April 20, 2008

Walker Arthur the show in taking Round 1 Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway



Jamaica, VA – There are easier ways to win a race, Walker Arthur of Forest, VA decided to do it the hard way on way to victory in Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. After taking the lead on lap 2, Arthur suffered a right rear flat on lap 5 sending him to the rear. Arthur worked the traffic to perfection and retook the top spot on lap 26 of the 40 lap affair. Arthur went on to take the victory and is now eligible for a $25,000 bonus should he be able to sweep the four race series.

“The competitors here are the best in the business so to do what we did tonight really shows how well the car was working tonight. This track is awesome, you could run anywhere on it. We are going to do our best to take all four wins in this series, no one deserves to win the $25,000 more than my dad,” commented Arthur in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Austin Hubbard, Stevie Long, Sommey Lacey Jr. and Anthony Kincaid. Ben Bowie picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with a sixth place finish.

In other action Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC cruised to his second New Generation Racing Sprint Car win in as many races. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Tim Shelton took the lead on lap 2 and never looked back to take his second win in a row and in the Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Wayne Suite of Mechanicsville, MD picked up his first victory at Virginia Motor Speedway.

Stephen Evans and Donnie Marshall led the field to green with Evans taking control of the top spot out of turn 2. On the following circuit Walker Arthur drove inside Evans to take the lead out of turn 2. Once out front Arthur began to pull away. On lap 5 the races second caution would come out when Brandon Long lost a drive shaft. That’s when things went wrong for Arthur as he ran over the drive shaft sending him to pit road with a flat right rear tire, relegating him to the rear of the field.

On the restart Evans lead Tom Cohick, Matt Morgan, Brett Royal, Austin Hubbard and the rest of the field back into turn 1. On lap 6 the battle was for 6th as Ben Bowie and Sommey Lacey Jr. went at it door to door. On lap 8 the battle for the lead heated up as Cohick drove inside Evans in Turn 2 to challenge for the top spot. The two raced side by side until Cohick took the top spot on lap 10.

On lap 11 Morgan drove under Evans in turn 1 to take second and set out to catch Cohick. A caution on lap 12 tightened the field up once again and on the restart Morgan challenged Cohick for the top spot with Cohick holding on to the top spot.

Behind the leaders Arthur had worked his way back to eighth using the top side to works his way back to the front. On lap 12 restart Morgan got under Cohick in turn 1, the two raced side by side back to the line with Cohick barely holding on to the lead.

On lap 14 the battle for the lead got exciting in turn 2 with Cohick, Morgan and Stevie Long exiting three wide with Morgan coming out with the lead followed by Long. Cohick pressing hard brought out the next caution when he spun in turn 4 collecting several cars and ending his night.

On the restart all eyes were on Arthur who lurked in sixth. With Morgan in control on lap 19 the battle for fourth heated up as Ben Bowie, Eddie Groome and Arthur wrestled for the spot with Arthur emerging the victor. On lap 24 Arthur rocketed around the outside of Lacey for 3rd and then after Long taking second on the following circuit.

On lap 26 Morgan brought out the caution while leading with a spin in turn 4. Long had gotten back under Arthur only to be relegated him to second. On the restart Arthur began to pull away as the battle for fourth got three wide with Anthony Kincaid, Ben Bowie and Austin Hubbard. Hubbard emerged with the spot as Arthur continued to hold the slim lead.

The races final caution came on lap 38 setting up a green, white, checkered finish. On the restart Arthur got a great start with Hubbard working the high side to perfection taking third from Lacey and then second from Long heading to the white flag. Arthur had enough to hold off Hubbard to take the round one victory to set himself up for a $25,000 bonus.

In the new Generation Racing Sprint Car 25 lap feature it took several tries to get the feature started with Brett Blose and Eric Keck leading the field to green the first time. When it was all said and done Daren Bolac emerged with the lead and Craig Folmar sprinting to second.

Bolac pulled away from the battle for second as Tom Humphries took the spot from Folmar out of turn four on lap 8. At the halfway point Bolac had a straight away lead as Folmar retook second from Humphries. But it was Bolac on cruise control taking his second win in as many races. Rounding out the top five were Craig Folmar, Tommy Humphries, Mary Ann Williams and Tyler Shipp. Brent Bordeaux picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with a seventh place finish.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature Stephen Childress and Okey Synan Jr. led the field to green. It didn’t take long for Tim Shelton to get to the front as he took the lead from Childress on the next circuit.

On the restart Shelton pulled away as Roger Jamerson began to pressure Kenny Moreland for second. On lap 12 Jamerson took the spot with an inside move in turn 2. Moreland continued to work the outside of Jamerson trying to retake second. On lap 18 the two got together in turn 4 bringing out the caution and sending both drivers to the rear of the field.

With Shelton in control the battle for second between Synan and Tony Wood began to heat up. Shelton cruised to victory with Okey Synan jr. holding off Tony Wood for second. Rounding out the top five were J.R. guy and Taylor Doggett.

In the Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Brett Adkins and Wayne Suite Sr. led the field to green with Adkins take the top spot out of turn 2. Adkins held on to the top spot with Suite and Kevin Fletcher battling for second. Caution came out on lap 4 for a wreck on the front stretch, Adkins then pulled on pit road with mechanical problems handing the lead over to Suite. On the restart Bob Terry went to third working his way around Ryan Toole for the spot.

Suite dominated the remaining laps as Stephen Childress and Toole battled for second back to the checkers with Suite taking his first win at Virginia Motor Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Stephen Childress, Ryan Toole, Bobby Shreves and Lee Oldaker. Bobby Shreves picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Friday April 25th and will host Cintas / WIGO Night at the races featuring four divisions of exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Budweiser Modified, New Generation Racing Sprint Car and Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing!

Competitor gates for Friday, April 25th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday April 25th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps); and the VMS Limited Stocks (20 Laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Adult admission is just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Don’t forget to pre-order your tickets to both the Thursday May 1st Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service featuring big block modifieds, super late models and NASCAR stars Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace, and the Saturday May 24th Armed Forces Appreciation presented by Thurston Spring Service for the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Tickets for both events are currently on sale between the hours of 9am and 4pm by calling (804) 758-1867 or at the speedway. Visit the speedway’s website for more details and ticket pricing.

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.

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

RACE RESULTS FOR BB&T NIGHT AT THE RACES, APRIL 19, 2008:

RD 1 VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL $25,000 CHALLENGE 40 LAP FEATURE (30 CARS):

1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Austin Hubbard, Laurel, Del.; 3. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 4. Sommey Lacey, Jr., Clements, Md.; 5. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 6. Ben Bowie, Brandywine, Md.; 7. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 8. Brett Royal, Owings, Md.; 9. Matt Morgan, Hughesville, Md.; 10. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 11. Joe Bounds, Partlow; 12. Louis Timberlake, Mechanicsville; 13. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 14. Brad Rigdon, Chesapeake; 15. Scott Adams, Chester; 16. Tony Buckler, King George; 17. Vaughan Haywood, Deltaville; 18. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 19. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 20. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 21. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 22. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 23. Brian Staton, Chesapeake; 24. Brandon Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 25. David Parker, Powhatan; 26. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; DNQ: Wayne Carroll, Fredericksburg; Dave Savage, Mattaponi; Andy Gregg, Portsmouth; Michael Green, North.

