NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stars Participating in Q&A Session Thursday

Five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars who are racing in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx, a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model division race, will participate in a Q&A session with fans this Thursday, April 26, prior to the event. The Q&A will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater and it is open to all April 26 ticketholders.

Drivers scheduled to participate include:

• Denny Hamlin
• Tony Stewart
• Kyle Busch
• Jeff Burton
• Joey Logano

This season marks the second year the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown will run at Richmond International Raceway. The event features 12 NASCAR drivers and celebrities battling on the ¾-mile track with some of the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers.

Proceeds from the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown benefit the Denny Hamlin Foundation, a 501c(3) established to raise funds for individuals and families suffering from cystic fibrosis. The foundation supports organizations like The Children’s Hospital of Richmond, St. Jude’s Hospital and Victory Junction.

Tickets for the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx are general admission and $25. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Tickets include the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race, which precedes the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown. Click here or call 866-455-7223 to purchase tickets.

The Spring NASCAR weekend at RIR includes the Saturday, April 28, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 400 race, featuring Chesterfield, Virginia’s Denny Hamlin, reigning series champion Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and all of your favorite drivers. For tickets, click here or call 866-455-7223.

And don’t miss the Friday, April 27, Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race featuring Virginia’s Elliott Sadler, Travis Pastrana, Danica Patrick and many more. Advance tickets for Friday start at $30, with children 12 and younger admitted free with a ticketed adult in general admission. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or calling 866-455-7223.