Preview NASCAR’s Stars On-Track Before the Green Flag at RIR
Fans are Invited to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Testing on Tuesday, March 29th
3/22/2016
Ever seen a movie preview that made you want to go see the main feature? Are you staying in town and wondering what to do during Spring Break? Richmond International Raceway has just the thing! We want you to join us as we preview some of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ biggest names on Tuesday, March 29th, when they take to the track to prepare for the main feature, the Sunday, April 24th TOYOTA OWNERS 400.
So, who are these NASCAR stars we’re talking about? How about Chesterfield native and 2016 Daytona 500 Champion, Denny Hamlin giving you a sample of the action. Is your interest piqued, yet? If not, check the full guest list below*!
- Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (will be testing the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota)
- Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 Roush Fenway Racing Ford
- Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford
- Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet
Wait, your name isn’t on it? That’s an easy fix! Fans are invited to attend testing on Tuesday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can bring out whatever food and beverage you'd like, sit in the grandstands and enjoy a sneak peek of what’s to come in a few short weeks. To access the grandstands, please enter through the Main Gate on the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Once in the gate, park near the Frontstretch Gate and Gate 70, located in Turn 4. Fans can enter the grandstands through Gate 70 only.
Come out and enjoy some of NASCAR’s best preparing for America’s Premier Short Track. But brace yourself; this is only a small preview of the action that’s yet to come, as NASCAR returns to Richmond International Raceway April 22 – 24th. And back by popular demand, Track Takeover driven by AAA at RIR on Sunday, April 24. Fans can step out onto the track just hours before the green flag waves for the 2016 TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event, all you need is a ticket to the race! Tickets for Sunday’s race, as well as the 2016 ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Saturday are on sale now. Click here or call 866-455-7223 to purchase.
*Driver participation, date and time are subject to change based on schedule and weather.
Related Features
- Richmond Raceway to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Season in 2021
- Richmond Raceway to Host 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race on April 17, 2021
- Richmond Raceway Expands Fall Race Weekend with 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race on Sept. 10, 2021
- Richmond Raceway to Host 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race on Sept. 11, 2021
- Richmond Raceway & Mars Wrigley to Host Family Friendly Halloween Track ‘N Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 28