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06/25/07

Earl ‘The Hurricane’ Pearson Jr. Takes $10,000 Win Lucas Oil Late Model Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway

Jamaica, VA – Two-time and defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt National Champion Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL survived a three wide battle for the lead taking over the top spot on lap 13 and then held off a hard charging Donnie Moran to take the $10,000 to win All American 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Pearson in the Bobby Labonte Racing / LifeLong Locks / MOPAR / Larry Wallace Racing Engines / MasterSbilt Dodge Charger #44 beat Moran to the finish line by two car lengths. Jeremy Miller was third followed by Scott Bloomquist and Terry English.

“I’ll tell you what my crew did a heck of a job, this is a brand new race car, first time on the race track and we gambled on tires before we started the race and changed to the soft stuff, the track was in excellent condition all night,” said Pearson. “The car worked up top there early and that’s how we were able to get by Rattliff and then we had the three wide race up front for a couple of laps.”

Completing the top ten were Billy Drake, Jimmy Owens, Jason Covert, Justin Rattliff and Steve Casebolt.

In preliminary action Earl Pearson, Jr. was the LifeLong Locks Fast Time Award recipient with a lap of 17.677 seconds around the ½ mile track. There were 29 entrants on hand. The heat races were won by Dan Schlieper, Jeremy Miller and Justin Rattliff. Brad Neat captured the B-Main. The Edelbrock Hard Charger of the Race was Steve Casebolt who started 23rd after taking a provisional and marching his way to the 10th finishing position. The K&N Clean Pass award went to Donnie Moran.

In other action ‘The Faster Pastor’ Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA got by defending champion Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA on lap 19 and then went on to record his third Victory Lap Late Model win of the season. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA took the lead from Tommy Shiflet of Richmond, VA on lap 3 and then cruised to his third win of the season. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman division Roger Jamerson of Glen Allen, VA rocketed from his fourth place starting position to lead every lap of the 30 lap feature in route to his third win of the season.

Early on in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event it looked like COMP Cams “Rookie of the Year” points leader Justin Rattliff was going to steal the spotlight from some of the best in dirt late model racing. Rattliff set the pace early, grabbing the lead on the opening lap. Rattliff would set a blistering pace around the fast half-mile track with Pearson, Miller, Dan Schlieper and English holding the top five spots with four laps in the books.

Rattliff would have a six car length lead over the field by the fifth circuit with the first change inside the top five occurring when English went by Schlieper for fourth on lap five. The top three of Rattliff, Pearson and Miller would start to pull away from the fourth place battle as the trio would start to pick up the tail end of the lineup by lap 12. Rattliff’s lead would dissipate with Pearson and Miller closing the gap quickly as Rattliff was starting to deal with slower traffic.

Pearson and Miller would catch Rattliff and an amazing two laps would ensue with a three wide race for two consecutive circuits with room to spare around the racy surface. This was happening even whIle they had to contend with lapped traffic. Pearson would nose ahead on lap 13 to take over the lead with Rattliff and Miller staying right there in the hunt.

The hotly contested battle for the lead would have the fans cheering each pass in front of the main grandstand. The excitement of the race would be tempered on lap 14 when the first caution of the race would slow the racing action as Scott James would come to a halt in turn number four.

On the restart Pearson would be out in front with Rattliff and Miller lined up side by side. Pearson would get the field back to green coming off of turn four with Miller going in front of Rattliff to take over second as the duo would have a new contender for the lead as two-time Virginia Motor Speedway Super Late Model champion Booper Bare was hugging the bottom side of the race and was quickly making up time on Pearson and Miller.

Bare would challenge Miller for the runner-up slot and would rocket by him on lap 20 after a two straight cautions have been displayed on the track. Bare strong effort was going well as he was about to pass Pearson for the lead coming off of turn number two on lap 22 mechanical issues would force his car to slow as he made a sharp left turn into the infield ending his night.

Pearson thought he was breathing a little bit easier now with Bare out of the race but veteran Donnie Moran would start to pick up the challenge now. Moran, who started ninth on the grid would bolt into the top five by the 21st lap, to third a lap later and then when Bare went out he would take over the second spot.

With the halfway signal given Moran was all over Pearson in the race for the top spot. Miller was still holding third with Rattliff and Scott Bloomquist battling it out for fourth. The top five would remain the same until Bloomquist found the outside groove to his liking passing Rattliff on lap 30 to go to fourth.

It looked like a patented late race run by Bloomquist as there were still 20 laps remaining and plenty of time to catch up to the frontrunners. Pearson and Moran would encounter some heavy traffic with 33 laps scored. This would enable Moran to pull to the inside of Pearson on a couple of occasions and just when it looked like Moran was going to grab the lead from Pearson, Pearson would split two cars that had been running side by side in front of him for two laps.

This would put the two lapped cars between Pearson and Moran and allow some breathing room for reigning “World 100” Champion. English would then start to mount a charge coming to fifth with 15 to go as he was knocking on the door for fourth.

With ten laps to go Pearson would hold a two car length lead over Moran with Miller, Bloomquist and English trying to run them down. The fourth caution of the race would come out for Jeff Pilkerton on lap 41 and a lap later Deane Guy would bring out the fifth and final caution when he slowed on the race track.

