Richmond, VA (April 24, 2012)—One of the most storied tracks in NASCAR is teaming up with one of the most well-known tourism brands in the country this weekend for the Saturday, April 28, Capital City 400 Presented by Virginia is for Lovers NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Richmond International Raceway, celebrating 60 Years of NASCAR this season, has hosted Sprint Cup races since 1953 – third longest among tracks on the circuit. The Capital City 400 name pays homage to the track’s days of yore, when RIR hosted NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races that included the “Capital City” name annually from 1962 to 1980.
Virginia is for Lovers is the longest-running state tourism slogan in the country and stands for love, pure and simple. ... FULL STORY »
Matt Kenseth – NSCS ADVANCE
Team: No. 17 Ford EcoBoost Fusion
Crew Chief: Jimmy Fennig
Chassis: Primary: RK-802 (Last run at Bristol)
Kenseth on racing at Richmond International Raceway:
“I think that both the drivers and the fans love the racing action at Richmond. It’s a great track because ... FULL STORY »
CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 56 NAPA BRAKES Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. is the hottest driver in NASCAR. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver has scored more points than any driver in the last 10 races and Sunday he led 173 ... FULL STORY »
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 24, 2012) – Many things are fine when they stand alone. But sometimes, some things are just so good they have to be experienced again. For some people, it’s the encore performance at a really great concert. ... FULL STORY »
Friday's practice session at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) will probably leave the No. 24 DuPont team guessing, but two-time track winner Jeff Gordon believes that is to be expected.
Practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 400 is scheduled during the ... FULL STORY »
Proven Survivor at Rough-and-Tumble Short Track
Statesville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) - Travis Kvapil, driver of the No. 93 BK Racing Toyota, delivered a 25th-place finish in last week's STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. The performance marked the No. 93 team's ... FULL STORY »
Hopes Phoenix Experience Will Offer Not-So-Fresh Start for 83 Team
Statesville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) - Although BK Racing is making its inaugural performance at Richmond International Raceway (RIR), Landon Cassill is confident that his No. 83 BK Racing team is ... FULL STORY »
