The ground shakes and the engines roar as history returns to Dominion Raceway. The Flying VA Classic is a high-octane tribute to the legendary Ray “Mr. Modified” Hendrick.
With over 700 career wins and a legacy that defined Southern modified racing, Dominion honors the “Flying 11” by bringing the baddest asphalt machines on the East Coast to the premier 4/10 mile facility that is Dominion Raceway.
- THE HEADLINER: The SMART Modified Tour Flying VA Classic (99 Laps)
- THE SHOWCASE: The Carolina Crate Modified Series debut
- THE QUEST: NASCAR Division I Season Opener for America Racer Late Models
- THE STARS: Pre-race Meet & Greet with Ryan Newman, Burt Myers, & Luke Baldwin
- THE FAMILY: Massive Easter Egg Hunt (5 PM) + Easter Bunny on-site!
- THE DEAL: Adults $25 | KIDS 15 & UNDER FREE (Grandstands) sponsored by McGeorge’s RV a Camping World company!
- THE PERK: First 50 fans through the gate get a Limited Edition T-Shirt! “Domin10n” Celebrating the next 10 years of racing at Dominion! (Friday and Saturday we have 100 total)
You think it’s just a season opener? Wrong. It’s the birth of the “Domin10n” era. Dominion Raceway is kicking off a new decade of speed with a two-day, high-octane takeover that honors the legendary Ray “Mr. Modified” Hendrick and brings the most elite asphalt machines on the East Coast to the 4/10-mile “Ring of Fire.”
The main event: Saturday, April 4
Saturday night is the crown jewel. The Flying VA Classic returns with the Pace-O-Matic SMART Modified Tour headlining a 99-lap war.
NASCAR legend Ryan “Rocketman” Newman is back to defend his turf, but he’s walking into a hornets’ nest. Luke Baldwin is coming off a massive 2025 when he secured back-to-back SMART championships, and veteran Burt Myers is looking to prove why he’s a “Madhouse” icon.
But the SMART mods aren’t the only ones shaking things up. Dominion is also hosting the debut of the Carolina Crate Modified Series, bringing a massive field of hungry drivers from the Carolinas for high-stakes, door-to-door action.
The hunt for national points: Truckin Thunder D1 late models
Dominion Raceway’s America Racer Late Models NASCAR Division I stakes have never been higher. These drivers aren’t just racing for a trophy; they are hunting for national points to bring a D1 title to Dominion.
Keep your eyes on Chase Johnson. This kid is on fire; last year alone he racked up 15 wins on his way to a track championship and the NASCAR Southeast Region title. He narrowly missed the national championship, so he’s coming back with a massive chip on his shoulder.
He’ll have his work cut out for him. Charlie Beals is locked in for a full-season run, and in a huge “return to roots” story, JJ Pack, is back. After years of tearing up the old Dominion Speedway, JJ is returning to the new facility to prove he’s still the man to beat in the D1 America Racers.
Youth movement and local heroes
The future of racing is bright at Dominion. The INEX Bandoleros are back both Friday and Saturday nights. These kids are the lifeblood of our youth movement, and seeing them wheel these cars at such a high level is incredible.
Saturday’s full card also includes:
- Auto Glass Plus Inc. INEX Legends: Part of the massive Showdown Series.
- Renewal By Andersen UCARS: The grassroots, fender-rubbing action everyone loves.
- Carlisle III Home Inspection Bandoleros: Round two of the weekend for our youngest stars.
Friday night double feature (April 3)
We aren’t waiting for Saturday to get loud. Friday night is a total spectacle starting at 5 p.m. ET.
The Legends Showdown Series, the first half of their double-header weekend. NASCAR Local Oval Racing featuring the Dominion Lightworks, Dominion Stocks and the wild SixEight Training Group 4/6/8 cylinder ANYCARS.
No Prep Street Racing: Dominion is opening up the 1/8 mile straight stretch. Bring your daily driver, your truck or your bike and see what it can do for just $25.
Family, fans and fast food
Saturday is also Dominion’s Easter Family Spectacular. At 5 p.m. ET, the massive Easter Egg Hunt begins. At 6 p.m. ET, the pre-race Pit Party begins. Head to the front stretch for a meet and greet with Newman, Myers, Baldwin and the gang as well as Carolina Crate Mod drivers, NASCAR O’Reilly Local Series and INEX drivers.
Adults are $25, but thanks to McGeorge’s RV, a Camping World company, kids 15 and under are free in the grandstands all year long.
This weekend, the first 50 fans through the gate get a Limited Edition “Domin10n” T-Shirt to celebrate the track’s next 10 years.
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