With 42 laps completed an eight lap shootout would be set up as a host of drivers would take one last shot at Pearson. English would fire the first shot coming from fifth to third after the green waved for the restart. Bloomquist would come right back however passing both English and Miller with five to go to come up to third.

Now with five laps to go Pearson would again take Moran’s best efforts as the veteran would slingshot off of turn two with the momentum closing right on the rear on Pearson’s car heading into the third turn, but each time Pearson would fend off Moran as the race behind them was just as close. Miller would return to the third spot passing both Bloomquist and English with four to go.

As the frontrunners took the white flag Moran would try once more to diamond off the corner and try and gain the momentum off of turn on Pearson. But on the final lap Pearson would get run off of the second turn that was enough to take his car around the remaining two corners and the main straightaway to pick up the victory and a $10,000 payday.

In the Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature Jared Powell and Tom Cohick led the 26 car field to green with Powell leading the first lap with Austin Hubbard, Cohick and Walker Arthur in the top five.

On lap 3 Arthur took third from Cohick only to give it back on lap 7. On the next circuit Cohick got under Hubbard for second. The races first caution came out on lap 9 for a spinning Tony Wood. On the restart Arthur would get under Hubbard for third.

On lap 11 the battle was for the fourth spot as Hubbard worked to hold off Scott Adams, Pat Wood, Sommey Lacey and Stevie Long. Adams would take the spot with lacey working Hubbard for fifth.

On lap 19 the caution came out for a spin by Tyler Bailey closing the field back up to the rear of Powell. On the restart Cohick got to the inside of Powell as the two raced side by side for the lead. Cohick would take the lead by inches at the line with Powell fighting back on the outside. Powell was unable to get back past Cohick and had to turn his attentions to lacey as the two raced for second over the next tens laps with Powell holding on for the spot. With Powell and Lacey battling for second Cohick went on to record his third victory of the season.

Rounding out the top five were Jared Powell, Sommey Lacey Jr., Stevie Long and Pat Wood. Steven Evans 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 Bret Hamilton and Tommy Shiflet led the field to green and the start of a three wide battle for the lead that saw Shiflet lead lap 1 by inches over Hamilton and Brent Bordeaux.

On lap 2 Hamilton got inside Shiflet out of turn 2 to take the lead. On lap 3 rookie Brian Maxey got past Bordeaux for third and then went to work of Shiflet for second getting by him on lap 8 to take the spot.

On a lap 11 restart, after a quick caution, Brian Dobie got past Shiflet for third and began to work on Maxey for second.

The races last caution came out of lap 23 closing the field back up on Hamilton. On the restart Hamilton jumped out to a two car length lead as Dobie tried to get under Maxey for second. With the action behind him Hamilton went on to take his third win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Maxey, Dobie, Shiflet and Page Harrison. Brian Maxey 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 Tim Shelton and Kenny Moreland led the field to green with Roger Jamerson scooting to the inside to make it a three wide battle for the lead with Jamerson leading the first lap.

Once out front Jamerson never really got a challenge as his car worked flawlessly the entire event. On lap 10 Jamerson held a three car length advantage over Davis Lipscombe and Kenny Moreland as the top three pulled away form the rest of the field.

On lap 27 Todd Traylor took fourth from Michael Roop. Jamerson led every lap on way to his third victory of the season. Rounding out the top five were Lipscombe, Mooreland, Traylor and Roop. Kenny Moreland picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this Friday June 29th as it hosts Fantastic Fridays #4 featuring the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, and Chargers in action.

Competitor gates for Friday, June 30th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday June 29th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps) and VMS Chargers (25 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Charger divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Adult tickets are just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

RACE RESULTS FOR JUNE 23, 2007:
LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES 50 LAP ALL AMERICAN 50 presented by THURSTON SPRING SERVICE (29 CARS)
Heat 1 (Top 6 Transfer) – 1. Dan Schlieper, Sullivan, Wis; 2. Earl Pearson Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; 3. Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.; 4. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.; 6. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 7. Brad Neat, Dunnville, Ky.; 8. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; DNS: Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del..

Heat 2 (Top 6 Transfer) – 1. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2. Damon Eller, Crumpler, N.C.; 3. Terry English, Benton, Ky.; 4. Scott James, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; 5. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 6. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 7. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 8. Louie Littlepage, Mechanicsvillee; DNS: Joey Love, LaPlata, Md.; Walker Arthur, Forest.

Heat 3 (To 6 Transfer) – 1. Justin Ratliff, Campbellsville, Ky.; 2. Billy Drake, Bloomington, Ill.; 3. Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio; 4. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 5. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths; 6. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 7. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 8. Steve Casebolt, Richmond, Ind.; 9. Dean Guy, Clements, Md.; DNS: Ray Love, Jr., LaPlata, Md..

B Main (Top 4 Transfer) – 1. Brad Neat, Dunnville, Ky.; 2. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 3. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 4. Walker Arthur, Forest; 5. Dean Guy, Clements, Md.; 6. Louie Littlepage, Mechanicsville; 7. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 8. Steve Casebolt, Richmond, Ind..

