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Richard Petty expected back at Richmond UPDATE:

#43-Aric Almirola talked Thursday about Richard Petty's planned return to the track this weekend following the death of his wife, Lynda: WHAT WILL IT MEAN TO HAVE RICHARD BACK AT THE TRACK THIS WEEKEND? Almirola - 'I think he's doing well. I think being back at the...

Matt Bowling wins Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown:

Matt Bowling won the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown on Thursday night at South Boston Speedway, fighting off Matt Waltz in the seventh edition of the charity race. The event benefits the Denny Hamlin Foundation and raises awareness and funding to support Cystic ...

NASCAR to announce engine changes by All-Star race:

NASCAR's senior vice president of racing operations has said that a formal announcement on engine changes for the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season will come before next month's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. At a sponsor summit for Iowa Speedway, Steve...

Cole Whitt joins BK Racing; gets two race sponsor:

As BK Racing embarks on this weekend's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway, the team will have several new additions to the fray including the addition of Scorpyd Crossbows as a two race primary sponsor for Richmond and Talladega. BK Racing's newest...

Kligerman undecided on future plans:

Parker Kligerman said on his podcast Thursday that he can 'absolutely, 100 percent say I will be racing' after losing his ride in Swan Racing's restructuring. Kligerman said on his podcast 'Kickin' it with Kligerman' that he remains under contract with Swan Racing...

Reutimann gets new crew chief:

According to MRN's Dustin Long, Derrick Finley is new crew chief for David Reutimann in #35 for Front Row. Todd Anderson no longer with team.(4-25-2014)...

Hillman Racing gets Richmond sponsor:

Atlantic Plumbing and Utilities, Virginia's leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and utilities services, announced it is the sponsor of the #40 Chevy SS for this weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at the Richmond International Raceway. Hillman Racing's #40 is driven by...

Richmond Notes and Facts – Friday: poles:

'¢ Buck Baker won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Richmond in 1953 with a speed of 48.465 mph. '¢ 52 drivers have Coors Light poles at Richmond, led by Richard Petty and Bobby Allison with eight each. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with six. '¢ Seven drivers...

Harvick wins Nationwide race at Richmond:

#5-Kevin Harvick won the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway. #9-Chase Elliott finished second followed by #54-Kyle Busch, #42-Kyle Larson, #2-Brian Scott, #11-Elliott Sadler, #60-Chris Buescher, #7-Regan Smith, #22-Ryan Blaney, and #99-James Buescher. ...

Richmond Nationwide Race Fast Facts:

Kevin Harvick(i) won the 27th Annual ToyotaCare 250, his 41st victory in 307 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his first victory and sixth top-10 finish in 2014. This is his seventh victory and 20th top-10 finish in 25 races at Richmond International Raceway. ...

Nationwide Driver standings

following Richmond: 1) #9-Chase Elliott# 313 2) #7-Regan Smith, 294, 19 3) #11-Elliott Sadler, 290, -23 4) #3-Ty Dillon# 278, -35 5) #6-Trevor Bayne 274, -39 6) #2-Brian Scott 265, -48 7) #62-Brendan Gaughan 239, -74 8) #99-James Buescher 229, -84 9) #31-Dylan Kwasniewski...

Nationwide Owner Standings

following Richmond are posted (pdf)....

Scott on pole at Richmond:

#2-Brian Scott on the Coors Light Pole for the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 122.061mph. #31-Dylan Kwasniewski will start second followed by : #22-Ryan Blaney, #9-Chase Elliott, #6-Trevor Bayne, #7-Regan Smith, #60-Chris Buescher, #...

Richmond Qualifying Notes:

Brian Scott won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 27th Annual ToyotaCare 250 with a lap of 22.120 seconds, 122.061 mph. This is his third pole in 150 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his first pole and sixth top-10 start in 2014. This is his second pole in ...

Crum backed by MyFreedomSmokes.com for Charlotte:

Jake Crum Racing has partnered with the popular online electronic cigarette retailer MyFreedomSmokes.com for the upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 16th. Jake Crum will pilot the #82 MyFreedomSmokes.com Chevy as...

Train to perform at All-Star Race:

Prior to the drop of the green flag for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 17, fans can enjoy a performance by GRAMMY Award-winning pop rock group, Train, as part of Time Warner Cable and Fox Sports 1 All-Star Night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The concert...

Goodyear completes tire tests:

The early spring has been a busy time for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's racing program. The exclusive tire supplier for NASCAR's top three has run three at-track tests already, with many more on the books. The testing season started with a two-day session...

Swan Racing Restructures UPDATE Yeley in for Kligerman:

Swan Racing announced it has successfully restructured the company by finding solutions for the #26 and #30 teams in an attempt to save the jobs of the crews, the drivers, and to keep those teams competing throughout the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. As a result, ...

Richard Petty expected back at Richmond:

#43-Aric Almirola talked Thursday about Richard Petty's planned return to the track this weekend following the death of his wife, Lynda: WHAT WILL IT MEAN TO HAVE RICHARD BACK AT THE TRACK THIS WEEKEND? Almirola - 'I think he's doing well. I think being back at the...

AAA Insurance on the #15 at Richmond:

AAA Insurance serves as the primary sponsor for #15-Clint Bowyer this weekend at Richmond International Raceway as well as Martinsville Speedway on Oct. 26. AAA serves as an associate sponsor on MWR's Toyotas including Brian Vickers' #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota...