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Toyota Leaves Its Competitors Behind After Mastering the Short Track Package Heading to Richmond

Are Toyota drivers going to dominate again on the Richmond race track- a short track? Or will temperature play its game this time?
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Toyota Owners 400 Apr 2, 2023; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5)

Brad Keselowski’s Star Driver Rubbishes ‘Outperforming’ Claims With a Bitter Reality Check Amidst RFK Racing’s Concerning Slump

Chris Buescher denies claims of "outperforming" at RFK Racing despite lack of wins. Can the #17 or #6 break the streak at Richmond on Easter?
Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher

Justin Bonsignore Holds Off Charging Ron Silk to Sweep NASCAR Whelen Modified Title at Richmond Raceway

Justin Bonsignore delivers an exciting race, juggling between first and second positions, successfully holding off Ron Silk after running him
Justin Bonsignore

Despite Fall From Grace, Joey Logano & Brad Keselowski Emerge as Ford’s Hope at Richmond

As Toyota and Chevrolet continue to dominate Ford, can Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano help break the drought for themselves and the OEM too?
Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano

Joe Gibbs’ Grandson Defies Burden of Expectations With Unbothered 4-Word Response

21-year-old NASCAR phenom Ty Gibbs shrugs off "expectations" & eyes first win. Can the #54 driver lead Joe Gibbs Racing to a championship?
NASCAR: Cup Qualifying

Former Teammate Denny Hamlin Could Threaten Kyle Busch’s Victory Bid in Richmond

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch have had their differences back when they were teammates and they might cross paths again at Richmond Raceway.
Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch

NASCAR Hall of Famer Predicts Christopher Bell’s Trip to Richmond Victory Lane Amidst Goodyear’s Phoenix Repeat

The upcoming race at Richmond Raceway might be dominated by Joe Gibbs Racing drivers, and Christopher Bell in particular.
NASCAR: Shriners Childrens 500

NASCAR Richmond Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, Line-Up, Tickets & Where to Watch

There is a lot of anticipation from fans as NASCAR goes to its second short track of the year at the iconic Richmond Raceway this weekend.
NASCAR: Toyota Owners 400

Veteran Insider Warns Entire NASCAR Grid Against Joe Gibbs’ Grandson With Bold JGR Claim

Ty Gibbs has shown incredible prowess since the start of the 2024 season, and is the hot favorite to topple rivals in Richmond.
NASCAR: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona

Alex Bowman Dissects “Difficult” Richmond’s Only Aspect That Could Propel HMS to Victory Lane

Alex Bowman proposes boosting HMS's performance at Richmond Raceway, a track where the team has faced consistency issues.
Auto Club Speedway – Day 2

Despite 37-Race Winless Streak, Joey Logano Dismisses ‘Panic Mode’ Talks With Confidence

Team Penske driver, Joey Logano is hoping for a turn in his fortunes at Richmond this weekend after a horror start to the season.
Joey Logano

Euro Series Inbound Xfinity Driver’s NSFW Style Announcement has NASCAR World in Complete Sync

As the hype around Ryan Vargas' Euro debut continues to build, the 23-year-old leaves the NASCAR community shocked with Xfinity announcement.
Ryan Vargas

About Richmond Raceway

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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)