December 17, 2007
Dirt Nation™ Live Takes Three Week Vacation, Extends Holiday
Wishes
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show will
take the next three week’s off due to the Christmas and New Year holidays. The
show will return on Monday, January 7, 2008.
“I would like to take the time to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Remember to spend some quality time with family and friends and to also remember
those less fortunate,” commented Dirt Nation™ host Dave Seay.
“To the fans, sponsors and the hundreds of drivers, owners and sanctions that
have been gracious enough to come on the show, I would also like to extend a
heartfelt wish for a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year,” continued
Seay.
Dirt Nation™ Live has had over 250 different guests from all forms of dirt
racing visit the show during the 2007 season. Drivers from late models, sprint
cars, modifieds, northeast big block modifieds, monster trucks and flat track
motorcycles have been featured over the last year.
“It has been an honor to have so many great guests on during the 2007 season,
from veterans to the sports “Teenage Titans”. There are too many guests to thank
by name, but I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview and
introduce them to the many fans that tune in each week. I would also like to
thank the fans for their tuning in and participation, I would also like to thank
each and every sponsor that supports the show, without your support we couldn’t
do this each and every Monday night,” added Seay.
Seay continued, “As we all take time to be with our family and friends during
this holiday season we also need to pause and take time to remember, in prayer,
our U.S. troops stationed throughout the world keeping peace. Please pray for
their safe return to their friends and families as soon as their jobs are done.”
Dirt Nation™ Live 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 the XR Network.
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 each Monday night 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@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
December 10, 2007
Hearn, Fuller, Moyer, Wood, Wolfe and Whitwell Headline Dirt
Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening December 10th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live presented by
Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on RaceTalkLive and can be accessed over
the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net, and is
hosted by Dave Seay.
Dirt Nation™ Live will spotlight Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series
competitor and now six time Mr. DIRT Brett ‘The Jet’ Hearn of Sussex, NJ. Hearn
concluded his 32nd season of open-wheel competition by capturing a division best
14 DIRTcar Big-Block feature wins at seven different tracks to extend his career
count to 339; with another 169 victories registered in 358-Modified racing to
make him DIRTcar NorthEast’s all-time career leader. In capturing a record tying
sixth Mr. DIRT title Hearn joined veteran Jack Johnson with the most titles.
Hearn drives the Madsen Motorsports owned Teo #20 sponsored by Wentworth Custom
Homes, Madsen Overhead Doors, Fox Hill Campgrounds and BPG Racing.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight 16 year old dirt late model driver and
Dirt Nation™ ‘Teenage Titan” Dillon Wood of New Smyrna Beach, FL. Wood spent
much of the 2007 season racing against the south’s best dirt late model drivers
and on the O’Reilly Southern All Stars tour. Wood drives the Dillon Wood Racing
owned; Clements Race Engines powered Rocket #26 sponsored by Bearden Oil
Company, RaceSource, Marion Homes, Dough Boy Signs, Hoosier Race Tires,
Vickery's Speedshop, KELCAR Motorsports Media, DixieDirtTV.com and Sunoco Race
Fuels.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be 2008 Advanced Auto Parts
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award
contender Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg, PA. Wolfe picked up 10 features wins
during the 2007 season and captured the Selinsgrove Speedway 410 Championship
and the PA Speedweek Points Championship as one of the Pennsylvania Posse. Wolfe
drives the Allebach Racing Team owned; Don Ott powered Maxim #5w sponsored by
Allebach Racing, Beerhill Gang, Capital Engines and Christopher Hall
Landscaping.
Also returning to Dirt Nation™ Live will be World of Outlaws Late Model Rookie
of the Year and Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series star Tim Fuller of
Watertown, NY. Fuller successfully won the Rookie of the Year honors in World of
Outlaws Late Model competition but finished second in the Advance Auto Parts
Super Dirtcar Series and Mr. DIRT championship. Fuller surprised a lot of people
in the Motorsports world with his early season success in both late models and
big block modifieds. Fuller drives the Fuller Motorsports owned, Enders powered
Teo #19 sponsored by John Lazore Motorsports, Chiefs Tobacco and Gas and G&R
Auto Parts in modified action and the John White owned, Enders powered Rocket
#19 sponsored by Gypsum Express, Gypsum Wholesalers and John Lazore Motorsports.
Also returning to Dirt Nation™ Live will be dirt late model superstar Billy
Moyer of Batesville, AR. ‘Mr. Smooth’ has been a hot topic on the message boards
with his switch to Victory Circle Chassis’. Moyer drives the Billy Moyer Racing
owned, Pro Power Engines powered Victory Circle by Moyer M1 Chassis #21
sponsored by Banner Valley Hauling, J&J Steel, and Universal Concrete.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Arizona Modified driver
RC Whitwell of Tucson, AR. The 22 year old Whitwell is considered one of the
countries up and coming modified drivers. Whitwell drives the Whitwell Racing
owned; Challenger Race Engines powered Hughes #96T sponsored by RDJ Concrete,
Braswell Carburetors and Element 7 Graphics.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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 dirtnation2007 or racetalklive at any of the following
instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt
Nation™ Live and submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
November 28, 2007
Francis, Frank, Balzano, Feathers and Smith Headline Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening December 3rd will present a late model fans dream line-up. Dirt Nation™
airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on RaceTalkLive and can be accessed over the
internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net. This
week’s show will be hosted by Brian Tidball.
Dirt Nation™ will spotlight five if dirt late models top east coast stars as
Chub Frank, Bo Feathers, Steve Francis, Mike Balzano and Jeff Smith join guest
host Brian Tidball to discuss dirt late model racing and the upcoming 2008
season.
Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA finished a close second in the World of Outlaws Late
Model title chase along with scoring the most WoO Series wins (6). ‘Chubzilla’
drives the Chub Frank Racing owned, Custom Race Engines powered Chevrolet Impala
SS Rocket #1* sponsored by Lester Buildings, Corry Rubber, All Star Performance,
Corry Laser, Slavic Corporation, Farr MotorSports and Lake Shore Paving.
Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, WV finished third in the 2007 MACS Series
Championship race and is the series 2005 Champion. The ‘Floodwall Flyer’ spent
the majority of the 2007 season running a mixture of MACS, IRS, Lucas Oil and
World of Outlaws competition. Balzano drives the Balzano Motorsports owned;
Cornett Racing Engines powered, Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rocket #E1 sponsored by
Polino Contractors, Eddie’s Auto Parts and Hoosier Racing Tires.
Bo Feathers of Winchester, VA was the Area Auto Racing News East Coast’s top
winner. Feathers scored 14 wins out of 45 events run during the 2007 season on
way to a second place finish in points at Hagerstown Speedway. Feathers drives
BFR Racing owned; Rhodes Performance powered Warrior #00 sponsored by Bo
Feathers Roofing and Long Excavating as well as the Preston Dietz owned; Dietz
powered #D1 Warrior.
Steve Francis of Ashland, KY finally picked up the coveted 2007 World of Outlaws
Late Model title. Francis will be making a change in car owners this upcoming
season as he takes over the seat of the Dale Beitler owned Rockets. During the
2007 season the “Kentucky Colonel” drove the Steve Francis owned, Custom Race
Engines powered Pontiac GTO Rocket #15 sponsored by Valvoline, Hoosier Tires,
Custom Race Engines, Dart Manufacturing, Port City and Banshee Graphics.
