Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, February 25, 1995                   TAG: 9502280014
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Medium

VMI DOWNS BUCKNELL IN HOME OPENER

VMI (1-3) scored five runs in the first two innings and held a 7-1 lead over the Bison after five innings. Bucknell (0-1) rallied with a pair of runs in the top of the sixth inning and four in the seventh to cut the lead to one.

Joey Schenk picked up the win for VMI, giving up four runs and striking out seven in 61/3 innings. Reliever Billy Goodrich allowed three more runs but settled down to get his first save. Dave Scranton took the loss for the Bison.

David Groseclose went 2-for-3 for the Keydets.

In other sports in the region:

Nine World Karting Association-sanctioned events, including a divisional and national race, have been scheduled for New River Valley Speedway in Radford.

There will be 12 divisions of competition with the youngest being the Junior Sportsman for 8- to 10-year-olds, promoter Ronnie Snoddy said.

An open practice will be held March 26, and the first race date is April 2. All events, with the exception of the national meet on Aug.26, will be on Sunday afternoons. Practice sessions are set to begin at noon with racing to follow.

Burris will be the track tire for all events.

In addition to the national race, WKA regional action is scheduled May 28. Regular shows are set for April 23, June 4, June 18, July 23, Aug.6 and Aug.20.

Veteran Bill Pearce will be promoting the kart races on the new track constructed during the winter inside the .416-mile stock car racing oval.

For more information, call the speedway office or Pearce at 703 291-2121.