FAST TIME: Austin Hubbard – 18.592 seconds, 96.816mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):

1. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 2. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 3. Tony Wood, New Kent; 4. J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Jimmy Duncan, Fredericksburg; 6. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 7. Michael Roop, Stafford; 8. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 9. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 10. Todd Traylor, King William; 11. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 12. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 13. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 14. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 15. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 16. Chris Rose, Partlow; 17. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Church; 18. John Rhoades, Hayes; 19. Michael Hayes, Ruther Glen; 20. John James Jr., Richmond; 21. Taylor Doggett, Ruther Glen.

FAST TIME: Roger Jamerson – 21.091 seconds, 85.344mph.

NEW GENERATION RACING SPRINT CAR 25 LAP FEATURE (14 CARS):

1. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Craig Folmar, Philipsburg, Pa.; 3. Tom Humphries, Waynesboro; 4. Mary Anne Williams, Chester; 5. Tyler Shipp, Mechanicsville; 6. Scott Davis, Virginia Beach; 7. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 8. John Snead, Fredericksburg; 9. Troy Severin, Ashland; 10. Michael Tolley, Ashland; 11. Eric Keck, Providence Forge; 12. Brian Lawson, Barboursville; 13. Matt Stambaugh, Fredericksburg; 14. Brett Blose, Chester.

FAST TIME: Craig Folmar – 17.382 seconds, 103.555mph.

VMS LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (30 CARS):

1. Wayne Suite, Mechanicsville, Md.; 2. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Church; 3. Ryan Toole, Richmond; 4. Bobby Shreves, Hayes; 5. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 6. Bob Terry, Stafford; 7. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 8. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 9. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 10. Andrew Miller, Bena; 11. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 12. Raymond Harper, Gloucester;13. Brandon Sandbridge, Mechanicsville; 14. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 15. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; 16. Mario Quattrociocchi, Port Tobacco, Md.; 17. Richard Thompson, New Kent; 18. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 19. Brett Adkins, Gloucester; 20. Danny Martin, Richmond; 21. Paul Bess, Quantico; 22. Brian Maxey, King George; 23. Tyler LaRoque, Newburg, Md.; 24. Brandon Coates, Warsaw; 25. Mitchell Hart, Hanover; 26. Herbert Seay, St. Stephens Church; DQ: Travis Hopkins, Spotsylvania; DNQ: Stephen Sheffield, Toano; Cleve Rodgers, Fredericksburg; John Hankins Sr., Jamaica.

FAST TIME: Andrew Miller - 23.284 seconds, 77.306mph

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April 19, 2008


Paul Sawyer Memorial and World of Outlaws Sprint Car Event Tickets go on Sale



Jamaica, VA – Tickets for two of the areas biggest short track events go on sale Monday April 21st at 9am. Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the May 1st 2nd Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial and the May 24th visit by the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Series.

The May 1st 2nd Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service will feature the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series big block modifieds and NASCAR stars Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace. Look for more driver announcements in the coming week. The 60 lap, $10,000 to win affair for the northeast big block modifieds will be paired with a $5000 to win super late model event as well.

All seats are general admission with adults tickets $22; Senior’s (60+) $20, military $20, Students 13 - 17 are $15, children 7 – 12 are $10 and children 6 and under are free with a paying adult.

Day of show admission will see adults tickets $25; Senior’s (60+) $23, military $23, Students 13 – 17 are $15, children 7 – 12 are $10 and children 6 and under are free with a paying adult.

The May 24th visit by the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will mark the first ever appearance of the nation’s top sprint car division to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA. Drivers expected for the Armed Forces Appreciation 30 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc include 20 time Champion Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, defending Champion Donny Schatz who drives for Tony Stewart, Joey Saldana who drives for Kasey Kahne, Jason Meyers, Craig Dollansky and the rest of the Outlaws.

Reserved seating will be in the new Paul Sawyer Tower only and features executive style seating with armrests and seat backs. Reserved seats, regardless of age, are $40. General admission tickets for adults are $35; Senior’s (60+) are $32, military $32, Students 13 – 17 are $25, children 7 – 12 are $15 and children 6 and under are free with a paying adult.

Tickets sales will be between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Mastercard and Visa accepted. To view a seating chart visit www.vamotorspeedway.com/tickets.

 Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

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

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

April 16, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



ADVANCE SALE TICKETS FOR $10,000 TO WIN BIG BLOCK EVENT AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY NOW ON SALE.

Jamaica, VA – Advance sale tickets for the 2nd Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc to be held at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA on Thursday May 1, 2008 are now on sale. The 2ND Annual Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc will mark the return of the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA.

This year the stakes are a bit higher as the 60 lap feature for the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series will pay $10,000 to the winner and $750 to start the “A” Main. An all-star cast of open-wheel entries spanning five states and Canada is anxiously waiting to take center stage in the Advance Series special at the Sawyer Family facility, with a few surprises still waiting in the wings as the date approaches. Leading the way of over 40 drivers is defending race winner “The Doctor” Danny Johnson of Rochester, NY. Also look to see six-time Mr. DIRT Brett “The Jet” Hearn, Tim Fuller, Alan Johnson, Jimmy Phelps, Billy Decker and a host of other Northeast hot shoes ready to take home the top prize.

The night’s events will also include a $5000 to win 40 lap super late model event. Also, scheduled to appear are NASCAR stars Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace. Schrader will compete in the super late model event, while Wallace will pilot a big block modified.

Advance tickets prices for adults are $22; Senior’s (60+) are $20, military $20, Students 13 – 17 are $15, children 7 – 12 are $10 and children 6 and under are free with a paying adult.

Admission day of show will see adults tickets $25; Senior’s (60+) are $23, military $20, Students 13 – 17 are $15, children 7 – 12 are $10 and children 6 and under are free with a paying adult.

Tickets sales will be between the hours of 9am and 3:30pm. All seats are general admission. There will be a $3 transaction fee per order. Mastercard and Visa accepted.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

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

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

April 16, 2008

Dirt Nation LIVE On-Demand, iTunes is now available for 4/14/08 Interviews.



Richmond, VA (April 16) Dirt Nation LIVE, the only motorsports radio show that focuses an all things dirt track racing across the United States, is now available for your listening pleasure at your leisure. Go to: www.dirtnation.net  to listen on-site (or in the pop-up player) or download to your PC or mp3 player.

In addition, Dirt Nation has also added iTunes for users who choose to use that platform for On Demand listening. The Dirt Nation ON DEMAND can be reached through the iTunes store by using the keywords “Dirt Nation” or by clicking the link on www.dirtnation.net.

This week included great interviews with Scott Bloomquist as he talks about why people think he is a bad guy, defending the Circle K Colossal 100 title, driver safety from his perspective and more. You also can hear Joey Saldana talk about his slow start, what it would mean to him to win the Knoxville Nationals and about racing for and with Kasey Kahne. Big Block Modified driver and 15-year-old “Teenage Titan” Larry Wight talked about running on the Super DIRTcar tour, his future and how he thinks promoters can attract more younger fans.

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April 15, 2008

$25,000 BB&T Challenge Series for Victory Lap Late Models begins this Saturday April 19th at Virginia Motor Speedway



Jamaica, VA – It’s all about the Benjamin’s, the bucks, the big cash! This Saturday April 19th the Victory Lap Late Model competitors at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will begin their quest for the elusive $25,000 bonus.

The Speedway returns to action this Saturday April 19th to host Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. This is a chance for some driver or drivers to take home some serious cash if they can pull off multiple wins in the four race series. History has shown it can be done, as the track has paid out over $20,000 in bonus money over the last five years.

The four race series will once again offer a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events; it goes to $15,000 if a driver can win three of four events; and finally, if a driver sweeps all four events that driver would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply.

Also racing will be Truckin Thunder Sportsman, New Generation Racing Sprint Car and Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing!

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 19th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday April 19th: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps); and the VMS Limited Stocks (20 Laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Adult admission is just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, 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.

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

April 14, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



ADVANCE SALE TICKETS FOR WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR EVENT AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY ON SALE MONDAY APRIL 21ST.

Jamaica, VA – Advance sale tickets for the inaugural visit of the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA on Saturday May 24, 2008 go on sale Monday April 21st at 9am. The Armed Forces Appreciation 30 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. will mark the first ever appearance of the nation’s top sprint car division to the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA.

This is your chance to see Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, two-time defending champion Donny Schatz, Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, Craig Dollansky and the rest of the outlaws. The best driver’s in the country will be here, how about you?

Tickets sales will be between the hours of 9am and 3:30pm. Reserved seating will be in the new Paul Sawyer Tower and feature executive style seating with armrests and seat backs. Reserved seats, regardless of age, are $40.

General admission tickets for adults are $35; Senior’s (60+) are $32, military $32, Students 13 – 17 are $25, children 7 – 12 are $15 and children 6 and under are free with a paying adult.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

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

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

April 14, 2008

Scott Bloomquist, Larry Wight and Joey Saldana and jack up the airwaves on DIRT NATION™ Live! This Monday, April 14th.



Richmond, VA – DIRT NATION™ Live! - the only motorsports broadcast to focus solely on the hot topics in all of dirt track racing, has booked another stellar lineup for Monday, April 14, 2008. The two hours of non-stop dirt talk will consist of hot-button issues regarding “Colossal” events, driver safety, youth and any current issue that is rocking the dirt track world.

DIRT NATION™ Live! presented by Lucas Oil is hosted by Dave Seay and Barry Braun and is broadcast on www.racetalklive.com  from 8 – 10 PM EST every Monday. Archives of previous shows are available for On Demand listening and downloading at www.dirtnation.net.
 
The Lineup for April 14

Scott Bloomquist, driver of Team Zero owned #0 Bloomquist, joins the show to talk about defending his Colossal 100 title, being considered the bad guy and driver safety from a car builders perspective.

Joey Saldana, driver of Kasey Kahne Racing’s #9 Budweiser sponsored JEI, joins the show to talk about his slow start to the 2008 season, how tough the series is this year, driver safety and about his new website.

Larry Wight, driver of LJL Racing’s #99 Gypsum Express Bicknell on the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series joins the show to talk about traveling with the Super Dirtcar Series full-time, being a 15 year old on the tour and about moving from the DIRTcar Sportsman ranks to the big blocks full-time.

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April 11, 2008

Jeremy Miller Picks up First World of Outlaws Victory in Rumble on the River 4 at Virginia Motor Speedway



Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has always been good to Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA, with multiple $10,000 to win victories at the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA will ever compare to getting his first World of Outlaws victory in the Rumble on the River 4.

Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR came into the evening’s event as the hottest driver on the circuit, capturing three wins in a row. Early on in the 50 lap affair it looked as if Moyer was going to cruise to a fourth win. Miller had other ideas. The races first caution came out for a spinning Chub Frank as he raced Miller and defending Champion Steve Francis for second.

On the lap 14 restart Miller stayed right with Moyer and began to move around to find the way around the leader. Several tries were turned back by Moyer as Francis lay in waiting.

At the halfway point Moyer held a slim car length advantage over Miller. Behind the leaders the action was fierce as Shane Clanton, Clint Smith and Josh Richards battled for fourth through sixth.

On lap 33 Miller made his move to the inside of Moyer coming out of turn 2 and finished the pass at the line taking over the top spot. Moyer was determined to get the lead back and wrestled the lead back on lap 35. Miller just as determined worked back to the inside with Francis joining in on the battle for the lead.

Once out front Miller began to pull away from the battle between Moyer and Francis for second. Francis finally got inside Moyer on lap 42 to take second. On lap 44 Miller began working heavy traffic, allowing Francis and Moyer to close in. On lap 45 the races final caution came out for Moyer, who shredded a left rear tire relegating him to pit road for repairs.

On the races final restart Miller got a great restart pulling two car lengths as the field headed back into turn 1 for the final five laps. With the fans on there feet and cheering him on Miller cruised to his first World of Outlaws Late Model feature win.

“What a feeling, this track has been so good to me in the past but to get our first Outlaws victory here at Virginia Motor Speedway makes this extra special. What a track, you could run anywhere on it, I have to tip my hat to the staff for providing such a great track,” commented a very excited Miller in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Steve Francis, Josh Richards, Clint Smith and Shane Clanton.

In other action Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA led flag to flag, holding off Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA on a caution and checkers finish picking up his second win in as many races. Marshall dominated the first 23 laps of the event only to have caution fall with two to go setting up a two lap dash for the victory. On the restart Marshall held Hamilton at bay, but Hamilton kept the pressure on and was working inside Marshall for the lead win the caution fell for the last time necessitating a yellow and checkers finish.

Rounding out the top five were Bret Hamilton, Page Harrison, Wayne Taylor and Josh Harris. Matt Marshall also picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his victory.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap finale Kenny Moreland jumped out to the lead with Tim Shelton and Roger Jamerson following to second and third. With Moreland in control Shelton worked to hold off Jamerson as the two raced for second. On lap 3 Jamerson spun to bring out the caution, sending him to the rear of the field.

Another quick caution reset the field again with Moreland leading Shelton back to the green, this time Shelton dove to the inside of the young driver, wrestling the top spot away out of turn 2. Once out front Shelton remained in control, picking up the victory by almost two second over the rest of the field.

Rounding out the top five were Roger Jamerson, Kenny Moreland, Stephen Childress and J.R. Guy. Stephen Childress picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday April 19th and will host Round 1 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. The four race series will once again offer a bonus program for multiple wins. The Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge will pay a $5,000 bonus to anyone winning two of the four events; it goes to $15,000 if a driver can win three of four events; and finally, if a driver sweeps all four events that driver would pick up a cool $25,000 bonus. Track rules for the Victory Lap Late Model Division will apply.

Also racing will be Truckin Thunder Sportsman, New Generation Racing Sprint Car and Limited Stock divisions. Come experience the raw, pure excitement that is dirt racing!

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 19th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday April 19th: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps); and the VMS Limited Stocks (20 Laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Adult admission is just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, 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.
 
