VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S 2005 AWARDS BANQUET SET FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2005.



Saluda, VA – Tickets for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2005 Awards Banquet & Dance are now on sale. This years Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at the Virginia Beach Pavilion and Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

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

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

The Speedway will also crown the 2005 Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other, using their 10 best finishes and crowning one overall Champion.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $35 per person and include a buffet dinner, a 2005 Year in Review presentation, dancing along with the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $51 per night have been established with the Double Tree Hotel & Resort, located in the same parking lot, and $55 at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this years banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by November 1, 2005.

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

For more information on the 2005 Awards Banquet and Dance visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com  or call the office at (804) 758-1867.
 

September 30, 2005

MUD BOG SLATED FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY



Saluda, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the 1st Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling Saturday October 8th featuring brand new 200-foot Mud Bog and Mud Sling pits. There will be eight classes in action ranging from street to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes.

“I have been wanted do something like this for along time, but we wanted to make sure the timing was right. With the dirt track heading in the right direction it is now time to expand our opportunities to utilize the facility and surrounding grounds here at VMS,” commented track Vice President Clarke Sawyer.

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. Expected to compete in the unlimited classes are the Chris Newton’s 1500 horse power Hostile Projectile, Mike Donohue’s Donohue’s Ride, Chuck Brown’s Muddaholic, Jerry Stoltfus’s Amish Outlaw and our own Clarke Sawyer’s Anxious. The event will also include Stone Crusher in a car crushing monster truck freestyle show.

Gates and registration open at 9am with Single Eliminations for Stock A, B, C; Modified A, B, C along with X and XX classes starting at 1pm. Registration for Stock and Modified classes ends at noon with X and XX Unlimited ending at 2:30pm. Rules for each class are available at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

For those that don’t want to get their trucks dirty there will be a Show Truck area as well as vendor space available, call for details. Admission for the 1st Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling is Adults - $10, Children 7 – 12 years old - $5 and Children 6 and under FREE. There will be limited trackside parking for $10 on a first come first serve basis.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway 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 the 1st Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling 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
 

PARKS, HAMILTON, SHELTON, ADDINGTON AND CUNNINGHAM PICK UP FALL CLASSIC WINS


Saluda, VA – Mark Parks of Forest, VA regained the lead on lap 37 of the 40 lap Victory Lap Late Model feature when Stevie Long and Jamie Lathroum got together in turn 2 while racing for the lead. Parks then held off fast qualifier Sommey Lacey Jr. to capture his first career late model victory at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway.

Parks took the lead from the outside on the initial green with Long, Tom Eriksen and Tony wood 3 in a 3 wide battle for second. Parks led the first 22 laps before jumping the cushion in turn 2 allowing Roland Mann to get to the inside for the lead.

Once out in front Mann began to pull away but came up limping out of turn 2 on lap 24 with a blown motor. On the restart Parks led Long, Lathroum, Ray Love Jr. and Lacey to the green. Long took a look under Parks but couldn’t pull off the pass. Parks bobbled again on lap 26 allowing Long to dive to his inside out of turn 4 for the lead.

Long began to pull away as Parks worked to hold Lathroum at bay for second. Lathroum finally got his car hooked up on the outside and got a run on Parks on lap 33 out of turn 4 for second. Caution fell on lap 35 for a spin by Chris Cooke allowing the field to pull up to the bumper of Long. On the restart Long and Lathroum bolted away form the rest of the field as they battled for the lead.

On lap 37 Lathroum got into Long as they entered just enough to send him spinning and bring out the caution flag for the final time. With both Long and Lathroum at the rear of the field the lead was handed back to Parks. On the restart Parks and lacey pulled away from Scott Adams, Donnie Daniel and Tony Wood. Lacey made a last lap challenge out of turn 4 but Parks held him off for his first career late model victory at Virginia Motor Speedway.

“My crew worked so hard to get this car back together after last week’s race, I just can’t thank them enough, this feels awesome,” commented a very excited Mark Parks.

