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Aug 27, 2009
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Richmond International Raceway President Decals Track Wall
Press Release
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Richmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz poses next to the decals of Tony Stewart (14), Jimmie Johnson (48) and Jeff Gordon (24) that he recently applied to the track wall. The numbers signify that all three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers are “locked in” to the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship heading to Richmond for “One Last Race to Make the Chase,” the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 on Saturday, September 12.
Richmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz poses next to the decals of Tony Stewart (14), Jimmie Johnson (48) and Jeff Gordon (24) that he recently applied to the track wall. The numbers signify that all three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers are “locked in” to the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship heading to Richmond for “One Last Race to Make the Chase,” the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 on Saturday, September 12.
Today, Fritz placed the currently “locked in” drivers on the wall. In addition, after next week’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Fritz will finish out the decals with the remaining “locked in” drivers and those on the bubble leading into the 26th race of the season, “One Last Race to Make the Chase” at Richmond International Raceway.

Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup culminates at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, September 12, at the Chevy Rock & Roll 400—“One Last Race to Make the Chase.” Once the checkered flag flies, the field will be set for the series championship. Tickets, which start at $40, are on sale now and can be purchased by logging on to www.rir.com or calling 866-455-RACE (7223).

The weekend starts on Friday, September 11, with the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race “under the lights.” Friday’s ticket includes practice and Fas Mart Pole Qualifying for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, as well as practice and WRIC-TV8 Pole Qualifying for the Virginia 529 College Savings 250. Tickets are $45 (reserved) and $35 (general admission) and children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult in general admission sections on Friday only. Log on to www.rir.com or call 866-455-RACE (7223) for tickets and information.

About Richmond International Raceway:

Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts all of its major events, two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series and an open-wheel racing weekend featuring the IndyCar Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what “Racing Perfection” truly is. For tickets to events at Richmond International Raceway, call 866-455-RACE or visit www.rir.com online.

- Richmond international Raceway, Press Release


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