December 18, 2006

PEARSON, SALDANA, SCHLIEPER, REED AND BRANDT HEADLINE Dirt Nation™

Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening December 18th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net,  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight 2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion Earl Pearson of Jacksonville, FL. Pearson will come on to talk about his fantastic 2006 season that included his third championship in as many years, a World 100 win and a switch in teams, now driving for Bobby Labonte Racing. “The Hurricane” drove the Dunn-Benson Ford Motorsports owned, Larry Wallace Engines powered Mastersbilt #1 sponsored by Lucas Oil, Dunn-Benson Ford and Sunoco Race Fuels during the 2006 season.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint Car driver and Mean 15 member Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, IN. The “Brownsburg Bullet” will join the show to talk about his 2006 season, his resent trip to New Zealand, his new crew chief and what lies ahead for 2007. Saldana drives the Kacey Kahn Racing owned Speedway Engines powered JEI #9 Sponsored by Mopar, curb Records, Dodge, Sage Fruits, Vitamin Water and Valvoline.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be engine builder Bill Schlieper of Pro Power Engines. Schlieper will join the show to discuss the open engine versus crate engine debate. Schlieper returns from PRI were he spearheaded a discussion on alternatives to Crate Engines in circle track racing.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the “Wisconsin Wildman” Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI. Schlieper, the 2003 World 100 winner, ran an outlaw schedule in 2006 that saw him competing with many of the regional and national touring series. Schlieper drives the Dan Schlieper Racing, Pro Power powered, CJ Rayburn Chevrolet Monte Carlo #9 sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal, Hawkeye Trucking and Pro Power Racing.

Also making a return time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be DIRT Northeast Series and Sanctioning Director Cory Reed. Reed will join the show to talk about the newly released 2007 Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series schedule that includes some new venues and weekend sanctioned events.

Making a visit to Dirt Nation™ will be street stock racer Steve Brandt Sr. of Bartonville, IL. Brandt is forming an organization and website called Circles of Hope to help with special needs individuals. Brandt has been doing fundraisers for several years now and carries the Easter Seals as his sponsor on his street stock. Brandt hopes to be able to give guidance and help others with special needs fundraising with his new organization and the help of dirt racers. Brandt will join the show to explain how he hopes to help those with special needs.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™

December 11, 2006

3RD Annual Lucas Oil / Dirt Nation Driver of the Year Nominations being taken

Hampton, VA - The popular dirt racing radio program, Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil and the Lucas Oil Company have teamed up to once again present the 3RD Annual Lucas Oil Drivers of the Year. Lucas Oil is a well-known motorsports supporter based in California and the title sponsor of Dirt Nation™. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs every Monday evening from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST at: www.racetalklive.com

“This year we will once again, with Lucas Oil once again demonstrating their generosity, present three ‘Driver of the Year’ awards that will cover not only a dirt Late Model driver but a Sprint Car and Modified driver as well,” commented Dirt Nation™ host Dave Seay.

The winners will each receive $1,000 cash, a championship jacket and trophy from Lucas Oil and a one-year subscription to Area Auto Racing News. Additional prizes could be added over the coming weeks.

The winners will be announced on Saturday January 13, 2006 during a live Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil broadcast from the Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels show in Atlantic City, NJ. Each winner will appear on the show the following Monday evening for extended segments.

Fans will nominate the drivers in each division. The top six in each division who gather the most votes will then be submitted to a panel of professional motorsports media who will then vote on the winner of the 3RD Annual Lucas Oil Driver of the Year for dirt Late Models, Sprint Cars and Modifieds. Fans can submit their nominee, based on performance during 2006, by emailing dave@vamotorspeedway.com,  using the Dirt Nation forum at www.dirtnation.net  or mailing their nominee to: Dirt Nation™, P.O. Box 303, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The deadline for nominating a driver is December 31, 2006.

"There are a dozen or more deserving drivers in each category, I do not envy our panel of experts that will have to narrow down the fields and choose the winners,” continued Seay. "This is an opportunity for Dirt Nation™ and Lucas Oil to give back to the competitors that work so very hard to provide great racing and entertainment to the thousands of fans that pack short tracks all over the country and have success at it as well."

 Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry featuring a premium line of oils, greases and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  or www.dirtnation.net.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
 

December 8, 2006

MORAN, SCHLIEPER, DAVENPORT, WRIGHT AND HOLBROOKS HEADLINE Dirt Nation™

Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening December 11th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net,  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the Mason-Dixon Dixieland Challenge 2 to be held December 15-17, 2006 inside DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids, MI. Joining the show to talk about this indoor event and their 2006 seasons will be dirt late model stars Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH and Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI. The Mason-Dixon Dixieland Challenge will feature two indoor UMP Super Late Model events that will have some of the top names in dirt late model racing competing for the top prize.

The “Million Dollar Man” Donnie Moran competed on the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series tour in 2006 finishing third in the final standings. Moran drives the DMR owned, SMS powered Mastersbilt Chevrolet Monte Carlo #99 sponsored by PBM Performance Parts, Eddie's Sunoco, Sunoco Race Fuels, Muskingum County Speedway and Balderson Dodge.

The “Wisconsin Wildman” Dan Schlieper, the 2003 World 100 winner, ran an outlaw schedule in 2006 that saw him competing with many of the regional and national touring series. Schlieper drives the Dan Schlieper Racing, Pro Power powered, CJ Rayburn Chevrolet Monte Carlo #9 sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal, Hawkeye Trucking and Pro Power Racing.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the weekly dirt late model publication Behind the Wheel. Joining the show will be Publisher and Editor Sam Holbrooks. Holbrooks has transformed his weekly publication into an online edition as well. Holbrooks will talk about this change for his publication and the sport of dirt late model racing.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 2006 O’Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National Champion Gary Wright of Hooks, TX. Wright won his third consecutive championship and drives the Gary Wright Racing owned Wesmar Racing Engines powered Maxim #9 sponsored by Richwood Construction, The Shop and Southwest Express. Wright will join the show to talk about his 2006 season and his change in fortune for the 2007 season.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the up and coming southern dirt late model driver Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA. The “Blairsville Assassin” will join the show to talk about his racing career and about his driving style. Davenport drives the Hamrick Motorsports owned Cornett / Clemons powered Bloomquist #49 sponsored by Hamricks of Gaffney, SC and VP Fuels.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™

December 4, 2006

Dirt – THE MOVIE, FRYE, ECKRICH, MILLER, KEMENAH AND PLANCK HEADLINE Dirt Nation™

Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening December 4th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net,  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the movie produced by Rabbit Man Films, Dirt – A Season Inside the Devil’s Bowl. Joining the show will be director / producer Jeff Bowden. Dirt – A Season Inside the Devil’s Bowl captures the real world of the World Class Street Stocks, a division at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX during the 2002 season. The movie debuted during the USA Film Festival and has made worldwide appearances. The next step for the film is for theatrical release. To preview the movie visit the website at www.DIRTtheMOVIE.net

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the 2006 Mid-America Racing Series (MARS) Champion Bill Frye of Greenbrier, AR. Frye, now a four-time MARS Champion, won the 2006 crown by a mere 8 points over long-time rival Terry Phillips. Frye was contemplating retirement but will return in 2007 to the regional series in an attempt to win his fifth series title. Frye drives the Bill Frye Racing, Kuntz & Company powered, GRT #66 sponsored by Petroff Towing, Subway Subcess of NW Arkansas and Tortilla’s Mexican Grill.

Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the 2006 World Dirt Racing League (WDRL) Champion Denny Eckrich of Tiffin, IA. Eckrich has now won consecutive WDRL championships and drives the Doug Eckrich Motorsports owned, Grove Automotive powered Barry Wright Chassis #50 with sponsorship from Precision Performance, Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Grove Automotive, Mac Tools, Kelly’s Auto Sales, Central Iowa Distributing, Ace Auto Recyclers, Noel’s Tree & Crane Service, Stockman Construction, Fast City Arctic Cat.

Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Mid-Atlantic dirt late model star Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA. “Mighty Mouse” has become one of the most prolific dirt late model drivers on the east coast and regularly competes with the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS), World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Miller captured 17 wins this season driving the Buckler Motorsports, powered Rocket chassis #24 sponsored by Complete Flooring, Johnson Enterprise, Torco Racing Fuels, Jules Machine and Miller Fabrication.

