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Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown Returns To Richmond

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downloadLate Model Event to Benefit the Denny Hamlin Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab

For the third year in a row, the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown is set to open the Spring race weekend at Richmond International Raceway. The race, which typically features a dozen NASCAR drivers and celebrities battling on the ¾-mile track with some of the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers, will serve as a fundraiser for the Denny Hamlin Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Continue reading →

Andrew Smith Joins Watkins Glen International Staff

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Smith appointed Director of Marketing and Promotions effective immediately 

Andrew Smith has been hired as Watkins Glen International Director of Marketing and Promotions effective immediately. Smith will manage the marketing and public relations team at The Glen. He joins WGI from Talladega Superspeedway where he was most recently the senior manager of public and community relations. Continue reading →

Jeff Gordon takes Second Wild Card; Jimmie Johnson the Favorite

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#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr takes the Green Flag at Richmond.
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By Jordan Dodson

Saturday night started out with a down pour of rain and ended with a down pour of excitement.

As wild card teams went into Richmond International Raceway this week, they all knew their individual scenarios to make the Chase. The #2 wild card drivers were Joey Logano, Marcos Ambrose, Ryan Newman, Paul Menard, Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon. Kasey Kahne already held the first wild card spot because of his two wins during the regular season. The remaining bubble drivers needed a win to get into the Chase, with the exception of Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch, who were separated by just 12-points.  The stage was set to play out on Saturday night. Continue reading →

Bowyer Comes Back from Spin to Win at Richmond

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Bowyer celebrates a win at Richmond
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By Jason Schultz

The race that didn’t end until after 1:00 AM Eastern Time sent Clint Bowyer to victory lane for the second time this season.

Bowyer had previously won at Sonoma in June, earlier this season. This win gave Bowyer more bonus points heading into the Chase that will begin at Chicagoland Speedway next weekend. Continue reading →

Federated Auto Parts 400 Preview

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By Jason Schultz

Race Info

Date- Saturday September 8th, 2012

Location- Richmond, Virginia

Start time- 7:43 PM EST

Distance- 400 Laps, 300 Miles

Broadcast TV- ABC

Broadcast Radio- MRN  Continue reading →