A Main - 1. Earl Pearson Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; 2. Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio; 3. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 4. Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.; 5. Terry English, Benton, Ky.; 6. Billy Drake, Bloomington, Ill.; 7. Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.; 8. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 9. Justin Ratliff, Campbellsville, Ky.; 10. Steve Casebolt, Richmond, Ind.; 11. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 12. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 13. Damon Eller, Crumpler, N.C.; 14. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 15. Dan Schlieper, Sullivan, Wis; 16. Scott James, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; 17. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 18. Walker Arthur, Forest; 19. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 20. Dean Guy, Clements, Md.; 21. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 22. Brad Neat, Dunnville, Ky.; 23. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths; 24. David Williams, Avenue, Md..

LIFELONG LOCKS TIME TRIALS: Earl Pearson Jr. – 17.677 seconds, 101.827mph.

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (29 CARS):
1. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 2. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 3. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 4. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Pat Wood, Waldorf, Md.; 6. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 7. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 8. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 9. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 10. Brett Royal, Owings, Md.; 11. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 12. Derick Quade, Mechanicsville; 13. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 14. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 15. Wayne Carroll, Fredericksburg; 16. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 17. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 18. David Parker, Powhatan; 19. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 20. Scott Adams, Chester; 21. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 22. Louis Timberlake, Mechanicsville; 23. Tony Wood, New Kent; 24. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 25. David Hoffman, Mechanicsville, Md.; 26. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; DNQ: Andy Gregg, Portsmouth; William King, Norfolk; DQ: Walker Arthur, Forest.

FAST TIME: Austin Hubbard – 19.005 seconds, 94.712mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (18 CARS):
1. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 2. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 3. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 4. Todd Traylor, King William; 5. Michael Roop, Stafford; 6. Clyde Glenn Jr., Church Road; 7. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 8. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 9. Robert Kramer, Waldorf, Md.; 10. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 11. J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md.; 12. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 13. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 14. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 15. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 16. Mark Weeks, Locust Grove; 17. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 18. Joey Dean, Bushwood, Md..

FAST TIME: Davis Lipscombe – 21.946 seconds, 82.020mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (27 CARS):
1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Brian Maxey, King George; 3. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 4. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 5. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 6. Renee Weeks, Powhatan; 7. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 8. Lance Grady, Maidens; 9. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 10. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 11. Jason Sage, Powhatan; 12. Mark Schools, Midlothian; 13. Noel Austin, Petersburg; 14. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 15. Gene Kierson, Powhatan; 16. Craig Ramich, Fairfax; 17. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 18. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 19. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 20. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 21. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 22. Roy Skaggs, Highland Springs; 23. Josh Harris, Gloucester; 24. Brandon Cohick, Gloucester; 25. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 26. Thomas Rose, Onemo; 27. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan.

FAST TIME: Brent Bordeaux – 21.00 seconds, 85.714mph.

LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DRIVERS HEADED TO VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY FOR $10,000 TO WIN ALL AMERICAN 50 SATURDAY JUNE 23RD

Jamaica, VA - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt 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 23rd 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 Silver Shark” Scott James, “The Hurricane” Earl Pearson Jr., Terry English and series point leader Steve Casebolt are just a few of the names expected to compete for the $10,000 top prize. You can also expect Donnie Moran, Dan Schlieper, Jimmy Owens, leading rookie Justin Ratliff and a host of regional drivers like Ricky Elliott, Sean Cosgrove, Booper Bare and maybe a few surprises.

Competitor gates for Saturday, June 23rd will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm 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 (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 $25, Senior and Military $22, Students 13 – 17 yrs old $10, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $5 and Children 6 and under free. The speedway also offers a family pass for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $40. Pit Passes will be $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 $23 and a senior or military ticket only $20.

Winners from this past weekend’s action were Brett Hamilton (Budweiser Modified), Tim Shelton (Truckin Thunder Sportsman), Craig Folmar (New Generation Racing Sprint Cars), James Givens (Chargers) and Marty Coltrain (All Americans).

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

15-Year Old Austin Hubbard takes Career First Late Model Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway

Jamaica, VA – 15 year old Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE has been fast all year but had yet to put it all together to get a victory. On Fantastic Friday 2 night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway Hubbard ran a flawless lap to lead flag to flag and pick up his career first Victory Lap late Model feature win in dominating fashion.

“This feels awesome to finally get my first win, the whole crew deserves this win. I told them that I wasn’t not going to do small donuts on the track tonight,” commented Hubbard with a big smile.

Matt Morgan of Hughesville, MD set fast time in the Victory Lap late Model 35 lap feature and inverted the top eight putting Brett Royal and Austin Hubbard on the front row leading the field to green with Hubbard in complete command of the lead. A quick caution reset the field for a complete restart. Like on the first start Hubbard rocketed to the lead.

By la p10 Hubbard was out to a ten-car length advantage over Royal, Stevie Long and Walker Arthur. On lap 14 Morgan began his march to the front, as he took fourth from Arthur with a textbook slide job out of turn 2. Morgan then took third from Long before settling in behind Royal.

