An open letter to RD’s racers, fans, track officials and marketing partners, Following a year of uncertainty and change in 2020, one unexpected positive was the fact that our break from our routines challenged everyone to reimagine their own “normals”.
Has Richmond Dragway been sold?
While Richmond Dragway has not contested our 2020 racing schedule due to Covid-19 and the restrictions, there have been a few posts circulating about the possibility of the track being listed for sale. As of right now, the track is not currently for sale and we are continuing to plan for our next racing season in 2021.
Who bought Richmond Dragway?
Today, Richmond Dragway is owned and operated by Weis’ nephew Johnny Davis and his wife Allison. Under their direction, the track will play host a thrilling season of racing activities running March through November.
How many acres is Richmond Dragway?
130 acres
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned dragracing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Racing Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.
What year did Richmond Dragway open?
Richmond Raceway
| “America’s Premier Short Track” “Strawberry Hill” “Action Track” | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 51,000 |
| Owner | NASCAR |
| Operator | NASCAR |
| Opened | October 12, 1946 |
When did Richmond Dragway open?
May 17, 1964
Richmond Dragway’s first race roared on a Sunday, Sunday, Sunday afternoon: May 17, 1964. For that debut weekend in Sandston, the owners didn’t have money to finish the perimeter fencing, and many spectators walked in to watch the races for free.
Who has the most Nascar wins at Richmond?
Richard Petty
Richard Petty holds the record for most wins at Richmond with 13; David Pearson, Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace, and Kyle Busch are tied for second with six.
How fast do cars go at Richmond Raceway?
Drivers will top 130 mph and that is an incredible speed on a short track!
Does NASCAR still race at Richmond?
Richmond Raceway is home to two NASCAR races in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series. The Xfinity race is currently 250 laps (187.5 miles) and is named the ToyotaCare 250. The NASCAR Cup Series race is currently 400 laps (300 miles) and is named the Toyota Owners 400.
Who won at Richmond last year?
Brad Keselowski
NASCAR at Richmond 2020 Results: Brad Keselowski Wins Short-Track Race. Brad Keselowski won the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, clinching a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs’ Round of 12 in the process.
Who won last year at Richmond?
Martin Truex Jr.
RICHMOND, Va, – Martin Truex Jr. assumed the lead when Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch was penalized for speeding with about 50 laps to go and won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night.
Who won last year’s Richmond race?
Alex Bowman took the lead with 10 laps left and went on to win Sunday’s Cup race at Richmond Raceway. The victory is Bowman’s first of the season.
What’s new at Richmond Dragway for 2020?
Richmond Dragway is proud to present the 2020 Racing Richmond Dragway welcomes Mighty Mouse Solutions as new RVA List presenting sponsor. After a fantastic relationship with getfast1.com which helped AED Performance recommits to the ET Points Series at RD for 2020. Following a wildly successful 2019 AED Performance ET Points
What is the distance of Richmond Raceway?
The 0.75-mile short track of Richmond Raceway is set to host race two in round one of the NASCAR Playoffs. View 2021 Richmond race results for the NASCAR Cup Series below.
What happened in Stage 2 of the race at richrichmond?
Richmond Results (Stage 2) : 1. Denny Hamlin; 2. Kyle Busch; 3. Martin Truex Jr; 4. Kyle Larson; 5. Joey Logano; 6. Christopher Bell; 7. Ross Chastain; 8. Aric Almirola; 9. Alex Bowman; 10. Kevin Harvick; Pit Penalty: Ross Chastain has been caught speeding and will go to the tail.
What time does the green flag wave at Richmond Raceway?
The green flag for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway is scheduled to wave at 3:15 p.m. ET. It’s unlikely that weather will delay the start. The National Weather Service’s midweek forecast for Richmond, Va., called for partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 70 degrees, the capper to a dry weekend.