Jeff Smith of Dallas, NC is one of the South’s top dirt late model drivers and
the son of dirt late model legend Freddy Smith. Smith finished the 2007 season
as the Fayetteville Motor Speedway Champion and also finished second in the
Carolina Clash Championship chase. Smith drives the JS Racing owned; Gaerte
Engines powered Rocket #70 sponsored by Norton Stereo, Starrette Trucking, Banks
Brokerage, Creative Bridge Designs, J&J Race Cars, Gaerte Engines, Mayhem
MotorgrafiXX, American Race Tires, Afco Racing Shocks and Red Line Oil.
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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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 dirtnation2007 or racetalklive at any of the following
instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt
Nation™ Live and submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
November 26, 2007
McCreadie, Fuller, AMP Series, Mitchell, Kaeding and Martin Headline Dirt
Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening November 26th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live presented by
Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on RaceTalkLive and can be accessed over
the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net, and is
hosted by Dave Seay.
Dirt Nation™ Live will spotlight Richard Childress Racing Developmental Driver
and dirt late model star Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY. McCreadie, a super star
in both big block modifieds and dirt late models was tabbed in 2007 to race for
RCR in select asphalt events. McCreadie coming off his 2006 World of Outlaws
Late Model Championship had some moderate success and also had time to race a
bit on the dirt as well. McCreadie will join the show to talk about his 2007
season and his possibilities for 2008. McCreadie drives the Coffey / McCreadie
Enterprises owned #39 Sweeteners Plus Rocket.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the Day Motorsports AMP Series presented
by American Race Tires. The AMP Series had what many will consider an excellent
first year of operation. Joining the show will be first year promoter Christy
Hudson and inaugural Champion Jon Mitchell of Greenbrier, AR.
The ‘Cat Man’ Jon Mitchell will join the show to talk about winning the 2007 AMP
Series Championship. Mitchell also competed regularly on the MSRA and SUPR
tours. Mitchell drives the Jon Mitchell Motorsports owned; PTS Racing Engines
powered GRT Chassis #5 sponsored by GRT Race Cars, Marion Towing, JFR Graphics,
BSB Manufacturing and Integra Shocks.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Midwest Modified star and
Chassis builder Eddie ‘The Outlaw’ Martin of Stilwell, OK. Martin has been
racking up the big wins here at the end of 2007. He will join the show to talk
about his recent success which includes a win in the Duel in the Desert and a
$15,000 win event at Southern New Mexico Raceway. Not only is Martin an
accomplished racer but the popular driver also designs and manufactures the Big
Chief Chassis. Martin races for himself and also for Sharp Racing Products.
Martins ride is the #51 Big Chief Chassis, powered by Martin Racing Engines and
Sponsored by Big Chief Chassis, Longs Backhoe Services, Precision Signs, Sharp
Racing Products, Fast Shafts, Braswell Carburetors, Custom Powder Coating, Drive
Line International, Inc., Marsh Racing Wheels, and Bilstein Shocks. His SRP ride
is the #51 SRP Chassis with power from Tim's Automotive and sponsored by Tim’s
Automotive Machine, Sharp Racing Product, Braswell Carburetors and Fast Shafts.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be sprint car star Tim
Kaeding of San Jose, CA. Kaeding started the year off driving for Steve Kinser
then did some subbing for Larry Woodward and Tony Stewart before teaming back up
with Tom Rolfe in mid June. The relationship has once again produced results as
“TK” was the co-champion of the American Sprint Car Series’ Third Annual
O’Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless Midwest Swing in August. Kaeding and the
Tom Rolfe Racing team will be real “outlaws” in 2008, running more than 100
races but not with any particular series. Kaeding drives the Tom Rolfe owned;
Don Ott powered Maxim #10 sponsored by Tom Rolfe Trucking, J.F. McCray
Plastering and B.R. Motorsports.
Also returning to Dirt Nation™ Live will be World of Outlaws Late Model Rookie
of the Year and Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series star Tim Fuller of
Watertown, NY. Fuller successfully won the Rookie of the Year honors in World of
Outlaws Late Model competition but finished second in the Advance Auto Parts
Super Dirtcar Series and Mr. DIRT championship. Fuller surprised a lot of people
in the Motorsports world with his early season success in both late models and
big block modifieds. Fuller drives the Fuller Motorsports owned, Enders powered
Teo #19 sponsored by John Lazore Motorsports, Chiefs Tobacco and Gas and G&R
Auto Parts in modified action and the John White owned, Enders powered Rocket
#19 sponsored by Gypsum Express, Gypsum Wholesalers and John Lazore Motorsports.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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 dirtnation2007 or racetalklive at any of the following
instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt
Nation™ Live and submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
November 12, 2007
Duel in the Desert, Anderson, Covert, Knight, Meyers and Myer Headline Dirt
Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening November 12th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight the upcoming Duel in the Desert to be held at
the Dirt Track @ Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 15 – 17, 2007. The event will
include IMCA Modified action as well as late Models. Many of the countries top
drivers will be in attendance. Joining the show to talk about the event will be
track announcer Toby Kruse.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight Nebraska dirt late model star John
Anderson of Omaha, NE. Anderson competed on the MLRA, NCRA, SUPR, WDRL and
select special events during the 2007 season. Anderson finished 2nd in NCRA
points. Anderson also picked up the Latemodelracer.com Gary Jacob Memorial
Central Rankings Championship over superstars Billy Moyer and Shannon Babb.
Anderson drives the Greg Junghans owned; Jay Dickens powered MasterSbilt #2
sponsored by Ship Quik, Quality Tire, Jim Leonardo Plumbing, MarCorp Electric,
Sunoco, Nick’s Lawn Care MC3 Properties and VG Performance.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be 2007 Mid-Atlantic
Championship Series (MACS) Champion Jason Covert of York haven, PA. Covert ran a
mixed bag of sanctioned events while successfully defending his MACS title to
make it two in a row for the Pennsylvania driver. Covert is considered to be one
of the east coasts premier drivers and ranks 32nd in the Latemodel.com National
Driver Points. Covert drives the Klinedinst Motorsports owned; Hershey’s Racing
Engines powered Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rocket #43A sponsored by Pre-Mach. Inc.,
Red Wing Shoes, Mazak, Kuppy’s Diner, Bam’s Auto Service and Baker Carburetion.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be World of Outlaws Sprint
car competitor Jason Meyers of Clovis, CA. Meyers finished off the 2007 World of
Outlaws season with a dramatic win on night one of the World Finals and a 5th
place finish in the 2007 final point standings. Meyers picked up five wins on
the World of Outlaws Tour. Meyers drives the Elite Racing Team owned; Garrett’s
Racing know Engines powered Maxim #14 sponsored by Primerica Financial, Elite
Landscaping, Stockbridge Development, Ridgeline Racing, Carbon Raptor Coatings,
Reliant Real Estate, Dave Meyers Construction and GLR Investments.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be United States Modified
Touring Series driver Tommy Myer of Blooming Prairie, MN. Myer finished 5th in
the USMTS National Championship and ranks second in all-time wins on the USMTS
tour. Myer drives the Tommy Myer Racing owned; Sputs Racing Engines powered Big
Cock Chassis #65 sponsored by Sput's Racing Engines, Owatonna Groundsmasters,
Curt's Truck & Diesel Service, Keystone Construction, Pirkl Gas, Wholesale Tire,
H&S Distributing, National Fleet Graphics and Ahrens Farms & Supplies.
