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Kids Racing To Read at Colonial
Heights Public Schools
HOT
IMPORT TUNER SERIES SHINES WITH MOTHERS POLISHES AND WAXES AS NEW SPONSOR
VIRGINIA
MOTORSPORTS PARK PROMOTES FUN AND SAFETY WITH FRIDAY NIGHT STREET WARS
SERIES
NEW
“BOSS” AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK
NO
SPEED LIMITS AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK – 2003 STREET OUTLAW SHOOTOUT
SERIES!
VIRGINIA
MOTORSPORTS PARK WELCOMES 2003 WITH MORE FEATURE EVENTS, MOTOCROSS TRACK
AND DUCKS!
Try
My Nuts named title sponsor of 2003 Points Series at Virginia Motorsports
Park
HOT IMPORT TUNER SERIES SHINES WITH MOTHERS POLISHES AND WAXES AS NEW SPONSOR
PETERSBURG, VA (March 24, 2003) – Mothers Polishes Waxes and Cleaners, an industry leader in automotive car care products, is the new title sponsor of the Hot Import Tuner Nite series. Based in Huntington Beach, California Mothers is recognized as the creator of the first mag and aluminum polish, providing a superior product to all true car enthusiasts world wide.
The Mothers Hot Import Tuner Nite features the regions hottest imports tearing up the ¼ mile dragstrip. Imports are fastest growing and wildest class on the street scene today. Not only are the cars tricked out with the latest import performance parts, but will be looking just as good as they perform after being shined with Mothers waxes and polishes.
“We’re pleased that Mothers Polishes Waxes and Cleaners will be part of the excitement of Friday night import racing at Virginia Motorsports Park and welcome their enthusiasm and marketing support”, says Bryan Pierce, General Manager.
Mothers Marketing Director, Ken Holland says about their loyalty and dedication to car lovers, “Mothers loves cars and wants them to keep them looking their best” “The Mothers family lives and breathes cool cars”.
The Mothers Hot Import Tuner Nite takes place the 2nd Friday of each month from April through October. Starting on April 11th and again on May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, September 12th, and October 10th, as part of the regular Friday night Street Wars series.
You can see these “cool” cars when gates open at 5 p.m. and the fast and furious take to the strip. Eliminations start at 8 p.m. and it costs just $15 for car and driver to race, and spectators just $9 including full pit access and free parking.
Walk the pits, talk to the drivers, see the latest “street wise” custom paint jobs, custom wheels and tires and performance parts on your favorite import car or truck. Be part of the Fast and Furious life style the 2nd Friday of each month for the Mothers Hot Import Tuner Nite at Virginia Motorsports Park.
So if you love tricked out shiny imports that speak performance, join
us on
Virginia Motorsports Park is the largest and fastest growing motorsports
entertainment facility on the east coast. Situated on 700 acres this multi-million
dollar complex includes a ¼ mile drag strip, luxury VIP Corporate
Suites, Tower and state of the art media facilities, seating for 23,000
and over 60 acres pit parking, 35 of it paved. With its own lake, and
trackside motor coach and RV Park alongside the dragstrip. Virginia Motorsports
Park is located just 30 minutes south of Richmond in Dinwiddie County.
For more information on Virginia Motorsports Park, contact 804.862.3174
VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK PROMOTES FUN AND SAFETY WITH FRIDAY NIGHT STREET WARS SERIES
PETERSBURG, VA (March 17, 2003) – With an emphasis on fun and safety and its support of getting street racers off the streets and onto the quarter mile drag strip, VMP begins its Friday night Street Wars Series March 7th.
With twenty-nine events scheduled over the next nine months, it is expected that over 9,000 cars will participate each Friday competing for trophies and bragging rights.
While the first Friday of the month features three classes, Muscle Street (14.49 – quicker), Street Challenge (14.50-slower), and Street Trophy Points (11.00 – Slower), the second, third and last Fridays of each month feature special car nights. Street Trophy Eliminations at 7:30 p.m., Street Wars Eliminations at 7:30 p.m.
The fast and furious imports invade the quarter mile drag strip on seven occasions the second Friday each month starting on April 11th with Mothers Waxes and Polishes Hot Import Tuner Nites. These nights are designated for the fastest growing and wildest class on the street scene today.
The third Friday of the month features the Street Boss Series. Hard core door slammers racing in heads up action take to the strip on a 1/8-mile track. With a $1000 to win and $250 low ET, there are no second chances. Action starts April 18th and runs seven times during the season. If you don’t like winners, place a $200 bounty on the Boss Driver and see who is going to be the New Boss. 1st round Qualifying starts at 7 p.m., 2nd round at 8 p.m., 1st round eliminations at 8:45 p.m. and finals at 10 p.m. Entry fee for car, driver and one crew person is $40.