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RACE RESULTS FOR RUMBLE ON THE RIVER 4, APRIL 11, 2008:

WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODELS 50 LAP FEATURE (CARS):

Heat 01 -- 1. Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.; 2. Chub Frank, Bear Lake, Pa.; 3. Brian Shirley, Chatham, Ill.; 4. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 5. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 6. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 7. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 8. Sean Beardsley, Central Square, N.Y.; 9. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 10. Shannon Babb, Mowequa, Ill..

Heat 02 -- 1. Shane Clanton, Locus Grove, Pa.; 2. Rick Eckert, York, Pa.; 3. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 4. Tim Fuller, Watertwon, N.Y.; 5. Richard Jarvis Jr., Ocean City, Md.; 6. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 7. Joe Isabell, Pennellville, N.Y.; 8. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 9. Jim Stine, Middleburg, Pa.; 10. Ross Robinson, Georgetown, Del..

Heat 03 -- 1. Steve Francis, Ashland, Ky.; 2. Clint Smith, Senoia, Ga.; 3. Darrell Lanigan, Union, Ky.; 4. Austin Hubbard, Laurel, Del.; 5. John Blankenship, Knoxville, Tenn.; 6. Danny Johnson, Phelps, N.Y.; 7. Dean Guy, Clements, Md.; 8. Bert Culpepper III, Chesapeake.

Heat 04 -- 1. Josh Richards, Shinnston, W. Va.; 2. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 4. D.J. Meyers, Greencastle, Pa.; 5. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 6. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 7. Jared Teegarden, Chesterfield; 8. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 9. Norman Short Jr., Georgetown, Del..


B-Main 01 -- 1. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 2. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 3. Joe Isabell, Pennellville, N.Y.; 4. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 5. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 6. Jared Powell, Charlottesville; 7. Jim Stine, Middleburg, Pa.; 8. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 9. Sean Beardsley, Central Square, N.Y.; 10. Ross Robinson, Georgetown, Del.; 11. Richard Jarvis Jr., Ocean City, Md.; 12. Shannon Babb, Mowequa, Ill..

B-Main 02 -- 1. John Blankenship, Knoxville, Tenn.; 2. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 3. Danny Johnson, Phelps, N.Y.; 4. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 5. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 6. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 7. Clint Smith, Senoia, Ga.; 8. Jared Teegarden, Chesterfield; 9. Norman Short Jr., Georgetown, Del.; 10. Bert Culpepper III, Chesapeake.


A-Main -- 1. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2. Steve Francis, Ashland, Ky.; 3. Josh Richards, Shinnston, W. Va.; 4. Clint Smith, Senoia, Ga.; 5. Shane Clanton, Locus Grove, Pa.; 6. Rick Eckert, York, Pa.; 7. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 8. Chub Frank, Bear Lake, Pa.; 9. Tim Fuller, Watertwon, N.Y.; 10. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 11. Shannon Babb, Mowequa, Ill.; 12. Darrell Lanigan, Union, Ky.; 13. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 14. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 15. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 16. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 17. Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.; 18. John Blankenship, Knoxville, Tenn.; 19. Joe Isabell, Pennellville, N.Y.; 20. Austin Hubbard, Laurel, Del.; 21. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 22. D.J. Meyers, Greencastle, Pa.; 23. Danny Johnson, Phelps, N.Y.; 24. Brian Shirley, Chatham, Ill..

FAST TIME: Billy Moyer, 17.338 seconds, 103.818mph.

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 35 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):

A-Main -- 1. Matt Marshall, Stuarts Draft; 2. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 3. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 4. Wayne Taylor, Tappahannock; 5. Josh Harris, Gloucester; 6. Curtis Barricks, Chesterfield; 7. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 8. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 9. Lance Grady, Maidens; 10. Brian Maxey, King George; 11. Joey Polevoy, Powhatan; 12. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax Station; 13. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 14. Mark Schools, Midlothian; 15. John Ferguson, Gloucester; 16. David Reid, Mechanicsville; 17. Gary Conner, Powhatan; 18. James Marshall, Saint Leonard, Md.; 19. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 20. Steven Atkins, Chesterfiled; 21. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 22. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 23. Roy Skaggs, Highland Springs; 24. Dustin Bishop, Stony Creek.

FAST TIME: Bret Hamilton – 20.979 seconds, 85.800mph.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (20 CARS):

A-Main -- 1. Tim Shelton, Frederricksburg; 2. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 3. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 4. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 5. J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md.; 6. Doug Johnson, Hayes; 7. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 8. Scott Stewart, Fredericksburg; 9. Todd Traylor, King William; 10. Michael Roop, Stafford; 11. Michael Hayes, Ruther Glen; 12. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 13. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 14. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 15. Mark Smith, Virginia Beach; 16. Taylor Doggett, Ruther Glen; 17. John Rhoades, Hayes; 18. Jimmy Duncan, Fredericksburg; 19. Chris Rose, Partlow; DQ: Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg.

FAST TIME: Tim Shelton – 21.428 seconds, 84.002mph.

April 7, 2008

WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODELS READY TO RUMBLE AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Jamaica, VA - The stars of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series are headed to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for a 50-lap no holds barred brawl that is sure to be one for the ages. The $10,000 to win Rumble on the River 4 will be Friday, April 11th and will feature many of the nation’s top Super Late Model drivers competing for the top prize.

“Lat year’s event was one of the Speedway’s best events ever, the action, the power and three and four wide racing kept the fans on their feet,” commented Track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. “We can’t wait to see the nation’s top drivers back in what is a must see event.”

Heading the entry list of drivers expected to compete are defending race winner Shannon Babb, 2007 Champion Steve Francis, 2006 winner Rick Eckert, 2005 winner Clint Smith, Shane Clanton, Chub Frank, Darrell Lanigan, Josh Richards, 2007 Rookie of the Year Tim Fuller, Brian Shirley, as well as Rookie of the Year registrants Vic Coffey, Danny Johnson and Joe Isabell. Johnson scored a win in 2007 with his victory in the inaugural Paul Sawyer Memorial for the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series big block modifieds.

Some of the top national and regional racers with the VMS event on their schedules are Billy Moyer, Jeremy Miller, defending MACS Champion Jason Covert, Booper Bare, Bo Feathers, Ricky Elliott, Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Jimmy Bernheisel, Devin Friese, Jack Pencil and a host of others.

“The list of drivers that are going to be competing in the Rumble keeps growing every day and is a who’s who of national and regional talent, this could be the most competitive field in years at our speedway, we are extremely excited about the possibilities,” added Sawyer about the level of competition headed to VMS next weekend.

Competitor gates for Friday, April 11th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday April 11th: World of Outlaws Late Models (50 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps) and the Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. World of Outlaws Late Models will run Hot Laps, Time Trials, Heats, B Mains and Feature.

Adult tickets are just $30, Senior and Military $25, Students 13 –17 yrs old $12, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $5 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway will also offer a Family Pack that consists of two adults and two children 12 and under for only $60. Also check the tracks website (www.vamotorspeedway.com)  for $5 off discount coupons good on adult, senior and military tickets. Pit Passes will be $25.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Track affiliate, is a ½ mile dirt oval track and 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.