Also returning to Dirt Nation™ Live will be dirt late model driver and 20 year
old young gun Mike Knight of Ripley, NY. Knight finished the 2007 season as the
Eriez Speedway Champion. Knight also picked up Rookie of the Year honors for the
ULMS Late Model series. Knight drives the Andy Knight owned; Craiger Race
Engines powered Rocket #9K sponsored by Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Mobilia Fruit
Farm, Ottaway’s Auto Body, Knight Farms, RJB Construction and Chess’ Pizza.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY CLOSES OUT 2007 SEASON WITH AWARDS BANQUET
(1) Victory Lap Late Model Champion Austin Hubbard receives
congratulations from (L to R) series sponsor Wayne Sawyer, Teresa Sawyer and
track owner Bill Sawyer (2) Austin Accepting the $10,000 check Photos by
Al Goulder
2007 Champions.jpg: 2007 Champions (L to R): Kevin Fletcher
(All American), Craig Folmar (Sprint Cars), Bret Hamilton (Modified), Austin
Hubbard (Late Model), Bob Terry (Charger) and Davis Lipscombe (Sportsman).
Photos by Al Goulder
November 12, 2007
VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY CLOSES OUT 2007 SEASON WITH AWARDS
BANQUET
Jamaica, VA - Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway wrapped up the 2007 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 2007 champions. 15 year old Austin Hubbard of
Seaford, DE was honored as the Victory Lap Late Model Champion and received a
check for $10,000 for his efforts. Hubbard also received an invitation to the
Rocket Chassis Race Wise Chassis School along with his Championship helmet
trophy.
Other Champions honored included Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA in the
Truckin Thunder Sportsman. It was Lipscombe’s third different championship in
four years; he also won the 2004 All American and 2006 Charger Championships.
Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA won his second consecutive and third overall title
in the Budweiser Modified division, Craig Folmar of Phillipsburg, PA picked up
the inaugural New Generation Racing Sprint Car Championship, Bob Terry of
Stafford, VA won the Charger Championship and Kevin Fletcher of Saluda, VA
captured the All American Championship. Folmar 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 2007 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 2007 season, announced Saturday,
included: The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookies of the Year were Tyler
Bailey of Richmond, VA in Victory Lap Late Models; Michael Roop of
Fredericksburg, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Brian Maxey of King George, VA
in Budweiser Modifieds, Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC in New Generation Racing
Sprint Cars and Ryan Toole of Tarawa Terrace, NC in Chargers. Each winner
received a plaque and $250.
The Pitts Lumber Most Popular Driver Awards went to Austin Hubbard, Victory Lap
Late Models; Davis Lipscombe, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Brian Dobie, Budweiser
Modifieds; Mary Anne Williams, New Generation Racing Sprint Cars, Bob Terry,
Chargers and Ashley Meyers, 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 2008. The speedway has also tentatively
booked several special events for the 2008 season. Returning will be the World
of Outlaws Late Model, MACS Late Model Series for the USA 100. Joining the MACS
Series for the USA 100 will be the Carolina Clash. Also returning will be the
Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series Big Block modified tour paired with a Super
Late Model event that will comprise the Paul Sawyer Memorial to be held
Thursday, May 1st. New for to the 2008 schedule will be the inaugural visit of
the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, which will be held Saturday, May 24th.
The entire 2008 schedule will be released in a couple of weeks.
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 2008 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
2007 Sprint Champion Craig Folmar Photos by Al Goulder
November 6, 3007
Moran, Babb, Smith, Kearns, Leka and Knight Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening November 5th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight Sprint Car star Danny Smith of Danville, IN.
Smith just announced that he will follow the World of Outlaws Sprint Car tour
full time in 2008. Smith followed the All Star Circuit of Champions tour in 2007
finishing second in driver points (2 points behind Greg Wilson) and winning the
Owners Points Championship. Smith drives the Danny Smith Racing, J&D Performance
powered Maxim #4 sponsored by Doug Williams Trucking.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the Western Allstars Super Dirt Late Model
appearances at Manzanita Speedway and Central Arizona Speedway for the Western
World Championships. Joining the show to talk about the big three day event will
be promoter Chris Kearns.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be “The Million Dollar Man”
Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH. Moran comes off a big win at the World of Outlaws
World Finals at the Dirt Track at Lowes in front of a live television audience.
Moran competed full time, in 2007, on the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Tour
finishing 4th in points. Moran drives the DMR owned; SMS powered Chevrolet Monte
Carlo MasterSbilt #99 sponsored by Custom Cutters, Eddie’s Sunoco, NAPA,
Muskingham County Speedway and PBM Performance Products.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be late model driver
Shannon Babb of Mowequa, IL. Babb raced much of the 2007 season with the World
of Outlaws Late Model series and finished the season at the World Finals. The
‘Mowequa Missile’ will join the show to talk about his 2007 season and what lies
ahead for 2008. Babb drives the Billy Moyer Sr. owned; Jay Dickens powered
Rayburn #18 sponsored by Car City, J&J Steel, Karl Chevrolet, Platinum Motors
and RV and Watters Autoland.
Returning to Dirt Nation™ Live will be UMP Modified standout Jeff Leka of
Buffalo, IL. Leka competed on the UMP Modified circuit finishing 2nd in the 2007
National Point Standings in a close battle with Denny Schwartz. Leka tied for
first in North Region points and finished first in Illinois State points. Leka
also won the 2007 Farmer City Raceway Championship. Leka drives the Leka
Motorsports owned; Hovis powered Bob Pierce # 3L sponsored by HPRcars.com,
Instant Auto Credit, Kirkland Carpet, PBM and By Pass Auto Body.
Also returning to Dirt Nation™ Live will be dirt late model driver and 20 year
old young gun Mike Knight of Ripley, NY. Knight finished the 2007 season as the
Eriez Speedway Champion. Knight also picked up Rookie of the Year honors for the
ULMS Late Model series. Knight drives the Andy Knight owned; Craiger Race
Engines powered Rocket #9K sponsored by Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Mobilia Fruit
Farm, Ottaway’s Auto Body, Knight Farms, RJB Construction and Chess’ Pizza.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
October 26, 2007
Schatz, Francis, Madsen, Slack, Tomkins and Hubbard Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening October 29th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight the inaugural World of Outlaws World Finals to
be held at the Dirt Track at Lowes November 1 – 3, 2007. Each night of racing
will feature a full program of heat races, last chance showdowns and feature
events for both the Sprint Cars and Late Models and will crown both series
champions. Joining the show to talk about this huge event will be Lowes Director
of Events Roger Slack, World of Outlaws Sprint Car point leader Donnie Schatz of
Fargo, ND, World of Outlaws Late Model point leader ‘The Kentucky Colonel’ Steve
Francis of Ashland, KY and leading 2007 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year
candidate Kerry Madsen of St. Mary’s New South Wales, Australia (resides in
Knoxville, IA).
Donnie Schatz is currently leading the series points over Joey Saldana. Schatz
drives the Parker Stores Sponsored J&J chassis #15.
Steve Francis is currently leading the series points over Chub Frank. Francis
drives the Steve Francis owned, Custom Race Engines powered Pontiac GTO Rocket
#15 sponsored by Valvoline, Hoosier Tires, Custom Race Engines, Dart
Manufacturing, Port City and Banshee Graphics.
Kerry Madsen currently sits thirteenth in series points and comes off winning
his second career World of Outlaws Sprint Car feature at Perris Auto Speedway.
