NASCAR-Themed Halloween Contest Encourages "Boo-tiful" and Spooky Pumpkin Carvings

Deadline for entries is October 27

Calling all pumpkin carvers! Richmond International Raceway is getting in the ghoulish spirit for Halloween, and we want to see your NASCAR-themed pumpkin carvings. Grab your utensils, get to work on your motorsports-inspired masterpieces and turn that pumpkin into a fabulous treat (no tricks here!) from America’s Premier Short Track.

We are accepting photo and video submissions now through October 27, and the only requirement is that you create an original carving from a pumpkin and send it over to us. There are no limitations; be creative and original.

So whether it’s a goblin holding the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship trophy or a haunted version of Richmond International Raceway president Doug Fritz, we want to see your carvings. Feel free to use anything related to NASCAR. Make it fun! Make it creepy, crawly, scary, spooky!

A panel of frightening judges will gather in the Richmond International Raceway dungeon to decide on a winner, which will be selected based on creativity, imagination and originality. You may send in your submissions via e-mail to ririnfo@rir.com, through Twitter @RIRInsider or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/richmondinternationalraceway.

The winner will receive a prize package that includes a copy of Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul book autographed by Doug Fritz, as well as these Richmond International Raceway-branded items:

• Hat
• Soft-sided cooler
• Shot glass
• Lapel pin
• Keychain
• Bumper sticker

Plus, we’ll feature your submission here on the web site and on our Facebook page!

The staff of Richmond International Raceway looks forward to seeing your NASCAR-themed pumpkin carvings. Don’t forget…the deadline to send in your submission is October 27, so we can showcase the winner on Friday, October 29, just before Halloween!