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  • RIR Nascar

    Richmond International Raceway (RIR) hosts two important NASCAR Sprint Cup races each season, both under the lights - one of only a few NASCAR venues to hold night races. More Information
     

    Martinsville NASCAR

    Martinsville SPeedway is NASCAR's shortest track, but one of the most exciting. Opened in 1947, Martinsville is the only original NASCAR track to still hold Sprint Cup races. More Information
     

    Virginia International Raceway

    Virginia International Raceway in Halifax County is Virginia's top road-course speedway, hosting everything from Sports Car series to Superbikes. More Information 

    South Boston Speedway

    SOUTH BOSton speedway is home track for some of Virginia's best NASCAR drivers, including Ward and Jeff Burton and Hermie and Elliott Sadler. More Information 

    Hydroplanes

    NO WHEELS ALLOWED but the racing action is just as intense at the annual Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge, where Virginia's racing and maritime traditions come together at breakneck speed. More Information 

    Richmond Dragway

    Drag Racing is well represented throughout the Commonwealth. Richmond Dragway, an IHRA sanctioned track, hosts over 60 racing events annually. More Information 

    Arena Racing

    YEAR-ROUND Racing Competitive motorsports moves indoors as Arena Racing USA hosts up to 56 race teams inside the Hampton Coliseum. More Information 

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  • Checkered Flag Sponsors

    For some of the most exciting racing action on the East Coast, look no further than Martinsville and Richmond, two of the most celebrated and historic NASCAR venues on the circuit. Experience night racing action as RIR hosts the last chance to make the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, and don't miss the classic, fender bending competition at Martinsville, NASCAR's shortest but arguably most competitive track.

    Richmond International Raceway

    Richmond International Raceway

    Experience Racing Perfection “under the lights” as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart and all of NASCAR’s hottest stars bang around the 3/4-mile track for the checkered flag in the Toyota Owners 400 on Saturday night, April 27th. Make it a long weekend! Thursday, April 25th is a double-header with the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown and the BLUE OX 100 K&N Pro Series East race. On Friday, April 26th the Nationwide Series drivers take to the track in the ToyotaCare 250. Tickets are on sale NOW. Call 866-455-7223 or visit www.rir.com for details.

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    Martinsville Speedway

    Martinsville Speedway

    If you are a race fan, or if you just like an exciting atmosphere, Martinsville Speedway should be the center of your October universe. The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup makes its only stop in the Commonwealth on Oct. 27th for the Goody's Fast Relief 500. It’s a weekend of excitement with the Kroger 200 Truck Series race on Oct. 26th and Pole Day on Oct. 25th. The Late Model Stock cars will rule the track with the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 on Oct. 6. It is the biggest, richest and most exciting NASCAR Late Model race in the nation.

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