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Blake Murphy, CEO of Arena Racing Hampton Roads, announced Tuesday that the Hampton Roads venue of Arena Racing will reduce the adult ticket prices from $12 to $10.

He also stated that along with the reduction in ticket prices a child 12 and under will be admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

“Times are still rough for the Hampton Roads community. By lowering the adult prices and giving a free kids ticket with each adult ticket purchased it will allow families to still be able to have some great weekend entertainment without breaking the bank.”

Murphy went on to say “During the holidays we held some five dollar ticket promotions to provide extra relief to the fans, and we are planning to have another night at the five dollar ticket price level before the season ends”. A date for the five dollar ticket night has yet to be set.

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WALKER -- Three-time ARCA Series champion Tim Steele is not known for being a softie.

After all, the former hard-charging stock car driver from Marne once checked himself out of the hospital after spending six days in bed with kidney stones. He then went out and won an ARCA race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in March 1996.

Ask Steele about his 14-year-old daughter Kelsey, though, and he gets sentimental. And he is getting prouder by the lap.

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Blake Murphy already has a spot picked out to display the trophy he plans on taking home to Hampton, Va.

Murphy, who is the general manager of the Hampton arena racing franchise, will bring a team of five drivers to Grand Rapids for Saturday night's North vs. South Shootout at the DeltaPlex, and he appears confident his guys will rule the night.

Virginia drivers will square off against racers from the Grand Rapids Arena Racing League, with the overall feature winner earning his team the traveling trophy, not to mention bragging rights.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 14) - by Gary Daughtrey -- Larry Murphy moved out front on lap 7 and pulled away in the waning circuits to score his second victory of the season in the 50-lap Top Dog race, the featured event of Sunday afternoon's program for Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads series at the Hampton Coliseum.

Denver Alvis was the pole-sitter for the start and jumped out front as the race got under way. His stint atop the leaderboard was short-lived, however, as Brittany Bangas steamed past to take over the lead. Murphy tagged along with Bangas, grabbing second and dropping Alvis to third.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 10) - by Gary Daughtrey — Arena Racing USA’s Hampton Roads series will reach the halfway mark on its 15-race 2008-09 schedule when drivers and teams convene at the Hampton Coliseum this Sunday, Dec. 14, for a matinee appearance.

Sunday afternoon’s lineup includes A, B and C Mains — 50 laps apiece. 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 finale, the day’s featured event.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 6) - by Gary Daughtrey -- Derek Miller grabbed the lead on the opening circuit and held off Scott Prillaman in a furious finish for his first victory of the season in the 50-lap Top Dog race, the featured event of Saturday evening's program for Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads series, held at the Hampton Coliseum.

Jason Styron was due to start the race from the pole position. Beset by mechanical problems, though, he voluntarily retreated to the rear of the field. As Styron dropped back, Miller moved up to the pole, alongside Mike Weddell.

As the race got going, Miller powered ahead of Weddell off Turn 2 to take the lead. Spencer Saunders and Prillaman also slipped past Weddell before he found a place to slide in line.

The first yellow flag appeared on lap 4 when second-place Saunders slapped the outside wall off Turn 4 and slowed dramatically.

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Bring a smile to a child who is unable to be home this Christmas.

Grand Rapids, MI – December 3rd, 2008: Arena Racing Grand Rapids will launch its first “Race for a Cause” beginning this Saturday, Decembber 6th 2008 at the DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center. This week Arena Racing Grand Rapids will bring focus to the children at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital who are unable to be home with their loved ones this Christmas.

“Infants and Teens are in desperate need of new, unwrapped toys this Christmas. Even the smallest donation puts a smilee on their faces.” said Dev Warmelink, Promotions Coordinator for Arena Racing Grand Rapids. “Race fans are devoted by nature, I know our fans will put forth the extra effort to help these children,” she added.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 3) — by Gary Daughtrey - Adam Florian will try to add to his points lead this Saturday, Dec. 6, when Arena Racing USA’s Hampton Roads series swings into action at the Hampton Coliseum for the seventh event on the 15-race 2008-09 schedule.

Saturday’s lineup includes A, B and C Mains — 50 laps apiece. 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 finale, the evening’s featured event.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and racing gets under way at 7:00. Drivers will be available to meet and greet fans before and after the program.

