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HMS Legend Leaves Insider’s Debating the Detrimental Effect of RCR’s Sudden Surge on Kyle Busch

Former HMS crew chief engages in a debate with NASCAR insiders about how Richard Childress Racing's resurgence could affect Kyle Busch.
Richard Childress, Kyle Busch

Bubba Wallace Gets Bullied by a Young Kid After Being Wrecked 2 Weeks in a Row

Bubba Wallace tries to find some fun back at his roots of legends racing but ends up fighting from the inception. Can he keep his calm?
Bubba Wallace

Denny Hamlin and Fiancee Jordan Receive NASCAR Fans’ Wishes on Their 7-Year-Old Daughter’s Special Day

Denny Hamlin and Jordan Fish celebrated their daughter Molly's seventh birthday and the fans joined in to congratulate the family.
Denny Hamlin with girl friend Jordan Fish and their 2 daughters Taylor 4 and Molly 1 in Victory

Truth Behind Dale Earnhardt’s Long-Time Partner’s Shocking RCR Exit Revealed by Richard Childress’ Grandson

Dale Earnhardt's once competition winning crew chief, Andy Petree has called it quits with RCR. Will RCR be able to get back on its feet?
Dale Earnhardt and Richard Childress

Ross Chastain Accepts Trackhouse’s Glaring Inferiority After Promising Richmond Turnaround

Trackhouse is facing issues with raw speed in its cars. Ross Chastain talks candidly about the troubles and the future prospects.
Ross Chastain

Mark Martin Compares Austin Dillon Controversy to Hail Melon & Darrell Waltrip-Rusty Wallace Rivalry

NASCAR's "bump-and-run" era heats up with Austin Dillon's Richmond win. Mark Martin compares it to legendary rivalries and the Hail Melon.
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Ross Chastain Imagines Stepping in Joey Logano & Denny Hamlin’s Shoes After Austin Dillon’s Dumping

Ross Chastain has an interesting take on the Richmond Raceway theatrics and supports Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano after the incident.
NASCAR: Cup Qualifying

“This Is a Monumental Moment”: Veteran Insider Upholds NASCAR’s Delayed Response to Richmond Ruckus

A reputed NASCAR insider has lauded the way the sanctioning body has handled the controversial events at Richmond Raceway in the Cup Series.
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Bubba Wallace’s Spotter Takes a Sly Dig at Controversial Insider’s Repeated Austin Dillon Defense

Austin Dillon's spotter was penalized for the 'wreck him' command. His replacement Brett Griffin was seen defending the spotter's actions.
Austin Dillon, Bubba Wallace

Mark Martin Recalls Being Scared to Death of Former NASCAR President After Cheating, Backs Dale Jr.’s Calls for Ruthless Approach

Mark Martin reveals the fury of the former NASCAR president, thereby conceding with Dale Earnhardt Jr's feelings about the governing body.
Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr

Mark Martin Offers Bitter Advice to Richard Childress as the Team Prepares to Go to War Against NASCAR

Martin Truex Jr. shared a valuable advice to Austin Dillon and RCR following the harsh ruling after their win at Richmond Raceway.
Richard Childress

Denny Hamlin Reveals Drooling Over Slipped ‘Undeserving’ Win After Joey Logano’s Disgrace

Denny Hamlin reveals the details of the wrecking incident that occurred at the Richmond Raceways. Joey Logano and Austin Dillon penalized.
2022 NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin

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)