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Edwards Wins, Logano, Truex Jr. Make Chase in Controversial Ending at Richmond

 Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg's / Cheez-It Ford, races to the checkered flag to win during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 56th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2013  Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg’s / Cheez-It Ford, races to the checkered flag to win during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 56th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2013
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Saturday night in Richmond was expected to be wild, but it turned out to be even crazier than thought possible. It truly came down to the last few laps and one caution changed everything. A Clint Bowyer spin with seven laps to go shook up the Chase positions along with conspiracy-theorists again. Carl Edwards managed to sneak out with the victory and three more bonus points heading into the Chase. This night was far more complicated than imaginable and it will have people talking for a long time. Continue reading →

Miller Lite Party Zone Open to All Fans at Richmond International Raceway September 6-7

Miller Lite Party Zone Open to All Fans at Richmond International Raceway September 6-7

Richmond logoUltimate Tailgate Party is Free and Features Live Music

Miller Lite is bringing the ultimate tailgate party venue to all fans, free of charge, at Richmond International Raceway prior to the Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, NASCAR races. The Miller Lite Party Zone features live music, tailgate games, a mechanical bull, the Miller Lite show car, a full-service cash bar serving great tasting Miller Lite and food items for sale.  Continue reading →

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 →