For two wheel action, it’s Motorcycle Mania the 4th Friday of each month starting April 25th. The fastest metric bikes take to the quarter mile for an all out war of screaming action. The night concludes with a Wheelie Contest for those who like to impress the timid.
Gates open at 5 p.m. and racer entry fee is only $15, Spectator admission is $9, children 12 and under free. Competition starts 6 p.m. every Friday so bring your friends and make it a happening.
Virginia Motorsports Park is the largest and fastest growing motorsports entertainment facility on the east coast. Situated on 700 acres this multi-million dollar complex includes a ¼ mile drag strip, luxury VIP Corporate Suites, Tower and state of the art media facilities, seating for 23,000 and over 60 acres pit parking, 35 of it paved. With its own lake, and trackside motor coach and RV Park alongside the drag strip. Virginia Motorsports Park is located just 30 minutes south of Richmond in Dinwiddie County.
For more information on Virginia Motorsports Park, contact 804.862.3174
NEW “BOSS” AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK
PETERSBURG, VA (March 14, 2003) There is a new “Boss” starting April 18th at Virginia Motorsports Park.
No, Bryan Pierce, General Manager is not leaving, but is bringing back a very popular racing series as part of the Friday Night Street Wars program.
This series is called the Street Boss Series and is a “Heads Up”- First to the Finish Line Race with No Speed Limits and No Second Chances. The series was designed for late model vehicles limited to a 10.5 inch slick and/or 12 inch DOT treaded rear tire.
The Street Boss Series is a heads up, pro start, first car to the 1/8th mile finish line race. The series takes place the 3rd Friday of each month starting April 18th and again on May 16th, June 20th, July 19th, (only Saturday date), August 15th, September 5th and October 17th.
Drivers will compete for $1,000 to win with the runner up receiving $500. There is a $30 cash prize for qualifying and $30 per each round won plus $250 for the number one qualifier.
New for 2003 is the “Boss Bounty” feature where competitors put up a $200 cash bounty on a driver who wins two or more consecutive races.
Street Boss Series race entry fee is $40 for car and driver and one crew person. Street Boss Points Series entry fee is $50. Spectator and additional crew is only $9.
Friday first round qualifying starts at 7:15 p.m., second round qualifying at 8:15 and first round eliminations at 8:45 p.m. Finals to see who the new “Boss” in town is starts at 10 p.m.
Virginia Motorsports Park is the largest and fastest growing motorsports entertainment facilities on the east coast. Situated on 700 acres this multi-million dollar complex includes a ¼ mile drag strip, luxury VIP Corporate Suites, Tower and state of the art media facilities, seating for 23,000 and over 60 acres pit parking, 35 of it paved. With its own lake, and trackside motor coach and RV Park alongside the dragstrip. Virginia Motorsport Park is located in central Virginia just 30 minutes south of Richmond in Dinwiddie County.
For more information on the Street Boss Series or Virginia Motorsports Park, contact 804.862.3174
NO SPEED LIMITS AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK – 2003 STREET OUTLAW SHOOTOUT SERIES!
PETERSBURG, VA (March 14, 2003) Virginia Motorsports Park introduces Street Outlaw Series for 2003 with a new payout and “Outlaw Bounty” feature.
The 2003 Street Outlaw Series is a race for the fastest street cars in the country to compete not against themselves like bracket racing, but an exciting “Heads Up” format that has no speed limits and no second chances. It’s an “All Out Race to the Finish Line”.
Featuring world class competitors who race for $2,000 to win based on a 12-16 qualified car field, with the runner up getting a cool $1,000. When fewer than 11 cars qualify, the purse will be $1,000 to win and $500 for runner up. There is a $30 cash prize for qualifying and $30 per each round won plus $350 for the number one qualifier.
New for 2003 is the “Outlaw Bounty” feature where a cash bounty can be placed on a driver who wins two or more consecutive races. Winning drivers will be shouting SOS to their crews and spectators!
With seven Saturday dates for drivers to compete at starting April 26th and again on May 31st, June 21st, July 19th, August 2nd, September 13th and October 18th this is going to be one of the most exciting racing programs this season.
Street Outlaw Shootout race entry fee is $40 for car and driver and one crew person. Spectator and additional crew is only $11. Street Outlaw Shootout Points Series entry fee is $50. Drivers who compete in the points championship series will receive prizes and trophies that will be awarded at Championship Banquet in December.
