The snow is finally gone and racing season is almost upon us.  VMP kicks off its 2010 campaign this Saturday March 6^th, with the Season Opener Test & Tune.  This will be the first of four Saturday test & tunes in the month of March, which means plenty of time to shake off the rust before the season hits full stride in April.  There will be a Special Day Test & Tune for Motorcycles Friday March 26^th. VMP will also launch its remodeled bracket program in March as the first two ET Points Races take place March 21^st and 28^th. So unchain the cars, break the winter blues and get ready for the smell of burning rubber and race fuel as we prepare to turn the light green for 2010.

As if the 30^th anniversary season of the Super Chevy Show series isn't exciting enough, Virginia Motorsports Park is going to feature a new nitromethane-burning class during its show in 2010.

Virginia Motorsports Park will play host to a Super Chevy Show for the 15^th time April 16-18 in Petersburg, Virginia. It will be the second of 10 national events on the Super Chevy Show schedule in 2010.

The track's newest category – the Chevy Extreme Nitro class – will be an eight-car shootout of nitro-burning Chevy vehicles.

Virginia Motorsports Park's Bryan Pierce said he thinks the Chevy Extreme Nitro class will quickly become a fan favorite.

"We have such a rich history with the Super Chevy Show and we can't think of a better way of adding even more entertainment to the event than by adding nitro-burning hot rods," Pierce said. "You won't have to be a die-hard Chevy fan to love this racing class, but we know the loyal Chevy fans will really enjoy the thundering speed the category will add to the weekend."

Pierce said the track also wanted to help make the swap meet a more enjoyable experience for the participants. For the first time, swap meet participants will be able to reserve their spot online in advance.

"Participants can go online, pick out a space, purchase it and know exactly where they are going to be without having to get here real early in the morning during the Super Chevy Show weekend," Pierce said. "We worked with participants and tried to figure out a way to make the weekend even better for them and this was one of the biggest requests."

Participants can go online at www.virginiamotorsports.com starting at 8 p.m. (EST) on March 16 to reserve a Swap Meet spot.

"We are thrilled about being able to celebrate the 30^th year of Super Chevy Show by hosting an event here for the 15^th time and we think this will be our best event yet," Pierce said. "Our fans, vendors, racers, sponsors and participants are all excited about the April event and how the new owners of the Super Chevy Show have worked with everyone to figure out how to make the series even better."

Check out www.superchevyshow.com for more information on the 30^th anniversary season of the Super Chevy Show series

In a continued effort to build the best racing programs possible, Richmond Dragway and Virginia Motorsports Park have teamed up for the 2010 racing season.  Both tracks are committed to giving racers the best possible racing experience, and one way to accomplish that is by working together.  For the first time ever, VMP and RD Championship Gold Cards will be valid at both race tracks.  If you are a VMP gold card holder, you will be eligible to use your gold card at RD for the AED Performance ET Points series.  In turn, RD gold cards will be valid at VMP for ET Points Races.  VMP and RD are excited about offering extra incentives for racers who continue to support our programs.  Look for more exciting things to come as RD and VMP continue to work together to provide an excellent racing experience for all competitors.

In a commitment to the local ET Points racers, VMP is offering big year end prizes. 

The 2010 Top ET Champion will receive a free entry into the 5 Day Bracket Championships taking place at Palm Beach International Raceway.  The event is 5 action packed days of bracket racing, featuring five $10,000 to win races.  This is the 28^th annual 5 day, the original big money bracket event.

The 2010 Modified Champion will receive a free entry into the 2011 World Footbrake Challenge.  The WFC is put on by Coalburg Racing Promotions and takes place each July at Bristol Dragway.  This event has quickly become the most prestigious footbrake only race in the country.  Offering three $10,000 races, this is "The World's Greatest Footbrake Race.”

Please keep checking back as we announce more 2010 ET Points series prizes and awards as they become available. 

The first chassis certification of 2010 will take place on Saturday March 13^th at VMP. To schedule an appointment, call the VMP office at 804-862-3174.  IHRA Chassis Inspector Eddie Smith will be at VMP from 9am – 4pm to take care of all your chassis needs.  The fee for a chassis inspection is $75 or $100, depending on what type of chassis sticker you require.