HAMPTON, Va. (Mar. 6) -- Jordan Wood grabbed the lead on a restart at lap 26 and paced the field to his third feature win of the season in the 50-lap Top Dog race, the headlining event of Saturday evening's American Cancer Society 200 for the Arena Racing Hampton Roads Pro Series at the Hampton Coliseum. The victory was Wood's second in Top Dog competition.

Brittany Bangas started on the pole and snagged the lead as the race got under way, pulling ahead of two-time series champ Travis Miller.

The first of six caution flags waved on lap 2 when Michael Weddell spun off the fourth corner.

On the double-file restart, Miller stayed on Bangas' flank and nosed ahead at the end of lap 3, clearing Bangas on the fourth circuit. The second caution flag flew on lap 7 when third-place Aaron Leach was bunted into the inside wall by Scott Prillaman.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Mar. 5) -- Looking to solidify his position atop the standings, Scott Prillaman moved out front on lap 20 and sailed to his first Top Dog win -- his seventh win overall on the season. The 50-lap feature race was the main event of Friday evening's Chick-fil-A 200 for the Arena Racing Hampton Roads Pro Series, the first night of a Friday-Saturday weekend doubleheader at the Hampton Coliseum.

Denver Alvis drew the pole for the start of the race. He was due to share the front row with Jason Styron. Styron, though, was unable to answer the bell, along with B Main winner Craig Carlton, trimming the 14-car lineup to 12. Matt Leach took Styron's place on Row 1, while Jordan Wood and Sparky West made up Row 2.

As the race got under way, Alvis jumped out front, bringing Wood and Florian along with him. Rookie contender Josh Ayer moved up to fourth, while Prillaman, who started ninth, emerged from the opening shuffle in fifth.

On lap 11, Wood poked a fender underneath Alvis off Turn 4 and edged out front on lap 12. Florian tagged along with Wood and took over the second spot. Ayer, Prillaman and Derek Miller also bypassed Alvis, who tumbled through the running order.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Mar. 3) — For the first time in nearly two years, Arena Racing Hampton Roads holds back-to-back events when its Pro and Youth Series roll into the Hampton Coliseum for a Friday-Saturday doubleheader weekend on Mar. 5 and 6.

For Friday’s Chick-fil-A 200/All Faiths Night, doors open at 6:30 p.m. to kick off the pre-race pit party and racing gets under way at 7:30. Solace, a Christian rock band, is slated to perform during the intermission. All tickets are just $5 — the final $5 event of the season. Tiny race enthusiasts (under 3) are admitted free.

Saturday brings the American Cancer Society 200, which is a makeup for the Sunbelt Equipment Rentals/Daily Press event that was snowed out on Jan. 31. Doors open at 6 and racing begins at 7. Tickets are $10 for adults. When purchased at the Coliseum box office, each regularly-priced adult ticket also includes one free kids (3-12) ticket. Additional kids tickets are $5. Military personnel (with ID), senior citizens (65+, with ID) and students (13-18) receive a $2 discount off the adult ticket price. Pint-sized fans (under 3) are admitted free.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 27) -- Derek Miller nosed ahead on the 30th circuit and showed the way to his first win of the season in the 50-lap Top Dog race, the featured event of Saturday evening's Towne Bank 200 presented by GEICO to benefit the March of Dimes for the Arena Racing Hampton Roads Pro Series at the Hampton Coliseum.

Jordan Wood drew the pole for the event. He shared the front row with Robbie Davis. Craig Carlton and Charlie Green occupied Row 2. Miller launched from the 12th spot on the 14-car grid, to the outside of defending series champ Adam Florian.

As the race got going, Davis hung tough on the outside and edged ahead of Wood by half a car-length at the end of the first three laps.

The first caution flag waved on lap 4 when Cody Turbitt did a half-roll in the middle of the pack off the second corner, spelling an early end to his night.

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College basketball isn’t the only sport to watch in March…. You have your very own Arena Racing, racing live at the Deltaplex Arena. Come experience NASCAR like racing with real half-scale stock car racing with cars that can race up to 50 mph around a track inside the Deltaplex Arena.

There have been 11 races and there are only 4 more to go and the heat is really on. Oh, and it’s not the heating system inside the arena that we’re talking about…. Arena Racing race car drivers are fighting for that top prize of $10,000 and the competition has been extremely fierce. So fierce, the line in the sand has been drawn between two drivers who are cousins (and also has divided their families) because they are serious about winning the championship.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 24) — After taking last weekend off, the Arena Racing Hampton Roads Pro Series roars back into action this Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Hampton Coliseum with the Towne Bank 200 presented by GEICO to benefit the March of Dimes, the 11th of 15 events on the series’ 2009-10 schedule.

