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Most Expensive NASCAR Die-Casts in 2023

Collecting NASCAR Diecasts has often been an integral part of the fan experience. Let's take a dig into history to find out the most exquisite ones.

Soumyadeep Saha

November 17, 2023

Brad Keselowski Drops 2-Word Verdict on RFK Racing?s Championship Contention Failure

The 1986 Winston Cup race at Richmond was a chaotic affair. Look back at another one of the iconic moments of Dale Earnhardt amid the crisis.

Neha Dwivedi

November 17, 2023

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 – Practice

NASCAR Insider Upholds Brad Keselowski?s Prodigy as the 2024 Cup Series Favorite, After an Impeccable 2023 Season

The 1986 Winston Cup race at Richmond was a chaotic affair. Look back at another one of the iconic moments of Dale Earnhardt amid the crisis.

Parika Singh

November 16, 2023

AUTO: FEB 05 NASCAR Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Dale Jr joins NASCAR World in Mocking Richmond Raceway’s Casual Approach at Rebranding

NASCAR fans are unsatisfied with a recent reveal of Richmond Raceway and its new identity amid news of a return of night racing at the track.

Ansuman Abhisek

November 16, 2023

NASCAR Xfinity Series GoBowling 250 Qualifying

NASCAR?s Off-Season Testing to Be Futile as They Refuse to Take the Final Step Claims Xfinity Insider

Popular creator and Xfinity insider urged NASCAR to invest in long term solutions for the persistent issues faced by Next Gen drivers.

Parika Singh

November 11, 2023

NASCAR: Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals the ?Overachievers? of the 2023 Season and Ryan Blaney Is Not One of Them

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Soumyadeep Saha

November 11, 2023

Ryan Blaney and Dale Earnhardt Jr

Brad Keselowski’s Team Beats Stewart-Haas Racing Again After the End of the Season

In a shocking event, Brad Keselowski and his team surpass Stewart-Haas Racing to win a remarkable achievement in the 2023 season.

Priyank Mithani

November 10, 2023

Tony Stewart and Brad Keselowski

Despite Unfortunate Playoffs, Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing Raise Hope for 2024

Despite not being able to capitalize in the playoffs, Brad Keselowski and RFK Racign are well on their way to start dominatign in 2024.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

November 07, 2023

NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice & Qualifying Aug 12, 2023; Speedway, Indiana, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Ke

Team Penske VC Shoots 4-Word Warning to NASCAR Rivals Against Underestimating Matured Ryan Blaney

Team Penske's #12 Ford Mustang driver Ryan Blaney became an unexpected championship contender in the 2023 Cup Series but his team is fired up.

Parika Singh

November 01, 2023

NASCAR: Daytona 500 Qualifying

?It?s Very Stressful?- William Byron?s Crew Chief Openly Admits Short-Track Struggles Moments After Narrowly Avoiding Playoff Elimination

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Soumyadeep Saha

October 30, 2023

NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice & Qualifying Jul 22, 2023; Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver W

?Asking and Begging For? ? Dale Earnhardt Jr Applauds NASCAR?s Delayed Vigilance Towards Driver Demands

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Soumyadeep Saha

October 29, 2023

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

?Stress Level Is Really High? – Dale Earnhardt Jr?s Rival Spills the Beans as Race to Championship Reaches Final Leg

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Parika Singh

October 25, 2023

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 – Practice

Hailie Deegan?s Bitter Truck Nemesis Fooled NASCAR Community Before Latest Career Announcement

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Rashi Shetty

October 23, 2023

AUTO: MAR 04 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – Victorias Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts

?Only 75% Right? – Dale Jarrett Ruthlessly Snubs Joe Gibbs? Only Champ With Massive Brad Keselowski Rebuttal

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Parika Singh

October 10, 2023

Dale Jarrett, Brad Keselowski, and Joe Gibbs

Brad Keselowski?s Superstar Shockingly Warns RFK Racing Boss With Harsh 7-Word Declaration

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Neha Dwivedi

October 07, 2023

Ford EcoBoost 400 – Practice

Kaulig Racing?s Driver Threatened by Kyle Busch?s Former Driver as New Addition to Family Delays Negotiations

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the boss-driver duo, who he thinks, should receive the "Overachiever Award" for 2023.

Parika Singh

September 30, 2023

NASCAR: Daytona 500
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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)