The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway

The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2017 Dates

Jamaica, VA – The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway will once again host two spectacular mud bogs in 2017, the 10th Annual Down and Dirty Mud Mayhem on Saturday May 20th and the 13th Annual Down and Dirt Run-A-Muck Mud Bog on Saturday October 14th. Both events will be presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports. Additional sponsorship provided by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One and Truckin Thunder. The 10th Annual Mud Mayhem will once again try to host a mud bog in May. Last years event was rain out. The 13th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud bog will continue on it’s familiar second Saturday of October with this year being October 14th. An October 21st rain date has been established for the event. With both mud bogs fans will get to see hordes of trucks splashing through the state-of-the-art 200 foot Mud Bog pit as well as some of the region’s best Mud Dragsters covering the 200 foot Mud Sling pit in under three seconds. During both events gates will open at 9am with the mud bog officially starting at 12 noon. Competitors are encouraged to visit www.thepitatvms.com for rules and event information. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vamotorspeedway or www.facebook.com/thepitatvirginiamotorspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vamotorspeedway. The Pit at VMS is located on the grounds of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and is situated 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 The Pit Virginia Motor Speedway and the 2017 mud bogs fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the bog’s web site at www.thepitatvms.com....

COMPLETE RESULTS FOR 12TH ANNUAL DOWN AND DIRTY RUN-A-MUCK MUD BOG

Congratulations to all the winners! We can’t thank everyone enough for supporting our events! 2016-mud-bog-results-oct-15...

Great Weather, Huge Crowd and Record Number of Competitors Make for one Phenomenal Mud Bog at The Pit

Jamaica, VA – The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway hit the Trifecta this past Saturday with great weather, a huge crowd and an overflowing pit full of competitors for the 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports. The event was also sponsored by Aaron’s, Northern Neck Chevrolet, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One, Mud Book, Kings of Mud, The Metal Shop and Truckin Thunder. Overall 102 different competitors took turns at the state of the art 200 foot pit for a total of 221 registered passes. The day also saw the successful introduction of two new divisions with Mechanicsville, VA’s Matthew Underwood in Hells Bells taking the win in Unlimited X Tractor and King William, VA’s Ray Adkins in Haulin’ Gas taking the win in Obstacle X. Both divisions were the first to run a short course for time. Winners in each class: Super Stock A and B – Casey Coates in Doin’ It Dirty; Modified A and B – Charlie Wood in Mudweiser; Pro Mod A – Blake Messer in Whiskey Bent; Pro Mod B – Kyle Lohmeyer in Showtime; Unlimited Bog – Kenney Baugher in Assassin; Unlimited X Tractor – Matthew Underwood in Hells Bells; Obstacle X – Ray Atkins in Haulin’ Gas; X Cut Dragster – Jason Massie in Intensity; XX Paddle Dragster – Dale Ellenberger in Touch of Madness. The Atkins Petroleum & Propane “King of the Hill” Double Down Bonus was offered again to anyone that could win both the A & B classes in the Super Stock, Modified or Pro Mod divisions. It happened twice with Casey Coates in Doin’ It Dirty taking both Stock classes and newcomer Charlie Wood in Mudwesier taking the win in both Modified classes. Each driver received a $500 bonus for being the “King of the Hill”. The Mega Maniac Challenge presented by Northern Neck Chevrolet offered a $1000 bonus to the winner of the new Unlimited X Tractor and it went to Matthew Underwood in Hells Bells. His first ever win in the class was worth $2000 total. The Mud Book Crown presented by Kings of Mud and The Metal Shop this year offered the winner of the Unlimited Bog division a one of a kind trophy and a $750 bonus. Kenney Baugher in Assassin was the winner. Fans and competitors wanting a video of the day’s events can contact Sean Cook of Video Media Services (for video) at (804) 398-3838. The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway 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 The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the mud bog’s web site at www.thepitatvms.com. MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223 RESULTS FOR THE 12th ANNUAL DOWN AND DIRTY RUN-A-MUCK MUD BOG AND MUD SLING OCTOBER 15, 2016: 2016-mud-bog-results-oct-15...

