Dominion Raceway is a motorsport complex currently operating in Thornburg, Virginia. The facility includes oval track, a road course, and a drag strip. The track hosts NASCAR, SCCA, and Superkart events along with amateur road course and street racing events.
New location
The motorsport complex at the new location broke ground in 2013 and opened in 2016 at 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave. in Thornburg, Virginia.
Inaugural winners
Inaugural race winners Dominion Raceway's First WinnersDivisionDriverCar No.DateK&N Pro Series EastSpencer Davis41May 30, 2016Late Model Stock CarTyler Hughes8April 16, 2016Modified Chris Humblet20April 16, 2016Dominion StockLandon Abbott70May 7, 2016UCARRyan Pritt22April 16, 2016LegendsMason Diaz24April 16, 2016Mini ModsBobby Able58May 14, 2016BandoleroMason Magee9April 30, 2016Mini CupKevin Berkstresser9May 7, 2016Honda Challenge 2Jonathan Baker32July 23, 2016
Late Model Track Champions
2016: Nick Smith 2017: Doug Barnes Jr. 2018: Jeff Oakley 2019: Doug Barnes Jr. 2020: Peyton Sellers 2021: Peyton Sellers 2022: Peyton Sellers 2023: Peyton Sellers 2024: Landon Pembelton 2025: Chase Johnson
Old Dominion Speedway Old Dominion Speedway (ODS) was a motorsport complex located in Prince William County, just south of Manassas, Virginia. The complex closed in 2012.
The dragstrip hosted Friday night drag races and Wednesday evening Test and Tunes. Weekly divisions included: Super Pro, Foot Brake, Motorcycle, Quick 16, and Top Street 5.8. The drag strip, when first used in 1953, was originally a 1/8th-mile dirt track, and the first officially sanctioned drag strip on the East Coast. The 3/8-mile track hosted Late Models, INEX Legends, Mini Modifieds, UCARSet Stocks, Bandoleros, and UCARS. The track was built as a dirt track in 1952 and was paved in 1953.
Old Dominion was also the birthplace of the Late Model Stock Car, "The Late Model Sportsman and Limited Sportsman divisions, along with some support classes ran until 1979, when track promoter Dick Gore came up with an idea for a class that would become one of the fastest growing divisions in NASCAR. 'They said it would never work', says Gore, referring to the Late Model Stock Car division. But work it did as it became one of the most popular divisions, spreading throughout the country." and later became the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Old Dominion Late Model Track Champions
1979: Billy Earl 1980–1982: Not held 1983: Charlie Ford 1984: Curtis Markham 1985: Curtis Markham 1986: Danny Fair 1987: Eddie Johnson 1988: Charlie Ford 1989: Charlie Ford 1990: Danny Fair 1991: Eddie Johnson
1992: Danny Fair 1993: Brandon Butler 1994: Danny Fair 1995: Charlie Ford 1996: Wes Troup 1997: Wes Troup 1998: Dale Delozier 1999: Dale Delozier 2000: Mark McFarland 2001: Dustin Storm 2002: Mike Darne
2003: Mark McFarland 2004: Brandon Butler 2005: Franklin Butler III 2006: Frank Deiny Jr. 2007: Michael Hardin 2008: Willard Lawrence 2009: Willard Lawrence 2010: Adam Brenner 2011: David Polenz 2012: Doug Liberman
Old Dominion Kart Series The speedway also hosted a karting series. Divisions include Jr. Sportsman, Kid Kart, Bandelero, Senior Champ, Cadet, Stock Lite, Jr. Stock, and Jr. Champ. Ran by DJ Powell, Ryan, Joshua, and Jonathan Pritt and many more.
Special events The track hosted monster trucks, a U.S. Drift sanctioned drifting event, and car shows. The Speedway also hosted six Virginia Sprint races and five Shenandoah Mini Cup Races. They also hosted a Rolling Thunder Modified Race. The premier event at Old Dominion was "The Big One" held at the end of the season. It sees the highest car counts, biggest purse, and more spectators than most events. It was a non-points race for the Late Models, allowing the drivers to go all out to win.
In 2010, the "Big One" was the final race of the season at ODS. It was also the final race in the battle for the Virginia State Championship. C. E. Falk entered the race, needing to win the race to win the Virginia Championship. Despite leading early, he was not able to secure the victory paving the road for Justin Johnson to win the Championship. Adam Brenner won the track championship with a solid finish and the race win went to Mike Darne."Darne Wins "Big One" at Old Dominion Speedway" ; Andy Marquis; September 19, 2010; Race22.com; Retrieved October 22, 2010
In 2011, Dustin Storm led the most laps. He had to charge through the field after changing a tire before he crossed the line. After the fans filed out and the majority of the media left, Storm was disqualified and Doug Liberman was awarded the win."Liberman Wins ODS Big One After a Storm in Victory Lane" ; Andy Marquis; September 22, 2011; Race22.com; Retrieved October 26, 2011
In 2012, Michael Hardin won the race before a packed house in what would end up being the final race ever held at the Old Dominion Speedway oval.
"ODS The Big One" winners 2006: Dustin Storm 2007: Dustin Storm 2008: Not held 2009: David Polenz 2010: Mike Darne 2011: Doug Liberman 2012: Michael Hardin
Joe Gibbs Youth for Tomorrow 150 winners 2010: Mike Darne 2011: Mike Darne 2012: Dustin Storm
NASCAR history The track was called Longview Speedway before the Gore family purchased it. The track hosted Grand National Series races in 1958 and from 1963 to 1966.NASCAR Track Grand National History; Retrieved February 25, 2007 Former racing greats such as Lee Petty, Richard Petty, Ralph Earnhardt, Ned Jarrett, Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip, and Lennie Pond, have raced at ODS. In recent years, Mark McFarland won several track championships and Denny Hamlin raced there. The current driver for the No. 88 Champion Spark Plugs Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series, Richard Boswell also made his start at this track. Many other USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series drivers, such as Jack Bailey, Trevor Bayne, and Charlie Ford have also raced at ODS. In 2006, Albert Anderson became the first African-American to win a race at Old Dominion Speedway.
Winners 1958: Frankie Schneider 1963: Richard Petty 1964: Ned Jarrett 1964: Ned Jarrett 1965: Junior Johnson 1965: Richard Petty 1966: Elmo Langley
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