Gearing Up for Race Weekend at Richmond with Dennis Bickmeier

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Dennis Bickmeier, President at Richmond International Raceway Photo - RIR.com
Dennis Bickmeier, President at Richmond International Raceway Photo – RIR.com

Some of the best short-track racing in the world occurs at the Richmond International Raceway. Twice a year, fans pour into the facility to witness classic short-track racing and to see the stars of NASCAR do what they do best. It takes many people to run the show, but Track President Dennis Bickmeier oversees the entire facility. He is just as excited as race fans for the upcoming race weekend and expects fans to have a great experience. In addition to all the great things the track has had in the past, they have added even more for this season.

I was fortunate enough to interview Dennis and he gave me some great insight on what is happening behind the scenes to prepare for race weekend at RIR. Below, you can read the interview and get stoked about the upcoming races that will be occurring at RIR. Continue reading →

Greg Biffle Will Do Anything to Get His Aaron’s 499 Tickets at Talladega Superspeedway, Even If It Means Stopping Traffic

Greg Biffle Will Do Anything to Get His Aaron’s 499 Tickets at Talladega Superspeedway, Even If It Means Stopping Traffic 

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Fresh off a fourth-place finish in NASCAR’s most recent Sprint Cup Series race, driver Greg Biffle gets near a vehicle traffic line in hopes of obtaining tickets to the most competitive race track in NASCAR – Talladega Superspeedway – for the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday, May 5. Biffle, who was fifth in last year’s spring classic on the unique 2.66-mile track, will be a favorite again this year. All Greg, as well as other race fans, have to do to get tickets is call 877-Go2-DEGA!! It’s that easy!

The most competitive racing in NASCAR combined with a mix of southern hospitality returns to Talladega Superspeedway May 3-5 for the Aaron’s Dream Weekend.  Experience the excitement as the superstars of NASCAR attempt to tackle the high-banks of ‘DEGA at 200 mph.  Secure your tickets at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or by calling 877-Go2-DEGA.  This is more than a race…This is Talladega!

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Sam Hunt Reading to Kids at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Sam Hunt Reading to Kids at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

Sam Hunt, driver of the #18 Denny Hamlin Foundation Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR K&N Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 14, 2013 Photo - Geoff Burke/Getty Images
Sam Hunt, driver of the #18 Denny Hamlin Foundation Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR K&N Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 14, 2013
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CMoR Central Location Offering FREE Admission After 5 p.m.

It’s story time, NASCAR style, at the Children’s Museum of Richmond next Monday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. Richmond International Raceway is teaming up with NASCAR K&N Pro Series East driver and Midlothian, VA native Sam Hunt to celebrate the opening of the Pit Stop exhibit at CMoR’s Central location (2626 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220). Continue reading →

Erik Jones Teams with Venturini Motorsports for Pocono and Kentucky

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Erik Jones, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2013 Photo - Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Erik Jones, driver of the #51 Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2013
Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Already gaining valuable experience at the youngest age possible by driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), Erik Jones will also be taking advantage of a lowered minimum age rule set in place by the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA).

The ARCA Racing Series announced late last year they would be lowering the age limit at the 2.5 mile triangle found at Pocono Raceway as well as the 1.5 mile oval at Kentucky Speedway to eligible 17 year-olds.  An excellent opportunity to gain some Super Speedway experience,the Michigan native will be teaming back up with Venturini Motorsports for the June 8th Pocono ARCA 200 and the August 2nd Pennsylvania ARCA 125 at Pocono Raceway as well as the September 20th Kentucky ARCA 200 at Kentucky Speedway. Continue reading →