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Did Denny Hamlin’s Unprecedented Stardom Rigged NASCAR’s Disputed Decision at Richmond?

With NASCAR siding with Denny Hamlin after his Richmond antics, questions need to be asked about the governing body's credibility.
Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin Defends NASCAR’s ‘Little Break’ to Flag Kyle Busch’s Strange Collision in Richmond

Denny Hamlin sanctions NASCAR's call to wave a caution flag when Kyle Busch's car faltered in stage 2 in Richmond.
Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin

NASCAR Fans Rubbish Bubba Wallace’s Spotter’s Penalty Forecast for Boss Denny Hamlin as an April Fool’s Joke

Denny Hamlin earns a fresh batch of haters as his 23XI employee continues with his April Fool's joke, riling up NASCAR fans.
Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin

Joe Gibbs’ Savage Dig at Inappropriate Denny Hamlin Gets His Fiancé Jordan Fish’s Approval

JGR team owner, Joe Gibbs, was back trolling his driver Denny Hamlin after Sunday's race win at Richmond Raceway.
Joe Gibbs, Denny Hamlin, Jordan Fish

HMS Legend Predicts Bubba Wallace’s Post-Retirement Destiny After Clever Kyle Larson Apology

Experts clash over Richmond late-race caution for Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson. Apology hints at broadcasting future for #23 claims HMS icon
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 16: Bubba Wallace ( 45 23XI Racing MoneyLion Toyota), rear, and Kyle Larson ( 5 Hendrick Motorsp

9X Primetime Emmy Winner Mocks NASCAR’s Richmond “Road Rage” With Denny Hamlin-Ty Gibbs Gimmick

NASCAR gets roasted at The Late Show as the host dives into the Gase incident and compares it with an imaginary Cup scenario

Martin Truex Jr’s Insider Shuts Down Kyle Petty’s “BS” Accusations After Denny Hamlin Trickery

Martin Truex Jr's crew chief shared his opinion about Denny Hamlin's controversial restart tactics during the race at Richmond.
Denny Hamlin, Kyle Petty, Martin Truex Jr

Denny Hamlin Exploiting NASCAR’s Blindspot at Richmond Triggers Serious Warning From Senior VP

NASCAR's vice president's remarks surrounding the final laps at Richmond suggest Denny Hamlin's victory may not have been fair.
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Denny Hamlin Demands Goodyear’s Intervention to Neutralize NASCAR’s Frustrating Obsession

Denny Hamlin addresses parity concerns over pack racing apparent at Richmond Raceway, looking to Goodyear for a solution.
NASCAR: Cup Practice & Qualifying

Christopher Bell Commends NASCAR’s ‘Perfect’ Response to Wet Weather After ‘JGR’s Playhouse’ Verdict Comes True

Christopher Bell salutes NASCAR officials for having the 'perfect' solution to wet troubles at Richmond Raceway.
NASCAR: Cup Practice & Qualifying

Former Cup Series Team Owner Deems Richmond “No Fun” After Lacking Crashes Stole Quintessential NASCAR Drama

The Easter Sunday race at Richmond Raceway was so lackluster that a former team owner advocated removing its second race from the schedule.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Toyota Owners 400 Apr 2, 2023; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5)

“We Set Them Up to Fail”- Kevin Harvick’s Former Crew Chief Concedes NASCAR’s Tough Ask From Rookies

Josh Berry's crew chief asserts that while NASCAR might be manageable for veteran drivers, it's becoming extremely tough for the newbies.
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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)