Rounding out the top five were eighth starting Sommey Lacey, Scott Adams, sixteenth starting Donnie Daniels and Tony Wood. Donnie Daniels also picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

In other action Bret Hamilton of Powhatan, VA won the three wide race into turn 1 with Brent Bordeaux and Eric Erwin to grab the top spot and then lead flag to flag to take the victory in the Budweiser Modified 30 lap feature. Eric Erwin and Brent Bordeaux waged a race long battle for second with Erwin holding on to the spot. Rounding out the top five were Page Harrison and Craig Ramich. Ramich picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fifth place finish. In “Hot Lap” Qualifying Brian Dobie of Partlow, VA set a new track record with a lap of 21.145 seconds.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 35 lap feature Tim Shelton of Fredericksburg, VA powered his way to the lead from the outside on the drop of the green flag and dominated the event for a very emotional win. Shleton dedicated the win to his father who passed away this past week. Shelton won by over 6 seconds as Walker Arthur and Roger Jamerson battled side by side to the finish. Rounding out the top five were Arthur, Jamerson, Bobby Bustamante and eighteenth starting Davis Lipscombe. Lipsombe picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fifth place finish.

In the Al’s Auto Parts Charger 30 lap feature thirteenth starting Frank Addington of Matoaca, VA inherited the lead when leader Brian Maxey was spun by a lapped car in turn 4 on lap 24. Maxey led the first 24 laps fending off James Givens and mark Cunningham in the process. Givens was sent to the infield while running second for parts hanging off his car and Mark Cunningham pulled to the infield on lap 22 putting Addington in second. Addington chased Maxey until lap 24 when caution came out for the leader. On the restart Addington kept Paul Bess at bay and held him off at the line for the victory. Rounding out the top five were Bess, twelfth starting Mark Wright, James Givens and John Imler. Mark Wright picked up the Thurston Spring Service Rookie of the Race Award with his fourth place finish.

In the Dixie Chopper All American 20 lap feature Mark Cunningham of Glen Allen, VA grabbed the lead on the opening lap and led flag to flag to take the win as Vernon Kirby and Marty Coltrain battle to the line for second. Rounding out the top five were Vernon Kirby, Marty Coltrain, Mitch Smith and Wesley Givens.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has two more events scheduled for the 2005 season. First, the speedway will host it’s first ever Mud Bog and Mud Sling event on Saturday, October 8th and then on November 19th the Speedway will hold its 2005 Awards Banquet and Dance.

The 1st Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling will be Saturday October 8th and feature a brand new 200-foot Mud Bog and Mud Sling pits. Gates and registration open at 9am with Single Eliminations for Stock A, B, C; Modified A, B, C along with X and XX classes starting at 1pm. There is space available for Show Trucks for those that don’t want to get their trucks dirty. There will be cash payouts in all classes. Admission for the 1st Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling are Adults - $10, Children 7 – 12 years old - $5 and Children 6 and under FREE. There will be limited trackside parking for $10 on a first come first serve basis.

The 2005 Awards Banquet and Dance will be held Saturday November 19, 2005 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA. Tickets are $35 per person and include a buffet dinner and dance along with the Awards Ceremony. All competitors and fans are welcomed to attend. To purchase tickets go to the Speedway’s website for order forms. The Speedway has also arranged special rates at Double Tree Hotel and Quality Inn & Suites in Virginia Beach so you can make it a long weekend. Come help us honor those that raced at VMS over the 2005 season.

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 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

RESULTS FROM THE 36TH ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2005:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 40 LAP FEATURE (19 CARS):

1. Mark Parks, 2. Sommey Lacey, Jr., 3. Scott Adams, 4. Donnie Daniel, 5. Tony Wood, 6. Joey Love, 7. Tom Eriksen, 8. Jamie Lathroum, 9. Stevie Long, 10. Eddie Groome, 11. Ricky Johnson, 12. Brad Rigdon, 13. Billy Hubbard, 14. Chris Cooke, 15. Ray Love, Jr., 16. Roland Mann, 17. Austin Hubbard, 18. Scotty Nelson, DNS: Chuck Beech.

FAST TIME: Sommey Lacey – 20.795 seconds, 86.559 MPH.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 35 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):

1. Tim Shelton, 2. Walker Arthur, 3. Roger Jamerson, 4. Bobby Bustamante, 5. Davis Lipscombe, 6. Mike Latham, 7. John James Jr., 8. Bo Deschamps, 9. Sam Tignor, 10 .Gene Jamerson Sr., 11. David Otey, 12. Robert Marshall, 13. Olin Vaughan Jr., 14. Michael Green, 15. Derek Scott, 16. Carl Vaughan, 17. J.R. Overstreet, 18. Tony Wood, 19. Ray Paul, 20. Donnie Owens, 21. Chris Stacy, DNS: Craig Stanard, DQ: William King, Vaughan Haywood.

