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When NASCAR fans return to Richmond International Raceway April 27-28, many of their fellow guests will stand out. The RIR display will be stocked with buttons that can be pinned to signify “I’m a rookie” or “I’m celebrating.” The buttons are designed to give fans something to take home and remember their experience.

Richmond International Raceway and Henrico County Public Library are teaming up to host a luncheon featuring special guest Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier, Children’s Museum of Richmond President/CEO Karen Coltrane and NASCAR driver/Virginia native Elliott Sadler today unveiled the first display of a new 800-square-foot exhibit that will be ready this summer at the Museum.

Richmond International Raceway is giving away an unbelievable prize package through its Facebook page with its 60 Years of NASCAR Memories Photo Contest. Fans are asked to upload their most memorable photo from their experiences at Richmond International Raceway, after which their peers will vote which photo is the best.

Richmond International Raceway, The NASCAR Foundation and the Children’s Museum of Richmond invite the community to attend its special announcement on Wednesday, March 21 (5:30 p.m.) at the Museum, located at 2626 West Broad Street. The event will be attended by NASCAR driver/Virginia native Elliott Sadler and family, as well as RIR President Dennis Bickmeier and Children’s Museum of Richmond President Karen Coltrane.

Our baby is turning three this week! Richmond International Raceway’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/richmondinternationalraceway) was born three years ago this Friday. To celebrate, RIR President Dennis Bickmeier will blow out birthday candles live on the track’s Facebook page, thank fans for their support over the years and answer questions from fans.

Emporia, Va. native Elliott Sadler and Chesterfield, Va.’s Denny Hamlin both brought home victories for the Commonwealth this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.