In 2000, the races were moved to Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia's first Thoroughbred racetrack.

Jim Paschal would score his 100th career NASCAR Grand National Series start in this event.

[7] Local NASCAR owners like Junie Donlavey and Emanuel Zervakis would refine Hutchins' stock car driving skills shortly after the conclusion of this race.

[8] Jimmie Lewallen (driving the 1955 model year Oldsmobile 88 machine) finished in last place (his record listed the reason as being stuck in the mud).

Other notable racers included: Lee Petty, Junior Johnson, and Billy Carden.

Local gas stations would often have stock cars ready for that day's NASCAR Cup Series racing event.