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Brad Keselowski Finally Getting His Flowers After a Dominant RFK Performance

RFK co-owner Brad Keselowski made an impressive finish at Richmond. Fans expect the team to have a major breakthrough soon.
NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400

“I Can’t Really Celebrate” – 20-Year-Old NASCAR Winner Explains His Post-Win F-Bomb as He Reveals His Relationship With Alcohol

20-year-old NASCAR Truck Series race winner Carson Hocevar reveals his relationship with alcohol after post-win F-bomb incident.

Hendrick Motorsports Star Reveals One Thing They Desperately Need to Get Out of Their Slump

Hendrick Motorsports star Wliiam Byron reveals the critical need for lateral grip to conquer their slump in NASCAR.
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Hendrick Motorsports Star Driver Slams NASCAR for Wasting Test Run

Participating in the new short-track package test at Richmond, Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevy driver William Byron slams NASCAR.
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“Spinning People Out”: Corey LaJoie’s Crew Takes a Dig at Their Driver’s Altercation With Ryan Preece

After the altercation between Corey LaJoie and Ryan Preece at Pocono Raceway, LaJaie yet again tried to poke fun at Preece in his podcast.
Corey LaJoie and Ryan Preece

Bubba Wallace Puts Faith in Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Employee’s Wise Words Amid Intense Playoff Scenes

Bubba Wallace had a decent run at Richmond. He credits 'Bootie' Barker for the wise words of encouragement as he takes away 41 series points.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Toyota Owners 400 Apr 2, 2023; Richmond, Virginia, USA; Bubba Wallace waves to fans before the r

“I Must Adapt or Die”: Denny Hamlin Destroys Hypocrite Claims by Blaming NASCAR’s Racing Evolution for Over Aggression

Speaking on the Rubbin is Racing podcast, Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin revealed the factor behind his on-track agression at Pocono Raceway.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 – Practice

Bubba Wallace Breaks Silence After Being Let Down by Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Yet Again

Yet again Michael Jordan's NASCAR Team despite financial stability and expertise, led to disappointment during the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
Bubba Wallace, Michael Jordan

“Just Not Close Enough” – Tony Stewart’s Team’s VP Isn’t Fully Happy About Their Drivers’ Promising Richmond Outing

Tony Stewart and SHR's drivers excel at Richmond, but playoffs hang in the balance. Can they secure victory and earn coveted spots?
NASCAR: Toyota Owners 400

Emotional Bubba Wallace Confesses His Honest Conversation With His Spotter’s Late Father After His Heartfelt Richmond Gesture

Bubba Wallace gave credit to his spotter's late father Tommy Kraft for his performance at Richmond as he paid a heartfelt tribute to the man.
Bubba Wallace and Freddie Kraft

Dale Earnhardt Jr & Denny Hamlin Cryptically Expose NASCAR’s Inaction Over Short-Track Solution After Richmond Upset

Dale Earnhardt Jr and Denny Hamlin exchange an interesting back and forth on Twitter regarding the apparently boring racing on short tracks.
Dale Earnhardt Jr, Denny Hamlin

After Being Deemed “Narcissist” by Fans, Denny Hamlin Blames “Bad Driving” for Losing Out to Brad Keselowski’s Superstar at Richmond

NASCAR's Denny Hamlin faces backlash over post-race comments, accused of narcissism after loss to Keselowski's star.
Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski

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)