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Payne repeats at Richmond in a weekend like none b![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 11, 2009) - In the reasonably short history of Pro Modified drag racing, there has never been anything like this weekend's G... Read more |
Tindle Advances with Career Best E.T.![]() After fighting a 4-week gremlin in his GT500 Ford Mustang, Tim Tindle and the Tindle Racing Team are making progress and gaining ground at the ... Read more |
No. 1 qualifier Stivers sets record and advances t![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 10, 2009) - Rick Stivers, driver of the Trane '06 Stratus Pro Mod, ran a World Record ET Saturday in his first-round ... Read more |
Baker wins round one by a holeshot, advances to Su![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 10, 2009) - After running a 6.027 at 239.10 to qualifying No. 15 in the ultra-quick field of the Get Screened America ... Read more |
R2B2 Racing Team United Today, Divided Tomorrow![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 10, 2009)- R2B2 Racing teammates Melanie Troxel and Raymond Commisso are set for a showdown in the second round of eliminations on ... Read more |
Pro Mods deliver a Record-breaking Day in Richmond![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 10, 2009)- NHRA Virginia Nationals fans witnessed the world ET record broken not once, but thrice today in last session qualifying a... Read more |
Burgess leads Team R2B2 at No. 2 after one day in![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 9, 2009) - Roger Burgess grabbed the No. 2 spot in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge event at the NHRA ... Read more |
Stivers takes Top Spot after day one in Richmond![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 9, 2009) - "This Trane is on a rail," said Pro Mod driver Rick Stivers as he reveled in his provisional No. ... Read more |
Baker provisional No. 13 in Richmond![]() DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 9, 2009) - At any other race track this season, a Pro Mod running a 6.027 at 239.10 mph would most likely ... Read more |
Knowles outside the field after two rounds in Richmond, hoping for a third
DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 9, 2009) - Coming into the NHRA Virginia Nationals, Get Screened America Pro Mod Cha
Pro Mods blister the track in day one at Richmond
DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 9, 2009) - The racing forecast for Virginia Motorsports Park was fast, and the drivers
The Pressure is on for Tindle in Virginia
DINWIDDIE, Va - Get Screened America Promod Challenge racer Tim Tindle and the Tindle Racing Team head to Virg
Stivers looking for a repeat in Richmond
DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 8, 2009) - The best way to follow up on a win, according to Pro Mod driver Rick Stiver
Knowles has winning goal in Richmond
DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 8, 2009) - Mike Knowles, driver of the Knowles Enterprises/B&J Transmissions '63 Cor
R2B2 Racing on a mission in Richmond
DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 8, 2009) - There's never been a more critical time for team R2B2 than this weekend's
Baker looks to close the gap in Richmond
- After firmly placing his '68 Camaro Z/28 Pro Mod in the No. 5 position in the Get Screened America Pro Mod
It's all about the points; the forecast is fast
DINWIDDIE, Va. (October 8, 2009) - This weekend is all about the points for drivers in the Get Screened Americ
Qualifying battles down to the wire in Matco Tools Pro Mod Clash
CONCORD, N.C. (September 21, 2009) - On the heels of one of the most exciting and intense Get Screened America
Richmond, VA
Event
- Virginia NHRA Nationals
- Oct. 09, 2009 - Oct. 11, 2009
Description
Virginia Motorsports Park
8018 Boydton Plank Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
www.virginiamotorsports.com
Elevation: 186 feet
Tickets: 804-862-3174
Radio Frequency: 90.1 FM
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing returned to Virginia in 2006 with a race that shattered Professional performance barriers, and the two races held there since also produced eye-popping performances. The track’s reputation for being able to handle all that the teams can dish out makes it a perfect venue for the Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock teams to begin their crucial three-race run to the world titles.
How to Get There: From Interstate 85 southbound, use Exit 63-A and travel five miles; the track is on the right. From I-85 northbound, use Exit 53 and travel west to Route 1 north. Go seven miles, and the track is on the left.
Visitor Information: Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, 804-733-8131; Petersburg Visitor Center, 804-733-2400; Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce, 804-526-5872; Hopewell Visitor Center, 804-541-2461













