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Despite Incriminating Evidence, Austin Dillon & Richard Childress Hell-Bent on Their Innocence

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Austin Dillon’s Impact on Denny Hamlin’s Championship Compromising Injury

Denny Hamlin breaks down the physical impact of the Richmond wreck on his already existent injury from last year.
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Denny Hamlin Breaks Down the “Line in the Sand” and Predicts Struggle for NASCAR After Austin Dillon’s Wreck-Fest

After NASCAR handed down the much-awaited penalty to Austin Dillon, Denny Hamlin delves into the complicated details of judgment.
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Bubba Wallace Reacts to Austin Dillon’s Verdict: Shares a Balanced View on Retaliation Penalties

Bubba Wallace, in a press conference in Michigan, was asked if a suspension was warranted in Dillon's case, here's what the #23 driver said
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Joey Logano Defends His Dark Past While Doubling Down on Austin Dillon’s ‘Deliberate’ Wrecking

After Austin Dillon got his win points stripped, Joey Logano sticks to his stance as he defends his own questionable past.
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Kyle Busch Wrist Injury: Rowdy Dissects Heart-Stopping Richmond Moment That Forced a Prompt Medical Upgrade

After being forced to cut his wrist brace during the race at Richmond, Kyle Busch has opted for an upgrade to avoid a repeat of the incident.
NASCAR: Cup Series Playoff Media Day

Denny Hamlin Bluntly Shuts Down NASCAR Journalist’s Blatant Cup Stars Disrespect

Jeff Gluck took to X to post that hilarious conversation between NASCAR journalist Jerry Jordan and Joey Logano.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Regrets Being the Culprit Behind Austin Dillon’s Ruined Playoff Dreams

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. reveals his regret to Bob Pockrass from Richmond Raceway concerning Austin Dillon and Ryan Preece
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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)