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

April 4, 2008

 

Shannon Babb, Brian Brown and Ryan Phelps jack up the airwaves on DIRT NATION™ Live! This Monday, April 7th.



Richmond, VA – DIRT NATION™ Live! - the only motorsports broadcast to focus solely on the hot topics in all of dirt track racing, has booked another stellar lineup for Monday, April 7, 2008. The two hours of non-stop dirt talk will consist of hot-button issues regarding driver safety, championships, new rides, sponsors, and any current issue that is rocking the dirt track world.

DIRT NATION™ Live! presented by Lucas Oil is hosted by Dave Seay and Barry Braun and is broadcast on www.racetalklive.com  from 8 – 10 PM EST every Monday. Archives of previous shows are available for On Demand listening and downloading at www.dirtnation.net.

The Lineup for April 7

Shannon Babb, driver of Clint Bowyer’s #18 Rayburn on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, joins the show to talk about his new ride, racing with the Outlaws and about returning to the East coast where he had a great run during the spring of 2007.

Brian Brown, driver of Tim and Gina Doogs’ #21 Super Clean sponsored Maxim, joins the show to talk about his 2007 Championship, racing at Knoxville Speedway, family and about driver safety.

“Rocket” Ryan Phelps, driver of Roger Phelps’s #99 Big Red Towing Bicknell on the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series joins the show to talk about traveling with the Super Dirtcar Series full-time, being a second generation driver and about balancing racing with the everyday life of a teacher.

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April 1, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Night this Saturday April 5th


Jamaica, VA – After a very successful 2008 season opener Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this Saturday, April 5th with Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Night. Come experience the pure, raw excitement that is dirt track racing as the speedway will host four divisions of wild door to door action featuring the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Limited Stock Car divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 5th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Limited Stock Cars (A Feature 20 Laps, B Feature 12 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

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 Family Pass that includes two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also visit our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas. Free Camping is available with no hook-ups.

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

March 29, 2008

Staton, Marshall, Bolac and Adkins Pick Up Opening Night Victories at Virginia Motor Speedway



Jamaica, VA – The only thing cold during opening night events at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway were the temperatures as the action on the track was red hot.

In the Victory Lap Late Model division the night started off with Matt Morgan of Hughesville, MD besting the track record held by Austin Hubbard with a lap of 18.419 seconds. Brian Staton of Chesapeake, VA then took home the victory in the black and blue 35 lap feature. In the New Generation Racing Sprint Car 25 lap feature Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC dominated to take home the victory. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature rookie Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA used an outside pass on Bret Hamilton to take command of the lead and then held off a determined Eric Erwin for his first win. And in the Limited Stock Car division Bret Adkins of Gloucester, VA not only set a new track record but also raced from sixth to take the first ever division win.

The Victory Lap Late Model 35 lap feature was not for the faint of heart as the top five went out it tooth and nail. Ben Bowie of Brandywine, MD and Neil McClanan of Moyock, NC led the field to green. Very quickly McClanan and Walker Arthur went to beating on each other for the top spot. The two got together and slowed allowing Matt Morgan to take the lead with Brain Staton in tow.

The races first caution would come out on lap 4 when McClanan came to a stop in turn1. On the restart Staton powered past Morgan for the lead. Morgan would fall out on lap 7, ending his night, one that started with a new track record.

Caution would fall once again on lap 8 when Brandon Long and Dave Savage got together in turn 2. On the restart Ronald Cusic slid under Staton heading into turn 1 to grab the lead out of turn 2. On lap 16 Staton got back under Cusic as the two got together out of turn 2 sending Cusic spinning down the back stretch bringing out the races fourth caution.

On the restart Staton pulled away as Arthur and Long battle for second. Heading to the checkers the battle on the track was for fifth as Bowie battled to keep Chris Stacy and Anthony Kincaid behind him. Staton held on to pick up the victory over Walker Arthur by .951 seconds.

“Great Car, great tire and great track, they really got it right, this is going to be an awesome season,” commented Staton in victory lane.

Rounding out the top five were Stevie Long, Donnie Marshall Jr. and Ben Bowie. Bowie also picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fifth place finish.

In the New Generation Racing Sprint Car 25 lap feature Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC and Tyler Shipp of Mechanicsville, VA led the field to green only to have the caution come out with Brian Lawson and Kevin Atkins getting together in turn 2.

On the restart Bolac pulled away as defending champion Craig Folmar slowed and pulled in the pits with mechanical issues. Caution would come out again on lap 2 this time when Eric Green ended up in the turn 4 wall. On the restart Bolac once again got a great jump on Shipp with Eric Keck, Matt Stambaugh and Mary Anne Williams in tow.

On lap 19 Williams battled Stambaugh for fourth taking the spot at the line. Bolac dominated the remaining laps to take home the victory over Shipp by 2.739 seconds. Rounding out the top five were Eric Keck, Mary Anne Williams and Matt Stambaugh. Shipp would be found light at the scales. Brent Bordeaux picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with a fifth place finish.

The Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature lived up to all the billing with 26 cars taking the green to put on one of the best races of the night. Lance Grady and Bill Roberts led the field to green with Roberts taking control for the first four laps before Bret Hamilton worked inside Roberts for the lead on lap 5.

Behind Hamilton the race for third was three wide with Matt Marshall, Eric Erwin and fast qualifier Brandon Galloway. Marshall emerged with the spot and quickly went after Roberts for second. By lap 11 Marshall was working the high side to perfection and began to gain on Hamilton. On lap 12 Marshall finally pulled his #18 Hamilton Chassis door to door with Hamilton out of turn 4 and then rocketed around Hamilton for the lead. On the lap 16 restart Hamilton and Erwin both tried to take the lead from Marshall, going three wide down the backstretch. Marshall held on to the lead with Hamilton holding onto second.

Marshall kept his car on the high side and out in front by two car lengths until caution fell again on lap 23. On the restart Erwin got under Marshall only to have caution fall again. On the races final restart Marshall had just enough to take home his first ever victory at Virginia Motor Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Eric Erwin, Brandon Galloway, Mark Schools and Josh Harris. Marshall also picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his victory.

In the Limited Stock Car 20 lap finale Marty Coltrain and Scotty Nelson led the field to green and a three wide battle for the lead. Coltrain emerged as the leader with Bob Terry, Nelson, James Givens and Brett Adkins the balance of the top five. On lap 3 Terry worked inside Coltrain for the lead with Nelson following to second.

On lap 7 Terry, Adkins, Nelson, Wayne Suite and Givens all raced in a tight pack for the lead. On lap 8 Adkins worked inside Terry to take the lead and control of the feature. On lap 11 Suite worked under Nelson and Terry in a three wide battle for second. The races last caution came out on lap 18 for a wreck in turn 2. On the restart Suite tried to the inside of Adkins only to have the door slammed in his face and also have caution come out for a big crash on the back stretch. Following behind Adkins were Wayne Suite, Bob Terry, Scott Nelson and Wesley Givens. Brett Adkins also picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his win.

It wasn’t a great night for defending champions as Craig Folmar (Sprint Cars), Bret Hamilton (Modifieds) and Austin Hubbard (Late Models) all exited early due to mechanical problems.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action Saturday April 5th and will host Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Night at the Races featuring four divisions of FAST FAMILY FUN. See the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the VMS Limited Stocks in action.

