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Denny Hamlin Insider Revives Kurt Busch Tragedy to Reveal the Horrible Impact of Austin Dillon’s Intentional Move

Denny Hamlin's crew chief discloses the scary implications of Austin Dillon's race-winning crash at Richmond Raceway past Sunday.
Austin Dillon and Denny Hamlin

“Richard Childress Should Shut the F**k Up”- RCR Boss Gets Trashed for Cringe Radio Message after Austin Dillon Debacle

Team owner Richard Childress Racing's radio comments after Austin Dillon's win at Richmond have also become a hot debate topic.
Richard Childress

Austin Dillon Gets Trashed for Pinning the Blame on His Spotter in Dale Jr’s Presence- “Shut the Hell Up”

Austin Dillon faces the wrath of guests at Rubbin is Racing podcast as he tried to defend his spotter's words to Dale Earnhardt Jr
Dale Earnhardt Jr and Austin Dillon

Mark Martin Opens Up on NASCAR Shutting Down $50K Lighter Joey Logano’s “Temper Tantrum” With a Firm Hand

Here is why Mark Martin believes that the $50,000 fine for Joey Logano from the NASCAR officials is justified.
Joey Logano, Mark Martin

“A Match Made In Hell”: Fans Mercilessly Mock Austin Dillion’s Spotter’s Notorious Replacement After NASCAR’s Suspension

The penalty on Austin Dillon is being appealed by Richard Childress Racing, while spotter Brandon Benesch has already been disowned.
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Victim Ross Chastain Warns Austin Dillon of Bitter Times Ahead After Richmond Catastrophe

Here is what Ross Chastain had to say to Austin Dillon about other drivers seeking payback for the wrecks he caused at the Cookout 400.
Austin Dillon and Ross Chastain

“If He Had a Gun, It Would Be Drive-By Shooting” ”“ NASCAR Insiders Get Sarcastic About Joey Logano Endangering Families at Richmond

NASCAR insiders criticize Joey Logano's reaction to being wrecked by Austin Dillon at Richmond, calling it in bad taste.
Joey Logano

“It Takes B*lls”- Mark Martin Offers Austin Dillon an Olive Branch, Pinning Blame on NASCAR’s Flaw Degrading “Dignity”

Mark Martin fires back! NASCAR's shady past with RCR resurfaces as Dillon's win hangs in balance. Is this the end of inconsistent rulings?
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Dale Jr’s 6-Word Verdict on NASCAR’s Austin Dillon Punishment Impacting the Sport’s DNA

Dale Jr. admits he wants more action in NASCAR races but is unhappy with Austin Dillon's last-turn move that got him the win at Richmond.
Dale Earnhardt Jr and Austin Dillon

Dale Jr Discloses Richard Childress’ Only Defense to Rectify “$2 Million” Loss After NASCAR’s Retaliation

Dale Jr. breaks down what Richard Childress would need to do to make Austin Dillon shake of the penalty from the Cookout 400.
Dale Earnhardt Jr and Richard Childress

Ryan Blaney Gets Brutally Honest About “Intentional” Austin Dillon’s “Overkill” Move at Richmond

Team Penske star Ryan Blaney shared his honest opinion regarding NASCAR decision to revoke Austin Dillon playoffs spot.
Ryan Blaney, Austin Dillon

Michael McDowell Signs Off on NASCAR Making an Example Out of Austin Dillon to Suppress Erratic Behavior

FRM senior driver Michael McDowell shared his honest opinion on NASCAR's harsh penalty to Austin Dillon after the Richmond race.
Austin Dillon, Michael McDowell

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)