Langley Speedway News
Six races slated for Sprint Night this Saturday Thursday, April 23, 2009
Apr 23, 2009 - updated Apr 23rd, 2009 9:20pm
Web posted by Gary Daughtrey

Hampton, VA --

NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Langley Speedway

The Wolf Truck and Enduro divisions will see their first action of the young season this Saturday, April 25, as Langley Speedway continues its 2009 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series campaign with Sprint Night at the Races.

Saturday's feature lineup includes: Crossroads Fuel Service Late Model Stock Cars (100 laps); B&C Seafood Modifieds (50 laps); Atlantic Power Sweeping Super Streets (50 laps); EZ Auto of Newport News UCARs (25 laps); Wolf Trucks (20 laps); and, Enduros (50 laps).

Gates open at 1 p.m. and afternoon practice rounds run from 2 'til 4. Following a 4:15 drivers meeting, qualifying begins at 4:30. Pre-race festivities get under way at 6:55 and the green flag falls on the evening's first feature, the Wolf Truck 20-lapper, shortly after 7.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, 6-12. "Little Race Fans" (under 6) are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Military members in uniform are also admitted free. Military members in civvies (active-duty or retired, with ID) and senior citizens (60+, with ID) receive a $2 discount off the regular adult ticket price. "Family Packs," which include two adult and two children's tickets, are $25 - a savings of $5.

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The Speedway will hold its regular, weekly "test and tune" session this evening. Gates open at 5 p.m. and practice begins at 6. Pit admission is $10. There is no charge to watch from the grandstands.

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The Rhonnda Claiborne, Realtor Pro Winged Champ Karts held their second race of the season as part of last Sunday's Hampton Roads Kart Club meet at the Speedway. Adam Chalkley picked up the victory, while Alan Purser, David Phelps, Ron Foxx and Jake Harberts rounded out the top five. The series returns to Saturday night action on May 9.

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With the USARacing Pro Cup Series locked in for a 250-lap race on Saturday, May 23, Langley officials have announced some tweaks to that evening's lineup. The reconfigured schedule now includes a 100-lap Late Model Stock Car feature and a Grand Stock 40-lapper. The Super Trucks, UCARs and Pro Winged Champ Karts, listed on the original schedule, will all have the night off. The races for those three divisions will not be rescheduled.

Tickets for the May 23 program are $15. Keep an eye on the Speedway's Web site - www.langley-speedway.com - for more details on advance ticket sales.

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Langley Speedway will be closed next Saturday, May 2, as the local racing community convenes at Richmond International Raceway for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series activities.

Action resumes at Langley on Saturday, May 9, when the track plays host to Moody's All Virginia Environmental Solutions Night at the Races.

That evening's lineup includes: Crossroads Fuel Service Late Model Stock Cars, B&C Seafood Modifieds, Old Point National Bank Grand Stocks, Med Express Urgent Care Super Trucks, Wolf Trucks and Rhonnda Claiborne, Realtor HRKC Pro Winged Champ Karts.

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With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, May 10, Langley Speedway is now accepting entries for its annual "#1 Mom" contest.

To enter your favorite mother, just write a brief paragraph telling why she's tops in your book and e-mail it to Lisa Kincaid at <lkincaid@langley-speedway.com> or fax it to 757-865-0072. The contest deadline is Thursday, May 7, at 4 p.m.

The winner will receive free admission to the May 9 races, a lovely assortment of gifts and will be recognized during pre-race ceremonies. Please be sure to include your name and phone number with your entry.

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The Speedway kicks off the 2009 edition of its popular Wacky Wednesdays series on May 20. Fans can look forward to the return of 1-on-1 drag races (for one lap around the track), "Time Attacks" (one lap vs. the clock) and burnout contests.

Ticket prices are unchanged from '08 - all tickets are just $5 and kids under 6 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes for competitors are $15.

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Current Point Standings:

• Crossroads Fuel Service Late Model Stock Cars (2 races): 1. C.E. Falk, 98; 2. Danny Edwards Jr., 94; 3. Mark Wertz, 88; 4. Woody Howard, 86; 5. Jeff Shiflett, 82. Race Winners: Falk, Edwards.

• Old Point National Bank Grand Stocks (1 race): 1. Jammie Goode; 2. Paul Lubno, 48; 3. Ricky Derrick, 46; 4. Rodney Boyd, 44; 5. Bobby Spivey, 42. Race Winner: Goode.

• B&C Seafood Modifieds (1 race): 1. Chris Johnson, 50; 2. Shawn Balluzzo, 48; 3. Rusty Wood, 46; 4. Joe Scarbrough, 44; 5. Cameron Patrick, 42. Race Winner: Johnson.

• Atlantic Power Sweeping Super Streets (1 race): 1. Ryan Nester, 50; 2. Randy Sample, 48; 3. John Foster, 46; 4. Jamie Sample, 44; 5. Jeramie Wood, 42. Race Winner: Nester.

• Med Express Urgent Care Super Trucks (1 race): 1. Tommy Nixon, 50; 2. Brad Adams, 48; 3. Robbie Davis, 46; 4. Paul Hogge Sr., 44; 5. Chase McAdams, 42. Race Winner: Nixon.

• Casey Cycle City INEX Legends (1 race): 1. Jamie Price, 50; 2. Brad Hancock, 48; 3. Dennis Kiser, 46; 4. Tyler Kivett, 44; 5. Steve Keesee, 42. Race Winner: Price.

• EZ Auto of Newport News UCARs (1 race): 1. Randy Prillaman, 50; 2. Greg Pass, 48; 3. Adam Florian, 46; 4. Robbie Salas, 44; 5. Matt Hockaday, 42. Race Winner: Prillaman.

• Standard Welding Pro 6 (1 race): 1. Casey Sipe, 50; 2. Doug Warren, 48; 3. Warren Smigo, 46; 4. Carter Sipe, 44; 5. Bobby Hall, 42. Race Winner: Casey Sipe.

• Rhonnda Claiborne, Realtor HRKC Pro Winged Champ Karts (2 races): 1. David Phelps, 96; 2. Ron Foxx, 48; 3. Jake Harberts, 46; 4. Chuck Weeks, 44; 5. Bill Dailey, 42. Race Winners: Jeremy Grogg, Adam Chalkley.

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A longtime member of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, Langley Speedway is a .395-mile, slightly-banked oval. The track is located at 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., off North Armistead Ave., in Hampton, Va.

To learn more about Langley Speedway, fans may call the Speedway office at (757) 865-RACE or consult the track's Web site - www.langley-speedway.com.

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