Race day qualifying starts at 6:30 p.m. and second round qualifying at 7:15 with eliminations at 8 p.m.
“The 2003 Street Outlaw Series is a “Heads Up - First to the Finish Line Racing” that will make Virginia Motorsports Park the place to be on Saturday nights” says GM Bryan Pierce.
Virginia Motorsports Park is the largest and fastest growing motorsports entertainment facilities on the east coast. Situated on 700 acres this multi-million dollar complex includes a ¼ mile drag strip, luxury VIP Corporate Suites, Tower and state of the art media facilities, seating for 23,000 and over 60 acres pit parking, 35 of it paved. With its own lake, and trackside motor coach and RV Park alongside the drag strip. Virginia Motorsports Park is located in central Virginia just 30 minutes south of Richmond in Dinwiddie County.
For more information on the Street Outlaw Series or Virginia Motorsports Park, contact 804.862.3174
VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK WELCOMES 2003 WITH MORE FEATURE EVENTS, MOTOCROSS TRACK AND DUCKS!
PETERSBURG, VA (February 25, 2003) Virginia Motorsports Park revs up for the most entertaining season in its history, with the announcement of its 2003 event schedule today.
With over 73 events planned including feature shows, special race events, and the largest hunting and fishing show on the east coast, attendance should reach the half million mark.
Adding to the excitement of the three feature shows, AC Delco IHRA Nationals, The Big Show, (custom import race), Nite of Fire featuring 300 mph flaming jet cars, fireworks and family midway, is the new East Coast Trucking Nationals. Featuring Big Rig Race Trucks and jet trucks, and 100s of the classiest 18-wheelers, SUV’s and sport pickups on display. It’s all about trucks, tools and tailgates.
Whether you like Chevy’s, Ford’s, Mopar’s or Imports, Virginia Motorsports Park has got an event for you. Returning this year are the Super Chevy Show, Fun Ford Weekend, IDRA Battle of the Imports, NOPI Drag Nationals, Xtreme Nationals and Mopar Madness, the largest Mopar show on the east coast.
If its Hot Rods and Harleys you want, then don’t miss the Mid-Atlantic Power Fest and Cruise In showcasing all makes and models. It includes a car show, swap meet and fun for the whole family. If you want to get your motor running then ride on into the “Virginia is for Lovers Bike Fest” featuring hundreds of custom Harleys and the trickiest “metric” bikes, as well as a bike rodeo, bike show, live music and vendor alley.
In our continued efforts to promote fun, safety and sportsmanship on the ¼ mile for local car and bike enthusiasts off all ages, VMP will build on the success of its Friday night Street Wars Series. Each Friday night brings local and regional racers out for fun and competition. The second Friday of each month is Hot Import Tuner Nite which features sport compact and late model cars. Then the 4th Friday of the month features two wheel excitement with Motorcycle Mania.
“We are very excited about our 2003 event schedules”, says General Manager Bryan Pierce, “especially the new events that local and regional race fans will experience this year. We are working hard to make Virginia Motorsports Park into one of the finest entertainment facilities”.
VMP will begin its ET Points Series that take place on 13 Saturdays starting in March. 2003 will see the largest growth in this exciting program for Bracket Racers with over 4000 competitors expected to compete for $20,000 in cash and prizes.
Returning again this year is the Street Boss series and the Street Outlaw Shootout series. Both series are “Heads Up - First to the Finish Line Racing” for any make or model car. The Street Boss Series takes place on the third Friday of the month, starting April 18 for seven dates and pays $1,000 to win.
The Street Outlaw Shootout takes place on Saturdays starting April 26th, for seven dates with a payout up to $2,000 to win.
Sitting on half a million cubic yards of dirt is the million dollar Motocross Facility designed and sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association. The track will host 22 events in 2003 and features the hottest dirt track motorcycle racing.
Virginia Motorsports Park is much more than racing. This year the park will host the Ducks Unlimited hunting and fishing show in September. With over 40,000 people expected to attend, this will be the largest show of its kind east of the Mississippi.
The facility now boasts a new Off-Road Course built for the Ducks Unlimited event and will compliment existing new vehicle testing course for automobile manufactures Ride and Drives.