Making a visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 2006 World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Chad Kemenah of Kemenah drives the Chad Kemenah Racing owned Eagle #15K sponsored by Underground Utilities Inc. and RacinSoles.com. Kemenah is a four time All Star Circuit of Champions Champion and has already side on to follow the World of Outlaws Sprint Car tour, he will join the show to talk about his 2006 season.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified driver Dale Planck of Courtland, NY. Planck posted one win and twelve top 10’s during his 2006 Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series campaign. Planck pilots the Kookie’s Motorsports owned, Kevlar Racing Engines Bicknell #77x sponsored by East End Auto Parts & Construction, Akwak’s Smokeshop, Montana, Inc. and Jacobs Excavation. Planck will join the show to talk about his 2006 season and 2007 plans.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™

November 27, 2006

SMOKEY, FAST FREDDIE, ECKRICH, GENTRY, SHYROCK AND COOLBETH HEADLINE Dirt Nation™

Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening November 27th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net,  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight southern dirt late model driver Chris Madden of Gray Court, SC. “Smokey” dominated the O’Reilly Southern All-Stars Racing Series with ten series wins on way to picking up the 2006 OSAS National Championship. Madden is a two-time OSAS champion. Madden drives the Henderson Motorsports owned, Clements Race Engines powered Bloomquist Monte Carlo #44 sponsored by Henderson Amusement, Time Out Family Restaurant, Jacky Jones Automotive Group, Pancake House, Century Plastics, Xtreme Customs and Cycles, Rhythm and Cues, VP Race Fuels, Wa-Don Bert, Ohlins, Eibach Springs, Hoosier Tire South and Big A's Custom Graphics.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight sprint car superstar and Pennsylvania Posse member Fred Rahmer of Salfordville, PA. “Fast Freddie” picked up his 7th Williams Grove Speedway Championship and first Susquehanna Speedway Park Championship in the Jim & Sandy Kline owned J&S Fabrication #22 sponsored by Macri Concrete, Hillcrest Auto Body, Susquehanna Valley Harley Davidson and Rocket Pizza & Subs. A late season split saw Rahmer finish the 2006 season as the pilot of the Hamilton Motorsports #77 J&J. Rahmer will talk about his 2006 season and 2007 plans.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the Stormpay.com Crate Late Model Series. Joining the show will be President of Operations and Communications Roby Helms and 2006 Stormpay.com Crate Late Model Champion David Gentry of Lewisburg, TN. Gentry drives the David Gentry Motorsports owned #56 sponsored by Dixon Plumbing and Hawkins Equipment.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 2006 United States Modfied Touring Series Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, IA. In the series eight year history, Shryock is the only champion. Shryock drives the Shryock Racing owned, J.R. Motorsports powered Skyrocket Chassis #3 sponsored by Shryock Racing Components.

Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the 2006 World Dirt Racing League (WDRL) Champion Denny Eckrich of Tiffin, IA. Eckrich has now won consecutive WDRL championships and drives the Doug Eckrich Motorsports owned, Grove Automotive powered Barry Wright Chassis #50 with sponsorship from Precision Performance, Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Grove Automotive, Mac Tools, Kelly’s Auto Sales, Central Iowa Distributing, Ace Auto Recyclers, Noel’s Tree & Crane Service, Stockman Construction, Fast City Arctic Cat.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 2006 AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship Champion Kenny Coolbeth of Warren, CT. Coolbeth captured his first Grand national title riding for the Factory Harley-Davidson team. Coolbeth captured three wins during the 2006 season and picked up the point lead heading into the final event.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
 

November 22, 2006

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY CLOSES OUT 2006 SEASON WITH AWARDS BANQUET

JARED_POWELL.jpg: Victory Lap Late Model Champion celebrates his $10,000 championship with his family, car owner and Virginia Motor Speedway General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

2006 CHAMPIONS.jpg: Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway crowned it's 2006 Champions (L to R): Donnie Owens - Sportsman Champion; Jared Powell - Late Model Champion; Bret Hamilton - Modified Champion; Davis Lipscombe - Charger Champion and Marty Coltrain - All American Champion.

