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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.
Austin Dillon and Richard Childress

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.
Connor Zilisch

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.
Richard Childress

“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.
Austin Dillon, Bubba Wallace

Denny Hamlin Demands Bubba Wallace to “Wipe People Out” to Seal the Playoffs at NASCAR’s Cost

After experiencing a tumultuous finish at Richmond, Denny Hamlin eggs Bubba Wallace to follow in the winner's footsteps.
Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin Humiliates NASCAR Officials After Austin Dillon’s “Ridiculous Acts” in a Dishonorable Win

Denny Hamlin takes out his frustrations about the Richmond race on the officials while understanding why Austin Dillon caused the wrecks.
Denny Hamlin, Austin Dillon and RIchard Childress

Chase Elliott Rubbishes Conflict of Interest at Rick Hendrick’s Camp, Claims “It’s Not Really Changed”

Despite the intense competition, Chase Elliott insists the teamwork at Hendrick Motorsports remains strong. Does this apply to his rivalry with Kyle Larson?
Rick Hendrick, Chase Elliott

Richard Childress Immediately Shoots Himself in the Foot After Blatantly Denying Accusations of Orchestrated Wreck Fest

After a well-recorded video of wrecking intentions surfaced, Richard Childress went back on his denial and admitted to the Richmond chaos.
Richard Childress

Livid Joey Logano Warns Richard Childress & Co. Backing Austin Dillon’s Dishonorable Win with 3-Word

After Richard Childress' grandson shocked everyone with an aggressive win at Richmond, Joey Logano offers a stern warning.

“No-Talent Snake”- Fans Brutally Trash Desperate Austin Dillon After Taking Out Logano and Hamlin for the Win

After Austin Dillon takes out Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, fans rush to twitter to share their discontent with RCR's unexpected win.
July 14, 2023, Loudon, NH, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinty Driver, Austin Dillon (10) takes to

Richard Childress’ 6-Word Radio Message After Austin Dillon’s Scandalous Win Angers NASCAR World

Amidst an unfolding of a dramatic win, RCR owner Richard Childress seems to support his grandson Austin Dillon's desperate attempts.
NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 25: Austin Dillon ( 3 Richard Childress Racing Huk Performance Fishing Chevrolet) talks with Richar

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)