Virginia Motorsports Park is the largest and fastest growing motorsports
entertainment facility on the east coast. Situated on 700 acres this multi-million
dollar complex includes a ¼ mile drag strip, luxury VIP Corporate
Suites, Tower and state of the art media facilities, seating for 23,000
and over 60 acres pit parking, 35 of it paved. With its own lake, and
trackside motor coach and RV Park alongside the dragstrip. Virginia Motorsports
Park is located in central Virginia just 30 minutes south of Richmond
in Dinwiddie County.
For more information on Virginia Motorsports Park, contact 804.862.3174
Try My Nuts named title sponsor
of 2003 Points Series at Virginia Motorsports Park
PETERSBURG, VA (February 25, 2003) – Try My Nuts brand peanuts,
an Outer Banks, NC based company specializing in the snack foods, has
signed to become the sponsor of the 2003 VMP Points Series.
The Try My Nuts Points Series hits the quarter mile dragstrip on Saturday March 8th and runs for 13 events through to September 13th. After coming off a very successful season in 2002 with over 4000 competitors competing as part of the regular bracket racing program, General Manager, Bryan Pierce is really excited about this years program and new sponsor.
“It’s gratifying to see the brand Try My Nuts sponsor this exciting series in 2003. Virginia Motorsports Park is looking forward to working with Try My Nuts as a new partner with us” says Bryan Pierce, General Manager. The track is one of the fastest and most competitive racing surfaces on the East Coast. “We are really excited about seeing our ET Bracket Program develop and attract new competitors this year.”
This years ET Points Series will pay out close to $20,000 in cash and prizes, up from $10,000 that was paid out in 2002. Scheduled race dates for the 2003 Try My Nuts Points Series are March 8, March 15, March 29, April 12, April 19, April 26, May 10, May 17, May 31, July 26, August 9, August 23, and September 13. Classes for 2003 have not changed, Top ET (Electronics), 0 – 7.99 1/8 mile, Modified (Non Electronics) 9.01 – slower ¼ mile, Motorcycle (Electronics/Non Electronics) and Junior Dragster 7.70 and slower.
Gates open Saturdays at 10 a.m. with test and tune beginning at 11 a.m. and time runs at 3 p.m. with eliminations at 5 p.m. Junior Dragster time runs at noon. Racer entry fee is Top ET - $41, Modified - $31, Motorcycle $26 and Junior Dragster $15. Spectator adult admission is $11 with children 12 and under free.
Try My Nuts – Nut Company sells a variety of nuts, gourmet chocolates, and hot sauces distributed throughout the United States. For more information or distribution locations contact 877-YUM-NUTS (986-6887) or visit www.trymynuts.com. In addition, Try My Nuts brand is the proud sponsor of Larry Miller Racing. Stop by the Try My Nuts trailer during events for free samples.
Virginia Motorsports Park is the largest and fastest growing motorsports entertainment facility on the east coast. Situated on 700 acres this multi-million dollar complex includes a ¼ mile drag strip, luxury VIP Corporate Suites, Tower and state of the art media facilities, seating for 23,000 and over 60 acres pit parking, 35 of it paved. With its own lake, and trackside motor coach and RV Park alongside the dragstrip. Virginia Motorsports Park is located just 30 minutes south of Richmond in Dinwiddie County.
For more information on Virginia Motorsports Park, contact 804.862.3174
Kids Racing To Read at Colonial Heights Public Schools
Virginia Motorsports Park and Colonial Heights Public Schools build partnership in RACE TO READ Program
DINWIDDIE, VA –Throughout the spring session of the 2003 school
year at Colonial Heights elementary schools, children have been reading
more books than ever. Students at all three elementary schools, Lakeview,
North, and Tussing, are participating in this new and unique approach
to encourage reading. By reading more books students can earn tickets
to attend drag racing events at Virginia Motorsports Park. The top readers
from each school will get VIP tickets for them to attend the ACDelco Nationals,
the largest drag racing event in Virginia on June 6-8, 2003. The student
who reads the most books will get a ride to school in a real 200 mph racecar.
Of course, there will be no speeding on city streets.
One of the components of this program is that race teams will be visiting these schools to promote the program and encourage the kids to read. The following are times and locations that race teams will be at the schools.
Colonial Heights High School May 13th 9:00am
Colonial Heights Middle School May 13th 11:30am
North Elementary School May 13th 1:30pm
Tussing Elementary School May 14th 9:00am
Lakeview Elementary School May 14th 1:00pm
Race to Read program is the first of its’ kind in Virginia leveraging motorsports to promote a strong educational foundation of reading skills and reading comprehension. This unique program and partnership will be incorporated into the fall and spring sessions of the 2003-04 school year. For further information please contact Virginia Motorsports Park, Tuesday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