FAST TIME: Roger Jamerson – 22.906 seconds, 78.582 MPH

BUDWEISER MODIFIED 30 LAP FEATURE (18 CARS):

1. Bret Hamilton, 2. Eric Erwin, 3. Brent Bordeaux, 4. Page Harrison, 5. Craig Ramich, 6. Chris Hudgins, 7. Chuck Marks, 8. Russell Erwin, 9. Wayne Barricks, 10. Bill Atkins, 11. James Snead, 12. Brad Bowling, 13. Lance Grady, 14. Chris Moore, 15. Bill Roberts, 16. Brian Dobie, DNS: Russ Grady, Donnie Medlin.

FAST TIME: Brian Dobie – 21.145 seconds (New Track Record), 85.127 MPH

AL’S AUTO PARTS CHARGER 30 LAP FEATURE (24 CARS):

1. Frank Addington, 2. Paul Bess, 3. Mark Wright, 4. James Givens, 5. John Imler, 6. Chris Tatum, 7. Troy Kassiris, 8. Dave Savage, 9. Roy Pullen, 10. Ashley Meyers, 11. Brian Maxey, 12. Bobby Kibler, 13. Mark Cunningham, 14. Ben Dunkum, 15. Bruce Wilson, 16. Davis Lipscombe, 17. Tony Quade, 18. Lee Oldaker III, 19. John Ballou, 20. Rusty Steele, 21. Mark Guthrie, 22. James Suite, 23. John Kirby, DQ: James Kibler.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Brian Maxey, Chris Tatum.

DIXIE CHOPPER ALL AMERICAN 20 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):

1. Mark Cunningham, 2. Vernon Kirby, 3. Marty Coltrain, 4. Mitch Smith, 5. Wesley Givens, 6. Louis Timberlake, 7. Stephen Childress, 8. Donnie Owens, 9. Mike Woodall, 10. Bill Hardman, 11. Therese Winner, 12. Ashley Meyers, 13. Jessie Wilson, 14. Jerry Newman, 15. Mark Childers, 16. Luke Danison, 17. Thomas Rose, 18. Ricky Smith, 19. Jason Rotz, 20. David Bowler, 21. Steven Atkins, 22. Wayne Rablin, 23. Richard Thompson.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Vernon Kirby, Mark Cunningham.

 

September 20, 2005

36th ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY


Saluda, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action this Saturday night September 24th when they host the 36th Annual Fall Classic. All five of the track’s divisions will be in action. With the Championships already decided it’s all about pride and a place in Fall Classic history.

All five Champions have been crowned with Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD taking the championship in the Victory Lap Late Models over Roland Mann of Chaptico, MD.

“After struggling the last two years here at VMS, this Championship sure feels good, commented Lathroum. “I could not have done it without the help of my family, crew and sponsors,” added Lathroum. Lathroum will receive a $10,000 check at the annual awards banquet for his efforts.

Bobby Bustamante of Chesapeake, VA held off Walker Arthur of Forest, VA by 6 points to take the 2005 Truckin Thunder Sportsman title.

“Words can’t explain how I feel right now, to win the Championship here against the type of competition we race with each week is just awesome,” commented Bustamante after his victory lane dance. “VMS is like a Daytona for us, the best of the best are racing here on a weekly basis, and if you win the Championship here you have accomplished something special,” added Bustamante.

Page Harrison of Jetersville, VA took home the Budweiser Modified Championship in a season long battle with Renee Weeks of Powhatan, VA. Shawn Otey of Aylett, VA ended up as the Al’s Auto Parts Champion. Otey also was the division’s champion in 2002 and will be moving up to the Sportsman division in 2006. The Dixie Chopper All American division Championship came down to a tie breaker with John Mosby of Doswell, VA winning the Championship over Johnny Brooks of Mechanicsville, VA by virtue of most wins. Mosby will be moving up to the Charger division in 2006.

Competitor gates for Saturday, September 24th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. The Saturday September 24th feature lineup includes: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (30 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (30 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (20 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Chargers and All Americans will run heats and features. Adult, Senior and Military tickets are just $12, Students 13 –17 yrs old $10, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $6 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $25. Also check our website for discount coupons.

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 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

MILLER RUNS TABLE IN MACS SANCTIONED FALL CLASSIC 50 AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Saluda, VA – 9/17/05 –  Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA ran the table by setting fast time, winning his heat, the dash and the $10,000 to win MACS sanctioned Fall Classic 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway.

