Virginia Motorsports Park, one of the East Coast’s premier drag racing destinations, is set to enter a new era. Cuttell Motorsports and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) have reached an agreement to acquire the Dinwiddie, Virginia, facility from Tommy and Judy Franklin, who’ve owned and operated the track since 2017.
Located on more than 500 acres at 8018 Boydton Plank Road, VMP has spent the last eight years under the stewardship of the Franklins, who oversaw significant upgrades and helped elevate the track’s national profile. The quarter-mile surface, converted to all concrete in 2018, has hosted major national and regional events while producing multiple national records, further cementing its reputation as a championship-caliber venue.
With the transition, VMP becomes the latest addition to Cuttell’s growing portfolio of drag racing properties operating under the IHRA banner, joining facilities in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and beyond. The multi-purpose complex features a wide array of motorsports activities, from drag racing, autocross, and drifting to the Dirtplex’s motocross, BMX, mud bogs, and more.
Despite the ownership change, the Franklins will remain deeply involved in the sport. The couple will continue to own and operate the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, which is scheduled to compete at Virginia Motorsports Park twice this season. Additionally, longtime track executive Tyler Crossnoe recently stepped down from his role as Vice President of VMP but will remain at the helm of PDRA competition as Series Director, ensuring continuity for racers and teams.
“We have truly enjoyed the tenure of time that we have had at this facility,” Tommy Franklin said in a statement. “The gratitude and support that we received was a great motivator for continuing to improve a facility that is near to our heart. We are passing off the baton in hopes that this is just the beginning of even more exciting times in the history of Virginia Motorsports Park.”
Franklin also expressed confidence in the track’s future under its new ownership, noting Cuttell’s investment in the drag racing community and the expectation that the venue will continue to grow while hosting memorable events for racers and fans alike.
Read the full statement below.
This story was originally published on February 17, 2026. 
