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Speedway to host Steel Block Bandits AND Modified Mafia for The Commonwealth Clash presented by Truckin Thunder, Saturday August 17

Jamaica, VA – After a very successful Mark Batten Memorial back in June, speedway officials are excited to host the Commonwealth Clash on Saturday, August 17, as the stars and cars of the Steel Block Bandits Dirt Late Model Challenge Series and Modified Mafia Series will once again invade Virginia Motor Speedway. Many of the Mid-Atlantic's top Limited Late Model and Modified drivers are expected to be on hand.

The Steel Block Bandits Dirt Late Model Series competitors will be competing in a $5000 to win event, while the Modified Mafia Series drivers will be competing in a $3000 to win event. Two special events, one exciting night of racing.

"After a very successful event in June, we are excited to have these two series back for round two. If you missed the last time they were here, do yourself a favor and make plans to be here for what will be yet another amazing event," commented track owner and President Bill Sawyer.

Also, see the tracks Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Collision One Limited Stock, and Petie's Radiator Service JuiceBox divisions in Dirt Series Championship racing action.

Competitor gates for Saturday, August 17, will open at 2 pm, with spectator gates opening at 5 pm. On track, activities will begin at 6 pm with hot laps.

Adult tickets are just $25; seniors (60+) $20; military $20; students 13 – 17 years old $15; and children 12 and under free. Pit passes, regardless of age, will be $40. Commonwealth tickets can be purchased in advance by going to  https://bit.ly/VMSClashTX or at the gate on race day.

16" coolers are welcome, but no glass is allowed. There is plenty of free well-lit parking, and camping (no hookups) is allowed at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway is a ½-mile dirt oval track 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.

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