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Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, Benefiting Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Returns to RIR, April 25

For the third year in a row, the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown is set to open the Spring race weekend at Richmond International Raceway. The race, which typically features a dozen NASCAR drivers and celebrities battling on the ¾-mile track with some of the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers, will serve as a fundraiser for the Denny Hamlin Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

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Children's Museum of Richmond, RIR & Elliott Sadler Unveil First Piece of New Exhibit

Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier, Children’s Museum of Richmond President/CEO Karen Coltrane and NASCAR driver/Virginia native Elliott Sadler today unveiled the first display of a new 800-square-foot exhibit that will be ready this summer at the Museum.

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Signature BUBBA burger Contest, Part Two: This One's For The Fans

Last year, BUBBA burger® and Richmond International Raceway launched the “Signature BUBBA burger® Contest,” which featured NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers submitting their burger creations. 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne was crowned BUBBA burger® champion after judges tasted his scrumptious “Big Cheese,” featuring three cheeses and crispy bacon. This year, fans are invited to submit their creations for a chance to win some great prizes, including race tickets, pre-race ceremony access and lots of BUBBA burgers®.

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Virginia College Savings Plan Renews Partnership With Richmond International Raceway

Richmond International Raceway officials announced today the Virginia College Savings Plan has renewed its partnership with America’s Premier Short Track. The Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race kicks off the Fall NASCAR Doubleheader weekend “under the lights” on Friday night September 9. The Virginia College Savings Plan remains the Official College Savings Plan of the track and presenting sponsor of the Family Sections presented by Virginia 529 College Savings Plan.

Related Topics: Richmond Raceway, 2011 Virginia 529 College Savings 250

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Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, Jeff Burton & More to Join Denny Hamlin for Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown Race

Twelve NASCAR stars, past and present, will run the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model division race at Richmond International Raceway on Thursday, April 26. Joining the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers for the race are...

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Fan Will Wave the Green Flag to Start Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx

The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx is looking for someone to start the race by waving the green flag, and it could be you! All fans who have purchased a ticket to the Thursday, April 25, event by April 14 will be entered to win the opportunity to wave the green flag to officially begin the race.

Related Topics: Denny Hamlin, Richmond Raceway, 2013 Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown

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Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III to Serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver

It started with a tweet from Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) to Robert Griffin III (@RGIII), followed by some chiming in from Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier (@RIRprez) and RIR (@RIRinsider). What began as a Twitter conversation about a month ago has resulted in Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III driving the Official Pace Car to start this Saturday’s TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup 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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Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton & Fans Will Kick Off Race Day With a Walk Around RIR

Just before another thrilling race gets underway at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, April 28, two of Virginia’s NASCAR drivers will take some early laps – on foot – with thousands of race fans as part of the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk, a season-long program designed to encourage active family fun.

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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?