Madsen drives the Selma Racing owned #11H Maxim.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt
Series competitor and northeast modified standout Gary Tomkins of Clifton
Springs, NY. Tomkins finished the 2007 season with 5 wins (3 on the tour) and
ninth in series points. Tomkins will join the show to talk about his upcoming
trip to Australia. Tomkins drives the Doug Dullen owned; Mastin powered Bicknell
#84 sponsored by Honeoye Auto Parts and Red Parker & Son Excavating.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be ‘Teenage Titan’ and 15
year old dirt late model phenom Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE. Hubbard captured
the ultra competitive Victory Lap Late Model Championship at Bill Sawyer’s
Virginia Motor Speedway. The championship netted him a cool $10,000. Hubbard has
also been competing on a part-time basis in a Super Late Model and has already
picked up a win at Delaware International Speedway. Hubbard will be heading down
to Charlotte for the World Finals. Hubbard drives the Hubbard Racing owned; CAMS
Racing Engines powered Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rocket #11 sponsored by Hab Nab
Trucking, Salisbury Door and Hardware, Hubbard Graphics, NAPA of Hayes, Bill's
Welding, Dukes Lumber, The Pit Restaurant and Trinity Transport.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
October 15, 2007
Erb, Drake, Wilson, Hearn, the Flory’s and Shryock Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening October 15th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight the 2007 UMP Late Model National Champion
Dennis Erb Jr. of of Carpentersville, IL. Erb made UMP DIRTcar Racing history as
the first driver to win both the Summernationals and national crowns in the same
season. Erb drives the Dennis Erb Racing; Malcuit Racing Engines powered Rayburn
#28 sponsored by Petroff Towing, J&J Steel, B&K Sportswear, Inc., C.J. Rayburn
Race Cars, Thomason Transportation and Petersen Aluminum.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the 2007 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of
Champions Champion Greg Wilson of Benton Ridge, OH. The battle for the 2007
championship went down to the last race with Wilson nipping Danny Smith by a
mere two points for the title. Wilson drives the Warnimont Racing owned; Kistler
powered J&J #w20 sponsored by All Star Plumbing & Heating.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the 46th Annual Eastern States 200 to be
held at on Sunday, October 21 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, NY.
Joining the show will be 2006 winner and northeast modified superstar and
Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series competitor Brett ‘The Jet’ Hearn of
Vernon, NJ. Hearn, Orange County's all-time Modified champion and race winner
has to be considered the favorite to win his ninth Eastern States 200. Hearn has
won the last three races, and four of the last five. Hearn drives the Madsen
Motorsports owned Teo #20 sponsored by Wentworth Custom Homes, Madsen Overhead
Doors, Fox Hill Campgrounds and BPG Racing.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be the husband and wife late
model team of Jason & Kristin Flory of Creston, OH. The Flory’s, known by their
fans as ‘Mr.& Mrs. Late Model’, will return to the show to discuss their 2007
season and what they have planned for 2008. The Flory’s compete in Jason’s #02
Mastersbilt with Kristin behind the wheel of her #U2 Mastersbilt. Both carry
sponsorship from J & D Truck Leasing, Ray’s Garage, Medina Mountain Motors,
Donnie Moran Racing, Linda Vargo, Glenn 'Jeep' Davis, Hodge’s Café, Mason Racin’,
Lias Tires, Winar Connections, Kurt’s Auto Parts & Lehman Motorsports Services.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be eight time O’Reilly
United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile,
IA. Shryock will join the show to talk about finishing second in the 2007
Championship chase and plans for 2008. Shryock drives the Shryock Racing owned;
J.R. Motorsports powered Skyrocket Chassis #3 sponsored by Shryock Racing
Components, AFCO Shocks, AERO Race Wheels, Skyrocket Chassis, Power 110 Racing
Fuel, AMSOIL, DK Arndt P.C., Xtreme Powder Coating.
Dirt Nation™ Live also welcomes the winner of the $20,000 to win ‘The Ultimate’
during the 13th Annual Fall Fest weekend at Challenger Raceway Billy Drake of
Bloomington, IL. Drake competed on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series during
the 2007 season finishing seventh in the final point standings. Drake drives the
Drake Motorsports owned; Custom Race Engines / Mullvain Motorsports powered
MasterSbilt #9 sponsored by Creative Kitchens, Executive Homes, AFCO Racing
Products, Envy Suspension Products and Hoosier Tires.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
October 8, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series to Race For $10,000 to Win in 2008
Return to Virginia Motor Speedway
Jamaica, VA – When the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series big block
modifieds return to the Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the 2nd Annual
Paul Sawyer Memorial on Thursday, May 1st they will notice a big difference in
the 60 lap purse… it will pay $10,000 to the winner!
With the success of the event this past May track owner Bill Sawyer decided he
wanted to make the 2nd Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial bigger and better, “With the
excitement created by the 2007 event it is only logical to continue to elevate
this event to marquee status with the announced purse increase.”
“This event will continue to grow in stature and importance on the Super Dirtcar
Series schedule for many years to come. With a purse paying in excess of $45,000
for the 2008 event we hope this shows the drivers and fans that follow the
Dirtcar big block modified series that this is a long term commitment on our
part and by having reduced the number of laps for the feature event it would
appear that Virginia Motor Speedway has set a precedent for future Super Dirtcar
Series events,” added Sawyer.
The 2007 event saw ‘The Doctor’ Danny Johnson best a field of 33 big block
modifieds that made the tow to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA; with the
2008 event paying $10,000 to win and $700 to start Dirtcar Northeast’s Director
of Series & Sanctions Cory Reed expects that the number of competitors will
skyrocket, “Obviously our first trip to Virginia in May was successful on all
aspects, from the quality of the race itself and the number of competitors. With
the increased purse I feel confident that even more of our great big block
competitors will make the tow south in 2008.”
“With what Bill Sawyer is doing, it is obvious that he appreciated the efforts
that we as a sanction and our teams put into the event; with the increased purse
this begins the process of the Paul Sawyer Memorial becoming a marquee event on
our schedule each year,” added Reed.
The Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series competitors will once again be
paired with a 40 lap Super Late Model race to make up the Paul Sawyer Memorial.
Several of NASCAR’s stars are also expected to be in attendance again and
competing in both the big block 60 lap event and the Super Late Model 40 lap
event.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a ½
mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda,
VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a
short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton
Roads area.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2008 schedule
of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the
track’s web site at
www.vamotorspeedway.com.
Fans can also visit the speedway’s website to sign up to receive weekly updates
(VMS Dirt Report E-Newsletter), discount coupons and chances to win prizes.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223
October 5, 2007
Carlton, Altman, Roberts, Lloyd, Fallfest 13 and Team Dover Headline Dirt
Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening October 8th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight the Fallfest 13 Weekend at Challenger Raceway
in Indiana, PA October 11 -13, 2007. The racing weekend is highlighted by “The
Ultimate”, a 75-lap, $20,000 to win, $1,500 for 24th Super Late Model national
championship event. Jeremy Miller is the defending champion and pre-entries are
indicating that a huge car count will be present for the newly formatted event.
Joining the show to talk about Pennsylvania’s monster short track event will be
Doug Ferrell of Challenger Raceway.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the O’Reilly Southern All Stars vs.
Southern All Stars – East show at the newly reconfigured Golden Isle Speedway in
Brunswick, GA on Oct 12 – 13, 2007. Joining the show to talk about the weekend
event will be O’Reilly Southern All Stars Series Director Kelly Carlton, GIS PR
Director and announcer Ozzie Altman, Casey Roberts of Toccoa, GA and Ivedent
Lloyd of Ocala, FL.