Photo credits: Al Goulder
 

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
 

October 27, 2006

ECKERT, LAMANCE, SLACK, BACON AND MR. DIRT HEADLINE Dirt Nation™



Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 30th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the 32nd Annual National 100 to be held at East Alabama Speedway in Phenix City, AL. Joining the show to talk about the $30,000 to win event will be East Alabama Speedway owner / promoter Billy Thomas. Joining Thomas will be dirt late model super star and World of Outlaw Late Model competitor Rick Eckert of York, PA. “Scrub” drives the Raye Vest Racing Rocket Chassis, Cornett powered Ford Fusion #24 sponsored by Raye Vest and J&J Steel and is the defending National 100 race winner.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the Dominoes Pizza World Short-Track Championships to be held November 2-3, 2006 at the Dirt Track at Lowes. Joining the show to talk about the two-day event will be Director of Racing Events Roger Slack. The two-day show will feature United Southern Late Models, ASCS 360 Sprint Cars, Fastrak Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds and Four Cylinder Stocks.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the very successful Fastrak Racing Series. Joining the show will be founder and series owner Stan Lester. Also joining Lester will be newly crowned National Champion Hot Rod Lamance of Six Mile, SC. The 54-year-old Lamance drives the Lamance Motorsports GRT Chassis #8 sponsored by Buddy’s Towing and Recovery, Carter’s Royal Disposal, McCoy Motors and United Tool and Mold.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 16-year-old USAC sprint car driver Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, OK. Bacon is a third generation driver and has been competing since he was 5 years old. Bacon just announced signing a driver development contract with Chip Ganassi Racing. Bacon drives the Keith Kunz owned sprint car and midget.

Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be famed east coast Modified driver Alan Johnson of Phelps, NY. “A.J. Slideways” is DIRT Northeast’s career big-block win leader and the only driver to register a big-block win every year since DIRT’s inception in 1976. Johnson is the newly crowned 2006 Mr. DIRT and drives the Jeff Rudalavage/Tony Laughing-owned #14J with sponsorship from NativePoker.Com, WPC Associates, Inc., and Pine Line Auto Sales.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
 

October 26, 2006

2006 AWARDS BANQUET AND GO KART RACE JUST AROUND THE CORNER



Jamaica, VA – The 2006 Awards Banquet and Dance for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is quickly approaching with ticket sales going at a brisk rate. This years Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway are once again invited to attend the Awards Banquet.

During the evenings award ceremony over $60,000 in cash and contingencies will be handed out to the Speedway’s five Champions and the remainder of the top 10 in each division. The Victory Lap Late Model Champion will receive $10,000 for winning his championship.

The Speedway will also crown the 2006 Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other, using their 10 best finishes and crowning one overall Champion.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $35 per person and include a buffet dinner, a 2006 Year in Review presentation, dancing along with the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $55 per night have been established with the newly renovated Double Tree Hotel & Resort, located in the same parking lot as the convention center, and $55 at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this years banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by November 8, 2006.

Tickets can be purchased by going to the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com  and printing off the order form or by calling Dave Seay or Brian Tidball at the Speedway’s office Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.

One of the most exciting and memorable times during the Awards Banquet weekend is the annual go-kart race that is held at Motoworld in Virginia Beach. Fans, Competitors and officials gather to compete in a friendly atmosphere that leaves everyone talking during the night’s banquet festivities. The go-kart outing will begin at 12 noon and go till 2pm. We have worked out special pricing of $27.50 for a two hour wristband once again with Motoworld. Everyone is invited to come and participate.

For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2006 Awards Banquet and Dance visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com  or call the office 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 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, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
 

Ocotber 23, 2006

SHANNON BABB AND GREG HODNETT ADDED TO Dirt Nation™ LINE-UP FOR MONDAY OCT. 23RD



Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 23rd will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ has added two exciting guests to tonight’s line-up of guests. Joining the show tonight will be the winner of Carl Short and Dean Nardi’s 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championships presented by Arizona Sport Shirts Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, driver of the Shannon Babb Racing Rayburn #18 with sponsorship from Car City, J&J Steel, Platinum Motors & RV and Petroff Towing.

