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After Joe Gibbs Driver’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ Jab, Ross Chastain’s Team Owner’s Heartfelt Message Gets Fans’ Creative Juices Flowing

Christopher Bell was understandably furious with Ross Chastain for his Richmond antics, but Chastain's team's owner enjoyed the rivalry.
AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 26: Ross Chastain ( 1 Trackhouse Racing Worldwide Express Chevrolet) races Christopher Bell ( 20 Joe

“Can’t Take Half A** S**t” – Fans React to the Intense Displeasure Shown by Billionaire Owner Michael Jordan Following His NASCAR Team’s Pit Stop Disaster

23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan was left disappointed after his team's disastrous pit stop outing at Richmond. Fans feel his pain.
NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen

“Them Bragging on Him a Lot” – Jeff Gordon Unveils the Hype Around the Impressive Evolution of Chase Elliott’s Replacement in the Hendrick Motorsports Garage

Xfinity Series driver replaced Chase Elliott in the Richmond Raceway Cup Series race, and his performance impressed the key people.
AUTO: JUL 10 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart

“Call Him Out Alive” – Amid His Vocal Approach to the Kyle Busch Problem, Fans Fiercely Bash Denny Hamlin For His Wrecking Incident at Richmond

As he had vocalized his thoughts on Kyle Busch’s problem, Denny Hamlin receives backlash from fans after his wreck at Richmond Speedway
Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch

Tony Stewart’s NASCAR Driver Reveals “Unspoken Rule” as He Declares the Sport Powerless in Kyle Busch’s “Respect” Argument

NASCAR driver for Stewart Haas Racing, Ryan Preece recently had his say about a solution in the ongoing respect debate started by Kyle Busch.
Ryan Preece Kyle Busch NASCAR

“Say the Facts and Not Opinions” – Ross Chastain Retaliates as Christopher Bell Joins Long List of Enemies Amid Kyle Busch’s “Glasses” Remark

On the back of a brewing rivalry with Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain has seemingly picked up another feud, this time with Christopher Bell.
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 04: Kyle Busch ( 8 Richard Childress Racing BetMGM Chevrolet) speaks along with Ross Chastain

NASCAR Veteran Fiercely Declares a 2-Word Resolution to the Kyle Busch Problem—“What’s Gonna Make You All Stop?”

A NASCAR veteran gives an interesting solution to the Kyle Busch problem as he cites the example of a former driver from the old days.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Mar 11, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) dur

Dale Earnhardt Jr Slams Bubba Wallace for “Overreacting” as He Pulls a “Chase Elliott,” Asking to Be Fired

Former Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr compares Bubba Wallace to Chase Elliott after he asked to be fired at the end of the race at COTA.
Former Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr

Desi Banks’ Performance Makes Bubba Wallace Go Nuts as He Gets Special Backstage Access Ahead of Richmond Race

Bubba Wallace organizes a block party at Richmond Raceway, where an actor-comedian took over the stage and the crowd with his performance.
AUTO: SEP 04 NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500

Denny Hamlin Issues 6-Word Message After Controversial Hendrick Motorsports Verdict Has Kyle Larson & Co. Safe

After the recent update on Hendrick Motorsports' appeal against the NASCAR penalty, Denny Hamlin issues a short yet strong message on social media.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice and Qualifying Mar 4, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny

Bubba Wallace Plans on Taking NASCAR’s Popularity to the Big Leagues With His Upcoming Community Initiative at Richmond: “Make Our Markets Feel Welcoming”

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace reveals his plans to increase the popularity of NASCAR by taking it to the big leagues in his upcoming annual event.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum Track Tour, Feb 4, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR

Ross Chastain Is Put Face-to-Face with Kyle Busch’s Derogatory Nickname for Him; His Reaction Wins the Internet

Ross Chastain, in a remarkable turn of events, reacted to fans on Twitter, who were relishing the not so long ago "chastained" moment.
Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch

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)