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Turning laps under sunny skies at Richmond International Raceway, the NASCAR Nationwide Series made its return to America’s Premier Short Track in preparation for tomorrow night’s ToyotaCare 250 race “under the lights.”

We could probably name 50 activities to guarantee a memorable April 25 & 26 NASCAR race weekend at Richmond International Raceway, but we’re paring that list down to the Top 5 things every fan should do while at America’s Premier Short Track for the TOYOTA OWNERS 400 weekend.

Like all good things, Richmond International Raceway gets better with age. With the help of fan feedback, we’ve enhanced the old and added some new. So what’s changed in 2014? The Miller Lite Party Zone relocates to the Midway prior to the Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 NASCAR races.

By now, you’ve probably heard that every fan attending the Saturday, April 26, TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race can get up close and personal with the track they love through Track Takeover. Well, the innovation doesn’t stop there. RIR will introduce the Turn 3 Terrace featuring the Outback Bloomin’ Zone, another amenity open to all fans.

Looking to upgrade your April 25 & 26 race days at Richmond International Raceway? We have options for fans to take their experience to the next level with add-ons and ticket packages that include pre-race pit passes, exclusive driver appearances, food & beverages, and much more.

As NASCAR gears up for a visit to Richmond International Raceway April 25 & 26, fans have several last-minute ticket options for Saturday’s TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and Friday’s ToyotaCare 250/BLUE OX 100 doubleheader.

Meet the stars of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East on Friday, April 25 at Richmond International Raceway, before they race “under the lights” in the BLUE OX 100. All of the drivers will be available for a special autograph session, open to all April 25 ticketholders, at 4:00 pm in the Amphitheater.

The green flag may wave at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 25, but the action at Richmond International Raceway starts well before that. Join us on Pit Road from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm for a pre-race experience where you take in the sights and sounds of race prep – including Knockout Pole Qualifying and practice – from the perspective of a NASCAR crew member.

Richmond International Raceway’s Track Takeover isn’t just about the frontstretch entertainment. There’s also plenty of fun on the backstretch, where every ticket gets you up close and personal with the track you love on Saturday, April 26. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Parker Kligerman and Cole Whitt headline the backstretch Q&A sessions, chatting with fans just hours before the green flag waves for the TOYOTA OWNERS 400.