Miller took the lead on the drop of the green flag only to have the races first caution fall when Randle Chupp came to rest in turn 2 with a broken axle on the opening lap. On the restart Miller once again showed his dominance and jumped out to the lead.

By lap 4 Miller had built a 5-car length lead over Mike Balzano with Robbie Blair, Jack Pencil and Rod Conley in hot pursuit. On lap 6, twelfth starting Kenny Pettyjohn had worked his way past Conley for 5th on the high side. On lap 8 the battle for third heated up as Blair, Pencil and Pettyjohn went 3-wide out of turn 2 with Pencil coming out with the position and Pettyjohn following to fourth.

On lap 11 24th starting Ricky Elliott worked his way into 9th and looked to be faster than the leader at the time. On lap 14 the races second caution came out closing the field on Miller’s bumper for the restart. Miller chose the outside and on the drop of the green once again set out in the lead. On the restart nineteenth starting Bo Feathers took third from Pettyjohn and went directly after Balzano as the trio battle three wide. On lap 17 Elliott moved into fifth in a battle with Pencil. On lap 18 Elliott went after Pettyjohn for fourth and held the position briefly before Pettyjohn retook the spot in turn 3.

While they battled behind him, Miller worked traffic with easy and began to stretch out his lead. By lap 22 Miller held a 7-car length advantage as Feathers went to work on Balzano for second. The battle for the second spot was intense as Pettyjohn and Elliott joined in on a four-car battle for the spot. On lap 26 Pettyjohn went around the outside of Feathers for third. Feathers would give up and kept the pressure on as Pettyjohn pressured Balzano. Several times the battle for second went three wide and each time Balzano would hold ground.

On lap 30 Miller held a 10 car length lead over Balzano with Feathers, Pettyjohn and Elliott rounding out the top five with twenty laps to go. On lap 36 Feathers dove to the inside of Pettyjohn and pulled even as they exited turn 2. The two raced side by side for two laps before Feathers finally wrestled the spot away at the line on lap 38. With ten to go Miller still held a 10-car length advantage over the field. On lap 44 Elliott got under Pettyjohn in turn 2 only to give the spot back in turn 3.

With the laps winding down and Miller in control the race was for second as Feathers dove under Balzano in turn 3 but couldn’t take the position. Also on lap 47 Elliott pulled into the pits with mechanical problems ending his night. Miller cruised to the victory with Balzano holding off Feathers for second at the line.

“We just had a great car from start to finish tonight, we were able to stay ahead of the curve tonight and it paid off with the win,” commented Miller. “The track was just awesome tonight, I don’t think it has ever been better,” added Miller.

Rounding out the top five were Mike Balzano, nineteenth starting Bo Feathers, twelfth starting Kenny Pettyjohn, and Booper Bare who had to go to the rear of the field after visiting the pits during the races first caution with a flat tire.

In other action Ronald Cusic of Mechanicsville, MD picked up his third win of the season in the Victory Lap Late Models with a flag to flag victory in the 35-lap feature. Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD was crowned the 2005 Victory Lap Late Model Champion and will collect a $10,000 check at the awards banquet. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Donnie Owens jumped out to the lead on the drop of the green and led every lap on way to his first victory in three years. Bobby Bustamante of Chesapeake, VA was able to hold off Walker Arthur by six points to be crowned the 2005 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action next Saturday September 24th when they host the 36th Annual Fall Classic. All five of the track’s divisions will be in action. With the Championships already decided it’s all about pride and a place in history.

Competitor gates for Saturday, September 24th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. The Saturday September 24th feature lineup includes: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (30 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (30 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (20 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Chargers and All Americans will run heats and features. Adult, Senior and Military tickets are just $12, Students 13 –17 yrs old $10, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $6 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $25. Also check our website for discount coupons.

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 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

RESULTS FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2005:

MACS SANCTIONED FALL CLASSIC 50 presented by THURSTON SPRING SERVICE (29 CARS):

FAST TIME: Jeremy Miller – 17.837 seconds, 100.914 MPH

HEAT 1:1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Jeff Cooke, 3. Kenny Pettyjohn, 4. Sean Cosgrove, 5. Robby Blair, 6. Bo Feathers, 7. Kirk Ryan Jr., 8. Dennis Franklin, 9. Donnie Marshall, 10. Douglas Cook.