New Division Added for October 15th Mud Bog – OBSTACLE X

Jamaica, VA – Due to the request of the racers we are adding an obstacle course division that will accommodate American Farmers cuts in an obstacle shoot out for non traditional tractor tires. We would like to thank our sponsors Killin’ Time Mud Racing, Adkins Propane and Racing Farms for helping with our payout. This division will run after the Unlimited X Tractor. PAYOUT: 1st – $1000 2nd – $500 3rd – $250 Entry fee for this class will be $60....

12TH Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog, Mud Sling this Saturday Oct. 15th

Jamaica, VA – After having to postpone the 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports officials are anxiously awaiting this Saturday October 15th for what will be one outstanding day of mud racing. Some of the best mud trucks on the East Coast will converge on Jamaica, VA to see who is King of the Hill. Additional sponsorship for the Run-A-Muck Mud Bog is provided by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One, Northern Neck Chevrolet and Truckin Thunder. There will be ten classes of “Mud Maniacs” in action this Saturday ranging from super stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Competitors are encouraged to CLICK HERE for the rules packages and payouts. For the first time The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway will see the Unlimited X Tractor division become the first division to run a short course for time. The new division will pay $1000 to win and with the Mega Maniac Challenge presented by Northern Neck Chevrolet bonus of $1000 it rises to $2000 to win the class. 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. Gates and registration will open at 9am with single eliminations for Super Stock A, B; Modified A (Small tire), B (Big Tire), Unlimited Bog, Unlimited X Tractor, Pro Modified A, Pro Modified B and X, XX classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for all classes ends at 11:30pm. Rules for each class are now available HERE. Admission for the 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling is Adults – $15, Children 11 – 17 years old – $12 and Children 10 and under FREE with paying adult. Competitors should visit CLICK HERE to print off draw sheets and driver information sheets that must be filled out before going through for inspection....

12TH Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog, Mud Sling Re-Scheduled for Saturday Oct. 15th

Jamaica, VA – After an exhausting review of weather forecasts that have the outer bands of Hurricane Matthew bringing rain officials have announced that 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports has been postponed to next Saturday October 15th. Additional sponsorship for the Run-A-Muck Mud Bog is provided by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One, Northern Neck Chevrolet and Truckin Thunder. On Saturday October 15th there will be ten classes of “Mud Maniacs” in action ranging from super stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Competitors are encouraged to visit www.thepitatvms.com for the rules packages and payouts. For the first time the Unlimited X Tractor division will be added to the program and become the first division to run a short course for time. 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. Gates and registration will open at 9am with single eliminations for Super Stock A, B; Modified A (Small tire), B (Big Tire), Unlimited Bog, Unlimited X Tractor, Pro Modified A, Pro Modified B and X, XX classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for all classes ends at 11:30pm. Rules for each class are now available at www.thepitatvms.com. Admission for the 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling is Adults – $15, Children 11 – 17 years old – $12 and Children 10 and under FREE with paying adult. Competitors should visit www.thepitatvms.com to print off draw sheets and driver information sheets that must be filled out before going through for inspection. The Pit at VMS is located on the grounds of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and is situated 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....

12TH Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog, Mud Sling Set for Saturday Oct. 8th

Jamaica, VA – To say that officials of The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway are anxiously awaiting the running of the 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports would be an understatement. After the May 21st Mud Mayhem Mud Bog fell to weather Saturday October 8th has taken on a whole new atmosphere. Additional sponsorship for the Run-A-Muck Mud Bog is provided by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One and Truckin Thunder. There will be ten classes of “Mud Maniacs” in action ranging from super stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Competitors are encouraged to visit www.thepitatvms.com for the rules packages and payouts. New for 2016 will be the Unlimited X Tractor division which will be the first division to run a short course for time. 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. The event will also include a car crushing monster truck freestyle show by Steve Sims in Stone Crusher and a yet to be named truck and driver. Gates and registration will open at 9am with single eliminations for Super Stock A, B; Modified A (Small tire), B (Big Tire), Unlimited Bog, Unlimited X Tractor, Pro Modified A, Pro Modified B and X, XX classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for all classes ends at 11:30pm. Rules for each class are now available by clicking here. Admission for the 12th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling is Adults – $15, Children 11 – 17 years old – $12 and Children 10 and under FREE with paying adult. Competitors should visit the Forms page to print off draw sheets and driver information sheets that must be filled out before going through for inspection....

