Two-time Daytona 500 champion Jimmie Johnson visited the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee on this week and received a proclamation honoring him for his victory in the 2013 edition of “The Great American Race” in February at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading →
Pit Stop Exhibit Now Open at CMoR Central Location
Pro Series East driver, Sam Hunt reads to children at Children’s Museum of Richmond Photo – Harrelson Photography for Richmond International Raceway
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East driver and Midlothian, VA native Sam Hunt and Richmond International Raceway got race week started by celebrating the opening of the Pit Stop exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Central Location (2626 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220).
The event featured a Q&A and a special Story Time with Sam, as he read the book, Racer Buddies: Rematch at Richmond. Fans of all ages were able to tour Sam’s car hauler and see his race car that he’ll drive in Thursday’s BLUE OX 100. Continue reading →
Talladega Fans Now Have Fingertip Access to Aaron’s Dream Weekend Tickets Using Smartphones
It just got even easier for fans to purchase tickets to NASCAR’s most exciting and unpredictable venue – Talladega Superspeedway. It’s now literally at a consumer’s fingertips.
To directly gain access to Aaron’s Dream Weekend, May 3-5 – which is less than two weeks away – fans can now use their smartphones. The new mobile-friendly fan experience, created by Moovweb, gives users quick and easy access to purchase event tickets as well as other opportunities such as the Talladega Experience – NASCAR’s ultimate hospitality venue – and much more. Simply log onto talladegasuperspeedway.com on the mobile device and select the “Buy Tickets” link.Continue reading →
Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, crosses the finish line ahead of Denny Hamlin, in the No. 18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, to win the NASCAR Nationwide SeriesVirginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway in April 2012 Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
One of the most exciting things in racing is short track racing under the lights.
On this coming Friday night, the Nationwide Series drivers will be out on the track competing for the win under the lights. Richmond always puts on a great show and this Friday Night should be no different. All of the Nationwide Series regulars are ready to get back on the track after a week off and they all will be hungry for the win, along with Sprint Cup regulars in the race also looking to bring home the victory. With all of this expected for this weekend’s Nationwide race, it’s sure to be one exciting event. Continue reading →