Community Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us for Richmond International Raceway's 12th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 9

Come on out for food, fun and holiday festivities!

The holiday season is just around the corner and Richmond International Raceway is ringing in the most joyous time of year at its 12th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. The festive evening includes an illumination of the track’s Community Christmas Tree, music and fun for the entire family, as well as a special visit from Santa!

The event takes place on Richmond International Raceway’s front yard, located at 600 East Laburnum Avenue (corner of Laburnum Ave. and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike/Meadowbridge Rd.).

Students from Laburnum Elementary School will provide tree decorations and musical entertainment. Students from L. Douglas Wilder Middle School will also provide decorations. The Henrico High School Mighty Marching Warrior Band will perform, as well. Additionally, Henrico High School’s football boosters will serve complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

Attendees are encouraged to bring items for the Central Virginia Foodbank food drive. Richmond International Raceway serves as a collection station and will match all food donations received at the track, can-for-can.

The RIR Community Christmas Tree will remain lit each night through Christmas Day.

RIR waves the green flag on its 2016 season April 23 & 24. The TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR XFINITY Series race will highlight the Spring Classic Weekend. Tickets for the Spring Classic Weekend at RIR, as well as season tickets which include the April and September weekends go on sale to the public January 15, 2016. Click here to sign up to receive emails with ticket information and special offers, as well as the opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public.