JAMAICA, Va — Walker Arthur of Forest, VA captured Saturday night’s 35 lap Victory Lap Late Model feature at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, leading all 35 laps in his #87 Cecil B Arthur Beef Farm / PMZ Group / Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rocket. With the victory Arthur closed to within three points of current point leader Stevie Long.
Matt Morgan and Arthur led the field to green with the races first caution coming out early as Brett Carlton flipped his ride in turn 4. Carlton would emerge from his ride unhurt. On the restart Arthur once again took control this time pulling away from Tom Cohick and the rest of the field.
By lap 10 Arthur had worked to a full straight and by lap 15 was working heavy traffic. The races fourth and final caution would come out on lap 23 for the spinning Cohick. That would close Roland Mann up on Arthur’s back bumper for the restart. Once the green flag fell for the final time Arthur pulled away with easy picking up his fifth victory of 2008.
Following Arthur to the checkers were Roland Mann, Stephen Evans, Stevie Long and Ben Bowie. Bowie was the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race with his fifth place finish.
In other action Tony Wood of Providence Forge, VA captured the 25 lap feature for his first victory of 2008. Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC continued his domination of the New Generation Racing Sprint Car division by capturing the 25 lap feature in his #44 Tidewater AAA / J&J for his sixth win of the season. In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA took the lead from David Parker of Powhatan, VA on lap 10 and then held off challenges by Bret Hamilton and Eric Erwin to capture his sixth win of 2008. In the Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA wrestled the lead from Kevin Fletcher of Saluda, VA on lap 16 to record his fourth win of 2008.
In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman Tony Wood of Providence Forge, VA captured the 25 lap feature, taking the lead from Todd Traylor of King William, VA on lap 12 and then cruising to his first win of 2008.
Traylor took the lead from Taylor Doggett on lap 3 and then fought to keep wood at bay. On lap 11 Wood got inside Traylor to take over the top spot. With Traylor, Kenny Moreland and Roger Jamerson battling for the runner up spot Wood was able to cruise to the victory. Following Wood to the checkers were Kenny Moreland, Roger Jamerson, Todd Traylor and Gene Snow. Michael Hayes was the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race with his ninth place finish.
Daren Bolac of Moyock, NC continued his domination of the New Generation Racing Sprint Car division by capturing the 25 lap feature in his #44 Tidewater AAA / J&J for his sixth win of the season. Bolac took over the lead with an inside pass of Troy Severin on lap 8. As the two raced into turn 4 Severin pitched his car sideways flipping it in the process. Severin would come out unharmed.
Once the green Bolac quickly distanced himself from the field and cruised to the victory. Rounding out the top five were Tom Humphries, Kyle Pruitt, Brent Bordeaux and Mary Anne Williams. Bordeaux was the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race with his fourth place finish.
In the Budweiser Modified 25 lap feature Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA battled with David Parker of Powhatan, VA in a tight side by side battle with Marshall taking over the top spot on lap 7. Parker retook the lead on the next circuit with a crossover move in turn 2 only to have it taken away again on lap 10 by Marshall.
Marshall and Parker raced into heavy traffic on lap 17 allowing Bret Hamilton and Eric Erwin to close in on the leaders. On lap 18 Marshall almost got caught up in a spin by Dustin Bishop in turn 4. On the restart Hamilton got by Parker for second and began to pressure Marshall for the lead.
On lap 21 Erwin got inside Hamilton for second allowing Marshall to pull away and go on to record his sixth victory of 2008. Following Marshall to the checkers were Eric Erwin, Bret Hamilton, Mark Schools and Page Harrison. John Ferguson was the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race with his sixth place finish.
The Limited Stock Car 20 lap feature got interesting early as Kevin Fletcher, Stephen Childress and Wayne Suite raced three wide out of turn four for the lead with Fletcher taking control by inches. Within a few laps Fletcher had to fend off Brett Adkins for the top spot.
Several times Adkins made a run at Fletcher only to be denied. On lap 16 Fletcher opened the door as he bobbled in turn 4 allowing both Adkins and Suite to get to his inside in a three wide race for the lead with Adkins taking control. On out front Adkins was able to stretch out his lead and capture his fourth win of 2008. Following Adkins to the checkers were Kevin Fletcher, Wayne Suite, Wesley Givens and Bob Terry. Suite was the Thurston Spring Service Dirt Series Rookie of the Race with his third place finish.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return back to action Saturday September 20th to host the 39th Annual Fall Classic presented by Waste Management. The night’s events will be the final point races for all five divisions as the 2008 Champions will be crowned. All five divisions will be running extended lap features.
The evening of racing will also feature round 4 of the Victory Lap Late Model $25,000 Challenge presented by BB&T. Walker Arthur, Tom Cohick and Stevie Long, winners of the first three rounds of the series; each have a shot at a $5000 bonus should one of them win the 40 lap Late Model feature.
Competitor gates for Saturday, September 20th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:00pm with hot laps.
Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday September 20th: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (30 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps); and Limited Stock Car (25 Laps). All divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features.
Adult admission is just $16, Senior and Military $14, 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 $32. 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 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.
