
For more information on the 21st Annual Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels go to www.aarn.com or visit the speedway’s website.
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 areas.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2006 SCHEDULE

Saluda, VA - The tentative 2006 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 23 weeks of Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship action starting with opening night April 1st and ending September 22nd – 23rd with the 37th Annual Fall Classic. To see the entire 2006 schedule in its entirety visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
The Speedway will hold an open practice for all divisions on Saturday, March 25th from 9am till 5pm. All cars must be registered and inspected before allowed to practice. Competitors are encouraged to register before the open practice. Registrations are currently being accepted with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2006 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.
Returning during the 2006 season will be the very successful Victory Lap Late Model $25K Challenge Series for steel head late models. The four race series will offer a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will once again pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events with it going to $15,000 if a driver wins three of four events. And finally, if a driver sweeps all four events that driver would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply.
“With the success of the Victory Lap Challenge over the last three years we felt it was imperative to bring back the Challenge Series and give our steel head late models four premier events during the 2006 season,” commented Track Owner Bill Sawyer.
Tentative dates for the Victory Lap Late Model $25K Challenge Series are April 29th, June 10th, August 5th and September 2nd.
VMS will also hold three special events for the Super Late Models during the 2006 season. Tentatively scheduled are the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on April 8th to be taped for the Speed Channel, the Lucas Oil Dirt Car Series on June 17th in front of the Speed Channel cameras once again and the MACS Series on August 19th. All four races will be $10,000 to win events.
The Speedway will also host an AMA Grand National event on July 15th for the very first time. The 1st Annual Joe Weatherly Memorial will be the first time in 36 years that the national motorcycle tour has visited the state of Virginia. Also visiting Virginia Motor Speedway for the first time will be the Emmett Hahn’s O’Reilly ASCS National 360 Tour will visit the ˝ mile speed plant on May 27th.
Also new for 2006 season will be the return to a two-day format for the 37th Annual Fall Classic to be held September 22 – 23rd. The long-standing event will close the racing season.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will continue collecting 2006 registrations in preparation for the upcoming season. Registration forms can be obtained by going to the Speedway’s Website of by visiting the Speedway Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
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 areas.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2006 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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