On lap 23 Hubbard encountered heavy lap traffic working it effortlessly. On lap 25 Hubbard had built his lead to a full straight. With two to go Hubbard had to work through heavy traffic once again this time making a small bobble but gathering it back up and continuing on to his first victory.

Rounding out the top five were Brett Royal, Matt Morgan, Walker Arthur and Stevie Long. Stephan Evans picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his sixth place finish.

In the New Generation Racing Sprint Car 25 lap feature Bobby Mazingo of Pasadena, MD and Mary Anne Williams of Chester, VA led the field to green with Williams working the outside to perfection to lead the first lap.

Once out front Williams began to distance her self from Michael Tolley running in second. Behind them Daren Bolac, Scott Davis, Matt Stambaugh and Craig Folmar battled for third. On lap 13 Folmar, now in third began pressing Tolley for second. On lap 16 Folmar finally took second with an inside pass on Tolley out of turn 4.

With the laps winding down Williams began running into slower traffic allowing Folmar to close the gap. On lap 21 Folmar caught Williams and tried to get to her inside in turn 1. Williams held off the Folmar as the two leaders worked lap traffic. That same lapped traffic bottled up Williams allowing Flomar to get by on the outside taking the lead on lap 22.

Once out front Folmar had clear sailing with Williams still battling the slower traffic. Folmar would roll to his third win in as many tries by 1.779 seconds over Williams. With the victory Folmar will not be able to start any closer than eighth with the speedways ‘two wins in a row’ rule.

“It’s getting harder every week, everyone is getting faster. I ran out of tear offs on lap 15 making it hard to see, if it were not for lap traffic I may not have caught Mary Anne (Williams) she ran a great race,” commented Folmar in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Mary Anne Williams, Matt Stambaugh, Daren Bolac and Scott Davis. Matt Stambaugh picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.

In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Brent Bordeaux and Eric Erwin led the field to green with Erwin powering his way to the lead out of turn 2. Erwin looked to be unstoppable in the opening laps until caution came out on lap 5 for a spin in turn 4. That closed the field back up on his bumper for the restart. On the drop of the green flag Erwin again jumped out to a good lead with Bordeaux trying to hold off mark Schools and Bret Hamilton.

On lap 7 Schools got underneath Erwin in turn 1 but couldn’t make the pass. On the next circuit Schools finally got past Erwin only to have the caution come out putting Erwin back in the top spot. On the restart Schools got back to the inside of Erwin to retake the lead. On the next lap Erwin got back to the outside of Schools as they raced side by side for the lead with Schools holding off Erwin at the line.

On lap 16 James Snead got past both Erwin and Hamilton to take second. At the white flag Snead got one peak to the inside of Schools but couldn’t make the pass work as Schools picked up his first win in thee years.

“We finally have a car that can be competitive again, it feels great to finally get back in victory lane,” commented Schools.

Rounding out the top five were James Snead, Eric Erwin, Bret Hamilton and Brian Maxey. Maxey also picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his fifth place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder 30 lap feature Clyde Glenn Jr. and Tim Shelton led the field to green. Shelton took command from the outside to lead the first lap. With the leaders heading into turn 3 caution came out for a spin by Walker Arthur, with Shelton also heading to pit road unexpectedly. That handed the lead to Robert Kramer with Glenn, Kenny Moreland, Roger Jamerson and Davis Lipsombe the balance of the top five.

On the restart Lipscombe jumped to the outside and rocketed to second behind Kramer. Another caution closed the field once again. On the restart Lipscombe went to the outside to take the lead out of turn 2.

By lap 13 Lipscombe had company in the form of Jamerson and Arhtur as the three battled feverishly for the lead. On lap 27 Jamerson began to apply more pressure on Lipcombe for the lead. Entering turn four Jamerson looked to the inside and out of turn 4 Lipscombe got in the gas a little too quick spinning and handing the lead to Jamerson.

On the restart Jamerson held off Arthur to take home the victory and become the third winner in as many races.

‘it just gets harder every week to win in this division, I have to dedicate this win to my dad who has not been feeling well of late, if it were not for him I would not be racing,” commented Jamerson.

Rounding out the top five were Walker Arthur, Michael Roop, Doug Johnson and Jack Foulkes Jr. Roop picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his third place finish.

The most exciting race of the night was saved for last as the All American division put on a race for the ages. In the caution free 15 lap feature Marty Coltrain and Johnny brooks led the field to green with brooks leading the first lap.

On lap 6 brooks, Coltrain, Dustin Owens and Kevin Fletcher all battled for the lead. On lap 9 Coltrain got the lead away from Brooks only to give it back the next lap with Fletcher flowing to second. On lap 12 Fletcher tried the inside of Brooks in turn 1 to no avail, in turn 4 it was a different story as he took the lead for the first time with two to go.

On lap 14 Brooks got back by Fletcher for the lead as the headed to the white flag. Brooks slide up turn 1 to give Fletcher the advantage. Out of turn two Brooks was back to the outside and heading into the final corner with the lead. As Brooks exited turn 4 he slid up the track allowing Fletcher to capitalize and take the lead and win. It was Fletcher’s second win in a row.

“Now that was fun, I have to thank Greg Ferguson and Marty Coltrain for all their help without I wouldn’t be here again tonight,” commented Flethcer.

