Virginia Motor Speedway has given racing enthusiasts hope for 2021, following a 2020 season canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, the Middlesex County track announced its dates for the speedway’s 2021 marquee events.

The season’s first headline event will be the return of 410 sprint cars for a $15,000-to-win, $1,500-to-start event on Thursday, April 15. Thursday Night Thunder will once again feature the All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car series in action. The UMP Modified division will be the support class for this event.

On Saturday, May 15, the Ultimate Super Late Model Series will return for the $20,000-to-win Virginia is for Racing Lovers King of the Commonwealth and a $3000 to win FASTRAK National event for Pro Late Models.

On Aug. 7, the Ultimate Super Late Model Series stars and cars will return for Ernie Shelton’s 45th Annual USA 100 and pay $20,000 to win. There will also be a $3,000-to-win FASTRAK National event for Pro Late Models.

The FASTRAK T...