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Joey Logano Made Matters Worse as He Endangers the Richard Childress Crew After “Chickenshit” Win at Richmond

The Richmond race ended in a controversy. A frustrated Joey Logano did not take kindly to how Austin Dillon claimed the first spot.
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“When Your Season Is in Toilet”¦”: NASCAR Is Responsible for Austin Dillon’s Lack of ‘Good Sportsmanship’, Claims Insider

Austin Dillon's controversial Richmond win has sparked debate over NASCAR's win-at-all-costs mentality. Insider Jordan Bianchi argues it's fair game in the system.
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Austin Dillon Calls Out Joey Logano’s ‘Low Blows’ to Accept the Fear of Retaliation From Rivals

Austin Dillon talks to Kevin Harvick about the incident at Richmond while exposing the low blows that Joey Logano has been dishing.
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“Ricky Did Ricky Things”: Kyle Busch’s Allegations Come True as Stenhouse Jr Worsens Tony Stewart’s NASCAR Misery

Chaos at the Cook Out 400! Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Ryan Preece spark controversy, as Kyle Busch’s critique looms large over 'Wrecky Spinhouse'
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“Didn’t Hook Your Boss”: NASCAR Fans Trash Denny Hamlin’s Ace’s Complains, Rubbishing Accusations on Austin Dillon

Fans are left divided over the claims that Austin Dillon ruined Denny Hamlin's race, sparking heated reactions online.
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“Sorry for Ones..That Don’t Like It”: Austin Dillon Shushes His Haters After Wreaking Havoc to End 68-Race Duck

Austin Dillon chooses to not give back the heat he is receiving from other drivers over the theatrics he did to win the Cook Out 400
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“Pressure Never Goes Away”: Austin Dillon Discloses The Bitter Truth Of Carrying Richard Childress And Co’s Huge Expectations

The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway marked a watershed moment for Austin Dillon as he survived the pressure and qualified for Playoffs.
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Richard Childress’ Bitter Memories of a $25,000 Blow From NASCAR Weakens Austin Dillon’s Innocence Plea

NASCAR could jolt Austin Dillon and Richard Childress with an unexpected verdict on Tuesday following the Richmond controversy.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Latest Signee Gets Candid On His Truck Series Frustrations: “Someone Got Into Someone”

Connor Zilisch failed to perform as expected at the Richmond Raceway during his first oval Truck race, but there three more this season.
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Denny Hamlin Calls Out NASCAR’s Blatant ‘Respect’ Denial as He Acquits Austin Dillon With 5-Word Warning

Austin Dillon wrecked Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to take his first win of the season. Hamlin not pleased with aggressive move.
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Fans Brutally Thrash Richard Childress’s Double-Faced Antics as He Continues to Make Things Worse

After letting a wild finish unfold at Richmond, Richard Childress further defends his grandson and draws the ire of NASCAR fans.
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“That Was Kinda BS”- Bubba Wallace Explicitly Denounces Richard Childress’s Old School Rampage at Richmond

At the recent Richmond race, Bubba Wallace did not appreciate the way Austin Dillon raced as he opened up about it after the race.
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About Richmond Raceway

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Richmond Raceway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track

Richmond Raceway (RR) is a 0.75-mile (1.21 km), D-formed, asphalt race track in Richmond, Virginia. It hosts the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Known as "America's head short track," it has once facilitated renowned occasions as the IROC arrangement, Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, and the USAC run vehicle arrangement.

Because of Richmond Raceway's one-of-a-kind "D" shape which permits drivers to arrive at high paces, it has, for quite some time, been known as a short track that races like a superspeedway. With its different racing notches and proclivity for contact, Richmond is a top pick among NASCAR drivers and fans.

In 2010, the track presented a cutting-edge video scoring tower that flaunts more LED area than some other in the motorsports business. The cap highlights four HD LED screens that measure 38-feet wide by 24-feet high.

The screens broadcast live race activity and pre-created video and illustrations. The stem shows the running order and can turn through the whole field. Before 2019, the raceway had track seating of 59,000.

History

Richmond Raceway is the lone track in NASCAR with various races on the timetable that has the entirety of its occasions around evening time. The "Activity Track" is noted for having sold out 33 back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series races.

The sellout streak finished in September 2008 in part because of the financial decline; however, the main consideration in ticket deals was the effect of Tropical Storm Hanna.

Richmond had facilitated the last "regular season" race, paving the way to the beginning of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, every year since the idea was presented in 2004 until 2018, when it was moved into the playoffs.

Richmond Raceway is home to two NASCAR races in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series.

There are a couple of spring races, generally during the first week of April. The Xfinity race is presently 250 laps (187.5 miles) and is named the ToyotaCare 250. The NASCAR Cup Series race is right now 400 laps (300 miles) and is named the Toyota Owners 400.

There are a couple of fall races, generally during the second week of September. The 250-lap (187.5 miles) Xfinity race is as of now supported by Virginia 529 College Savings Plan and is named the Go Bowling 250.

The 400-lap (300 miles) fall Cup race is at present supported by Federated Auto Parts and is named the Federated Auto Parts 400.

Under the flow plan, it is the last race before the season finisher style Chase for the Championship arrangement of races that decide the Cup champion starts, and the last possibility for drivers to acquire a spot in the Chase.

Quick Facts

LocationHenrico County, Virginia, United States
OperatorInternational Speedway Corporation
Former NamesRichmond International Raceway (1989–2017)

Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway (1969–1988)
Virginia State Fairgrounds (1964–1968)
Atlantic Rural Fairgrounds (1955–1963)
Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds Track (1946–1955)

Major EventsNASCAR Cup Series

Toyota Owners 400 (April)

Federated Auto Parts 400 (September)

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Go Bowling 250 (September)

NASCAR Camping World Truck

Series ToyotaCare 250 (April)

Length0.75 mi (1.21 km)
Most WinsRichard Petty (13)
Most StartsRichard Petty (63)
PolesRichard Petty, Bobby Allison (8)