Rounding out the top five were Marty Coltrain, Johnny Brooks Jr., Dustin Owens and Stephen Childress.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this Friday May 18th as it hosts Fantastic Fridays 3 featuring the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, New Generation Racing Sprint Cars, Chargers and the All Americans in action.

Competitor gates for Friday, May 18th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday May 11th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps); VMS Chargers (25 Laps); and the VMS All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Charger and Sprint Car divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run Hot Lap Time Trials, Heats and Feature. Adult tickets are just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

RACE RESULT FOR FANTASTIC FRIDAYS 2 – MAY 11, 2007:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):
1. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 2. Brett Royal, Owings, Md.; 3. Matt Morgan, Hughesville, Md.; 4. Walker Arthur, Forest; 5. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 6. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 7. Larry Grimstead, Jr., Virginia Beach; 8. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 9. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 10. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 11. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 12. Wayne Carroll, Fredericksburg; 13. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 14. Andy Gregg, Portsmouth; 15. David Parker, Powhatan; 16. Michael Green, North; 17. Louis Timberlake, Mechanicsville; 18. Jason Cahall, Cordova, Md.; 19. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 20. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester.
FAST TIME: Matt Morgan – 19.712 seconds, 91.315mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):
1. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 2. Walker Arthur, Forest; 3. Michael Roop, Stafford; 4. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 5. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 6. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 7. Todd Traylor, King William; 8. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 9. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 10. Mark Weeks, Locust Grove; 11. Robert Kramer, Waldorf, Md.; 12. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 13. Chuck Beech, Fredericksburg; 14. Billy Dixon, Fredericksburg; 15. Clyde Glenn Jr., Church Road; 16. Joseph Thomas, Deltaville; 17. Joseph George, Fredericksburg; 18. Joey Dean, Bushwood, Md.; 19. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 20. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 21. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 22. J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md.; 23. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg.
FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 22.078 seconds, 81.529mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Mark Schools, Midlothian; 2. James Snead, Colonial Beach; 3. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 4. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 5. Brian Maxey, King George; 6. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 7. Renee Weeks, Powhatan; 8. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 9. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 10. Lance Grady, Maidens; 11. Richard Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 12. Francis Jarrelle III, Powhatan; 13. Brandon Cohick, Gloucester; 14. Noel Austin, Petersburg; 15. Bill Atkins, Chesterfield; 16. Wayne Taylor, Tappahannock; 17. Craig Ramich, Fairfax; 18. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 19. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 20. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 21. Josh Harris, Gloucester; 22. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 23. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 24. Chuck Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 25. Brian Dobie, Partlow.
FAST TIME: Bill Roberts – 22.128 seconds, 81.345mph.

NEW GENERATION RACING SPRINT CARS 25 LAP FEATURE (11 CARS):
1. Craig Folmar, Philipsburg, Pa.; 2. Mary Anne Williams, Chester; 3. Matt Stambaugh, Fredericksburg; 4. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Scott Davis, Virginia Beach; 6. Tyler Shipp, Mechanicsville; 7. Kevin Atkins, Louisa; 8. Bobby Mazingo, Pasadena, Md.; 9. Michael Tolley, Ashland; 10. Clarence Cox Jr., Midlothian; 11. Keith Laird, Warrenton.
FAST TIME: Matt Stambaugh – 18.328 seconds, 98.210mph.

VMS ALL AMERICAN 15 LAP FEATURE (22 CARS):
1. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; 2. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 3. Johnny Brooks Jr., Mechanicsville; 4. Dustin Owens, North; 5. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 6. William Dunn, Tappahannock; 7. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 8. Bobby Shreves, Hayes; 9. Andrew Miller, Bena; 10. David Bowler, Gloucester; 11. Tyler LaRoque, Newburg, Md.; 12. Chris Woods, Richmond; 13. George Englehart Jr., Providence Forge; 14. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 15. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 16. Aaron Williams, Richmond; 17. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 18. Sabrina Harper, Gloucester; 19. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 20. Byard Harris, Goucester; 21. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; DNS: Luke Danison, Stafford.
FAST TIME: Kevin Fletcher – 25.935 seconds, 69.404mph.

‘The Doctor’ dominates in Super Dirtcar Series sanctioned Paul Sawyer Memorial at Virginia Motor Speedway

Jamaica, VA – ‘The Doctor’ Danny Johnson of Rochester, NY made his first house call to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway count as he passed Dale Planck on lap 14 to take the lead and then held off the challenges of Matt Sheppard in the closing laps to take home victory in the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series sanctioned first annual Paul Sawyer Memorial 60.

Johnson pocketed $6,000 for his 62nd career Series win in the 60-lap Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. that was slowed by just four caution periods.

“The car was really working for me up on the cushion, I hope we can figure out what we have been doing right, this is four races with this car and four wins,” commented Johnson in victory lane.

Dale Planck paced the 32-car field before fifth-place starter Johnson forged the final lead change on lap 14. Sheppard began 13th on the grid yet moved in to pressure Johnson with a third of the race scored. ‘Super’ Matt pulled alongside the ‘Doctor’ on lap 30 and made several last lap challenges for the lead but the order remained the same throughout the second half of the race. Planck settled for third followed by current Advance Auto Parts SDS points leader Tim Fuller and Jimmy Phelps.

