OK… That’s different.
Change is inevitable but the scene upon arrival at Natural Bridge Speedway was a little like stepping into an alternate reality. Any expectation of having paper towels for the infield restrooms were immediately dashed as the restrooms were gone. The building with the concession equipment from 1963 that was attached to the restrooms was gone. The garage and car port next to the concession / restroom building was gone.
It’s possible the deck behind it should have been an indication as that was ( ?? ) removed last season, or made inaccessible… Maybe.
But wait… There’s more!
Turns 3 and 4 now have an outside wall with a big “Virginia Is For Racing Lovers” banner. The days hove coming in too hot and taking air off the back of the track are gone. Now, behind the wall, is equipment space and expanded access for the pit area. The track now has a one way in and out at the exit of turn 4 with a cut through at the entrance of turn 3.
Other than that, it seems quite normal. The racing is fast and the new groove in and out is working well. It may seem odd for an old dirt track to call the operation “streamlined” but it’s as well a word as any. The track at Natural Bridge continues to make improvements for the fans and the racing.
The racing on this Saturday brought out the Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Pure Stocks, Crown Vic and Vintage. The kids also got a lap or two on the front stretch. The Vintage and Pure Stock opened the show with a big introduction for the Blue Ridge Outlaws to follow and 45 hot laps of bang it up racing. The evening closed with the Crown Vic class.
It’s a weekly schedule at Natural Bridge so there is no shortage of action to catch. Find a Saturday to go racing with a little dirt.
Winners on April 11, 2026:
BLUE RIDGE Outlaw Late Models: Braden Jones
Pure Stock: Aiden Meade
Crown Vic: Corey Almond
Central Virginia Vintage: David Parrish / Mike Houghtalin
Photo Gallery – Natural Bridge Speedway – April 11, 2026
