Daily Archives: April 18, 2013

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Richmond International Raceway and Virginia Tourism Corporation Unveil New Frontstretch Gate

Richmond International Raceway and Virginia Tourism Corporation Unveil New Frontstretch Gate 

Photo - Richmond International Raceway
Photo – Richmond International Raceway

Enormous Entryway Will Welcome Thousands of Visitors to Virginia April 25, 26 & 27

When the Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes tens of thousands of NASCAR fans at Richmond International Raceway, a brand new front door will be ready to swing open April   25, 26, & 27 at America’s Premier Short Track.  Continue reading →

Kansas Speedway STP 400 Preview

Martin Truex Jr. charges to the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, Spring 2012  Photo - Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Martin Truex Jr. charges to the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, Spring 2012
Photo – Jamie Squire/Getty Images

When the Kansas Speedway reconfigured their track surface, before last October’s race, they created a track that could feature some action-packed and intense racing. Drivers attempted to figure-out their way around the new surface of the mile-and-a-half track last October, and left with some knowledge and mainly torn up sheet-metal. The race featured multiple incidents and  went down in the history books as one of the most exciting races in the history of the Kansas Speedway. Fans are hoping for a repeat performance when NASCAR’s Generation Six cars take to the track this weekend and they likely won’t be disappointed. Continue reading →