Virginia Motor Speedway
July 12, 2014
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J. Williams, Thompson, Quade, Adkins and Givens Claim Victories at Virginia Motor Speedway

by Dave Seay
Jamaica, VA (July 12) - A beautiful night and a full moon led to some great racing at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. What looked to be a great three car battle for the win in the Victory Lap Late Model 25 lap feature turned into a dominating performance by Justin Williams of Shipman, VA. Williams, Tim Shelton and Walker Arthur put on a show for the fans for the first 12 laps until Williams grab control of the top spot and went on to his sixth win of the season.

Also getting wins were Bobby Thompson (Aaron’s Pro Late Models), Matt Quade (Budweiser Modified), Brett Adkins (Truckin Thunder Sportsman) and James Givens (Collision One Limited Stock Car).

Tim Shelton and John Staton led the Victory Lap Late Models to the green with Shelton leading the first circuit with Walker Arhtur, John Staton and Justin Williams in tow. On lap 3 Arthur and Williams battled side by side for second just off the bumper of Shelton. On lap 8 Shelton got crossed up and almost got run over by Williams and Arthur. Williams was able to take second at the line. On lap 10 Williams got inside Shelton and the two raced side by side with Shelton holding to the lead by inches. On lap12 Williams finally took over the lead. Once out front Williams was able to run his preferred line and pulled away for his sixth win of the season. John Staton, Anthony Kincaid, Petir Coffey and Buck Roadcap rounded out the top five.

In the Aaron’s Pro Late Model 25 lap feature Joe Ender and Jimmy Duncan led the field to green with Ender taking the lead with Bobby Thompson in close pursuit. Thompson worked inside Ender out of turn 4 to lead the first lap by inches over Ender. Ender would take back the lead out of turn 2 but Thompson stayed to his inside. The two exchanged the lead a total of 6 times before Thompson took control on lap 18. Daniel Baggerly and Tyler Bare battled for second over the remaining laps allowing Thompson to get away for his third win of the season. Baggerly, Bare, Walker Arthur and Neal Hudgins rounded out the top five.

RACE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY JULY 12, 2014:

Victory Lap Late Models (30 laps):
A Main:1. Justin Williams (Shipman, VA), 2. John Staton (Chesapeake, VA), 3. Anthony Kincaid (Hayes, VA), 4. Petie Coffey (Waynesboro, VA), 5. Buck Roadcap (Waynesboro, VA), 6. Tim Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA), 7. Billy Hubbard (Cobbs Creek, VA), 8. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 9. Stephen Childress (St. Stephens Church, VA), 10. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 11. Tommy Weese (Colerain, NC),

Fast Qualifier: Billy Hubbard – 18.687 seconds

Aaron’s Pro Late Models (25 Laps):
A Main: 1. Bobby Thompson, 2. Daniel Baggerly (Rural Retreat, VA), 3. Tyler Bare (Rockbridge Baths, VA), 4. Walker Arthur (Forest, VA), 5. Neal Hudgins (Grimstead, VA), 6. Davis Lipscombe (Mechanicsville, VA), 7. Mike Wharton (Greenwood, DE), 8. Corey Almond (Appomattox, VA), 9. Chad Martin (Gloucester, VA), 10. Joe Ender (Glen Allen, VA), 11. Jimmy Duncan (Fredericksburg, VA), 12. Brad Rigdon (Chesapeake, VA), 13. Joey Coleman (Appomattox, VA), 14. David Puckett (King George, VA),

Fast Qualifier: Walker Arthur – 19.181 seconds

Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps):
A Main:1. Brett Adkins (Gloucester, VA), 2. Matt Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Junior Carter (Mechanicsville, VA), 4. Jeremiah Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 5. Timmy Brann (Warsaw, VA), 6. Michael Hayes (Ruther Glen, VA), 7. Chad Beahr (Mechanicsville, VA), 8. Macy Causey (Seaford, VA), 9. Carl Vaughan (Chesapeake, VA), 10. Davey Pullen (New Kent, VA), 11. Hunter Ashworth (Mechanicsville, VA), 12. James Snead (Fredericksburg, VA), 13. Hunter Shelton (Fredericksburg, VA),

Fast Qualifier: Hunter Shelton – 21.347 seconds

Budweiser Modifieds (25 laps):
A Main:1. Matt Quade (Mechanicsville, MD), 2. Joey Polevoy (Powhatan, VA), 3. Brian Maxey (King George, VA), 4. Josh Harris (Gloucester, VA), 5. Matt Marshall (Stuarts Draft, VA), 6. Brandon Galloway (Gloucester, VA), 7. Page Harrison (Jetersville, VA), 8. Aaron Harris (Richmond, VA), 9. Lance Grady (Richmond, VA), 10. Kelly Samuels (Chesterfield, VA),

Fast Qualifier: Matt Quade – 20.010 seconds

Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps):
A Main:1. James Givens (Highland Springs, VA), 2. Brandon Sandridge (Mechanicsville, VA), 3. Chris Champion (Bumpass, VA), 4. Ryan Hutchens (Providence Forge, VA), 5. Chris Maxey (King George, VA), 6. Matthew Cook (Richmond, VA), 7. Chad Champion (Beaverdam, VA), 8. Benjamin Lowry (Mechanicsville, VA), 9. Christopher Sibley (Hartfield, VA), 10. David Bowler (Gloucester, VA), 11. Shawn Otey (Aylett, VA), 12. Brian Bradley (Hopewell, VA), 13. Stephanie Stallings (Gloucester, VA), 14. Cole Johnston (Gloucester, VA), 15. Travis Hopkins (Spotsylvania, VA),

Fast Qualifier: Matthew Cook – 23.377 seconds