In the Paul Sawyer Memorial 40 lap feature for the Super Late Models Timmy McCreadie of Watertown, NY retook the lead from Rick Eckert of York, PA on lap 25 and held off the challenges of Jeremy Miller to take home the victory and the $5000 top prize.

“I almost through the race away there on lap 24 when Eckert got by me, and I thought I was headed to fourth, but I was able to get through traffic and use the high side to my advantage. The track was awesome as usual tonight, I’ve never been here when it isn’t,” commented McCreadie in victory lane.

McCreadie and Sean Cosgrove led the field to green with McCreadie rocketing to the lead. Cosgrove wasn’t as lucky as he lost second to Tim Fuller. Two quick cautions and both Cosgrove and fuller were pitside.

On the restart Eckert took second and went to work on McCreadie for the top spot. Eckert worked the low groove as McCreadie lived up on the cushion. The two leaders began running in heavy traffic and on lap 24 Eckert powered his #24 Mastersbilt to the inside of McCreadie to take the lead. On the very next lap in heavy traffic Eckert jumped the cushion with McCreadie, Jason Covert and Darryl Hills going three wide under him for the lead. McCreadie emerged the leader and began to pull away.

With the laps winding down McCreadie held off the challenges of Jeremy Miller to take home the victory by 2.149 seconds. Rounding out the top five were twelfth starting Jeremy Miller, Jason Covert, eleventh starting Ricky Elliott and Darryl Hills.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this Friday May 11th as it hosts Fantastic Fridays 2 featuring the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, New Generation Racing Sprint Cars and the All Americans in action.

Competitor gates for Friday, May 11th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday May 11th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps) and the VMS All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Sprint Car divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run Hot Lap Time Trials, Heats and Feature. Adult tickets are just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

RACE RESULTS FOR THE ‘THURSDAY THUNDER’ featuring the PAUL SAWYER MEMORIAL MAY 3, 2007:
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES 60 LAP FEATURE (33 CARS):
1. 27J - Danny Johnson; 2. 44s - Matt Sheppard; 3. 77x - Dale Planck; 4.19 -Tim Fuller; 5. 98H - Jimmy Phelps; 6. 3 - Justin Haers; 7. 14J - Alan Johnson; 8. 44 - Frank Cozze; 9. 84 - Gary Tomkins; 10. 1a - Brian Weaver; 11. 7x - Steve Paine; 12. 83 - Brian Swartzlander; 13. 48T - Dave Rauscher; 14. 60 - Kenny Stafford; 15. 98 - Kenny Wallace; 16. 91d - John Willman; 17. 32c - Vic Coffey; 18. 49 - Billy Dunn; 19. Z - Butch Tittle; 20. 39w - Chuck Tucker; 21. m40 - Mark Forte Jr.; 22. R2 - Rusty Smith; 23. 1 - Darwin Greene; 24. 55 - Tim McCreadie; 25. T21 - Roger Chrysler; 26. 15 - Brett Tonkin; 27. 37x - Tom Scheetz; 28 . 66w - Wallace Stacey; 29. 45 - Wayne Jelly; 30. 91 - Billy Decker; 31. 20 - Brett Hearn; 32. 93 - Ryan Bartlett; DNS: 14 – Rich Laubach.

HEAT 1: 1. 1a - Brian Weaver; 2. 44 - Frank Cozze; 3. 19 - Tim Fuller; 4. 20 - Brett Hearn; 5. 44s - Matt Sheppard; 6. 32c - Vic Coffey; 7. 49 - Billy Dunn; 8. 14J - Alan Johnson; 9. 15 - Brett Tonkin; 10. 39w - Chuck Tucker; 11. T21 - Roger Chrysler.
HEAT 2: 1. 83 - Brian Swartzlander; 2. 77x - Dale Planck; 3. 55 - Tim McCreadie; 4. 91 - Billy Decker; 5. 84 - Gary Tomkins; 6. 98 - Kenny Wallace; 7. 45 - Wayne Jelly; 8. 91d - John Willman; 9. m40 - Mark Forte Jr.; 10. 1 - Darwin Greene; 11. 14 - Rich Laubach.
HEAT 3: 1. 27J - Danny Johnson; 2. 48T - Dave Rauscher; 3. 98H - Jimmy Phelps; 4. 3 - Justin Haers; 5. 7x - Steve Paine; 6. 60 - Kenny Stafford; 7. Z - Butch Tittle; 8. 66w - Wallace Stacey; 9. 93 - Ryan Bartlett; 10. R2 - Rusty Smith; 11. 37x - Tom Scheetz.
FAST TIME: Tim Fuller – 18.305 seconds, 98.334mph. (New Track Record)

SUPER LATE MODEL 40 LAP FEATURE (34 CARS):
1. Tim McCreadie, Watertwn, N.Y.; 2. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 4. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 5. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 6. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 7. Walker Arthur, Forest; 8. Kenny Wallace, Mooresville, N.C.; 9. Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Winchester; 10. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 11. Kenny Schrader, Mooresville, N.C.; 12. Randall Chupp, Troutman, N.C.; 13. G.R. Smith, Huntersville, N.C.; 14. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 15. Matt Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 16. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 17. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 18. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 19. Rick Eckert, York, Pa.; 20. Bo Feathers, Winchester; 21. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 22. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 23. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 24. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 25. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 26. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 27. Tim Fuller, Watertwon, N.Y.; 28. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md..