Competitor gates for Saturday, April 5th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday March 24th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps) and the VMS Limited Stocks (20 Laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

Adult tickets are just $10, Senior and Military $8, Students 13 –17 yrs old $7, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $20. Also check our website for discount coupons.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, 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.

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

RACE RESULTS FOR WRAR / WNNT OPENING NIGHT, MARCH 29, 2008:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (27 CARS):

1. Brian Staton, Chesapeake; 2. Walker Arthur, Forest; 3. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 4. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 5. Ben Bowie, Brandywine, Md.; 6. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 7. Louis Timberlake, Mechanicsville; 8. Scott Adams, Chester; 9. Tony Buckler, King George; 10. Brad Rigdon, Chesapeake; 11. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 12. Brandon Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 13. David Parker, Powhatan; 14. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 15. Dave Savage, Mattaponi; 16. Brett Royal, Owings, Md.; 17. Eddie Groome, Stuarts Draft; 18. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 19. Ronald Cusic, California, Md.; 20. Lou Littlepage Jr., Mechanicsville; 21. Michael Green, North; 22. Matt Morgan, Hughesville, Md.; 23. Neil McClanan, Moyock, N.C.; 24. Austin Hubbard, Laurel, Del.; 25. Davis Lipscombe, Mechanicsville; 26. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C..

FAST TIME: Matt Morgan – 18.419 seconds, 97.725mph (New Track Record)

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 35 LAP FEATURE (26 CARS):

1. Matt Marshall, Stuarts Draft; 2. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 3. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 4. Mark Schools, Midlothian; 5. Josh Harris, Gloucester; 6. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 7. Gary Conner, Powhatan; 8. Brian Maxey, King George; 9. Curtis Barricks, Chesterfield; 10. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 11. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 12. Lance Grady, Maidens; 13. Mack Tatum, Midlothian; 14. Wayne Taylor, Tappahannock; 15. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 16. Joey Polevoy, Powhatan; 17. James Marshall, Saint Leonard, Md.; 18. Noel Austin, Petersburg; 19. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 20. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 21. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax Station; 22. John Ferguson, Gloucester; 23. Brandon Cohick, Gloucester; 24. Chris Moore, Walkerton; 25. Roy Skaggs, Highland Springs; 26. Steven Atkins, Chesterfield.

FAST TIME: Brandon Galloway – 20.911 seconds, 86.079mph.

NEW GENERATION RACING SPRINT CARS 25 LAP FEATURE (15 CARS):

1. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Eric Keck, Providence Forge; 3. Mary Anne Williams, Chester; 4. Matt
Stambaugh, Fredericksburg; 5. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 6. Troy Severin, Ashland; 7. Brett Blose, Chester; 8. John Snead, Fredericksburg; 9. Scott Davis, Virginia Beach; 10. James Hawk, Maidens; 11. Eric Green, Sutherland; 12. Craig Folmar, Philipsburg, Pa.; 13. Kevin Atkins, Louisa; 14. Brian Lawson, Barboursville; DQ: Tyler Shipp, Mechanicsville.

FAST TIME: Craig Folmar – 17.855 seconds, 100.812mph.

LIMITED STOCK 20 LAP FEATURE (31 CARS):

1. Brett Adkins, Gloucester; 2. Wayne Suite, Mechanicsville, Md.; 3. Bob Terry, Stafford; 4. Scotty Nelson,

Leonardtown, Md.; 5. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 6. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 7. Andrew Miller, Bena; 8. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 9. Mark Wright, Mechanicsville; 10. Rick Adkins, Gloucester; 11. Lee Oldaker III, Suffolk; 12. Bobby Shreves, Hayes; 13. Tyler LaRoque, Newburg, Md.; 14. Ryan Toole, Richmond; 15. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 16. Lee Overstreet, Midlothian; 17. Joe Ender, Glen Allen; 18. Danny Martin, Richmond; 19. James Givens, New Kent; 20. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 21. Brandon Sandbridge, Mechanicsville; 22. Mitchell Hart, Hanover; 23. Paul Bess, Quantico; 24. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; 25. Luke Danison, Stafford; 26. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Chursch; 27. Brandon Coates, Warsaw; DNS: Ashley Meyers, Gloucester; Herbert Seay, Aylett, VA; Chris Woods, Richmond; DQ: Ray Payne, Fredericksburg.

FAST TIME: Brett Adkins – 22.876 seconds, 78.685mph (New Track Record)

March 28, 2008

Rick Eckert, Danny Lasoski and Al Hejna jack up the airwaves on DIRT NATION™ Live! This Monday, March 31.



Richmond, VA – DIRT NATION™ Live! - the only motorsports broadcast to focus solely on the hot topics in all of dirt track racing, has booked another stellar lineup for Monday, March 31 of 2008. The two hours of non-stop dirt talk will consist of hot-button issues regarding driver safety, tires, new rides, sponsors, and any current issue that is rocking the dirt track world.

DIRT NATION™ Live! presented by Lucas Oil is hosted by Dave Seay and Barry Braun and is broadcast on www.racetalklive.com  from 8 – 10 PM EST every Monday. Archives of previous shows are available for On Demand listening and downloading at www.dirtnation.net.

The Lineup for March 31st

Danny Lasoski, driver of Forbrook Motorsports #5 on the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Series, joins the show to talk about his new ride, his recent win with the ASCS tour in Oklahoma, jumping around rides to fill in his schedule, and the Michael Ross Foundation.

Rick Eckert, driver of Raye Vest’s #24 GRT on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, joins the show to talk about his recent success, his move to GRT Chassis and about the back to back $20,000 to win weekends on the Outlaw trail.

Al Hejna, driver of Hejna Racing’s #7 Casey’s General Stores Harris on the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) joins the show to talk about the unique promotion/sponsorship program that USMTS has put together for the 2008 season. Hejna will also talk weigh in on the 2008 season and driver safety.

Listen LIVE!

Jump on the PC and login to: www.racetalklive.com  to listen in live from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST.

On Demand Download

Break out your IPOD or MP3 player and add DIRT NATION™ Live! interviews to your playlist or sit back and relax in your office chair and listen to each and every interview on the web-based player of www.dirtnation.net.  Search the archives for your favorite driver or interviewee in a variety of ways.

Get Involved

Listen Live on Monday and send in your questions, feedback, or rant by email, instant messenger, or by calling in Live at 866-593-7945. Email is dave@dirtnation.net.  IM on Yahoo, AOL, and Microsoft is dirtnationlive.

Blow smoke in the first half hour of the show during Nation Unscripted, a no-nonsense look at the dirt industry as a whole. No Kool Aid or hidden agendas are part of this pre-show warm up, so call in and blaze with us.

Fans are also encouraged to send in an email every week to nab a “Feedback Fanpack” consisting of a Dirt Nation logo t-shirt, stickers, and temporary tattoos. More information on this promotion can be found on www.dirtnation.net.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

The fine folks that help bring you DIRT NATION™ Live! every Monday include:

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. Visit them at www.lucasoil.com.

