Preview: NASCAR has been racing at Richmond International Raceway since 1953, and the track likes to bill the action here as “racing perfection.” Most drivers enjoy the ¾-mile D-shaped oval, which combines the best characteristics of a short track with the speed of a larger one.
Preview: NASCAR has been racing at Richmond International Raceway since 1953, just a few years after the birth of the sport. Many drivers cite this track as among their favorites, though others say it’s a track they can’t seem to get a handle on. While the likelihood of rain is low this weekend, teams will be coping with high heat, as it has been sunny in Richmond this weekend with daytime temps of 90 degrees or higher.
With the carnage that was the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega still fresh on the minds of drivers, the NASCAR circuit moves on to Virginia this weekend for the first of its two season stops at Richmond International Raceway. The action at Saturday night’s running of the “Crown Royal presents the Russ Friedman 400” should be much tamer and according to sentiment ringing from Talladega, safer than last week’s proceedings.
Race: Crown Royal Presents The Russ Friedman 400 – Richmond International Raceway
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time: 7:43 PM EST (scheduled Green Flag)
TV: 7:00 PM EST on FOX
Preview: Richmond International Raceway is a historic NASCAR venue with over 100 Cup races run here dating back to 1953.
