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Denny Hamlin ‘Concedes’ to Jumping Richmond Restart Albeit to Stay ‘A Few Feet’ Ahead

Denny Hamlin admits to jump-start over Martin Truex Jr. at Richmond! But was it a legal move? JGR teammates clash after controversial finish.
NASCAR: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Racing Fandom Debunks NASCAR’s All Clear Narrative Favoring Denny Hamlin, With a “Bad for Business” Verdict

NASCAR receives backlash from racing fans as they ridicule their decision to pardon Denny Hamlin's fast restart in Richmond.
NASCAR: Daytona 500

NASCAR Quest for Cup Series Parity Culminates at Richmond After Historic 3-Mile Finish

Richmond race rewrites NASCAR's records! All manufacturers battled for the win & the closest finish in history puts Cup Series parity on fire!
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Toyota Owners 400 Apr 2, 2023; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5)

“NASCAR Just Ruined It”: Fans Take Sides as Richmond Thriller Draws Massive Backlash

Disappointed NASCAR fans did not particularly like the Richmond race after anticipating it to be as thrilling as the Bristol one.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Toyota Owners 400 Apr 2, 2023; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5)

Joey Logano: “It Hurts” Amidst Failure to Capitalize on Ford’s Smashing NASCAR Rebound

Joey Logano sports a gloomy look as he swerved into runner-up position at the Richmond race, citing his reasons for it as well.
NASCAR: Cup Qualifying

Chase Elliott Seems to Be Slowly Finding His Groove as He Delivers at Richmond

Chase Elliott who has been struggling in the 2024 season, finally seems to come out of his shell and the race at Richmond aptly asserted that.
NASCAR: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona

Ryan Blaney’s Horror Richmond Run Gets Worse as He Joins Christopher Bell in Post Race Inspection

For Ryan Blaney, things could go from bad to worse after a P19 finish at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday due to NASCAR's intervention.
NASCAR: Cup Practice & Qualifying

NASCAR Boast Their Ingenuity As Their Initiative Saves Richmond From a Horrendous End

Just when fans feared for the worst at Richmond due to rainfall, NASCAR relieved tensions with the Oval debut of Goodyear's wet weather tires.
Richmond Raceway

Joe Gibbs Unfazed by Martin Truex Jr’s Aggressive Retaliation After Denny Hamlin Steals His Victory at Richmond

After JGR stars Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr battle it out for the win at Richmond, Coach Gibbs tries to ease the rising tension
Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs

Kyle Busch Refuses to Call Out Richard Childress & Co. Despite “Big Swings” Failing to Make a Dent at Richmond

Kyle Busch has been on the receiving end of some bad luck of late due to his team but he has never spoken negatively about them so far.
NASCAR: Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin Unveils The Key Factor Behind Upset Win Over Disgruntled Martin Truex Jr

Two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers, two different emotions as Denny Hamlin comes out on top and Martin Truex Jr is left contemplating the what-ifs.
Martin Truex Jr and Denny Hamlin

Joey Logano Saves Face for Penske After Tactics Blow Up in the His Face

Not a lot of attention has been on Joey Logano despite finishing P2 in Richmond who despite missing his chances, did a fantastic job.
Joey Logano

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)