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Disappointed NASCAR Fans Slam 2025 Cup Series Schedule as ‘Chaos in a New Form’

With the 2025 Cup Series schedule leaked, NASCAR fans expressed their apprehension considering the flaws in the lineup.
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Fans Boo Richard Childress and Co’s Audacity After NASCAR Snubs Austin Dillon’s Final Playoff Hopes

Fans react strongly as Austin Dillon's Richmond win is upheld but playoff spot revoked due to controversial penalties.
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Diplomatic Martin Truex Jr. Reflects on Missed Bristol Win Due to NASCAR’s Flawed Rule Book

NASCAR's penalty fever has Martin Truex Jr reflecting on lost Bristol win fate as TRD infractions affect Denny Hamlin gravely before Daytona.
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“We’re Not Demolition Derby”: NASCAR President Lets Out a Potential ‘Mess’ of Austin Dillon and Richard Childress Escaping Unscathed

NASCAR President Steve Phelps claims the Austin Dillon penalty was more of a preventive measure to discourage any such wrongdoings.
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Steve Phelps Laments NASCAR’s Lack of ‘We’ll Bust Your A**’ Mindset For Encouraging Drivers’ ‘I Don’t Care’ Attitude

Steve Phelps talks about missing the time when veterans sternly trained the rookies, who do not want to operate on old protocols.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr Points Out NASCAR’s Blatant Hypocrisy With Austin Dillon at the Short End of Their Drama

Dale Earnhardt Jr has called out NASCAR for showing double-standards, with Austin Dillon being at the receiving end of their controversies.
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Richard Childress’ Persistence Shows the Inefficiency of NASCAR’s Lack of Autonomous Power Over On-Track Incidents

NASCAR's ability to make on-track decisions has come under increased scrutiny after Richard Childress Racing's persistent appeals.
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NASCAR Wins Round One; Richard Childress to Go the Longer Route for Grandson’s ‘Redemption’

After NASCAR denied Richard Childress' appeal, the team owner is gearing up for round 2 to secure his grandson's playoff spot.
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“You Embarrassed Our Sport”- Fans Fuel Richard Childress’ Misery With Harsh Criticism After NASCAR’s Blunt Refusal

The NASCAR community lashed out their frustration toward Richard Childress and his team with the Austin Dillon penalty.
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“I Don’t Care”- Controversial Insider Gets Livid on NASCAR’s Failure to Match Dale Jr.’s CARS Tour’s Judgement

NASCAR Insiders hit out at authorities as the Austin Dillon penalty came after 3 days. Insiders suggest, NASCAR should learn from CARS Tour.
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Denny Hamlin Bluntly Shuts Down Austin Dillon’s Playoff Hopes After Rick Hendrick’s Controversy

Denny Hamlin believes the Hendrick Motorsports penalty from the 2023 campaign makes it difficult for Austin Dillon to win his penalty appeal.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr and NASCAR Fans Question “Why Us” After Michigan’s Suffering

NASCAR has found itself in the crossfire of delayed races and unhappy fans amidst efforts to promote its broadcasters.
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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)