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Papa John’s Pizza Joins the Richmond International Raceway Family as Official Pizza for RIR

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Papa John’s Pizza Joins the Richmond International Raceway Family as Official Pizza for RIR 

Fans Can Taste “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza” at America’s Premier Short Track

Richmond logoRichmond International Raceway announced today that Papa John’s Pizza has signed on as the Official Pizza of Richmond International Raceway. After years of serving “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza” at America’s Premier Short Track, Papa John’s is expanding its partnership with RIR to ensure fans will continue to enjoy tasty pizza on the Midway and inside the grandstand gates.  Continue reading →

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee Served at Richmond International Raceway to Support Local Causes

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee Served at Richmond International Raceway to Support Local Causes 

Richmond logoDonations Will Benefit the Denny Hamlin Foundation and RIR Cares

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee will be selling their tasty treats on the Midway at Richmond International Raceway during the April 25, 26 and 27 NASCAR weekend, with proceeds benefiting two great causes. Doughnuts are $1, or purchase six for $5.  Continue reading →

We Got Your Back! Cushioned Seat Rentals Now Available at Richmond International Raceway

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We Got Your Back! Cushioned Seat Rentals Now Available at Richmond International Raceway 

Richmond logoRichmond 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 →

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 →

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

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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
Photo – Geoff Burke/Getty Images

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 →