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Arena Racing Hampton Roads announced that the $5 ticket price has been extended to include the Saturday Dec 6th and the Sunday Dec 14th races.

All tickets are just $5 plus box office fees/taxes. Tickets are available at the Hampton Coliseum Box Office and any Ticketmaster location. For more information please call 757.216.4426 Saturday Races Doors Open @ 6pm, Sunday races Doors Open @ 3pm. Special Ticket Price not valid with any other offer.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 29) - by Gary Daughtrey -- A week after failing to advance to the Top Dog race for the first time in almost two years, Scott Prillaman returned to Victory Lane on Saturday as he posted his second win of the season in the 50-lap grand finale of 102.1 FM "The Game" Night for Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads series, held at the Hampton Coliseum. Overall, the win was Prillaman's third of the current campaign as he also notched an A Main victory on Oct. 25.

Greg Pass was the pole-sitter for the start of the event and grabbed the lead as the field rolled into Turn 1 for the first time. Charlie Green bypassed Cameron Williams on lap 2 to take over second. Three-time Top Dog winner Adam Florian moved up to third, followed by Robbie Davis and Aaron Leach, while Williams slipped back in the pack.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 27) - by Gary Daughtrey — Buoyed by an enthusiastic response to last Saturday’s $5 ticket promotion, which yielded the season’s largest crowd, the “Race Fan Bailout” continues this Saturday, Nov. 29, when Arena Racing USA’s Hampton Roads series returns to action at the Hampton Coliseum for 102.1 FM “The Game” Night.

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In the Top Dog Race Charlotte driver Nate Kennon’s front right wheel locked up causing a small pile up during the warm up laps and the North Carolina inplant was done for the night. The Top Dog Race was tightly fought battle, the #35 car of David Price II patiently waited for the right time to make a move, Price started the race in the middle of the pack but surged forward to the lead, taking his first Top Dog Race trophy of the young season. Following close behind him in was the #34 car of Championship Points Leader Tim Phillips, with the #18 car of Rob Burlsey finishing close behind in 3rd place.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 22) - by Gary Daughtrey -- Former series champion Larry Murphy grabbed the lead from Adam Florian in traffic on lap 9 and rolled to the win in the 50-lap Top Dog race, the featured event of Saturday evening's program for Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads series at the Hampton Coliseum.

Jason Styron drew the pole for the start of the race. His stay at the front was short-lived, however, as he spun in Turn 4 on the initial lap, bringing out the first of four yellow flags.

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by Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapids Press - Most area stock car drivers are enjoying a well-deserved break now that tracks across West Michigan have closed up for the season.

Kyle Ballard of Comstock Park isn't the type to cool his wheels, not even during the winter months.

Look for Ballard to hit the track Saturday night when Arena Racing returns to DeltaPlex Arena at 7:11 p.m. Ballard, who competes in Berlin Raceway's Super Stock division during the summer, will be unveiling his new Arena Racing car colors now that he is receiving sponsorship help from the International Hockey League's Muskegon Lumberjacks.

Don't think that Arena Racing is only a hobby that gives Ballard something to do during the winter. Ballard said it's serious racing.

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ARENA RACING USA - Hampton Roads
at Hampton (Va.) Coliseum
Update: All tickets just $5 this Saturday night
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008

HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 19) - by G. Daughtrey — Race fans’ battered entertainment budgets get a welcome boost this Saturday, Nov. 22, as Arena Racing USA’s Hampton Roads series returns to action at the Hampton Coliseum with the fifth event of the 15-race 2008-09 season.

Saturday’s lineup includes A, B and C Mains — 50 laps apiece. 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 evening’s grand finale.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and racing gets under way at 7:00. Drivers will be available to meet and greet fans before and after the program.

Dubbed the “Arena Racing Economic Stimulus Package,” all adult and children’s tickets for this Saturday’s program are just $5 (plus applicable fees). Kids under 3 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at the Coliseum Box Office, TicketMaster locations and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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November 8th, 2008 was Military Appreciation Night at the Hampton Coliseum. The US ARMY teamed up with Arena Racing USA to hold re-enlistment ceremonies for Hampton Roads.

