Monthly Archives: September 2013

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Larry Michael, “Voice of the Washington Redskins,” Grand Marshal at Richmond

Larry Michael, “Voice of the Washington Redskins,” Named Grand Marshal of Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway

Photo - Courtesy Richmond International Raceway
Photo – Courtesy Richmond International Raceway

Ten-time Emmy Award winner Larry Michael, who is familiar with play-by-play at NFL stadiums, will make a different – but very important – call on Friday, September 6, at Richmond International Raceway. The “Voice of the Washington Redskins” will serve as Grand Marshal for the Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, voicing the most famous words in motorsports: “Gentlemen, start your engines!”  Continue reading

Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Clinch Scenarios for Richmond

Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Clinch Scenarios for Richmond

TheChase4SprintCup10 Drivers Vie for Five Remaining Spots

Below are the 2013 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup clinch scenarios for Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway, the last race before the Chase field is set. Six drivers have clinched top-ten spots in the Chase: Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth. Kasey Kahne, on the strength of two wins, has clinched at least a Wild Card spot.

Four drivers control their top-ten clinching destiny. Regardless of the finishes of any other driver…  Continue reading

Experience Friday’s On-Track Activity from Pit Road with Richmond International Raceway’s Pre-Race Pit Passes

Experience Friday’s On-Track Activity from Pit Road with Richmond International Raceway’s Pre-Race Pit Passes

Richmond logoFans Can Experience Unforgettable Sights & Sounds Up Close on NASCAR Race Day

Richmond International Raceway is bringing you closer to the action than ever before with Friday Pre-Race Pit Passes prior to the upcoming Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Friday, September 6. You can watch NASCAR pole qualifying and practice from the perspective of a NASCAR crew member and see the stock cars from just a few feet away as they rumble down pit road, giving you an unforgettable experience of the sights and sounds that only NASCAR can produce.  Continue reading