We Got Your Back! Cushioned Seat Rentals Now Available at Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway and IMG Seating are teaming up to offer padded seat rentals for the April 26-27 NASCAR weekend at RIR. Seat rentals are $8 per event and available for both the Saturday, April 27, Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the Friday, April 26, ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Continue reading
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
Kansas Speedway Names Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen, Donald Stephenson Honorary Race Officials for STP 400
While they may not be rookies on the field, Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen and Don Stephenson may still need a yellow stripe as they attend the STP 400 on April 21 as honorary race officials. Continue reading
Editors Note: This is the third of a four-part series on the 2013 induction class of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, which will be celebrated during a ceremony on Thursday, May 2, in Talladega, AL. The inductees include Rick Hendrick, Dale Inman, Rusty Wallace and Don Schumacher. For ticket information on how fans can attend the event, call 256-761-4725. The 2013 IMHOF Induction ceremony kicks off Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
Photo – Talladega Superspeedway
For over 30 years, Russell William Wallace, better known as Rusty, delighted fans not only with his hard-nosed and aggressive approach to racing, but also with a personality and charisma that were unmatched in sports.
Wallace’s legendary career not only rewrote the record books, but also helped bring millions of new fans to the sport of NASCAR racing. Continue reading
Toro Launches ‘Talladega Ticket Takeaway’
Sweepstakes winners earn tickets to Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway®
Attention race fans! You know you can count on Toro for tools that make yard care fast and easy. Now you can join us at one of the fastest race tracks in the country. As the official supplier of turfgrass maintenance equipment to Talladega Superspeedway®, Toro will be tending the turf at the Aaron’s Dream Weekend May 3-5, 2013, and you could be there with us! Continue reading