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RIR Offering Reserved Tent Camping for NASCAR Weekends
A limited number of reserved tent camping spots are available for the April 25-27 NASCAR weekend at Richmond International Raceway, featuring the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series event, BLUE OX 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series race and the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
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Kurt Busch edges Hamlin to win the Virginia 529 College Savings 250
By the thinnest of margins, in a breathtaking finish that featured two cars sideways and side-by-side at the finish line, Kurt Busch beat Denny Hamlin to the checkered flag by .062 seconds to win Friday night's Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway.
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Travis Pastrana to Compete in Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Race on Thursday, April 28
Arguably the most popular competitor in motocross history, Travis Pastrana is coming to Richmond International Raceway to compete in the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race on Thursday night, April 28th. Additionally, Pastrana, known for wowing crowds with his amazing freestyle motocross stunts, will participate in a question and answer session in the Party Zone fan hospitality on Friday, April 29th, prior to the BUBBA burger 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
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NASCAR DRIVER GRAY GAULDING AND RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY’S DENNIS BICKMEIER TO HAND OUT FREE DOUGHNUTS TO KRISPY KREME CUSTOMERS
NASCAR driver Gray Gaulding will team up with Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier to hand out free doughnuts to patrons of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Wednesday, April 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. One free doughnut will be available to every customer that visits the Krispy Kreme store located at 4910 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230.
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Race Fans Invited to Experience Mentos Geyser This Wednesday at Science Museum of VA
Kids out of school for Spring Break and you’re looking for something fun to do with them? Why not join Richmond International Raceway, Virginia 529 College Savings Plan and the Science Museum of Virginia for a special announcement on Wednesday, April 11, at 2 pm?
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Visit the RIR Display at NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint in Charlotte, January 21
NASCAR fans will flock to Charlotte, NC for the NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint on Saturday, January 21. In addition to numerous NASCAR driver autograph and Q&A sessions, car displays and paint schemes and interactive games, the event will feature a Richmond International Raceway display.
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Ride-Along Shotgun at Richmond International Raceway With a Special Holiday Offer From Richard Petty Driving Experience
Don’t disappoint your loved ones with another tacky sweater, pair of argyle socks or a Snuggie. Wow them this holiday season with the gift of speed by giving a Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Along at Richmond International Raceway for $59 – a specially-priced holiday deal.
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Carl Edwards Wins Pole Award for BUBBA burger 250
Carl Edwards will start tonight’s BUBBA Burger 250 from the pole position after setting the fastest time in NBC12 Pole Qualifying. Edwards edged Sam Hornish for the Coors Light Pole Award.
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Richmond International Raceway's Fan Advisory Board Begins 1st Full Term Representing the Best Fans in Motorsports
Last season, Richmond International Raceway assembled its inaugural Fan Advisory Board, compiled of 21 guests who expressed an interest in representing the best fans in all of motorsports. After earning their rookie stripe in the 2011 season, the Fan Advisory Board is back in 2012 for its first full season to assist Richmond International Raceway officials by providing input, advice and feedback on a wide range of topics.
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Kyle Busch Completes Weekend Sweep With NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win
Kyle Busch dominated the last 50 laps to win the Crown Royal Presents The Russ Friedman 400 at Richmond International Raceway on his 24th birthday. Busch won the Lipton Tea 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday night at America's Premier Short Track as well.