Hanna Heads Toward U.S. After Killing 495 in Haiti; Hurricane Ike Follows Sep 6, 2008
Nascar postponed its race at Richmond International Raceway in the top Sprint Cup Series until at least Sept. 7 because Hanna is threatening the central Virginia track. The track will be shut until then, Richmond International Raceway president said at a press conference. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Kim Smith and Erik Bennett Join ODU Athletic Staff Jul 1, 2008
A former captain on the University of West Virginia track and cross country teams, Erik Bennett comes to ODU after having spent three years as an academic advisor with the Mountaineers, two as a graduate assistant. There he assisted student-athletes with scheduling and new student orientation, while also working with at risk students and teaching a freshman orientation course. (Odusports.com)
Newsome and Team win Virginia Track Titles Jun 1, 2008
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NASCAR: Biffle hoping for Martinsville mojo Mar 29, 2008
But a seventh-place run at the tiny Virginia track last October has Biffle excited, if still a bit nervous, heading into Sunday's Goody's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville. "Martinsville over the years has not been my best track, but certainly the last couple of times I've been there I've gotten tremendously better," Biffle said. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
MOTOR SPORTS Dixon takes 1st unified pole Mar 29, 2008
It was the seventh pole for Gordon at the Virginia track, where he has also won seven times. He beat out Denny Hamlin (95. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Harrison earns elite status as All-American Mar 20, 2008
The Virginia track and field team heads into the outdoor season this weekend, during which Harrison will compete in the 10K event. "It is nice to have that success in the indoor track heading into the outdoor season," Harrison said. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Track team sprints into New York meet Feb 1, 2008
As the Virginia track and field team comes off a solid performance in the Penn State National Open, the Cavaliers are looking toward the Armory Collegiate Invitational as another chance for their athletes to qualify for the NCAAs. Senior All-American Emily Harrison ran a sparkling 4:46 in the 1600 meters last weekend at Penn State, qualifying for the NCAA National meet in an event that isn't even her primary race. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
'Mr. Martinsville?' Johnson wins another race at tricky Virginia track Oct 23, 2007
Johnson wins another race at tricky Virginia track ... Johnson wins another race at tricky Virginia track By Associated Press Oct 22, 2007 - 07:30:09 am PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UVa Publications Earn Six CoSIDA Awards Jul 6, 2007
The 2006-07 Virginia Track /Cross Country media guide won Best Cover in the Nation. UVa Publications Earn Six CoSIDA Awards. (Virginiasports.com)
Virginia Track and Field/Cross Country - A Year In Review Jul 2, 2007
When broke the tape at the US Junior Championships in June, winning the national title, it put the finishing touches on a phenomenal school year for the Virginia Track and Cross Country program ... Ayeni also finished second with the farthest throw of his career, a whopping 200' 6" that not only set the school record but also marked the first time that a Cavalier had surpassed the 200-foot mark. These three would be joined by All-Americans Crawford and Ferguson as well as four 10K runners at the... (Virginiasports.com)
Five Cavaliers Earn All-East Regional Honors in Track Jun 1, 2007
Five Virginia track and field athletes were named to the All-East Region team following their performances at the East Regional meet, as announced by the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association. Regional runners-up (discus) and Jan Foerster (steeplechase) were both named, as were (400m), (400IH) and Stephanie Garcia (steeplechase). (Virginiasports.com)
NASCAR team reports May 3, 2007
75-mile Virginia track something he hopes to turn around this weekend. "I enjoy racing at Richmond because it offers us the opportunity to race side-by-side, lap after lap through the corners," said Gordon, who has not finished better than 30th in his last four races there. (USA Today -- Sports)
Virginia Track and Field Heads to ACCs Apr 19, 2007
University of Virginia - Official Athletic Site - Track. Cavaliers look to add to list of NCAA qualifiers. (Virginiasports.com)
A dynamite duo at Martinsville Mar 30, 2007
He'll run in Saturday's Craftsman Truck Series race at the Virginia track, which should only help his chances at a win on Sunday. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still looking for his first Cup win at Martinsville, where he's made some strong bids at getting to Victory Lane. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Two more WVU wrestlers qualify Mar 6, 2007
WVU TRACK: Senior Jessica Cazikowski won the 60-meter hurdles and the West Virginia track and field team placed 11th out of 80 teams Sunday at the ECAC Championship at the Boston University Track and Field Pavilion. Czaikowski, who covered the hurdles in 8. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Cavaliers Take Individual Titles at Patriot Games Jan 28, 2007
A number of Virginia track and field athletes took home first-place finishes at the Patriot Games in Fairfax, Va. today (Jan 27), including both the women's 4x400m and the men's 4x800m squads. (Virginiasports.com)
