Jamaica, VA – ‘The Doctor’ Danny Johnson of Rochester, NY made his first house call to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway count as he passed Dale Planck on lap 14 to take the lead and then held off the challenges of Matt Sheppard in the closing laps to take home victory in the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series sanctioned first annual Paul Sawyer Memorial 60.
Johnson pocketed $6,000 for his 62nd career Series win in the 60-lap Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. that was slowed by just four caution periods.
“The car was really working for me up on the cushion, I hope we can figure out what we have been doing right, this is four races with this car and four wins,” commented Johnson in victory lane.
Dale Planck paced the 32-car field before fifth-place starter Johnson forged the final lead change on lap 14. Sheppard began 13th on the grid yet moved in to pressure Johnson with a third of the race scored. ‘Super’ Matt pulled alongside the ‘Doctor’ on lap 30 and made several last lap challenges for the lead but the order remained the same throughout the second half of the race. Planck settled for third followed by current Advance Auto Parts SDS points leader Tim Fuller and Jimmy Phelps.
In the Paul Sawyer Memorial 40 lap feature for the Super Late Models Timmy McCreadie of Watertown, NY retook the lead from Rick Eckert of York, PA on lap 25 and held off the challenges of Jeremy Miller to take home the victory and the $5000 top prize.
“I almost through the race away there on lap 24 when Eckert got by me, and I thought I was headed to fourth, but I was able to get through traffic and use the high side to my advantage. The track was awesome as usual tonight, I’ve never been here when it isn’t,” commented McCreadie in victory lane.
McCreadie and Sean Cosgrove led the field to green with McCreadie rocketing to the lead. Cosgrove wasn’t as lucky as he lost second to Tim Fuller. Two quick cautions and both Cosgrove and fuller were pitside.
On the restart Eckert took second and went to work on McCreadie for the top spot. Eckert worked the low groove as McCreadie lived up on the cushion. The two leaders began running in heavy traffic and on lap 24 Eckert powered his #24 Mastersbilt to the inside of McCreadie to take the lead. On the very next lap in heavy traffic Eckert jumped the cushion with McCreadie, Jason Covert and Darryl Hills going three wide under him for the lead. McCreadie emerged the leader and began to pull away.
With the laps winding down McCreadie held off the challenges of Jeremy Miller to take home the victory by 2.149 seconds. Rounding out the top five were twelfth starting Jeremy Miller, Jason Covert, eleventh starting Ricky Elliott and Darryl Hills.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this Friday May 11th as it hosts Fantastic Fridays 2 featuring the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, New Generation Racing Sprint Cars and the All Americans in action.
Competitor gates for Friday, May 11th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday May 11th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps) and the VMS All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Sprint Car divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run Hot Lap Time Trials, Heats and Feature. 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, 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 2007 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 THE ‘THURSDAY THUNDER’ featuring the PAUL SAWYER MEMORIAL MAY 3, 2007:
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES 60 LAP FEATURE (33 CARS):
1. 27J - Danny Johnson; 2. 44s - Matt Sheppard; 3. 77x - Dale Planck; 4.19 -Tim Fuller; 5. 98H - Jimmy Phelps; 6. 3 - Justin Haers; 7. 14J - Alan Johnson; 8. 44 - Frank Cozze; 9. 84 - Gary Tomkins; 10. 1a - Brian Weaver; 11. 7x - Steve Paine; 12. 83 - Brian Swartzlander; 13. 48T - Dave Rauscher; 14. 60 - Kenny Stafford; 15. 98 - Kenny Wallace; 16. 91d - John Willman; 17. 32c - Vic Coffey; 18. 49 - Billy Dunn; 19. Z - Butch Tittle; 20. 39w - Chuck Tucker; 21. m40 - Mark Forte Jr.; 22. R2 - Rusty Smith; 23. 1 - Darwin Greene; 24. 55 - Tim McCreadie; 25. T21 - Roger Chrysler; 26. 15 - Brett Tonkin; 27. 37x - Tom Scheetz; 28 . 66w - Wallace Stacey; 29. 45 - Wayne Jelly; 30. 91 - Billy Decker; 31. 20 - Brett Hearn; 32. 93 - Ryan Bartlett; DNS: 14 – Rich Laubach.
HEAT 1: 1. 1a - Brian Weaver; 2. 44 - Frank Cozze; 3. 19 - Tim Fuller; 4. 20 - Brett Hearn; 5. 44s - Matt Sheppard; 6. 32c - Vic Coffey; 7. 49 - Billy Dunn; 8. 14J - Alan Johnson; 9. 15 - Brett Tonkin; 10. 39w - Chuck Tucker; 11. T21 - Roger Chrysler.
