Richmond Raceway

Richmond losing Cup Series date to Mexico City

Richmond losing Cup Series date to Mexico City

August 28, 2024
NASCAR’s announcement that it will hold its first Cup race in Mexico City next season will mark the fifth consecutive year that the sport’s premier series will have at least one new points event

Richmond Raceway, NASCAR hosting numerous events leading into race weekend

Richmond Raceway, NASCAR hosting numerous events leading into race weekend

August 1, 2024
As NASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway August 10-11, the track and the sport will band together to make a difference within the community. Race week events include

Who’s Your Driver to become the presenting partner for summer NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway

Who’s Your Driver to become the presenting partner for summer NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway

July 12, 2024
Richmond Raceway announced today that Who’s Your Driver, a sober and safe driving initiative created by DRIVE SMART Virgina, will be the presenting partner for this summer’s NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 10-11. It will officially be deemed the NASCAR

Clean Harbors named entitlement sponsor of Richmond truck race

Clean Harbors named entitlement sponsor of Richmond truck race

April 10, 2024
Richmond Raceway announced today that Clean Harbors, North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services, will be the entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 10. The race will officially

Richmond Raceway rebrands to reflect River City’s astral aspirations

Richmond Raceway rebrands to reflect River City’s astral aspirations

November 15, 2023
Richmond Raceway unveiled new logos today that reflect the River City’s astral aspirations as the track prepares for two NASCAR Cup Series races that will finish beneath the stars next year

Teams to test short track package at Richmond this week UPDATES

Teams to test short track package at Richmond this week UPDATES

August 1, 2023
UPDATE 2: Testing at Richmond Raceway began Monday with optimism about what a new splitter might offer when crafting a 2024 short track and road course rules package for the NASCAR Cup Series. After altering some of the configurations Tuesday, NASCAR competition officials

Richmond Raceway has delivered some great memories

Richmond Raceway has delivered some great memories

July 26, 2023
Richmond (Va.) Raceway has gone through seven name changes and hosted 133 NASCAR Cup Series races in its storybook 70-year history on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty is the all-time winningest driver with 13 victories – including

Richmond Raceway, The NASCAR Foundation ramp up community giveback efforts as racing returns for action-packed Cook Out 400 Weekend

Richmond Raceway, The NASCAR Foundation ramp up community giveback efforts as racing returns for action-packed Cook Out 400 Weekend

July 21, 2023
As NASCAR racing returns to Richmond Raceway July 29-30 for Cook Out 400 Weekend, the track and the sport will use its collective horsepower to make a difference within the Greater Richmond community. Race week events include

Cook Out 400 weekend to start early with parties hosted by Richmond Raceway

Cook Out 400 weekend to start early with parties hosted by Richmond Raceway

July 13, 2023
Richmond Raceway’s summer NASCAR party is starting early! Today, the track announced it will host two parties to celebrate the Cook Out 400 NASCAR Weekend, July 29-30th

July NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway becomes Cook Out 400

July NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway becomes Cook Out 400

July 11, 2023
Today, Richmond Raceway announced Cook Out, one of the fastest growing family-owned restaurant chains in the nation, will be the entitlement partner for the NASCAR Cup Series Race on Sunday, July 30th

West Coast Customs Experience to customize on-site at Richmond Raceway

West Coast Customs Experience to customize on-site at Richmond Raceway

March 30, 2023
A company that creates impeccably customized cars will create an impeccably customized Toyota Camry TRD at Richmond Raceway. Even better, fans can watch it being built before their very eyes July 29-30

Vernon Davis Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Toyota Owners 400

Vernon Davis Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Toyota Owners 400

March 29, 2023
Richmond Raceway announced today that Vernon Davis, a former NFL tight end and current actor, producer, and entrepreneur, will be the Honorary Pace Car Driver for Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400. He will lead the field to green in a Toyota Camry TRD as the stars of the

Bubba’s Block Party returns to Richmond Raceway on March 31

Bubba’s Block Party returns to Richmond Raceway on March 31

March 20, 2023
NASCAR announced today plans to bring back a community block party hosted by 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace. The free-ticketed, family-friendly event will take place from 6-10 p.m. March 31 at Virginia Credit Union Live! located at Richmond Raceway

Finish Line Party presented by Richmond Raceway set for March 30

Finish Line Party presented by Richmond Raceway set for March 30

March 14, 2023
Cue the confetti, Richmond Raceway announced it will host a Finish Line Party to begin the Toyota Owners 400 Weekend, March 30. The simultaneous rooftop parties will take place at three different iconic Richmond venues

Community Can Climb for a Cause at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, April 2

Community Can Climb for a Cause at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, April 2

February 13, 2023
NASCAR fans can climb for a cause on Sunday, April 2, honoring the life and legacy of a Virginia first responder

Washington Commanders Player Chase Young Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Richmond

Washington Commanders Player Chase Young Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Richmond

August 8, 2022
Richmond Raceway announces that Washington Commanders star defensive end, Chase Young, will lead the field as the Honorary Pace Car Driver to start the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 14

Richmond Raceway’s Fan Experience is Loaded with Entertainment

Richmond Raceway’s Fan Experience is Loaded with Entertainment

August 2, 2022
When NASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway for the first-ever NASCAR Summer Race Weekend, fans will have an abundance of entertainment options on and off the track for the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff race on

Richmond Raceway Partners with Worldwide Express for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff Race Entitlement

Richmond Raceway Partners with Worldwide Express for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff Race Entitlement

June 23, 2022
Richmond Raceway and Worldwide Express (WWEX) have partnered on the entitlement of the summer NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff race on Saturday, Aug. 13. The official name of the first-ever Camping World Truck Series Playoff race at America’s Premier Short

Richmond Raceway Names Lori Collier Waran Track President

Richmond Raceway Names Lori Collier Waran Track President

June 17, 2022
Richmond Raceway announces Lori Collier Waran, a longtime successful media executive with deep Virginia roots, as the organization’s fourth track president and the first female president in the 76-year history of America’s Premier Short Track

Former NFL Player Chris Long Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Richmond

Former NFL Player Chris Long Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Richmond

March 29, 2022
Richmond Raceway announces that former National Football League (NFL) and University of Virginia player Chris Long will lead the field to green in his home state of Virginia as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on April 3

Track Stats & Links

Old Track Names: Richmond International Raceway & Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway

Track Specs:
Short Track: 0.75-mile oval, 60-foot width with 10-foot apron
Banking: turns: 14 degrees; front stretch 8 degrees; backstretch 2 degrees
Straights: Backstretch – 860 feet; Frontstretch – 1290 feet
Seating Capacity: 60,000 [was 71,000, 91,000 and 112,029]

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