Virginia Motor Speedway is a Presenting Sponsor and host to “Real Racing, Real Close” every Saturday night in Jamaica, Virginia. Visit them on the web at: www.vamotorspeedway.com.

QA1 Motorsports is the Official Shock, Spring, Rod End, and Ball Joint of Dirt Nation. That's right; we have an official “Ball Joint.” Quality products to make your race team go faster at: www.qa1.net

Awesome Racewear is the Official Racesuit of Dirt Nation. Quality, Safety, and Durability are the only descriptives for this fine company. Absolutely the best race suit in all of motorsports. Check them at: www.awesomeracewear.com 

Slavic Custom Race Shirts is the Official Apparel Provider of the Nation. Ron Slavic and his crew kick out some killer gear. View them at: www.slaviccorp.com

Radical Design Group pimps some of the hottest looking Big Block Modifieds in the Northeast and provides a professional marketing firm for all race teams. Find 'em at: www.radicaldesigngroup.net  or join the Next Star Challenge promotion at: www.racemarketing.net.

Advertise

To get more info on Dirt Nation advertising email dave@dirtnation.net  for a rate sheet. Dirt Nation LIVE! and the www.dirtnation.net  website have a variety of affordable options ready to get the word out on your product or promotion. In depth statistics and return on investment analysis are packaged in to help gauge your success.

If you didn't know already more info is at: www.dirtnation.net

March 24, 2008

Tom Deery, Don O’Neal, and Jason Meyers jack up the airwaves on DIRT NATION™ Live! This Monday, March 24.



Richmond, VA – DIRT NATION™ Live! - the only motorsports broadcast to focus solely on the hot topics in all of dirt track racing, has booked another stellar lineup for Monday, March 24 of 2008. The two hours of non-stop dirt talk will consist of hot button issues regarding tires, sanctioning, safety, and great starts.

DIRT NATION™ Live! presented by Lucas Oil is hosted by Dave Seay and Barry Braun and is broadcast on www.racetalklive.com  from 8 – 10 PM EST every Monday. Archives of previous shows are available for On Demand listening and downloading at www.dirtnation.net.

The Lineup for March 24

Jason Meyers, driver of Elite Racing’s #14 on the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Series, joins the show to talk about his great start to the 2008 season which includes wins in the DIRTcar Nationals, the Cactus Classic, the Mini Gold Cup and a Golden State Challenge Series win at Ocean Speedway.

Tom Deery, World Racing Group President and COO will call in to discuss the various issues from the 2008 season, including the Alltel DIRTcar Allstar promotion, the Bulls Gap race cancellation, the addition of three new races, tire issues, the new television contract and more questions from the Nation.

“The Real Deal” Don O’Neal, driver of the Harrod’s Racing #71, joins the show to talk about his win this past weekend at the Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic, his new ride and about driver safety. Being knocked out twice should make O’Neal an expert on driver safety.

Listen LIVE!

Jump on the PC and login to: www.racetalklive.com  to listen in live from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST.

On Demand Download

Break out your IPOD or MP3 player and add DIRT NATION™ Live! interviews to your playlist or sit back and relax in your office chair and listen to each and every interview on the web-based player of www.dirtnation.net.  Search the archives for your favorite driver or interviewee in a variety of ways.

Get Involved


Listen Live on Monday and send in your questions, feedback, or rant by email, instant messenger, or by calling in Live at 866-593-7945. Email is dave@dirtnation.net,  IM on Yahoo, AOL, and Microsoft is dirtnationlive.

Blow smoke in the first half hour of the show during Nation Unscripted, a no-nonsense look at the dirt industry as a whole. No Kool Aid or hidden agendas are part of this pre-show warm up, so call in and blaze with us.

Fans are also encouraged to send in an email every week to nab a “Feedback Fanpack” consisting of a Dirt Nation logo t-shirt, stickers, and temporary tattoos. More information on this promotion can be found on www.dirtnation.net.

 Thanks to our Sponsors!

The fine folks that help bring you DIRT NATION™ Live! every Monday include:

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. Visit them at www.lucasoil.com.

Virginia Motor Speedway is a presenting sponsor and host to “Real Racing, Real Close” every Saturday night in Jamaica, Virginia. Visit them on the web at: www.vamotorspeedway.com.

QA1 Motorsports is the Official Shock, Spring, Rod End, and Ball Joint of Dirt Nation. That's right; we have an official “Ball Joint.” Quality products to make your race team go faster at: www.qa1.net

Awesome Racewear is the Official Racesuit of Dirt Nation. Quality, Safety, and Durability are the only descriptives for this fine company. Absolutely the best race suit in all of motorsports. Check them at: www.awesomeracewear.com
 
Slavic Custom Race Shirts is the Official Apparel Provider of the Nation. Ron Slavic and his crew kick out some killer gear. View them at: www.slaviccorp.com
 
Radical Design Group pimps some of the hottest looking Big Block Modifieds in the Northeast and provides a professional marketing firm for all race teams. Find 'em at: www.radicaldesigngroup.net  or join the Next Star Challenge promotion at: www.racemarketing.net.
 
Advertise

To get more info on Dirt Nation advertising email dave@dirtnation.net  for a rate sheet. Dirt nation LIVE! And Dirt Nation web have a variety of affordable options ready to get the word out on your product or promotion. In depth statistics and return on investment analysis are packaged in to help gauge your success.

If you didn't know already more info is at: www.dirtnation.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


SEASON OPENER FOR VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY MARCH 29TH


Jamaica, VA – The wait is over! Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will swing the gates open for the ½ mile, high-banked clay oval speed plants 39th Season Opener, which will kick off the speedway’s most ambitious schedule to date, on Saturday Night, March 29th. With an emphasis on Fast Family Fun the 2008 schedule is packed with quality family entertainment from start to finish and is highlighted with 25 weeks of Championship action and six special events and thrilling attractions for the entire family!

This Saturday, March 29th is WRAR 105.5 “Pack the Track” Night featuring a “Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket” promotion. Bring a friend, dad, mom, the kids and your next door neighbor to “Pack the Track” for the season opener. The evenings events will include four divisions of exciting high octane, side by side dirt track racing.

Competitor gates for Saturday, March 29th will open at 12 noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 laps); and the Limited Stock Cars (A Feature 20 Laps, B Feature 12 laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.

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.

Heading into opening night, 147 competitors are pre-registered and ready to compete for the five coveted titles and the overall Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship at Virginia Motor Speedway. Speedway officials are expecting to see even more competitors registering during the first two weeks of competition.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas. Free Camping is available with no hook-ups.

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

March 17, 2008

Tom Deery, Dave Mateer, and Paul McMahan jack up the airwaves on DIRT NATION™ Live! This Monday, March 17.



Richmond, VA – DIRT NATION™ Live! - the only motorsports broadcast to focus solely on the hot topics in all of dirt track racing, has booked another stellar lineup for Monday, March 17 of 2008. The two hours of non-stop dirt talk will consist of hot button issues regarding tires, sanctioning, safety, and backhanded compliments in victory lane.

DIRT NATION™ Live! presented by Lucas Oil is hosted by Dave Seay and Barry Braun and is broadcast on www.racetalklive.com  from 8 – 10 PM EST every Monday. Archives of previous shows are available for On Demand listening and downloading at www.dirtnation.net.

The Lineup for March 17

Paul McMahan, driver of Rick Ferkel's #0 on the Allstar Circuit of Champions, joins us to talk about his new ride with the Stars, a victory at the Mini Gold Cup weeks ago in the Brain Speery #51, and his not-so-pleasant remarks about former boss Tony Stewart that has all of Sprint Car Nation in a twist.

Tom Deery, World Racing Group President and CEO will call in to discuss the various issues from the 2008 season, including the Alltel DIRTcar Allstar promotion, the Bulls Gap race cancellation, tire issues, and more questions from the Nation.

Dave Mateer, American Race Tires GM, no stranger to keeping the message boards ablaze with controversy, calls in to chat about various topics emanating from corporate including the tire lawsuit, side bets, and more.

Listen LIVE!

Jump on the PC and login to: www.racetalklive.com  to listen in live from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST.

On Demand Download

Break out your IPOD or MP3 player and add DIRT NATION™ Live! interviews to your playlist or sit back and relax in your office chair and listen to each and every interview on the web-based player of www.dirtnation.net.  Search the archives for your favorite driver or interviewee in a variety of ways.

Get Involved

Listen Live on Monday and send in your questions, feedback, or rant by email, instant messenger, or by calling in Live at 866-593-7945. Email is dave@dirtnation.net,  IM on Yahoo, AOL, and Microsoft is dirtnationlive.

Blow smoke in the first half hour of the show during Nation Unscripted, a no-nonsense look at the dirt industry as a whole. No Kool Aid or hidden agendas are part of this pre-show warm up, so call in and blaze with us.

Fans are also encouraged to send in an email every week to nab a “Feedback Fanpack” consisting of a Dirt Nation logo t-shirt, stickers, and temporary tattoos. More information on this promotion can be found on www.dirtnation.net. 

Thanks to our Sponsors!

The fine folks that help bring you DIRT NATION™ Live! every Monday include:

Virginia Motor Speedway is a presenting sponsor and host to “Real Racing, Real Close” every Saturday night in Jamaica, Virginia. Visit them on the web at: www.vamotorspeedway.com.

QA1 Motorsports is the Official Shock, Spring, Rod End, and Ball Joint of Dirt Nation. That's right; we have an official “Ball Joint.” Quality products to make your race team go faster at: www.qa1.net

Awesome Racewear is the Official Racesuit of Dirt Nation. Quality, Safety, and Durability are the only descriptives for this fine company. Absolutely the best race suit in all of motorsports. Check them at: www.awesomeracewear.com

  Slavic Custom Race Shirts is the Official Apparel Provider of the Nation. Ron Slavic and his crew kick out some killer gear. View them at: www.slaviccorp.com

Radical Design Group pimps some of the hottest looking Big Block Modifieds in the Northeast and provides a professional marketing firm for all race teams. Find 'em at: www.radicaldesigngroup.net

or join the Next Star Challenge promotion at: www.racemarketing.net.

The XR Network is the host of the Dirt Nation website and home to an up and coming network of grassroots dirt racing websites that includes Dirt Nation, The DRC, RACEMN, and more projects to be launched in 2008. Keep the browser aimed at: www.xrnetwork.com  to find out more.

Advertise

To get more info on Dirt Nation advertising email dave@dirtnation.net  or visit: www.xrnetwork.com . XR Net has a variety of affordable options ready to get the word out on your product or promotion. In depth statistics and return on investment analysis are packaged in to help gauge your success.

If you didn't know already more info is at: www.dirtnation.net

March 14,2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S 2008 SEASON OPENER JUST WEEKS AWAY


Jamaica, VA – The much anticipated, 2008 season is just weeks away for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Driver registrations continue to stream in at a record pace and Speedway officials expect a banner year for the ½ mile, high-banked clay oval speed plant.

The speedway has undertaken several new construction projects in preparation of the 2008 season. All will enhance the racing experience for our fans and competitors. The new Paul Sawyer Tower has been completed and will provide 1500 new executive type seats featuring an expanded seat area and armrests. The new racing surface has been completed along with new safety fencing and a new scoreboard for the turn 3 stands.

March 29th opening night festivities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Budweiser Modifieds, New Generation Racing Sprint Cars and the newly formed Limited Stock Car division in some tight, side by side dirt track racing. Competitor gates will open at 12 Noon with spectator gates opening at 4pm.

Admission for Virginia Motor Speedway’s opening night will be 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. Fans will 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.

Camping is allowed during events at the Speedway and special group ticket discounts are available for regional businesses, civic and charitable organizations. For details contact the Speedway offices.

The Speedway will hold two open practices for all divisions, the first this coming Saturday, March 15th from 9am till 5pm and then next Saturday, March 22nd from 9am till 5pm. Fans are invited to come out and watch open practice to see all the new cars and paint schemes. There will be no charge for grandstand admission for open practice. Anyone wanting to visit the pits will be required to buy a pit pass. Pit passes will be $20 per person. All cars must be registered and inspected before they will be allowed to practice.

Registrations are currently being accepted with all numbers being given out on a first come first served basis. Competitors can obtain a 2008 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

The tentative 2008 schedule has been released and includes 25 weeks of Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship action starting with opening night March 29th and ending September 20th with the 39th Annual Fall Classic. To see the entire 2008 schedule in its entirety, visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track affiliate, is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads areas.

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

March 7, 2008

Alltel DIRTcar Allstar Contest, Hess and Hearn Headline Dirt Nation™ Live Monday March 10th

Richmond, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show for Monday evening March 3rd will once again present a jaw dropping, fist pumping, controversial lineup of guests and celebrities from the world of dirt racing.

Dirt Nation™ Live will spotlight the Alltel DIRTcar Allstar contest as Steve Williams, Motorsports Manager for Alltel Wireless, leading vote getter Dave Hess Jr. and Advance Super DIRTcar winner Brett Hearn join the show to discuss this unique promotion. The Alltel Allstar Challenge will award the winning driver a $12,000 sponsorship from Alltel Wireless. To be eligible you had to win an event during the Alltel DIRTcar Nationals held at Volusia Speedway Park. Voting continues up until 11:59pm on Sunday, March 16th at www.alltelallstar.com.

Dirt late model and e-mod driver Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA is currently leading the Alltel Allstar contest by less than 1% of the total vote. To become eligible Hess picked up a victory in is E-Mod during the Alltel DIRTcar Nationals. Hess is also an accomplished dirt late model driver and picked up several wins during the 2007 season. Hess pilots the #44 Craiger Race Engines powered Pontiac GTO Rocket and #44 Clinger Built E-Mod with sponsorship from Hess Garage & Salvage, Linda's Notary Service, Beacon Lubricants Inc., Jim Brozell Construction, Collision World, Plyler Overhead Door and Texas Roadhouse.

Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series competitor and six time Mr. DIRT Brett ‘The Jet’ Hearn of Sussex, NJ. Hearn picked up a victory and is eligible for the $12,000 prize. Hearn also picked up the Alltel DIRTcar Nationals Big Block Modified Championship, tying Billy Pauch for the top honors. Hearn will also weigh in on drive safety and the nort