SATURDAY MAY 21 MUD BOG CANCELED

Jamaica, VA – Due to the forecast for Saturday May 21st officials of The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway have canceled the 9th Annual Down & Dirty Mud Mayhem presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports. With 100% chance of heavy rains forecast and the low pressure system sitting directly over Virginia, officials determined that for the safety of competitors and fans alike it was best to cancel the event. “Words can not describe how disappointed we are with having to cancel tomorrow’s event, the facility was prepped and ready for what we felt was going to be a record breaking day. The safety of our competitors and fans is the most important aspect of what we do here at Virginia Motor Speedway,” commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. There is no reschedule date....

9TH Annual Down & Dirty Mud Mayhem Mud Bog to kick off 2016 Mud Bog Season Saturday May 21

Jamaica, VA – The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway will host the first of two mud bogs for the 2016 season this Saturday may 21, 2016. The 9th Annual Down & Dirty Mud Mayhem presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports will kick off the 12th season for The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway. Additional sponsorship provided by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One and Truckin Thunder. There will be ten classes of “Mud Maniacs” in action ranging from super stock to unlimited with cash payouts in all classes. Competitors are encouraged to visit www.thepitatvms.com for the rules packages and payouts. New for 2016 will be the Unlimited X Tractor division which will be the first division to run a short course for time. 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. Gates and registration will open at 9am with single eliminations for Super Stock A, B; Modified A (Small tire), B (Big Tire), Unlimited Bog, Unlimited X Tractor, Pro Modified A, Pro Modified B and X, XX classes beginning at 12 noon. Registration and inspection for all classes ends at 11:30pm. Rules for each class are now available at www.thepitatvms.com. Payouts for each division can be found at http://thepitatvms.wpengine.com/payouts/ Admission for the 9th Annual Down & Dirty Mud Mayhem Mud Bog is Adults – $15, Children 11 – 17 years old – $12 and Children 10 and under FREE with paying adult. Competitors should visit www.thepitatvms.com to print off draw sheets and driver information sheets that must be filled out before going through inspection. The Pit at VMS is located on the grounds of Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and is situated 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 The Pit Virginia Motor Speedway and 9th Annual Down & Dirty Mud Mayhem Mud Bog and Mud Sling fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the bog’s web site at www.thepitatvms.com....

2016 MUD BOG RULES AND PAYOUTS RELEASED

Jamaica, VA – Officials of The Pit at Virginia Motor Speedway have released the 2016 rules package and payouts for each division. With the first mud bog scheduled for Saturday May 21st the excitement level is rising. New for 2016 will be the addition of the Unlimited X Tractor (Mega Truck) division that will be the first division to run a short course at each event. The new division will pay the top three competitors with the winner taking home $1000, second getting $500 and third taking home $250. All three divisions will also take home trophies. Entry fee will be $60 / person driving the truck with a maximum of two drivers per truck. Three divisions will receive pay increases for 2016. The Unlimited Bog division will now pay $1000 for first, $500 for second and $250 for third. The entry fee will be $60. Both the X and XX Dragster divisions will also get pay increases more with both divisions paying $1000 for first, $500 for second and $250 for third. Entry fee for each division is also $60. The 2016 mud bog season gets underway on Saturday May 21 with the 9th Annual Down & Dirty Mud Mayhem presented by James River Equipment and Commonwealth Motorsports. Additional sponsorship provided by Aaron’s, Atkins Petroleum & Propane, After Hours Fabrication, Collision One, E&E Caulking and Truckin Thunder. Anyone looking to become a sponsor can contact Dave Seay at (804) 357-7223. To print off the 2016 rule book visit: http://thepitatvms.wpengine.com/forms/forms-division-rules/ To print off the 2016 Division Payouts visit: http://thepitatvms.wpengine.com/payouts/...

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