HEAT 1: 1. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 2. Randall Chupp, Troutman, N.C.; 3. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 4. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 5. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 6. G.R. Smith, Huntersville, N.C.; 7. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 8. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 9. Matt Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 10. Steve Axtell, Glen Burnie, Md.; 11. Billy Tucker, Charlotte Hall, Md.; 12. Lewis Hudson II, Waynesboro.
HEAT 2: 1. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 3. Kenny Wallace, Mooresville, N.C.; 4. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 5. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 6. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 7. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 9. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 10. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 11. Chris Cremer, Charllottesviile; 12. Tony Wood, New Kent.
FAST TIME: Tim McCreadie – 17.564 second, 102.482mph.

PAUL SAWYER MEMORIAL AND NASCAR STARS THIS THURSDAY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Jamaica, VA – The countdown to ‘Thursday Thunder’ continues as the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series race chasers make their maiden voyage to the Old Dominion State this Thursday. The Advance Auto Parts SDS makes its first-ever appearance at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on May 3rd for the 60-lap Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc.
The stop at Virginia Motor Speedway will be the first-ever series event staged at the popular Jamaica, VA oval since the tour originated in 1980. The inaugural Advance Auto Parts Series stop stands as part of a big ‘Thursday Thunder’ doubleheader featuring both the Big-Block and Super Late Model events.
Several NASCAR stars are expected to be in attendance on Thursday May 3rd as Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace, J.J. Yeley and David Reutimann visit VMS to test their skills on the dirt. Schrader and Wallace are expected to compete in the $5000 to win, Paul Sawyer Memorial 40 lap Super Late Model event with Yeley and Reutimann wheeling a big block modified in the $6000 to win Paul Sawyer Memorial 60.
In addition, former Busch Series Champion Randy LaJoie will be on hand to sign autographs prior to the event. Lajoie will also be bringing his “Safer Racer Tour” to VMS and will be available to answer any questions about race seat and cockpit safety for VMS, Super Dirtcar Series and Super Late Model drivers.
Competitor gates for Thursday, May 3rd will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:45pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Thursday May 3rd: Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series (60 Laps) and Super Late Models (40 Laps). Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series will run a complete SDS format. Super Late Models will run Hot Lap Time Trials (Top 10 set for ‘A’ Main), Heats, B Main and Feature.
Adult tickets are just $20, Senior and Military $18, Students 13 –17 yrs old $10, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $5 and Children 6 and under free.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

NEW GENERATION RACING TO SPONSOR SPRINTS AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Jamaica, VA – Officials at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway are proud to announce that New Generation Racing of Fredericksburg, VA has signed on as the title sponsor of the new 305 Sprint car division at the ½ mile dirt track in Jamaica, VA.

The division will now be known as the New Generation Racing Sprints. The track has scheduled eleven point paying races for the division to determine the tracks first ever sprint car champion and also scheduled the division to race in the 38th Annual Fall Classic. The division will also carry sanctioning from Emmett Hahn’s American Sprint Car Series.

“We are very pleased to have New Generation Racing come on board as the title sponsor of our new sprint car division. Rick and Matt Stambaugh are as dedicated to making the sprints a success as we are and we look forward to building a successful relationship between our two companies,” commented Clarke Sawyer, General Manager for Virginia Motor Speedway.

The New Generation Sprints will utilize ASCS chassis and tire rules and the RaceSaver® 305 Engine package. Track officials have given the division a minimum five year commitment. The inaugural race for the division will be on opening night March 24th.

“We are very excited about working with Virginia Motor Speedway and the Sawyer’s and this is a tremendous opportunity to not only be a part of bringing Sprint Car racing to the area on a regular basis but to introduce our business to the thousands of fans in the area. We are committed to making the Sprints a huge success and will be supporting them on several different levels,” commented Rick Stambaugh, owner of New Generation Racing.

“Virginia Motor Speedway is one of the premier facilities in the country and because they are a family owned facility they understand completely what we are trying to accomplish here at New Generation Racing, we can’t wait for the racing season to begin,” added Stambaugh.

The 2007 season gets under way March 17th with an open practice for all divisions and then officially begins with Opening Night on March 24th.

New Generation Racing is a full service shop located in the heart of Fredericksburg, VA at 201 Central Rd. New Generation Racing specializes in engine building, chassis fabrication, and restoration work. From paint and body work, performance engines to complete cars they can handle everything from race or drag cars to your street rods. They also have an extensive parts department for all your needs. To learn more about their many services or to contact them call (540) 374-1743.

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 Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2007 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 2007 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 ½ mile dirt track in Saluda, VA.