Ozzie Altman is President of Victory Lane Communications, to many he is known as
"the voice of dirt late model racing". He is currently serving as director of
public relations for Golden Isles Speedway and is also the voice of The Dirt
Track at Lowes Motor Speedway.
Casey Roberts is the current Southern All Stars East point leader and leads the
series with 3 wins. Only needs to start the race at GIS to capture his first SAS-East
title. Roberts drives the Randy Clary Racing Engines / Clements Race Engines
powered Barry Wright #101 with sponsorship from Cushman's Paint and Body,
Starrette Trucking, Augusta Communications, Cabinets by Design, Burke County
Body Shop, Dirt Face Racewear, Concept Graphics, VP Fuels, Hoosier Race Tires,
Wa-Don Bert, PPM Race Products, Schaeffer Racing Oil, David Smith Racing Carbs,
SHY Suspension and Simpson.
Ivedent Lloyd is the current O'Reilly Southern All Stars point leader. Lloyd is
locked in a tight battle with Powell, TN's Mark Vineyard for the title. He is a
5 time National Late Model Series Champion (NLMS) and was the GIS track record
holder until the reconfiguration. Lloyd drives the Pro Power Race Engines
powered MasterSbilt #21 with sponsorship from Golden Isles Speedway, Bearden Oil
Company, Marion Machine and Tool, Jones General, Precision Homes, Cabinets by
Design, Dough Boy Signs, Hoosier Race Tires, Cruise With the Champions, AFCO
Race Products, US Brake, Mitch's Shock Service, Duralite Wheels, Delph
Communications, Wa-Don Bert, Schaeffer Racing Oil and PPM Race Products.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be ‘Teenage Titans’ and
talented brother and sister sprint car team of Jack and Trish Dover of
Springfield, NE. Jack is 16 years old and recently ended his rookie season in
the 410 division at Knoxville Raceway with a 14th place finish in the Knoxville
Championship Cup Series and 3rd in rookie points and has also been competing in
a 360 sprint car with the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS). Jack picked up
three victories in the 360. Trish is 18 years old and has spilt her time between
her 305 and 360 sprint cars. Trish has claimed two ‘A’ features wins in the 305
and raced in two ASCS Midwest Region events where she made the A Feature both
times. Jack drives the #53 and Trish the #9T, both sponsored by 3 D Auto
Transport, Inc. Trail Performance Powder Coating, Keizer Wheels, Eckley Engines,
Eagle Chassis, Langfelt Overhead Doors, Thorpes Body Shop, RMS, Chad Nolte
Repair, NOS Energy Drink and Culver Construction.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also have the winner of the 36th Annual Super DIRT Week
Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series Rite Aid 200.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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, r 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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
October 1, 2007
DTWC: Bloomquist, Short, Super Dirt Week: Reed, Johnson, McLeod and Lewis
Headline Mike Swims Memorial Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening October 1st will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight the 36th Annual Super DIRT Week at the New York
State Fairgrounds October 2- 7, 2007. Joining the show to talk about this huge
week long event will be DIRTcar Northeast Director of Series & Sanctions Cory
Reed and defending race winner in the both the 358 Modified and Big Block events
‘The Doctor’ Danny Jonson of Rochester, NY.
Danny Johnson pulled the rare sweep of both the Gould’s Pumps/ITT 358-Modified
Championship and the Rite Aid 200 Modified Championship. With the sweep, Johnson
become only the second driver to take both events, Brett Hearn did it in 1990.
Johnson, the 4-time Mr. Dirt Modified and 3-time Mr. 358 Modified champion,
currently sits seventh in Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series points with
four series victories. Johnson drives the Thompson Motorsports owned, Kevlar
powered Troyer #27J sponsored by Chiefs Tobacco & Gas on the Advance Auto Parts
Super DIRTcar Series.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the 7th Annual Dirt Track World
Championship presented by GottaRace.com to be held October 18 – 20, 2007 at Jim
Neir’s K-C Raceway in Waverly, OH. Joining the show to preview the $50,000 to
win event will be race promoter Carl Short and 2005 DTWC Champion and 2006
runner-up Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.
Scott Bloomquist, the 25th Anniversary winner, came up a bit short in 2006 in a
dramatic race with Shannon Babb. Bloomquist will head back to K-C Raceway to try
and get his second DTWC victory. Bloomqiust drives the Team Zero owned, Vic Hill
powered Chevrolet Monte Carlo Bloomquist #0 sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal
and All-Star Performance.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Ritchie Lewis, Series
Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Lewis will join the show to
discuss the Series decision to cancel the remaining two races of the 2007
season. Lewis will help Dirt Nation™ Live honor Mike Swims who passed away after
a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He was 42-years-old. Swims had a
long and illustrious career in dirt racing, as he was a 2007 inductee in the
National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Brian McLeod,
co-publisher of National Dirt Digest. McLeod will join the show to talk about
the new look and re-launch of National Dirt Digest. After nearly a decade of
serving the dirt Late Model industry and community the nationally renowned
racing newspaper is undergoing a substantial restructuring in content, concept,
coverage and direction with the debut of the ‘new’ National Dirt Digest slated
to begin with the October 3 issue.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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™
Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic
Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR
Network.
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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
September 25, 2007
Carolina Clash, Knoxville Late Model Nationals, Wayne County Speedway
Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening September 24th will present a plethora of special guests from the
world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live 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™ Live will spotlight the 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model
Nationals at the famed Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
September 27-29, 2007. Joining the show to talk about the $35,000 to win event
will be Knoxville Raceway’s Director of Business/Event Development Bruce Neimeth
and defending race winner Brian Shirley of Chatham, IL.
Brian Shirley, ‘Squirrel’ as he is known to his legions of fans, has been
competing for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Rookie of the Year title
and currently sits tenth in series points. Shirley returns to Knoxville Raceway
as the defending champion and will talk about racing at the ‘Capital of Sprint
Car Racing’ and defending his title. Shirley drives the Petroff Towing, JAYCO
Construction, J&J Steel sponsored Pro Power powered Rayburn Chassis #3s.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the 2nd Annual Second Carolina Clash Bash
to be held at Fayetteville Motor Speedway September 29, 2007. The race will be
the richest in Carolina Clash history as they celebrate their 8th year with an
$8000 to win event. Joining the show to talk about the historic event will be
Carolina Clash Series Director Clint Elkins, 2007 PBM Rookie of the Year Brent
Robinson of Smithfield, VA and 2007 Champion Ricky Weeks of Rutherfordton, NC.
Brent Robinson didn’t go as planned but he has still managed two top five’s and
seven top ten’s in his first year with the series. Robinson drives the Brent
Robinson Racing owned; Cams Racing Engines powered Rocket #3 sponsored by
Terry's Heating and A/C, CAMS race engines, Stuckey Enterprises, Steeltech, and
Granny and Papa.
Ricky Weeks went through some tough times with his new team this year but
rebounded late in the year to pick up his fourth consecutive championship. “The
Rutherfordton Rocket’ visited victory lane an impressive seven times in series
action. Weeks drives the Clements Racing Engines powered Rocket #1 sponsored by
Henderson Amusment, Time-Out Family Restaurant, Starrette Trucking, Parton
Lumber Company, The Pancake House, JP Enterprises, Ezell’s Restaurant and Jacky
Jones Automotive.
