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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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Chase Update: Hamlin Wins at Martinsville; Talladega Looms for Championship Contenders

One week after an old-school slugfest at the Chase’s shortest track, Martinsville Speedway, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series playoffs resume at Talladega Superspeedway, the biggest and fastest circuit in the 10-race slate. Talladega Superspeedway is the most unpredictable of the Chase races. No lead is safe coming into Sunday’s event. No lead is ever safe coming into Talladega.

Related Topics: Last Race to Make The Chase, Race For The Chase, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin

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#RIRselfie Generates More than 43 Million Twitter Impressions During TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Weekend

What started as a fun idea a couple of weeks ago turned into a social media explosion at Richmond International Raceway this past weekend, during its April 25-26 NASCAR events. If you happened to be following @RIRinsider, @NASCAR, @DaleJr, or even @RGIII, you may have seen #RIRselfie in your Twitter timeline, along with potentially 11,300,000 other users.*

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Ryan Newman Fastest in Final Sprint Cup Series Practice at RIR

Ryan Newman led the field in today’s final practice for the TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Series race set for tomorrow night at Richmond International Raceway. Newman posted a speed of 124.235 mph. Hot on his heels at 123.468 was Tony Stewart. Rounding out the top 5 are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Joey Logano, and Kasey Kahne. Tickets are still available for the TOYOTA OWNERS 400, set for 7:00 p.m.

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One Last Race to Make the Chase: It's Now or Never

The Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway means one thing to 11 drivers: One Last Race to Make The Chase. Fortunately for Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson, they have already clinched a spot in the third installment of the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. But for nine other drivers, Saturday night's race at America's Premier Short Track is the final opportunity to earn a berth in The Chase.