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RACE RESULTS FOR WIGO / RICHMOND.COM NIGHT AT THE RACES, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008:
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (21 CARS):
A-Main -- 1. Walker Arthur, Forest; 2. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 3. Stephen Evans, Tyner, N.C.; 4. Stevie Long, Mechanicsville, Md.; 5. Ben Bowie, Brandywine, Md.; 6. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 7. Tom Cohick, Gloucester; 8. Austin Hubbard, Laurel, Del.; 9. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania; 10. Davis Lipscombe, Mechancisville; 11. Tyler Bailey, Chesterfield; 12. Ed Pope, Pasadena, Md.; 13. Roy Skaggs, Highland Springs; 14. Brad Rigdon, Chesapeake; 15. Tony Buckler, King George; 16. William King, Norfolk; 17. Scott Adams, Chester; 18. David Steele, Newport News; 19. Matt Morgan, Hughesville, Md.; 20. Brett Carlton, Mechanicsville; DNS: 21. Darrell Adkins, Saluda.
FAST TIME: Stephen Evans – 19.867 seconds, 90.603mph.
TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 25 LAP FEATURE (19 CARS):
A-Main -- 1. Tony Wood, New Kent; 2. Kenny Moreland, Waldorf, Md.; 3. Roger Jamerson, Glen Allen; 4. Todd Traylor, King William; 5. Gene Snow Sr., Richmond; 6. Michael Roop, Stafford; 7. J.R. Guy, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Tommy Upshaw, West Point; 9. Michael Hayes, Ruther Glen; 10. John Kirby, Sandston; 11. Bruce Wilson, Quinton; 12. Okey Synan Jr., Fredericksburg; 13. William Tyler III, Virginia Beach; 14. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Church; 15. Rusty Steele, Providence Forge; 16. Jimmy Duncan, Fredericksburg; 17. Taylor Doggett, Ruther Glen; 18. Tim Shelton, Fredericksburg; 19. Kenny Baum Sr., Virginia Beach.
FAST TIME: Roger Jamerson – 21.800 seconds, 82.569mph.
BUDWEISER MODIFIED 25 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):
A-Main -- 1. Matt Marshall, Stuarts Draft; 2. Eric Erwin, Beaver Dam; 3. Bret Hamilton, Powhatan; 4. Mark Schools, Midlothian; 5. Page Harrison, Jetersville; 6. John Ferguson, Gloucester; 7. James Marshall, Saint Leonard, Md.; 8. Dan Arnold, Petersburg; 9. Mack Tatum, Midlothian; 10. Bill Roberts, Mechanicsville; 11. Tony Quade, Leonardtown, Md.; 12. Jack Foulkes, Fairfax Station; 13. David Parker, Powhatan; 14. Brian Maxey, King George; 15. Joey Polevoy, Powhatan; 16. Josh Harris, Gloucester; 17. Brian Dobie, Partlow; 18. Wayne Taylor, Tappahannock; 19. Lance Grady, Maidens; 20. Dustin Bishop, Stony Creek; 21. Kelly Samuels, Richmond; 22. Brandon Galloway, Gloucester; 23. David Reid, Mechanicsville.
FAST TIME: Brandon Galloway – 20.316 seconds, 88.600mph. (New Division Track Record)
NEW GENERATION RACING SPRINT CAR 25 LAP FEATURE (12 CARS):
A-Main -- 1. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C.; 2. Tom Humphries, Waynesboro; 3. Kyle Pruitt, Ijamsville, Md.; 4. Brent Bordeaux, Fredericksburg; 5. Mary Anne Williams, Chester; 6. Matt Stambaugh, Fredericksburg; 7. Scott Davis, Virginia Beach; 8. John Snead, Fredericksburg; 9. Eric Keck, Providence Forge; 10. Troy Severin, Ashland; 11. Charlie Fasano, Ettrick; 12. Michael Keeton Jr., Doswell
FAST TIME: Daren Bolac – 17.082 seconds, 105.374mph.
LIMITED STOCK CAR 20 LAP FEATURE (27 CARS):
A-Main -- 1. Brett Adkins, Gloucester; 2. Kevin Fletcher, Saluda; 3. Wayne Suite, Mechanicsville, Md.; 4. Wesley Givens, New Kent; 5. Bob Terry, Stafford; 6. Ryan Toole, Richmond; 7. Brian Maxey, King George; 8. Joe Ender, Glen Allen; 9. Vernon Kirby, Glen Allen; 10. Raymond Harper, Gloucester; 11. John Hankins Jr., Jamaica; 12. David Gaestel, Port Republic, Md.; 13. Stephen Childress, St. Stephens Church; 14. Bill Hardman, Mechanicsville; 15. Travis Hopkins, Spotsylvania; 16. Ashley Meyers, Ark; 17. James Suite, Chaptico, Md.; 18. Brandon Coates, Warsaw; 19. Brandon Sandridge, Mechanicsville; 20. Tyler LaRoque, Newburg, Md.; 21. David Newell, Richmond; 22. Davey Pullen, New Kent; 23. James Givens, New Kent; 24. Marty Coltrain, Richmond; 25. Mitchell Hart, Hanover; 26. Daniel Loth, Richmond; DNS: 27. Allen Crawford, Spotsylvania.
FAST TIME: Kevin Fletcher – 23.234 seconds, 77.473mph.