HEAT 2: 1. Rod Conley, 2. Jimmy Bernheisel, 3. Brent Robinson, 4. Randle Chupp, 5. Mike Balzano, 6. Matt Hubbard, 7. Mike Duvall, 8. Doug Drown, 9. Tom Cohick.

HEAT 3: 1. Booper Bare, 2. Ray Love Jr., 3. Devin Friese, 4. Doug Sanders, 5. Jack Pencil, 6. Darryl Hills, 7. Louie Littlepage, 8. Keith Jackson, 9. Steve Phillips, 10. Ricky Elliott.

B MAIN: 1. Dennis Franklin, 2. Keith Jackson, 3. Louie Littlepage, 4. Steve Phillips, 5. Doug Drown, 6. Douglas Cook, 7. Tom Cohick, 8. Donnie Marshall, 9. Mike Duvall. (Top 5 Transfer)

DASH: 1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Randle Chupp, 3. Booper Bare, 4. Mike Balzano, 5. Jimmy Bernheisel, 6. Robbie Blair, 7. Sean Cosgrove, 8. Jack Pencil.

A MAIN: 1.Jeremy Miller, 2. Mike Balzano, 3. Bo Feathers, 4. Kenny Pettyjohn, 5. Booper Bare, 6. Jack Pencil, 7. Sean Cosgrove, 8. Darryl Hills, 9. Robbie Blair, 10. Devin Friese, 11. Doug Drown, 12. Dennis Franklin, 13. Ricky Elliott, 14. Keith Jackson, 15. Jim Bernheisel, 16. Rod Conley, 17. Ray Love Jr., 18. Doug Sanders, 19. Brent Robinson, 20. Jeff Cooke, 21. Louie Littlepage, 22. Steve Phillips, 23. Randle Chupp, 24. Matt Hubbard. (Lap Leaders – 1: Miller 1 – 50)

VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):

1. Ronald Cusic, 2.Sommey Lacey, Jr., 3. Pat Wood, 4. Roland Mann, 5. Jared Powell, 6. Jamie Lathroum, 7. Craig Eastep, 8. Larry Grimstead, Jr., 9. Donnie Daniel, 10. Chris Leis, 11. Mark Parks, 12. Eddie Groome, 13. Stevie Long, 14. Matt Morgan, 15. Austin Hubbard, 16. Scott Adams, 17. Brad Rigdon, 18. Roger Bell, 19. Billy Hubbard, 20. Anthony Kincaid, 21. John Fulghum, DNS: Carl Vaughan, DQ: Scotty Nelson (From 13th). (Lap Leaders – 1: Cusic 1 – 35)

FAST TIME: 19.706 seconds, 91.343 MPH

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):

1. Donnie Owens, 2. Walker Arthur, 3. Bobby Bustamante, 4. Roger Jamerson, 5. Robert Marshall, 6. Derek Scott, 7. John James Jr., 8. Jerry Scott, 9. Ray Paul, 10. William King, 11. Gene Jamerson Sr., 12. Olin Vaughan Jr., 13. Gene Snow Sr., 14. Davis Lipscombe, 15. Shane Morcom, 16. Mark Smith, 17. Thomas Corbin, 18. Vaughan Haywood, 19. Okey Synan Jr., 20. James Miller, 21. Jack Foulkes, 22. J.R. Overstreet, DNS:Daren Bolac, Craig Stanard, DQ: Sam Tignor (From 14th). (Lap Leaders – 1: Owens 1 – 30)

FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 22.135 seconds, 81.319 MPH
 

$10,000 TO WIN MACS SANCTIONED FALL CLASSIC 50 THIS SATURDAY SEPT. 17TH AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY



Saluda, VA - Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action this Saturday September 17th with the MACS Super Late Model Series driver’s visiting for the $10,000 to win Fall Classic 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. Many of the Mid-Atlantics top drivers will be on hand to try and take home the big money. The payoff for this weekend’s 50 lap event is stellar from front to back with second paying $6000, fourteenth paying $1000 and $700 to start the “A” Main. All cars not transferring to the “A” Main receive $200.

The track will also crown its 2005 Champions in the Victory Lap Late Model and Truckin Thunder Sportsman divisions. Jamie Lathroum only needs to start the 35-lap feature to take home the $10,000 Victory Lap Late Model Championship. Lathroum holds a 107-point lead over Roland Mann of Chaptico, MD. Mann will not go home empty handed, as he will collect $3000 for finishing in the runner-up position in the 2005 points chase. Virginia Motor Speedway boasts a $25,000 point fund for the Victory Lap Late Model steel head division with tenth place paying $1000.