Saturday’s feature lineup includes A, B and C Mains — each 50 laps in distance. The top six finishers from the A Main and the top four finishers from the B and C Mains advance to the 50-lap Top Dog feature, the last race of the evening. The Youth Series leads off the program with Connor Hall looking to run his unbeaten streak to five.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the pre-race pit party — an excellent opportunity to meet the drivers and get an up-close look at the cars. The racing program gets under way at 7, following opening ceremonies. Drivers will also be available to meet fans on the concourse at the conclusion of the Top Dog feature.

Tickets are $10 for adults. When purchased at the Coliseum box office, each regularly-priced adult ticket also includes one free kids (3-12) ticket. Additional kids tickets are $5. Military personnel (with ID), senior citizens (65+, with ID) and students (13-18) receive a $2 discount off the adult ticket price. Tiny race fans (under 3) are admitted free. Tickets are available at the Coliseum box office, Ticketmaster locations and online at . A service fee will be added to each ticket purchase.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 13) -- Defending series champ Adam Florian moved out front on lap 22 and rolled to the win in the 50-lap Top Dog shootout, the featured event of Saturday evening's Structural Mechanical 200 for the Arena Racing Hampton Roads Pro Series at Hampton Coliseum. The victory was Florian's third in Top Dog competition and his sixth overall this season.

C Main winner Chris Crecelius drew the pole for the start of the event, sharing the front row with Charlie Green, last week's Top Dog victor. Craig Carlton and Nelson Moody lined up Row 2, followed by Michael Weddell and Scott Prillaman in Row 3. Florian launched from the eighth slot on the 14-car grid.

As the race got under way, Crecelius nosed ahead of Green to lead lap 1. Green battled back on lap 2. Before that lap was officially in the books, though, the first caution flag appeared for Aaron Leach's spin in Turn 3. Scoring reverted to the previous lap, putting Crecelius back atop the leaderboard.

On the double-file restart, Green got the jump on Crecelius and took over the top spot. Moody moved up to second, while Florian grabbed third.

By lap 10, Green had stretched his lead to four lengths over Moody, who faced a challenge from Florian. Behind them, Derek Miller took fourth from Weddell. He was soon followed by Prillaman and Travis Wall.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 10) — Adam Florian will look to continue his push toward a second straight Pro Series title this Saturday, Feb. 13, when Arena Racing Hampton Roads rolls back into the Hampton Coliseum for the Structural Mechanical 200 to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, the 10th event on the 2009-10 calendar.

Saturday’s feature lineup includes A, B and C Mains — a trio of 50-lap contests. The top six finishers from the A Main and the top four finishers from the B and C Mains advance to the 50-lap Top Dog shootout, the final race of the evening. The Youth Series kicks off the program with its fourth race of the season as Connor Hall tries to maintain his unbeaten record. Also, the high-flyers from Debbie’s RC World take center stage during the intermission between the A Main and Top Dog races.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the pre-race pit party — an excellent opportunity to meet the drivers and get an up-close look at the cars. The racing program gets under way at 7, following opening ceremonies. Drivers will also be available to meet fans on the concourse at the conclusion of the Top Dog feature.

Tickets are $10 for adults. When purchased at the Coliseum box office, each regularly-priced adult ticket also includes one free kids (3-12) ticket. Additional kids tickets are $5. Military personnel (with ID), senior citizens (65+, with ID) and students (13-18) receive a $2 discount off the adult ticket price. Tiny race fans (under 3) are admitted free. Tickets are available at the Coliseum box office, Ticketmaster locations and online at . A service fee will be added to each ticket purchase.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 6) -- While his pursuers scuffled behind him, Charlie Green pulled away in the closing circuits to score the win in the 50-lap Top Dog race, the featured event of the Saturday evening's Kees Vacations 200 presented by USA Discounters for the Arena Racing Hampton Roads Pro Series at the Hampton Coliseum. The victory was Green's third of the season and his first in Top Dog competition.

Cody Turbitt drew the pole for the start of the event, sharing the front row with rookie contender Landon Florian. As the green flag waved, Florian nosed out front. With momentum on the outside, Florian managed to eke out the lead for the first three laps.

The first caution flag appeared on lap 4 when Brittany Bangas stopped in Turn 3 after a three-wide joust along the backstretch.

On the double-file restart, Florian bolted ahead of Turbitt, bringing Green and Derek Miller along with him. A lap later, Green pushed his machine to the point, slipping by Florian as they headed into Turn 1 to begin lap 5. Miller tagged along with Green and moved into second.

The second caution flag flew on lap 12 when Turbitt spun in Turn 2.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 29) — With local meteorologists forecasting heavy snowfall (up to a foot) for the area this weekend, Arena Racing Hampton Roads, in consultation with Hampton Coliseum officials, has announced the postponement of this Sunday afternoon’s scheduled racing program — the Sunbelt Equipment Rentals 200 presented by the Daily Press. The series is working with the Coliseum folks to arrange a makeup date for the event.

Arena Racing Hampton Roads will be back in action at the Hampton Coliseum next Saturday, Feb. 6, with the Kees Vacations 200 presented by USA Discounters. Doors open at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7. Tickets are available at the Coliseum box office, Ticketmaster locations and online at .

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