Clarke Sawyer, General Manager for Virginia Motor Speedway had this to say about the announcement, "We are so 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 2007 season Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will again 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 nine events. Tentatively scheduled are the World of Outlaws Late Models on April 14th and July 20th, the Lucas Oil Late Mode Dirt Series on June 23rd, the MACS Series / USA 100 on August 18th, the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series Big Blocks on May 3rd, the ASCS Mid-Atlantic 360 tour on April 28th and the O’Reilly Auto Parts ASCS National Sprint Car Tour for the 360 East Coast Nationals on May 25-26th, the June Jam Monster Truck show on June 8-9th and the AMA Grand National Motorcycles on July 14th.

“I am proud to continue my association with Virginia Motor Speedway and the Sawyer family. I look forward to this being the biggest year in the tracks history with all the great events they have scheduled. 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. Budweiser Modified driver Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA 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 2007 season gets under way March 17th with an open practice for all divisions and then officially begins with Opening Night on March 24th.

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, 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 2007 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 RELEASES 2007 SCHEDULE

Jamaica, VA - The tentative 2007 schedule for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has been released and includes 26 weeks of Championship action starting with opening night March 24th and ending September 21st – 22nd with the 38th Annual Fall Classic. To see the entire 2007 schedule in its entirety visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Returning during the 2007 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 four years we felt it was imperative to bring back the Challenge Series and give our steel head late models four premier events during the 2007 season,” commented Track Owner Bill Sawyer.

Tentative dates for the Victory Lap Late Model $25K Challenge Series are April 28th, July 6th, August 4th and September 1st.

VMS will also hold five special events for the Super Late Models during the 2007 season. Tentatively scheduled are the 360 OTC World of Outlaws Late Model Series on April 14th and Friday July 20th, with the April 14th date to be taped for the Speed Channel, the Lucas Oil Dirt Car Series on June 23rd also in front of the Speed Channel cameras and the MACS Series and the USA 100 on August 18th. All four races will be $10,000 to win events. The fifth show will be an unsanctioned $5000 to win event that will be paired with the first ever visit of the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series Big Block Modified Series on Thursday, May 3rd. Plans are being finalized to have several of NASCAR’s stars here and racing in both the Big Block and Super Late Model events.

The Speedway will once again host an AMA Grand National event this year a two-day event on July 13 - 14th. The Friday night portion of the two day program will feature a vintage and amateur race. The 2nd Annual Joe Weatherly Memorial will be the main attraction for the Saturday portion of the program. Also returning to Virginia Motor Speedway will be Emmett Hahn’s O’Reilly ASCS National 360 Tour this time for a two-day 360 Nationals event May 25 – 26th. The ASCS Mid-Atlantic 360 tour will visit for the first time on April 28th.

New for the 2007 season is the addition of the ASCS sanctioned New Generation Racing 305 Sprint Car Series that will compete in 11 championship point paying events during the season. Also new to 2007 are seven Friday night shows for our weekly competitors. The move to the Friday night racing, on the seven select shows, is in response to NASCAR’s nationally televised Saturday night events.

The Speedway will hold an open practice for all divisions on Saturday, March 17th 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 1st when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors can obtain a 2007 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track 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 Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from the Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads markets.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY CLOSES OUT 2006 SEASON WITH AWARDS BANQUET

Jamaica, VA - Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway wrapped up the 2006 season this past weekend, with a festive awards gala held this past Saturday evening at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

The top ten in each of the track’s divisions were recognized with special attention reserved for the 2006 champions. Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA was honored as the Victory Lap Late Model Champion and received a check for $10,000 for his efforts. Powell also received a Saturday Night Special racing seat from The Joie of Seating along with his Championship helmet trophy.

Other Champions honored included Donnie Owens of North, VA in the Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA in the Budweiser Modifieds, Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA in the Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and Marty Coltrain of Richmond, VA in the Dixie Chopper All Americans. Hamilton was also crowned Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Champion and received an additional $2000 for his efforts.

Virginia Motor Speedway’s paid out in points fund for the 2006 season, combined with cash and prizes, totaled nearly $64,000. Over $47,000 of that total was paid out in cash. For the year, the Speedway paid out a grand total of more than $500,000 in racing purses and points fund awards.

Special achievement award winners for the 2006 season, announced Saturday, included: The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookies of the Year were Walker Arthur, Victory Lap Late Models; David Pfeiffer, Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Chris Moore, Budweiser Modifieds and 15 year old Wesley Givens, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers. Each winner received a plaque and $250.

The Pitts Lumber Most Popular Driver Awards went to Austin Hubbard, Victory Lap Late Models; Donnie Owens, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Brian Dobie, Budweiser Modifieds; Jim Ridings, Al’s Auto Parts Chargers and Ashley Meyers, Dixie Chopper All Americans. Each winner received a plaque and $250.

It was announced by track General Manager Clarke Sawyer that the $25,000 Victory Lap Late Model Challenge will return in 2007. The speedway has also tentatively booked several special events for the 2007 season. Returning will be the World of Outlaws Late Model, Lucas Oil Late Model, MACS Late Model series for the USA 100, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Motorcycle Series and the O’Reilly ASCS National 360 Tour. New to the schedule is the tentatively scheduled Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series Big Block modifieds. Dates to be released soon.

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 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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