Making a first return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Federated Auto Parts
Wayne County Speedway owner and promoted Ernie Coffman. Coffman will join the
show to discuss to discuss recent and past litigation that the popular 3/8 mile
banked dirt oval has been facing. Coffman will also discuss his role with the
new Ohio Motorsports Council founded by Eldora Speedway’s Larry Boos in addition
to other subjects facing race tracks across the country.
Dirt Nation™ Live 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 a nd www.dirtnation.net.
Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor
Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome
Racewear and XR Network.
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™ Live and
submit your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
September 23, 2007
Jamaica, VA – The win in the Victory Lap Late Model 40 Lap Fall Classic
feature came down to the last two laps as Donnie Marshall, Jr. got by Sommey
Lacey and then leader Anthony Kincaid to take the lead coming to the white flag
in a mad scramble for the top spot. Marshall would go on to pick up his first
win of the 2007 season in his Virginia Country Real Estate / West Sandblasting &
Painting / Garris Race Car Parts / Racequest Motorsports / Mitchell Motorsports
sponsored #1M Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rocket.
“I knew I had to make the move when I did or get caught behind both Lacey and
Kincaid, they both seemed to be fading a bit there at the end and my car just
kept getting stronger,” commented a very happy Marshall in victory lane.
Rounding out the top five were Mike Latham (started 11th), Mark Parks (started
13th), Neil McClanan and Anthony Kincaid.
In other action Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC took the lead form Chuck Alessi of
Middletown, NY with a three wide pass on lap 10 and went on to get his career
first New Generation Racing Sprint Car victory as Craig Folmar of Philipsburg,
PA picked up the first ever New Generation Racing Sprint Car Championship. In
the Budweiser Modified 30 lap feature Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA led flag to
flag to take his fourth Fall Classic win. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 35
lap feature Roger Jamerson of Glen Allen, VA set his car on cruise, leading
every lap on way to the Fall Classic win. In the Charger 30 lap feature James
Givens of New Kent, VA held off a last lap charge by John Kirby of Sandston, VA
to take the Fall Classic win and in the All American 20 lap feature Brett Adkins
of Saluda, VA led flag to flag to pick up the Fall Classic victory.
In the Victory Lap Late Model 40 lap feature Anthony Kincaid and Eddie Groome
led the field to green with Kincaid leading the first lap. On the next circuit
Austin Hubbard drove under Groome for second and one lap later made the same
move for the lead over Kincaid.
Once out front Hubbard pulled away to a ten car length advantage. On lap 6
Sommey Lacey got under Groome for third and set out to catch Kincaid with Neil
McClanan in tow. With laps winding down Hubbard looked in complete control, that
was until lap 25 when his engine expired ending his night.
That handed the lead back to Kincaid with Lacey, Marshall, Mark Parks and Mike
Latham the balance of the top five. Kincaid and Lacey put on a show for five
laps as they raced side by side trading the lead back and fourth three times. A
late caution set up a three lap dash for the win. On the restart Marshall slide
under Lacey to take second and then set out for Kincaid.
With one lap remaining Marshall caught Kincaid in turn 3 and drove under Kincaid
for the lead with Latham, Parks, McClanan and Kincaid all coming across the line
together with Marshall coming away with the victory. Rounding out the top five
were Mike Latham (started 11th), Mark Parks (started 13th), Neil McClanan and
Anthony Kincaid.
In the New Generation Racing Sprint Car 25 lap feature Chuck Alessi of
Middletown, NY and Bobby Mazingo of Pasadena, MD led the 18 car field to the
green by virtue of a pill pull. Alessi grab control of the race and led the
first circuit with Daren Bolac in close pursuit.
Bolac chased Alessi for the next eight laps looking for a way around; on lap 10
the leaders began working heavy traffic. Alessi went low and Bolac high, the
high side was the way to go as Bolac took it three wide to take the lead and
rocket away.
With Bolac in the lead the battle was for second between Alessi, Craig Folmar
and Randy Kaylor. On lap 16 Bolac began working traffic when on the next circuit
the caution came out for a flipping Folmar. On the restart Bolac pulled away
from Alessi and the rest of the field but caution would come out for the final
time on lap 18 when Tom Humphries hit the wall in turn 2 when something broke on
his car.
On the final restart Bolac once again pulled away and cruised on to his career
first win in a sprint car.
“This has to rank as my biggest accomplishment, I have to thank my dad for all
his help, he is the man,” commented a very emotional Bolac when talking about
his dad.
Rounding out the top five were Chuck Alessi, Randy Kaylor, Eric Keck and Bobby
Mazingo.
Craig Folmar, by virtue of his taking the green, won the 2007 New Generation
Racing Sprint Car Championship. Folmar picked up eight wins out of ten races in
route to the championship.
In the Budweiser Modified 30 lap feature 2007 Champion Bret Hamilton and Brandon
Galloway led the field to green with Hamilton taking control and leading the
first lap with Matt Marshall in close pursuit.
Hamilton kept a three car length advantage as Marshall and Galloway battled for
second. That battle would come to an end on lap 5 when Galloway spun trying to
get under Marshall in turn 2.
On the restart Hamilton once again sped away to a three car length advantage
over Marshall as Eric Erwin and Tommy Shiflet battled for third. Marshall did
everything he could to find the right racing groove to catch Hamilton, but
Hamilton too strong as he led flag to flag to pick up his fourth Fall Classic
victory. Rounding out the top five were Matt Marshall, Eric Erwin, Tommy Shiflet
and Lance Grady.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 35 lap feature Walker Arthur and Roger Jamerson
led the field to green with Jamerson taking the top spot out of turn 2 to lead
the first lap followed by Davis Lipscombe, Walker Arthur and Tim Shelton. While
Jamerson pulled away from the field the battle raged for second.
You could throw a blanket over the battle for second as Lipscombe tried to hold
off Shelton and Arthur. On lap 9 Shelton took second from Lipscombe and two laps
later Arthur took third. On lap 14 Arthur caught Shelton and the battle for
second was on again. On lap 16 Arthur took the spot form Shelton. On lap 18
Arthur brought out the caution with a spin in turn 2.
On the restart Jamerson once again pulled away to a full straight lead and
cruised to the Fall Classic win. Rounding out the top five were Davis Lipscombe,
Tim Shelton, Kenny Moreland and Tommy Upshaw.
In the Charger 25 Lap feature James Givens of New Kent, VA and Tony Qude of
Leanardtown, MD led the field to green with Givens getting the advantage out of
turn 2. The only challenge Givens would get would be with one to go as John
Kirby made a last lap dash to get the lead but Givens held on to lead flag to
flag for the Fall Classic victory.
In the All American 20 lap feature Kevin Fletcher of Saluda, VA and Brett Adkins
of Saluda, VA led the field to green and Adkins picked up where he left off the
week before, dominating the event. Adkins quickly took the lead and worked his
way to a full straight lead, pacing all the laps to take home the Fall Classic
win.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 3rd Annual Run-A-Muck Mud
Bog and Mud Sling Saturday October 6th featuring a state of the art 200-foot Mud
Bog and Mud Sling pits. There will be eight classes in action ranging from stock
to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes.
Not only will fans get to see hordes of trucks splashing through the 200 foot
Mud Bog pit but they will also get the opportunity to see some of the regions
best Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in under three seconds.
The event will also include Stone Crusher in a car crushing monster truck
freestyle show and an autograph session with Steve Sims, the driver of Stone
Crusher and Dennis Anderson, the original Grave Digger. Anderson will be in
attendance to watch his son Ryan compete in the mud bog portion of the program.
Gates and registration open at 9am with Single Eliminations for Stock A, B;
Modified A, B, C along with X, XX AND Tractor Tire classes starting at 12 noon.
