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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Legendary NASCAR Race Car Driven by Bobby Allison Sold for an Incredible Price Tag at Auction, Details Inside

Earlier, news broke that a legendary race car, formerly piloted by 1983 Cup Series champion Bobby Allison, fetched a hefty sum at an auction.
Bobby Allison NASCAR

NASCAR Drivers Including Hendrick Motorsports Legend Jeff Gordon Fell Victim to an Astonishing Jinx Once

Around the early 2000s, several NASCAR drivers fell victim to an unusual jinx, and Hendrick Motorsports star Jeff Gordon was one such driver.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal presents the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard – Practice

REVEALED: How 35 People Helped Establish the NASCAR Championship, 75 Years Ago

NASCAR series was established all the way back in 1949, and there is an interesting story behind its establishment and eventual growth.
NASCAR: YellaWood 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr Seemingly Seconds “Bullc*ap” Hot Take On NASCAR Decision That Benefited Hendrick Motorsports Legend Jeff Gordon

It's not too often that Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon face off these days, but the former took the chance when he got it this time.
Daytona 500 Media Day

“Wish I Had Wrecked Him Harder” – Dale Earnhardt Jr Once ‘Ran Over’ Kyle Busch At The Peak of Their Ugly Rivalry

Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch had a fierce rivalry during their time in NASCAR. Dale Jr opens up on one such incident involving a crash.
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Kyle Busch Uses Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Example To Prove He’s Hashed His Beef With Richard Childress Amidst Impending NASCAR Announcement

Recently in an interview, NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kyle Busch responded to an old feud and the rumors of his future in the 2023 season.
NASCAR Cup Series Echopark Automotive Grand Prix

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)