In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Bobby Bustamante of Chesapeake, VA will have his work cut out for him, as he will enter the night’s event with only a 10-point advantage over Walker Arthur of Forest, VA.
Competitor gates for Saturday, September 17TH will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. The Saturday September 17TH feature lineup includes: MACS Super Late Models (50 Laps); Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps) and the Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps). Super Late Models will run Time Trials, heats, B-Mains, Dash and feature; Late Model and Sportsman divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Adult tickets are just $20, Senior and Military tickets are $15, Students 13 –17 yrs old $12, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $6 and Children 6 and under free. Pit Passes will be $25. Check the track’s website for discount coupons.

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 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

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

TOP TEN IN CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS:

VICTORY LAP LATE MODELS:

1 - Jamie Lathroum – 1577; 2 - Roland Mann – 1480; 3 - Pat Wood – 1403; 4 - Sommey Lacey – 1349; 5 - Ronald Cusic – 1287; 6 - Jared Powell ® - 1246; 7 - Craig Eastep – 1242; 8 - Anthony Kincaid – 1228; 9 - Eddie Groome – 1210; 10 - Larry Grimstead Jr. – 1151.

TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN:

1 - Bobby Bustamante – 1340; 2 - Walker Arthur – 1330; 3 - Roger Jamerson – 1264; 4 - Vaughan Haywood – 1194; 5 - Jerry Scott – 1190; 6 - John James Jr. – 1190; 7 - Donnie Owens – 1184; 8 - Davis Lipscombe ® - 1128; 9 - Tim Shelton – 1103; 10 - Gene Jamerson – 1086.

LATHROUM SPOILS PARTY FOR LOVE AND STATON WITH VICTORY AT VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY



Saluda, VA – 9/3/05 - Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD spoiled the party for a couple of drivers looking for bonuses in Round 4 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T by taking home the victory on U.S. Army Night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Lathroum took the lead from Ray Love Jr. on lap 25 and then held off a stubborn Tom Cohick of Gloucester, VA for his fourth win of the season.

“He (Ray Love) kept jumping the cushion a bit and I figured if I could keep the pressure on him that he might make a mistake, and it happened in turn 2 just enough for me to get to his inside and then he drove it into turn 3 a little too hard sending him for a spin,” commented Lathroum on the battle for the lead an eventual victory.

Lathoum set fast time and inverted the top four in “Hot Lap” time trials putting Tom Cohick and Ray Love Jr. on the front row. Heading into the Challenge series final round Love and Brian Staton had bonus money on the line. Staton haad already secured a $5,000 bonus for winning Rounds two and three and was trying for a $15,000 bonus should he be able to take home the victory. Love had won Round 1 and with a win could take home a $5000 bonus.

Once the green dropped it looked as if Love would be able take home the $5000 bonus as he pulled out a sizeable lead in the first few laps and looked unbeatable. Love took advantage from the outside to gain the lead with Cohick falling in second. On lap 3 Sommey Lacey worked his way into third with a pass on Lathroum and Staton in turn 2.

With Love pulling away Cohick worked to hold off Lacey, Lathroum and Staton in a ferocious battle for second. Working the high side Lathroum shot to the second spot on lap 7 and set out to close the 10-car length advantage established by Love. Caution on lap 10 quickly erased Love’s advantage over the field closing them up on his bumper for the restart.

Lathroum kept the pressure on Love as they two worked the cushion and the traffic. On lap 22 Love slid over the cushion in turn 2 allowing Lathroum to get to his inside. Lathroum pulled in front of Love heading into turn 3 with Love crossing over to the inside of Lathroum. Both drove it hard into the corner with Lathroum’s car sticking and Love’s car spinning to the inside bringing out a caution.

On the restart Lathroum had Cohick, Lacey, Brian Staton and Mark Parks trying to keep pace. On lap 25 Staton made a mistake in turn 1 allowing Mark Parks, Roland Mann and Stevie Long to get by for position. Lathroum used the cushion to his advantage and cruised to his fourth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Tom Cohick, Sommey Lacey Jr., Roland Mann and Billy Hubbard. Jared Powell picked up the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Championship Rookie of the Race Award with a sixth place finish.

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