HEAT 2: 1. 83 - Brian Swartzlander; 2. 77x - Dale Planck; 3. 55 - Tim McCreadie; 4. 91 - Billy Decker; 5. 84 - Gary Tomkins; 6. 98 - Kenny Wallace; 7. 45 - Wayne Jelly; 8. 91d - John Willman; 9. m40 - Mark Forte Jr.; 10. 1 - Darwin Greene; 11. 14 - Rich Laubach.
HEAT 3: 1. 27J - Danny Johnson; 2. 48T - Dave Rauscher; 3. 98H - Jimmy Phelps; 4. 3 - Justin Haers; 5. 7x - Steve Paine; 6. 60 - Kenny Stafford; 7. Z - Butch Tittle; 8. 66w - Wallace Stacey; 9. 93 - Ryan Bartlett; 10. R2 - Rusty Smith; 11. 37x - Tom Scheetz.
FAST TIME: Tim Fuller – 18.305 seconds, 98.334mph. (New Track Record)
SUPER LATE MODEL 40 LAP FEATURE (34 CARS):
1. Tim McCreadie, Watertwn, N.Y.; 2. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 4. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 5. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 6. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 7. Walker Arthur, Forest; 8. Kenny Wallace, Mooresville, N.C.; 9. Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Winchester; 10. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 11. Kenny Schrader, Mooresville, N.C.; 12. Randall Chupp, Troutman, N.C.; 13. G.R. Smith, Huntersville, N.C.; 14. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 15. Matt Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 16. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 17. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 18. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 19. Rick Eckert, York, Pa.; 20. Bo Feathers, Winchester; 21. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 22. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 23. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 24. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 25. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 26. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 27. Tim Fuller, Watertwon, N.Y.; 28. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md..
HEAT 1: 1. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 2. Randall Chupp, Troutman, N.C.; 3. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 4. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 5. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 6. G.R. Smith, Huntersville, N.C.; 7. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 8. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 9. Matt Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 10. Steve Axtell, Glen Burnie, Md.; 11. Billy Tucker, Charlotte Hall, Md.; 12. Lewis Hudson II, Waynesboro.
HEAT 2: 1. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 3. Kenny Wallace, Mooresville, N.C.; 4. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 5. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 6. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 7. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 9. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 10. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 11. Chris Cremer, Charllottesviile; 12. Tony Wood, New Kent.
FAST TIME: Tim McCreadie – 17.564 second, 102.482mph.
Johnson pocketed $6,000 for his 62nd career Series win in the 60-lap Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. that was slowed by just four caution periods.
“The car was really working for me up on the cushion, I hope we can figure out what we have been doing right, this is four races with this car and four wins,” commented Johnson in victory lane.
Dale Planck paced the 32-car field before fifth-place starter Johnson forged the final lead change on lap 14. Sheppard began 13th on the grid yet moved in to pressure Johnson with a third of the race scored. ‘Super’ Matt pulled alongside the ‘Doctor’ on lap 30 and made several last lap challenges for the lead but the order remained the same throughout the second half of the race. Planck settled for third followed by current Advance Auto Parts SDS points leader Tim Fuller and Jimmy Phelps.
In the Paul Sawyer Memorial 40 lap feature for the Super Late Models Timmy McCreadie of Watertown, NY retook the lead from Rick Eckert of York, PA on lap 25 and held off the challenges of Jeremy Miller to take home the victory and the $5000 top prize.
“I almost through the race away there on lap 24 when Eckert got by me, and I thought I was headed to fourth, but I was able to get through traffic and use the high side to my advantage. The track was awesome as usual tonight, I’ve never been here when it isn’t,” commented McCreadie in victory lane.
McCreadie and Sean Cosgrove led the field to green with McCreadie rocketing to the lead. Cosgrove wasn’t as lucky as he lost second to Tim Fuller. Two quick cautions and both Cosgrove and fuller were pitside.
On the restart Eckert took second and went to work on McCreadie for the top spot. Eckert worked the low groove as McCreadie lived up on the cushion. The two leaders began running in heavy traffic and on lap 24 Eckert powered his #24 Mastersbilt to the inside of McCreadie to take the lead. On the very next lap in heavy traffic Eckert jumped the cushion with McCreadie, Jason Covert and Darryl Hills going three wide under him for the lead. McCreadie emerged the leader and began to pull away.
With the laps winding down McCreadie held off the challenges of Jeremy Miller to take home the victory by 2.149 seconds. Rounding out the top five were twelfth starting Jeremy Miller, Jason Covert, eleventh starting Ricky Elliott and Darryl Hills.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to action this Friday May 11th as it hosts Fantastic Fridays 2 featuring the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, New Generation Racing Sprint Cars and the All Americans in action.
