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Livid Fans Corner Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Faction After Blatant Bubba Wallace Betrayal: “Still Thinks They’re on Vacation”

Bubba Wallace needs a good finish at the Richmond Raceway to get in the playoffs. but he's not getting the support from his pit crew.
Michael Jordan, Bubba Wallace

Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief’s Absence Bites JGR, Sends Jimmie Johnson’s Star Into Hilarious “First Time” Introspections

Without his shot caller for the Richmond race, Christopher Bell avoided a big incident coming off the pit road after the stage 1 run.
Christopher Bell Jimmie Johnson

Kevin Harvick’s Outburst Triggers Rift Between NASCAR Fans Over Latest Broadcasting Controversy

The broadcast debacle of the Saturday Qualifying has left the likes of Kevin Harvick disheartened. Will the NASCAR streaming be resolved soon?
NASCAR: Cup Series Playoff Media Day

“It Drives Me Crazy”: Kyle Busch’s Wife Samantha Lets Out Her Frustration After Italy Getaway

Kyle Busch's wife shares what her plans are for the weekend after returning from the Olympics break vacation in Italy.
Kyle Busch; Samantha Busch; Lennix Busch

“You’re Gonna Get Smoke”: Martin Truex Jr Forecasts Last Lap Horror At Richmond Amid Goodyear’s Tire Experiment

The choice of tires and the stages of use is going to be really exciting in the upcoming Cook Out 400 at the Richmond Raceway.
NASCAR: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona

Richard Childress’s Struggling Grandson Lets Slip RCR’s Intentions With Bold 8-Word Claim

The personnel changes and engineering tweaks might help Richard Childress Racing get back on its feet but might be too late for this season.
Richard Childress

After Ending a 17-Year Wait, NASCAR Debutant Wins Denny Hamlin’s 2-Word Approval

Joe Gibbs Racing star Denny Hamlin was impressed with 27-year-old's debut performance in the Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway.
NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen

“Speed Can Come and Go”: Ross Chastain Discloses Desire to Shut Down Doubters’ Claim

Ross Chastain's run as Cup Series championship contender falters. Can the Melon Man pull off a Richmond miracle to secure a playoff spot?
Ross Chastain

Denny Hamlin Shuts Down Bubba Wallace’s Concern After Grabbing the Pole at His Mastered Track

NASCAR action returns at Richmond Raceway. But before that, Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace are locking horns regarding option tires.
Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin

Bubble-Dwelling Bubba Wallace Unsure Before Goodyear’s Options “Test” at Richmond

Bubba Wallace heats up Richmond II, eyeing a playoff spot. Can new tires fuel his championship charge? 23XI's resurgent star fights for glory
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Toyota Owners 400 Apr 2, 2023; Richmond, Virginia, USA; Bubba Wallace waves to fans before the r

Christopher Bell Reveals the Only “Tricky” Aspect of His Ailing Crew Chief’s Absence

Christopher Bell's Richmond hopes shaky as his star crew chief suffers a freak injury. Can the #20 team survive with a makeshift leader?
NASCAR: Daytona 500 Media Day

Richmond Pole Winner Denny Hamlin Backs Hometrack’s Playoff Chances With “Biased” Revelation

Denny Hamlin loves the hometown advantage at Richmond. He recently spoke about how he'd love for Richmond to be a part of the playoff season.
NASCAR: Cup Practice

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)