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Richmond Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers great racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series, on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel.

RICHMOND RACEWAY FACTS: 

  • LENGTH: 3/4-Mile, measured 13-½ feet in from SAFER Barrier.
  • SHAPE: “D”-Shaped Oval
  • WIDTH: 60 feet with a 10-foot apron.
  • BANKING: 14 degrees in turns, eight degrees at starting line on 1,290-foot front stretch, two degrees on 860-foot back stretch.
  • RADIUS OF TURNS: Turns 1 and 4: 1198.68.  Turns 2 and 3: 365.00
  • PIT ROAD: 64-foot width with 43 concrete pit stalls, 28’ x 19’.SEATING: 60,000 seats, plus 680 seats that are part of the TORQUE Club. There are also 40 luxury suites.
  • SAFER WALLS:  Added in 2003.

TICKETS: 866-455-RACE (7223) or visit www.richmondraceway.com.

 

CONTACT US: Fans can e-mail questions or comments to rrinfo@richmondraceway.com.

 

LOCATION: Near intersection of interstates 95 and 64 in Henrico County, Virginia at Richmond City limits. Address: 600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222.