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Richmond spring could be moved to Sunday UPDATE:

International Speedway Corp., is exploring the possibility of moving the start of the spring Richmond race from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon, an ISC official told NBC Sports. "I'm not going to say seriously, but we are exploring it," said Clay Campbell, president...

Allgaier on Sprint Cup future: “I”m worried about it”:

Justin Allgaier is well aware of the rumors. With HScott Motorsports' #51 Chevy the most-mentioned landing place for Clint Bowyer next season and no contract for Allgaier beyond this season, the 29-year-old's 2016 plans are unclear. "Being in a contract year in general...

Eckrich and Richard Petty Motorsports Honors Military Family:

On a day of remembrance, Eckrich, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and savory deli meats, paid tribute to a local military family. The Brown family, stationed at the Ft. Lee (Va.) United States Army Post, were surprised by Eckrich and the Richard Petty...

Elliott”s win is Chevy”s 400th:

With his win of the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway, Chase Elliott in his #9 Napa Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro captured the 400th all-time victory for Chevrolet in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition. This unprecedented win secured yet...

First Friday practice

for the Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway is over, after 115 scheduled minutes, the top-five, slowest and notes: #42-Larson 125.535 #13-Mears 125.412 #2-Keselowski 125.058 #4-Harvick 124.815 #18-Busch 124.694 slowest: #...

MWR Points for sale; RCR? Penske?:

Before the fire sale begins at Michael Waltrip Racing, team owner Rob Kauffman has isolated a few assets that could bring a handsome price prior to the dissolution of the company at season's end. Among the coveted commodities remaining in the MWR inventory are the ...

Bowyer comments on 2016:

#15-Clint Bowyer met with the media at Richmond and one question was about his 2016 plans. Q) How much progress have you made toward where you will race in 2016? Bowyer: "I think first of all it's very humbling, the phone calls. As soon as the news comes out that ...

Ned Jarrett cancer-free after treatment for melanoma:

Ned Jarrett, a two-time champion in NASCAR's premier series, said Thursday that he is cancer-free after surgery and four weeks of recent treatment for melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health...

Make a Plan to Make it Home featured on #4 at RIR:

Kevin Harvick's #4 Chevy will remind fans attending the race, at the post-race party or watching the race somewhere other than home to Make a Plan to Make it Home. Whether you call a cab, call a friend or arrange for a designated driver, make a plan to make it home...

Menard”s sponsorship returns in 2016 on #27:

Paul Menard and Richard Childress Racing have both confirmed that the Menard's sponsorship will continue on the #27 Chevy along with the driver in 2016. "It's always good to have them back," Childress told Motorsport.com. "We kind of work a year-to-year deal. We got...

JMU themed NASCAR visits campus:

This Wednesday as James Madison University students passed through the commons in front of D-hall they probably noticed something a little out of the ordinary - several students actually did a double-take upon walking by. Soon enough, a crowd gathered around to see...

Sad News – “JD” Housby:

Jack Dan "JD" Housby was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 10, 1935 and he passed away on September 10, 2015 at 80. Jack was highly active in motorsports. He was a car owner/sponsor in both the NASCAR [1972-1980, best finish of 5th] and INDYCAR Series as well ...

Test at Auto Club cancelled:

NASCAR has cancelled a Goodyear tire test and open team test scheduled for Oct. 27-29 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. Goodyear determined it wasn't necessary to return to the 2-mile track based on tire wear results from this past season's race. And with Goodyear...

Richmond Goodyear Tire Notes:

Teams in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Xfinity Series will run the same tire set-up at Richmond this weekend . . . while these teams have run this left-side tire code at Richmond since last September, this is the first time they have run this right-side code . . . ...

Earnhardt Jr. will “step up” throwback game next year:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. said during Tuesday's edition of the "Dale Jr. Download" podcast on Dirty Mo Radio there's plenty of work still to do when it comes to keeping pace in embracing Darlington Raceway's throwback theme. Earnhardt enjoyed not only the fruits of ...

Hendrick Ride Along program continues at Richmond:

Sister companies Hendrick Motorsports and Hendrick Automotive Group have partnered for a two-race sponsorship built around the Hendrick Ride Along Sweepstakes. The program started at Darlington Sept. 4-6 and will continue through Richmond International Raceway's event...

FanVision Entertainment acquires Racing Electronics:

FanVision Entertainment announced that it has acquired Racing Electronics (RE). FanVision and RE combined will reach race teams, drivers, sponsors, and fans with cutting edge communication products and services across all major North American motorsports series. ...

NASCAR Warnings after Darlington:

NASCAR issued a warning to #11-Denny Hamlin's team for failing pre-race inspection four times last weekend at Darlington Raceway. It marks the second consecutive race the Joe Gibbs Racing team has received a warning. The team received a warning for being late to the...

Gase to Honors those touched by donation and transplantation:

It's NASCAR race weekend in Richmond, VA and NASCAR driver Joey Gase is racing to save lives, raise awareness, and honor those touched by organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. Joey Gase's mother, Mary Jo, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in April 2011...

Hendrick says Race Team Alliance, NASCAR deal could be near

Hendrick Motorsports founder and owner Rick Hendrick said Tuesday he's optimistic a deal can be put in place as early as late this season between NASCAR and the Race Team Alliance to create some sort of permanent value for the teams. Hendrick did not proffer any specifics...