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Richard Childress Racing

Race: Virginia 529 College Savings 250

Location: Richmond International Raceway

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Nationwide Series History at Richmond … RCR has acquired five wins in 44 NNS starts at Richmond International Raceway -four with Kevin Harvick (May 2003, September 2005, May 2006 and Sept. 2006) and one with Clint Bowyer (May 2007). In addition, RCR drivers have acquired 15 top-five finishes and 23 top 10s.

Pole Position … RCR has led the starting field to the green flag at Richmond on two occasions – with Harvick in September 2003 and with Jeff Burton in September 2006. RCR-prepared Chevrolets have a combined average starting position of 12.3 at the track and have led 999 laps.

Twitter … To keep up-to-date with the latest news and information and to view exclusive content, visit RCR’s NASCAR Nationwide Series team Twitter page – @RCR21NNS, and RCR’s Official Twitter page – @RCRRacing.

Catch the Action … Flag-to-flag coverage of the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 will be televised live on Friday, September 10, beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on ESPN2 and on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio at 7:15 p.m.

No. 21 Zaxby's Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR

This Week’s Zaxby’s Chevrolet at Richmond … Clint Bowyer will drive Chassis No. 087 in Friday’s Virginia 529 College Savings 250. This is the first time that NNS teams will utilize the “New Car” at Richmond, a revised chassis that is based off the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Car of Tomorrow and designed to promote safety, cost containment for race teams and better brand identity for the NASCAR Nationwide Series as a whole.

Meet Danny Stockman … Danny Stockman will serve as crew chief for the No. 21 Zaxby’s Chevrolet this weekend. Stockman, the fulltime crew chief for Raybestos rookie of the year contender Austin Dillon in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, made his debut as Bowyer’s crew chief in the NNS at Bristol in August and is splitting crew chief duties with RCR’s Gere Kennon this season. Several members of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet will join Stockman in Richmond this weekend.

By the Numbers … In 10 previous NNS starts at Richmond, Bowyer boasts an average starting position of 7.5 and an average finish position of 14.4. He has led 291 laps at the .75-mile short track, or 11.6 percent of the laps he has attempted.

Former Winner … Bowyer earned a win at Richmond in May 2007. In his last NNS appearance at the track, he finished 23rd in April after starting 21st.

Hometown Proud … PJ Bryant, shock specialist for the No. 21 Zaxby’s Chevrolet team, is a native of Dale City, Virginia, which is located about 85 miles north of Richmond. Bryant, a long-time employee of RCR, worked on Bowyer’s 2008 NNS championship team.

Double Duty … Following Friday’s Great Virginia 529 College Savings 250, Bowyer will compete in Saturday’s Air Guard 400 race at Richmond in the No. 33 Cheerios / Hamburger Helper Chevrolet. The race airs live on ABC at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will be broadcast on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

Clint Bowyer - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood / Getty Images for NASCAR

You’ve won a Nationwide race and a Cup race at Richmond. What is the key to winning at this short track?

“It’s important to keep all four fenders are on the car if you want to be in contention to win at the end of the race. Aerodynamics is crucial at Richmond. A few years ago, I ripped my right-front fender off during the Nationwide race and it prevented me from winning. It will be interesting to go to there this time around with the NNS New Car. I think the competition will remain just as stout as it has been at Richmond in the past. I love going to Richmond because the track has several grooves and races well. It’s usually a great show for the fans. We’re heading into the race with one goal – to win.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release