Also added to the show is sprint car star and Pennsylvania Posse Member Greg Hodnett of Memphis, TN. Hodnett piloted the Al Hamilton #77 J&J during the 2006 season but will finish out the season in the Jim & Sandy Kline owned J&S Fabrication #22 sponsored by Macri Concrete, Hillcrest Auto Body, Susquehanna Valley Harley Davidson and Rocket Pizza & Subs.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the Western Allstars Series in California. Joining the show will be new series owner Chris Kearns and California dirt late model driver Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, CA. Hogge has six wins on the season with three wins coming with the Western Allstars. Hogge drives the Hogge Racing owned Hendren Racing Engines powered Victory Circle Chassis #2 sponsored by Victory Circle Chassis and Parts, Soil Fume Inc., SVAP.net, Photo Finish Photos and Hendren Race Engines.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the $10,000 to win Carolina Clash Bash to be held at Fayetteville Motor Speedway in Fayetteville, NC October 27-28, 2006. Joining the show to talk about the biggest race in the six-year history of the Carolina Clash will be series owner Larry Lee along with Carolina Clash regulars Clint Elkins and Jeff Smith. Clint Elkins of Lincolnton, NC is the 2005 Carolina Clash Series Rookie of the Year and drives the CE Autosports owned Cornett powered Rocket Chassis, Ford Fusion #C1 sponsored by Carolina Rag, Bugg Busters Exterminators, TRT Trailer Sales, Keys Used Cars and Piedmont Jerseys. Jeff Smith of Kings Mountain, NC currently sits second in series points and drives the J&J Racecars owned Gaerte Race Engines powered Rocket Chassis, Dodge Charger #70 sponsored by Norton Stereo, Starrette Trucking, Banks Brokerage and J&J Race Cars.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be famed Northeast modified driver, chassis builder and track owner Pete Bicknell of St. Catharines, ONT. Bicknell owns the very successful Bicknell Racing Products, Merritville Speedway in Thorold, ONT and still finds time to race big block and small block modifieds on a regular basis. Bicknell drives the Bicknell Racing Products owned Bicknell #42 sponsored by Texaco Havoline and Bicknell Racing Products.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net. All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™

October 19, 2006

WESTERN ALLSTARS, CAROLINA CLASH, AND BICKNELL HEADLINE Dirt Nation™



Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 23rd will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the Western Allstars Series in California. Joining the show will be new series owner Chris Kearns and California dirt late model driver Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, CA. Hogge has six wins on the season with three wins coming with the Western Allstars. Hogge drives the Hogge Racing owned Hendren Racing Engines powered Victory Circle Chassis #2 sponsored by Victory Circle Chassis and Parts, Soil Fume Inc., SVAP.net, Photo Finish Photos and Hendren Race Engines.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the $10,000 to win Carolina Clash Bash to be held at Fayetteville Motor Speedway in Fayetteville, NC October 27-28, 2006. Joining the show to talk about the biggest race in the six-year history of the Carolina Clash will be series owner Larry Lee along with Carolina Clash regulars Clint Elkins and Jeff Smith. Clint Elkins of Lincolnton, NC is the 2005 Carolina Clash Series Rookie of the Year and drives the CE Autosports owned Cornett powered Rocket Chassis, Ford Fusion #C1 sponsored by Carolina Rag, Bugg Busters Exterminators, TRT Trailer Sales, Keys Used Cars and Piedmont Jerseys. Jeff Smith of Kings Mountain, NC currently sits second in series points and drives the J&J Racecars owned Gaerte Race Engines powered Rocket Chassis, Dodge Charger #70 sponsored by Norton Stereo, Starrette Trucking, Banks Brokerage and J&J Race Cars.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be famed Northeast modified driver, chassis builder and track owner Pete Bicknell of St. Catharines, ONT. Bicknell owns the very successful Bicknell Racing Products, Merritville Speedway in Thorold, ONT and still finds time to race big block and small block modifieds on a regular basis. Bicknell drives the Bicknell Racing Products owned Bicknell #42 sponsored by Texaco Havoline and Bicknell Racing Products.

Dirt Nation™ will also feature the winner of the 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts to be held this weekend at KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH and another special guest to be named later.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
 

October 13, 2006

BLOOMQUIST, BIRKOFER, SHAVER, DROWN, VOSBERGEN AND MARTIN HEADLINE Dirt Nation™



Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 12th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the 26TH Annual Dirt Track World Championship to be held at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH October 19-21st. Joining the show will be several of dirt late model racings superstar drivers to include Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Doug Drown, Craig Vosbergen and Steve Shaver.

Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN is the defending champion of the event and has been having career season. Bloomquist won his first ever Dirt Track World Championship last October during the silver anniversary edition of the race that ironically was Bloomquist's 25th season as a dirt Late Model driver. Bloomquist drives the Bloomquist Enterprises, Vic Hill powered Bloomquist chassis #0 sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal, Hawkeye Trucking, Allstar Performance, Sweet Mfg, Ohlins, K-B Carburetors, VP Racing Fuels and Perry County Tire.