The racing action was intense, and the US Army car driven by Adam Florian took the spotlight. Thanks to all the fans and military personnel who showed up to show their support for veterans and Arena Racing USA®.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 8) - By G. Daughtrey -- Adam Florian bypassed former champ Larry Murphy for the lead on the 41st circuit and stormed to his second straight victory in the 50-lap Top Dog finale, the featured event of Saturday evening's Military Appreciation Night program for Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads Series at the Hampton Coliseum. The win was Florian's third in Top Dog competition and fourth overall this season.

Murphy started from the pole position and grabbed the lead as the field charged into Turns 1 and 2 for the first time. Anthony Perez emerged from the shuffle in second, followed by Jason Styron, Florian and Greg Pass.

After giving way to Styron in the early going, Perez slipped another spot on lap 5 as Florian moved into third. Two laps later, Patrick Morgan scooted by Perez to pick up fourth place.

On lap 10, Florian overtook Styron for the runner-up spot. The exchange allowed Murphy to pad his lead to a full straightaway.

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From time to time we will run contests for the most popular fan submissions, so don't miss your chance!

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HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 6) — By G. Daughtrey - Arena Racing USA’s Hampton Roads Series wraps up its season-opening flurry of four events on four consecutive weekends this Saturday, Nov. 8, with Military Appreciation Night at the Hampton Coliseum.

Saturday’s lineup includes A, B and C Mains — 50 laps apiece. 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 evening’s grand finale.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and racing gets under way at 7:00. Drivers will be available to meet and greet fans before and after the program.

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The feature Top Dog race was the fiercest of the night. The race was slow to start as drivers started battling before the green flag waved for the night. Less than 1 lap after the flagman started the race there was a shattering crash in turn 4, totaling two of the cars. Kyle Ballard in the #71 car led from start to finish, winning him his first feature race of the season. Clayton Marvel of the #1 car came from the middle of the pack to finish in 2nd place, .296 second behind Ballard. Rounding out the top 3 finishers was Zach Dunson, capping off a successful night for the #30 car.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 31) — During the 2007-08 Arena Racing USA Hampton Roads series season, Scott Prillaman and Adam Florian, both of Suffolk, Va., combined to score victories in eight of the first nine Top Dog races and that fast start catapulted them to a 1-2 finish in the final driver standings.

After the first two events of the new campaign, history seems to be repeating itself as Florian was the big winner on opening night, while defending champ Prillaman swept last weekend's Top Dog and A Main events. Prillaman and Florian hold down the top two spots, respectively, in the current points rundown.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 25) -- Scott Prillaman moved out in front on the first lap restart to win the 50-lap Top Dog race, the main event of Saturday evening's Daily Press Kids Night program for Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads Series at the Hampton Coliseum.

Denver Alvis drew the pole, but his machine went on two wheels taking Adam Florian with him for the first caution of the night. Florian was pushed into the wall taking his chance at the Top Dog feature.

On the restart, Prillaman darts down the straight away for a three car length lead ahead of the pack. Spencer Saunders battled for the third position along with Denver Alvis. Alvis loses his gain for the second position and is pushed in the pursuit of the third position with Spencer Saunders and Jason Styron.

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HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 22) — After posting victories in the A Main and Top Dog races during last week's season-opening program, Adam Florian of Suffolk, Va., will be looking to maintain his early momentum this Saturday, Oct. 25, as Arena Racing USA's Hampton Roads Series returns to the Hampton Coliseum for Daily Press Kids Night.

Saturday's lineup includes A, B and C (Rookie) Mains — 50 laps each. The top finishers from the A and B Mains will fill the 14-car starting grid for the 50-lap Top Dog finale.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and racing gets under way at 7:00. Drivers will be available to meet and greet fans before and after the program.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $11 for military, senior citizens and students (13-18) and $7 for children (3-12). Kids under 3 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at the Coliseum Box Office, TicketMaster locations and online at .

Several family-friendly ticket options are available. A Family 4-Pack of four adult tickets is $44, while a package of two adult and two children's tickets is $34. Those packages may be upgraded to include a hotdog and a soft drink for each ticket holder. (Four adult tickets plus hotdogs and sodas, $54. Two adult and two children's tickets plus hotdogs and sodas, $44.) Family 4-Packs are available only at the Coliseum Box Office.