Track Laps for Charity to benefit Richmond Raceway Cares and Autism Society of Central Virginia, October 16

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Donations to be accepted during event to aid in Hurricane Relief

RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 10, 2024) – Richmond Raceway will host Track Laps for Charity on Wednesday, October 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Track Laps for Charity provide fans the opportunity to drive on Richmond Raceway for five laps with a donation of $20. All proceeds will benefit Richmond Raceway Cares, a donor advised fund of The NASCAR Foundation, and the Autism Society of Central Virginia.

Additionally, Richmond Raceway will be accepting donations of bottled water and diapers (child and adult) to aid in hurricane relief efforts during the run of the Track Laps for Charity event. Track Laps participants and those dropping off donations for hurricane relief will enter the property at the main gate at 600 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23222.

“We’re pleased to continuously put on our popular Track Laps for Charity events for the Greater Richmond community,” said Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran. “The privilege we share to give back and help support organizations like the Autism Society of Central Virginia is certainly one that we cherish dearly.”

The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is a local nonprofit, with a mission to support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community. The ASCV serves 10,000+ community members a year, hosting 400+ social, recreational & support programs and offering resources and support to individuals with autism throughout Central Virginia. To learn more about the ASCV, please visit ascv.org.

“We’re excited to invite our families to join us for an unforgettable evening at the raceway,” said Ann Flippin, Executive Director of the ASCV. “This event offers a unique opportunity for families to take their cars out on the track and enjoy some fun, safe racing, all while supporting autism awareness. It’s a perfect outing for families looking to make great memories together, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there having a fantastic time!”

To participate in Track Laps for Charity, fans must abide by the following rules and restrictions.

  • All drivers must be 18 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license.
  • Driver and passengers will both sign waivers as they are submitted to Track Personnel. Signatures must be witnessed by Track Personnel.
  • All participants must adhere to Virginia state laws regarding the usage of seat belts and child safety restraints.
  • Passenger vehicles only; motorcycles are not permitted.
  • Maximum speed is 55 miles per hour and regulated by Richmond Raceway personnel.
  • Passing other vehicles on the track is not permitted. Violators will be removed from track.
  • Drivers must stay up to speed and refrain from lagging behind in order to speed up. Violators will be removed from track.
  • Track Laps for Charity may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather or safety conditions. If a cancellation is necessary, Richmond Raceway will make its best effort to contact guests in advance of their visit.

Fans can register and find more information by visiting https://www.richmondraceway.com/tracklaps/. To learn more about Richmond Raceway Cares, go to www.richmondraceway.com/richmondracewaycares.

About Richmond Raceway

Richmond Raceway will host its NASCAR weekend on the iconic ¾-mile D-shaped oval Aug.15-16, 2025. Richmond Raceway is a regional leader for events including sports, live music and consumer trade shows. The Richmond Raceway Complex hosts more than 200 live events over 280 event days annually including concerts with top national recording artists at Virginia Credit Union LIVE!, the region’s only covered amphitheater.

For more information, visit richmondraceway.com, richmondracewaycomplex.com, or vaculive.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.