Fans are invited to watch NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars running laps at Richmond International Raceway August 19-21, in advance of next months Federated Auto Parts 400 ‘One Last Race to Make The Chase” at Americas Premier Short Track. RIRs grandstands will be open free to the public from 5:00 to 9:00 pm/et each night. Drivers will get precious track time ‘under the lights” in preparation for one of the most anticipated races of the season. Only the top 10 drivers in the point standings and two Wild Cards (drivers who are in positions 11-20 with the most wins) will earn a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The way things are shaping up, there could be more than 10 drivers on the proverbial ‘bubble.” Participating in the upcoming tests: Monday, August 19: #2-Brad Keselowski, #22-Joey Logano, #13-Casey Mears Tuesday, August 20 and Wednesday, August 21: #2-Brad Keselowski, #22-Joey Logano, #13-Casey Mears, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #24-Jeff Gordon, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #5-Kasey Kahne, #56-Martin Truex Jr., #15-Clint Bowyer & #55-Mark Martin. Fans may enter Richmond International Raceway through the Main Gate, located at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Meadowbridge Rd. Parking will be on the Midway, outside of Gate 70. A concessions stand will be open with food and beverages, and fans are allowed to bring in their own food and beverage (no glass allowed). Tickets are on sale now for the Federated Auto Parts 400, Saturday, September 7. Advance tickets, including seats in Turns 1 and 4, start at $45, and can be purchased online or by calling 866-455-7223.( RIR )