Also making an appearance will be Midwest dirt late model star Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA. Birkhofer battled with Bloomquist in an epic battle for the win in last year’s edition, coming up a bit short and finishing second. “Birky” drives the Birkhofer Racing, Pro Power Racing Engines powered Rocket chassis #15b sponsored by Daufeldt Transport, J&J Steel, Simon Trucking, McDonald's of the Quad Cities and ASI Racewear.

Making return visits to Dirt Nation™ are Australian dirt late model champion Craig Vosbergen and Doug Drown of Wooster, OH. The two have teamed up to give this year’s edition of the DTWC an international flavor. Drown drives the Drown Racing, Malcuit powered Rocket Ford Mstang #12 sponsored by Wooster Glass Co, Poske Performance Parts, Hamlin Automotive, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin, Bert Transmission, Hoosier Tire, Lehman Motorsports Services, Genesis Racing Shocks and Slavic Custom Racing Shirts. Vosbergen will be driving a Doug Drown-prepared back-up car as the popular 'down under' star attempts to make the prestigious crown jewel event at KC Raceway.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV to talk about his new three year sponsorship agreement with Ludicrous Energy Drinks. “Showtime”, who finished eleventh in last year’s DTWC, drives the Shaver Motorsports/Cosgrove Racing Team Draime Racing Engines powered Rocket chassis #30 sponsored by Ludicrous Energy Drink, Drywall Systems Inc., Waco Oil & Gas Co., Panther Motorsports Designs, United Bank and Sunoco Race Fuels.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight one of sprint car racing’s up and coming drivers as World of Outlaws Sprint Car driver, Mean 15 member and rookie candidate Jason Martin of Liberal, KS drops by to talk about his 2006 season. “The Hitman” drives the Martin Motorsports owned Maxim #36 sponsored by NOS Energy Drink and Mafia Motorsports.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer or Ipod.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com
 
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“THE DOCTOR” DANNY JOHNSON ADDED TO Dirt Nation™ LINEUP FOR MONDAY OCT. 9TH



Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 9th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

After an absolutely dominating weekend at the 35th Annual Super DIRT Week “The Doctor” Danny Johnson of Rochester, NY makes a house call to talk about his rare sweep of the 358 Modified and Eckerd 200 events during Super DIRT Week. Johnson drives the Dave Thompson owned Troyer no. 27J sponsored by Quality Concrete, King Enterprises and Chief’s Tobacco & Gas.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series and the $10,000 to win Shoney’s Rocky Top 100 to be held at Crossville Raceway in Crossville, TN Saturday October 14th. Joining the show to talk about the possible $24,000 to win show will be Bill Reed and Brad Byrd of the Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series and the “Dirt White Boy” Anthony White of Clinton, TN. White is the defending Champion of the series and currently has a commanding lead in the 2006 point race. White drives the DWB Motorsports RaceTek Race Engines powered DWB Race Cars #2x sponsored by Freddy White Masonry, White’s Total Performance, Mike Ruble Auto Body and Clinton Muffler.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the World of Outlaws Late Model Series season ending event the Gator 100 to be held at Volusia Speedway Park October 13-14th. Series announcer Rick Eshelman will join the show to talk about the tight point race and schedule of events. Joining Eshelman will be current point leader Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY. “T MAC” as he is known to his many fans must finish 15th or better in the final two races to take home his first late model title. McCreadie drives the Sweeteners Plus/ A and C Speedworld / Texaco-Havoline No. 39 Coffey-McCreadie Enterprises, Inc. Rocket Chassis/C.C. Performance Engines/Pontiac Grand Prix.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Brian Ruhlman of Clarke Lake, MI. Ruhlman will talk about teaming up with international sprint car superstar Kenny Jacobs for the 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts October 19-21, 2006. Ruhlman drives the Lawrence Motorsports Kuntz & Co. powered Rocket #49 sponsored by Rand Machine, Spartan Tools, St, Henry Nite Club, Sanning Service Station, Dirt Late Model Magazine and Kuntz & Co.

Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Sprint Car superstar Kenny Jacobs of Holmesville, OH. Jacobs, known as “Mouse”, will be competing in a Brian Ruhlman-prepared Rocket Chassis in the 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts October 19-21, 2006. It will be the first time that Jacobs has gotten behind the wheel of a dirt late model. Jacob’s normally pilots the Barry Jackson / JEI Enterprises owned JEI #8J sponsored by York Excavating, Classic Turning, Inc. and Kistler Racing Engines.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer or Ipod.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™

October 2, 2006

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S 2006 AWARDS BANQUET SET FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2006.



Saluda, VA – With the 2006 season now behind us tickets for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2006 Awards Banquet & Dance are now on sale. This years Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway are once again invited to attend the Awards Banquet. “This is an opportunity for our fans to help honor the efforts of our competitors and to participate in an event that brings everyone together for a great time,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

During the evenings award ceremony over $60,000 in cash and contingencies will be handed out to the Speedway’s five Champions and the remainder of the top 10 in each division. The Victory Lap Late Model Champion will receive $10,000 for winning his championship.

The Speedway will also crown the 2006 Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other, using their 10 best finishes and crowning one overall Champion.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $35 per person and include a buffet dinner, a 2006 Year in Review presentation, dancing along with the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $55 per night have been established with the Double Tree Hotel & Resort, located in the same parking lot, and $55 at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this years banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by November 1, 2006.

Tickets can be purchased by going to the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com  and printing off the order form or by calling Dave Seay or Brian Tidball at the Speedway’s office Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.

For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2006 Awards Banquet and Dance visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com  or call the office 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 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, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Oct. 2, 2006

O’NEAL, SHIRLEY, ESH, DEERY, REED AND SUPER DIRT WEEK HEADLINE Dirt Nation™



Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 2nd will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net  and is hosted by Dave Seay.

Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the 35th Annual Super DIRT Week and the Eckerd 200. Joining the show to discuss the weeklong event will be DIRT NE Director of Series and Weekly Sanctions Cory Reed. Also joining the show will be northern big block modified star Billy Decker of Franklin, NY. The “Franklin Flier” drives the Gypsum Racing Bicknell #91 sponsored by Gypsum Express LTD, Gypsum Wholesalers, Big Red Towing and H&T Interior Systems. Decker, the defending Eckerd 200 Champion, will appear and talk about his 2006 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRT Series season and the upcoming Super DIRT Week and Eckerd 200.

Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout presented by Coca Cola to be held at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA. Joining the show to talk about the $20,000 possible to win event will be Dixie and Rome Speedway promoter Mike Swims. Also appearing to talk about this weekend’s Lucas Oil Late Model events at Rome and Dixie will be “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN. O’Neal currently sits second in Lucas Oil Late Model points and comes off a big win in the $25,000 to win Magnolia State 100 at Columbus Speedway. O’Neal drives the Team 71 CJ Rayburn #71 sponsored by Independence Lumber, Foxfire Realty and Grayson Farms.

Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Brian Shirley of Chatham, IL. Shirley comes off his biggest win this past weekend at Knoxville Raceway by winning the $35,000 to win Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. “Squirrel” drives the #3s Petroff Towing, JAYCO Construction, J&J Steel CJ Rayburn.

Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Tom Deery, President and CEO of DIRT Motorsports. Deery will discuss the new television package for the World of Outlaws Sprint Series and the move of the corporate offices to Concord, NC.

Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be sprint car driver and Pennsylvania Posse member Doug Esh of Lancaster, PA. “The Hammer” comes off a weekend where he captured the $50,000 to win National Open at Williams Grove Speedway. Esh drives the Leach Brothers Motorsports J&J #30 sponsored by Kinard Trucking, Macric Concrete, Benkowitsch Custom Counter Tops, The Butcher, DMI Sprint Race Components, Ed Ross – State Farm Agent and Frankie’s 4x4.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer or Ipod.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com.  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com

-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
 

September 26, 2006

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY TO CROWN CHAMPIONS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

Jamaica, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this coming Saturday Night, September 30th as it hosts the WIGO / NAPA of Saluda Championship Night. This is a rescheduled event from the September 16th rain out. All five divisions will be in action and crowning champions for the 2006 season.

After having to wait it out for two weeks all five of the track’s weekly divisions will finally get the chance to crown their champions. 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 will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday: Divisions scheduled for 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).

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

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