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Chesterfield, Virginia’s Driver Leads NASCAR Sprint Cup
Standings by 15 Points With One Race Remaining

Richmond, VA (November 19, 2010)—Richmond International Raceway’s 153-foot Video Scoring Tower features a message for its hometown driver. “Go Denny!” is emblazoned on the track’s massive video boards and “Good Luck Denny!” is featured on the leader board.

Chesterfield, Virginia’s Denny Hamlin has a 15-point lead over four-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson and is 46 points ahead of Kevin Harvick. Hamlin is looking to win his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The Ford 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race—the final event of the 2010 season—airs on ESPN at 1:00 p.m. EST. The Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area is encouraged to cheer on their hometown hero as Hamlin tries to bring a major sports championship to the Commonwealth!

About Richmond International Raceway:

Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers exciting 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—under the lights on its ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout consistently produces the thrill of side-by-side racing, coupled with high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities (including the new-for-2010 Video Scoring Tower) 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. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @RIRInsider.

- Richmond International Raceway, Press Release