Registration for Stock and Modified classes ends at 11am with X, XX Unlimited
and Tractor Tire ending at 2:00pm. Rules for each class are available online at
www.vamotorspeedway.com.
Admission for the 3rd Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling is Adults - $10,
Children 7 – 17 years old - $8 and Children 6 and under FREE.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a ½
mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda,
VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a
short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton
Roads area.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway 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 38TH ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2007:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (27 Entries):
A-Main 01 -- 1. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 2. Mike Latham, Chaptico, Md.;
3. Mark Parks, Forest; 4. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 5. Anthony Kincaid,
Hayes; 6. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 7. Walker Arthur, Forest; 8. Sommey Lacey,
Jr., Clements, Md.; 9. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 10. Ronald Cusic,
California, Md.; 11. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 12. Scotty Nelson, Leonardtown,
Md.; 13. Ed Pope, Pasadena, Md.; 14. Louis Timberlake, Mechanicsville; 15.
Brandon Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 16. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 17. Billy
Hubbard, Cobbs Creek; 18. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 19. Austin Hubbard,
Seaford, Del.; 20. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 21. David Hoffman, Mechanicsville,
Md.; 22. Corey Hanson, Mechanicsville, Md.; 23. Kevin Atkins, Louisa; 24.
Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 25. Andy Gregg, Portsmouth; DNS: Bert Culpepper
III, Chesapeake; Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md..
Heat 01 -- 1. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 2. Scotty Nelson, Leonardtown, Md.; 3.
Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 4. Walker Arthur, Forest; 5. Tom Cohick,
Gloucester; 6. Mike Latham, Chaptico, Md.; 7. Mark Parks, Forest; 8. Vaughan
Haywood, Deltaville; 9. Billy Hubbard, Cobbs Creek; 10. David Hoffman,
Mechanicsville, Md.; 11. Ed Pope, Pasadena, Md.; 12. Bert Culpepper III,
Chesapeake; 13. Brandon Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 14. Stevie Long,
Mechanicsville, Md..
Heat 02 -- 1. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 2. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 3.
Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 4. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 5. Neil
McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 6. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 7. Louis Timberlake,
Mechanicsville; 8. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 9. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 10.
Corey Hanson, Mechanicsville, Md.; 11. Andy Gregg, Portsmouth; 12. Brandon
Galloway, Gloucester; 13. Kevin Atkins, Louisa.
FAST TIME: Stevie Long – 21.249 seconds, 84.710mph.
TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (13 Entries):
A-Main 01 -- 1. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 2. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville;
3. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 4. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 5. Tommy
Upshaw, West Point; 6. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 7. Taylor Doggett, Ruther Glen; 8.
Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 9. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 10. Walker Arthur,
Forest; 11. Jimmy Duncan, Fredericksburg; 12. J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md.;
DNS: Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania.
Heat 01 -- 1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 3. Kenny
Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 4. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 5. Chris Stacy,
Spotsylvania; 6. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 7. Jimmy Duncan, Fredericksburg;
8. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 9. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 10. Doug Johnson,
Hayes; 11. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 12. Taylor Doggett, Ruther Glen; 13.
J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md..
FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 21.845 seconds, 82.399mph.
BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (28 Entries):
A-Main 01 -- 1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Matt Marshall, Stuarts Draft; 3.
Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 4. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 5. Lance Grady, Maidens; 6.
Josh Harris, Gloucester; 7. Richard Marks, Bryans Road, Md.; 8. Gary Wheaton
Jr., Stafford; 9. Noel Austin, Petersburg; 10. Roy Skaggs, Highland Springs; 11.
James Marsahll, Saint Leonard, Md.; 12. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville; 13. Brandon
Galloway, Gloucester; 14. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 15. Gene Kierson,
Powhatan; 16. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 17. John Sellner, Huntingtown, Md.; 18.
Chris Moore, Walkerton; 19. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 20. Brad Bowling,
Mechanicsville; 21. James Givens, New Kent; 22. Mike Clavenger, Orange; 23. Jack
Foulkes, Fairfax; 24. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 25. Brian Dobie, Partlow;
26. Nicky Sprouse, Chester; DNS: Mark Schools, Midlothian; John Ferguson,
Gloucester.
Heat 01 -- 1. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 2. Mike Clavenger, Orange; 3. Kelly
Samuels, Richmond; 4. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 5. Richard Marks, Bryans Road,
Md.; 6. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 7. James Givens, New Kent; 8. James
Marsahll, Saint Leonard, Md.; 9. Brad Bowling, Mechanicsville; 10. Gary Wheaton
Jr., Stafford; 11. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax; 12. Mark Schools, Midlothian; 13. Page
Harrison, Jetersville; 14. Jacob Helwig, Dunnsville.
Heat 02 -- 1. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 2. Matt Marshall, Stuarts Draft; 3. Brian
Dobie, Partlow; 4. Tommy Shiflet, Richmond; 5. Lance Grady, Maidens; 6. Chris
Moore, Walkerton; 7. Roy Skaggs, Highland Springs; 8. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 9.
Gene Kierson, Powhatan; 10. John Sellner, Huntingtown, Md.; 11. Noel Austin,
Petersburg; 12. John Ferguson, Gloucester; 13. Danny Atkins, Chesterfield; 14.
Josh Harris, Gloucester.
FAST TIME: Mark Schools – 22.364 seconds, 80.486mph.
NEW GENERATION RACING SPRINT CAR 25 LAP FEATURE (18 Entries):
A-Main 01 -- 1. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Chuck Alessi, Middletown, N.Y.; 3.
Randy Kaylor, Manheim, Pa.; 4. Eric Keck, Providence Forge; 5. Bobby Mazingo,
Pasadena, Md.; 6. Mary Anne Williams, Chester; 7. Matt Stambaugh,
Fredericksburg; 8. Tyler Shipp, Mechanicsville; 9. Keith Laird, Warrenton; 10.
Tom Humphries, Waynesboro; 11. Craig Folmar, Philipsburg, Pa.; 12. James Hawk,
Maidens; 13. Anthony Brennan, Salisbury Mills, N.Y.; 14. Kevin Atkins, Louisa;
15. Michael Tolley, Ashland; 16. Eric Green, Sutherland; 17. Brian Lawson,
Barboursville; 18. Troy Severin, Ashland.
Heat 01 -- 1. Craig Folmar, Philipsburg, Pa.; 2. Mary Anne Williams, Chester; 3.
Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 4. Bobby Mazingo, Pasadena, Md.; 5. Eric Keck,
Providence Forge; 6. James Hawk, Maidens; 7. Tyler Shipp, Mechanicsville; 8.
Keith Laird, Warrenton; 9. Eric Green, Sutherland.
Heat 02 -- 1. Anthony Brennan, Salisbury Mills, N.Y.; 2. Randy Kaylor, Manheim,
Pa.; 3. Matt Stambaugh, Fredericksburg; 4. Chuck Alessi, Middletown, N.Y.; 5.
Troy Severin, Ashland; 6. Tom Humphries, Waynesboro; 7. Brian Lawson,
Barboursville; 8. Michael Tolley, Ashland; 9. Kevin Atkins, Louisa.
FAST TIME: Craig Folmar – 17.511 seconds, 102.793mph.