Competitor gates for Friday, May 11th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 7:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Friday May 11th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (30 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); New Generation Racing Sprint Cars (25 Laps) and the VMS All Americans (15 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman, Modified and Sprint Car divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. All Americans will run Hot Lap Time Trials, Heats and Feature. 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, 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 2007 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 THE ‘THURSDAY THUNDER’ featuring the PAUL SAWYER MEMORIAL MAY 3, 2007:
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES 60 LAP FEATURE (33 CARS):
1. 27J - Danny Johnson; 2. 44s - Matt Sheppard; 3. 77x - Dale Planck; 4.19 -Tim Fuller; 5. 98H - Jimmy Phelps; 6. 3 - Justin Haers; 7. 14J - Alan Johnson; 8. 44 - Frank Cozze; 9. 84 - Gary Tomkins; 10. 1a - Brian Weaver; 11. 7x - Steve Paine; 12. 83 - Brian Swartzlander; 13. 48T - Dave Rauscher; 14. 60 - Kenny Stafford; 15. 98 - Kenny Wallace; 16. 91d - John Willman; 17. 32c - Vic Coffey; 18. 49 - Billy Dunn; 19. Z - Butch Tittle; 20. 39w - Chuck Tucker; 21. m40 - Mark Forte Jr.; 22. R2 - Rusty Smith; 23. 1 - Darwin Greene; 24. 55 - Tim McCreadie; 25. T21 - Roger Chrysler; 26. 15 - Brett Tonkin; 27. 37x - Tom Scheetz; 28 . 66w - Wallace Stacey; 29. 45 - Wayne Jelly; 30. 91 - Billy Decker; 31. 20 - Brett Hearn; 32. 93 - Ryan Bartlett; DNS: 14 – Rich Laubach.
HEAT 1: 1. 1a - Brian Weaver; 2. 44 - Frank Cozze; 3. 19 - Tim Fuller; 4. 20 - Brett Hearn; 5. 44s - Matt Sheppard; 6. 32c - Vic Coffey; 7. 49 - Billy Dunn; 8. 14J - Alan Johnson; 9. 15 - Brett Tonkin; 10. 39w - Chuck Tucker; 11. T21 - Roger Chrysler.
HEAT 2: 1. 83 - Brian Swartzlander; 2. 77x - Dale Planck; 3. 55 - Tim McCreadie; 4. 91 - Billy Decker; 5. 84 - Gary Tomkins; 6. 98 - Kenny Wallace; 7. 45 - Wayne Jelly; 8. 91d - John Willman; 9. m40 - Mark Forte Jr.; 10. 1 - Darwin Greene; 11. 14 - Rich Laubach.
HEAT 3: 1. 27J - Danny Johnson; 2. 48T - Dave Rauscher; 3. 98H - Jimmy Phelps; 4. 3 - Justin Haers; 5. 7x - Steve Paine; 6. 60 - Kenny Stafford; 7. Z - Butch Tittle; 8. 66w - Wallace Stacey; 9. 93 - Ryan Bartlett; 10. R2 - Rusty Smith; 11. 37x - Tom Scheetz.
FAST TIME: Tim Fuller – 18.305 seconds, 98.334mph. (New Track Record)
SUPER LATE MODEL 40 LAP FEATURE (34 CARS):
1. Tim McCreadie, Watertwn, N.Y.; 2. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 4. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 5. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, Md.; 6. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 7. Walker Arthur, Forest; 8. Kenny Wallace, Mooresville, N.C.; 9. Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Winchester; 10. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 11. Kenny Schrader, Mooresville, N.C.; 12. Randall Chupp, Troutman, N.C.; 13. G.R. Smith, Huntersville, N.C.; 14. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 15. Matt Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 16. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 17. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 18. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 19. Rick Eckert, York, Pa.; 20. Bo Feathers, Winchester; 21. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 22. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 23. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 24. Sean Cosgrove, Catharpin; 25. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 26. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 27. Tim Fuller, Watertwon, N.Y.; 28. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md..
HEAT 1: 1. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 2. Randall Chupp, Troutman, N.C.; 3. Vic Coffey, Leceister, N.Y.; 4. David Williams, Avenue, Md.; 5. Jimmy Bernheisel, Lebanon, Pa.; 6. G.R. Smith, Huntersville, N.C.; 7. Rick Hulson, Glen Bernie, Md.; 8. Ryan Hackett, LaPlata, Md.; 9. Matt Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 10. Steve Axtell, Glen Burnie, Md.; 11. Billy Tucker, Charlotte Hall, Md.; 12. Lewis Hudson II, Waynesboro.
HEAT 2: 1. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2. Brent Robinson, Seaford; 3. Kenny Wallace, Mooresville, N.C.; 4. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 5. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y.; 6. Roland Mann, Chaptico, Md.; 7. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 8. Donnie Marshall Jr., Gloucester; 9. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, Md.; 10. Anthony Kincaid, Hayes; 11. Chris Cremer, Charllottesviile; 12. Tony Wood, New Kent.
FAST TIME: Tim McCreadie – 17.564 second, 102.482mph.
