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Kyle Busch Joins Hendrick Motorsports’ Denny Hamlin-Hate Train

Kyle Busch had a great opportunity to win the Richmond race, but a Denny Hamlin mistake in front of him cost him the chance.
Denny Hamlin and former Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch Rubs It in the Face of Denny Hamlin After Kyle Larson Surprise at Richmond

Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing stirs the pot amid the Kyle Larson-Denny Hamlin NASCAR rivalry, at Richmond, adding fuel to the fire.
Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin

Joey Logano Lets Slip Penske’s Biggest “Weakness” Publicly

After the Richmond race, Joey Logano told Team Penske's most glaring weakness, bringing to light the challenges faced by him and his team.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen – Qualifying

“Denny [Hamlin] Screwed Up” – Latest Victim Joey Logano Joins Hands With Hendrick Motorsports

After finishing 4th at the Cook Out 400 race at Richmond, Joey Logano's post-race interview saw him join hands with Hendrick Motorsports drivers
Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin

Days After Oceangate Scandal Brad Keselowski’s New Partnership Exposes 70% Revenue Source

Brad Keselowski's new partnership with Build Subs after the oceangate scandal exposes 70% of revenue source, propelling his racing career.
NASCAR Cup Series Echopark Automotive Grand Prix

“Not My Deal, I’m Out” – Joey Logano Taps Out of Denny Hamlin-Kyle Larson Drama

Joey Logano does not want to be a part of the Denny Hamlin Kyle Larson feud but knows what to take away from it as the urgency to win intensifies.
NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 – Practice

Hendrick Motorsports Star Shuts Down Video Game Aggression Argument

Hendrick Motorsports star addresses video game aggression debate and shines at Richmond with blistering speeds and determination.
HAMPTON, GA – MARCH 19: William Byron ( 24 Hendrick Motorsports Liberty University Chevrolet) during the running the NAS

Martin Truex Jr Goes All Out After Troubles at Richmond

Joe Gibbs Racing's #19 Martin Truex Jr throws a tantrum over his troubles in communicating at the Richmond Raceway Cup race.
LOUDON, NH – JULY 17: Martin Truex, Jr ( 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Reser s Fine Foods Toyota) talks to the media after the Cra

Michael Jordan’s $150-Million Team’s & Bubba Wallace’s Heartfelt Gestures Leave Grieving Freddie Kraft & NASCAR World Teary-Eyed

23XI Racing's #23 team of Bubba Wallace and co pay a heartfelt tribute to spotter Freddie Kraft after the tragic loss of his father.
Michael Jordan and Bubba Wallace

“That 11 Car Buddy” – Spire Motorsports Driver Warns About Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick Shocking the Grid at Richmond

The Spire Motorsports driver sends clear warning to other drivers as he cautions them against Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick in Richmond.
Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick

“Frustrated” Kyle Larson Claims He Did a Favor to NASCAR Media by Letting the Denny Hamlin Scandal Linger

Kyle Larson has expressed how Denny Hamlin's podcast ended up making him even more frustrated than he was after the race incident last Sunday.
Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin

Bubba Wallace Goes Hands on Deck to Boost Local Community Support Into NASCAR

Bubba Wallace drives diversity in NASCAR, inspiring communities and bridging gaps with grassroots initiatives and McDonald's partnership.
NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400

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)