2007 SPRINT CAR CHAMPION: Craig Folmar, Phillipsburg, PA
VMS CHARGER 25 LAP FEATURE (22 Entries):
A-Main 01 -- 1. James Givens, New Kent; 2. John Kirby, Sandston; 3. Chris Tatum,
Hanover; 4. Ray Payne, Fredericksburg; 5. Paul Bess, Quantico; 6. Wayne Suite,
Mechanicsville, Md.; 7. James Suite, Chaptico, Md.; 8. Wesley Givens, New Kent;
9. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 10. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 11. Vernon Kirby,
Glen Allen; 12. Steven Carter, West Point; 13. Bob Terry, Stafford; 14. Mario
Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 15. Troy Carter, Amelia; 16. Brandon
Sandbridge, Mechanicsville; 17. Brandon Coates, Warsaw; 18. John Micheal Latham,
Mechanicsville, Md.; 19. Stephen Democko, Gloucester; 20. Davey Pullen, New
Kent; 21. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 22. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg.
Heat 01 -- 1. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 2. Ray Payne, Fredericksburg; 3.
Chris Tatum, Hanover; 4. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 5. Wayne Suite,
Mechanicsville, Md.; 6. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 7. Vernon Kirby, Glen
Allen; 8. Rusty Steele, Williamsburg; 9. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco,
Md.; 10. James Suite, St. Mary County, Md.; 11. Brandon Coates, Warsaw.
Heat 02 -- 1. James Givens, New Kent; 2. Bob Terry, Stafford; 3. John Kirby,
Sandston; 4. John Micheal Latham, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Paul Bess, Quantico;
6. Steven Carter, West Point; 7. Troy Carter, Amelia; 8. Brandon Sandbridge,
Mechanicsville; 9. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 10. Stephen Democko, Gloucester; 11.
Davey Pullen, New Kent.
FAST TIME: Anthony Quade – 24.348 seconds, 73.928mph.
VMS ALL AMERICAN 15 LAP FEATURE (26 Entries):
A-Main 01 -- 1. Brett Adkins, Saluda; 2. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch;
3. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 4. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 5. Keith Wright,
Aylett; 6. Bobby Shreves, Hayes; 7. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 8. Lee
Overstreet, Midlothian; 9. Luke Danison, Stafford; 10. Chris Woods, Richmond;
11. Tyler LaRoque, Newburg, Md.; 12. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 13. William Dunn,
Tappahannock; 14. Joe Strickland, Arc; 15. David Bowler, Gloucester; 16. Ashley
Meyers, Ark; 17. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 18. Brandon Bowler, Gloucester; 19.
Stephen Sheffield, Toano; 20. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; 21. Brian Harris,
Goucester; 22. John Hankins Sr., Jamaica; 23. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 24.
Ty Gregory, Gloucester; 25. Mike Butler, Richmond; 26. Matt Underwood,
Mechanicsville.
Heat 01 -- 1. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; 2. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch;
3. Charles Duke II, Gloucester; 4. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 5. Raymond Harper,
Gloucester; 6. Chris Woods, Richmond; 7. Keith Wright, Aylett; 8. Luke Danison,
Stafford; 9. John Hankins Sr., Jamaica; 10. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 11.
Chris Bryan, West Point; 12. David Bowler, Gloucester.
Heat 02 -- 1. Brett Adkins, Saluda; 2. William Dunn, Tappahannock; 3. Bobby
Shreves, Hayes; 4. Jon Helwig, Dunnsville; 5. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 6. Joe
Strickland, Arc; 7. Matt Underwood, Mechanicsville; 8. Tyler LaRoque, Newburg,
Md.; 9. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 10. Alan Jordan, Aylett; 11. Brandon Bowler,
Gloucester; 12. Ty Gregory, Gloucester; 13. Brian Harris, Gloucester
FAST TIME: Kevin Fletcher – 24.455 seconds, 73.605mph.
September 22, 2007
Kincaid, Groome, Arthur, Galloway, Hamilton, Quade, J. Givens, Fletcher and
Adkins Get Heat Race Wins on Night 1 of the 38th Annual Fall Classic at Virginia
Motor Speedway
Jamaica, VA – The action was hot on Night 1 of the 38th Annual Fall Classic at
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and the features are set for tomorrow
night’s season finale. In the Victory Lap Late Model heats Anthony Kincaid of
Seaford, VA picked up the lead when Stevie Long of Mechanicsville, MD broke
while leading, and went on to the win. Eddie Groome of Stuarts Draft, VA held of
2007 Champion Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE for the heat #2 win. Walker Arthur
dominated the Truckin Thunder Sportsman heat to get the win as Brandon Galloway
of Gloucester, VA and Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA picked up Budweiser Modified
heat race wins. In the Chargers it was Tony Qude of Mechanicsville, MD and James
Givens of New Kent, VA, both with convincing heat race wins and in the All
American heat races it was 2007 Champion Kevin Fletcher of Saluda, VA and Bret
Adkins of Saluda, VA taking the heat race wins.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action tomorrow night
Saturday September 22nd for night two of the 38th Annual Fall Classic presented
by New Generation Racing.
Saturday, September 22nd all six divisions will run features to crown this
year’s Fall Classic Champions. The New Generation Racing Sprint Cars will also
be crowing their champion for 2007. Competitor gates will open at 3:00 p.m.
while the spectator gates swing open at 5:00 p.m. On Track Action begins at 6:30
p.m. with hot laps.
Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday September 22nd: Victory Lap Late Models
(40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (30 Laps);
New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 laps); VMS Chargers (30 Laps) and VMS All
Americans (20 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Sprint Car, Charger and
All American divisions will run Hot Laps, B Mains (if needed) and Features.
Adult tickets are just $14, Senior and Military $12, 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 $28. Also
check our website for discount coupons.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a ½
mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda,
VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a
short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton
Roads area.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway 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 NIGHT 1 OF THE 38TH ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2007:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (27 Entries):
Heat 01 -- 1. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 2. Scotty Nelson, Leonardtown, Md.; 3.
Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 4. Walker Arthur, Forest; 5. Tom Cohick,
Gloucester; 6. Mike Latham, Chaptico, Md.; 7. Mark Parks, Forest; 8. Vaughan
Haywood, Deltaville; 9. Billy Hubbard, Cobbs Creek; 10. David Hoffman,
Mechanicsville, Md.; 11. Ed Pope, Pasadena, Md.; 12. Bert Culpepper III,
Chesapeake; 13. Brandon Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 14. Stevie Long,
Mechanicsville, Md..
Heat 02 -- 1. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 2. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 3.
Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 4. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 5. Neil
McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 6. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 7. Louis Timberlake,
Mechanicsville; 8. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 9. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 10.
Corey Hanson, Mechanicsville, Md.; 11. Andy Gregg, Portsmouth; 12. Brandon
Galloway, Gloucester; 13. Kevin Atkins, Louisa.
FAST TIME: Stevie Long – 21.249 seconds, 84.710mph.
TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (13 Entries):
Heat 01 -- 1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 3. Kenny
Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 4. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 5. Chris Stacy,
Spotsylvania; 6. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 7. Jimmy Duncan, Fredericksburg;
8. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 9. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 10. Doug Johnson,
Hayes; 11. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 12. Taylor Doggett, Ruther Glen; 13.
J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md..
FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 21.845 seconds, 82.399mph.
BUDWESIER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (28 Entries):
Heat 01 -- 1. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 2. Mike Clavenger, Orange; 3. Kelly
Samuels, Richmond; 4. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 5. Richard Marks, Bryans Road,
Md.; 6. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 7. James Givens, New Kent; 8. James
Marsahll, Saint Leona