Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, VA
Richmond International Raceway is a .75 mile D-shaped oval. It falls in the category of Short Track (an oval racetrack that is 1 mile or less in length.).
The first NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway was in 1953.
2013 NASCAR Cup Races at Richmond International Raceway
- Toyota Owners 400 on 04-27-2013 (Race #9)
- Federated Auto Parts 400 on 09-07-2013 (Race #26)
Top 10 Pole Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Petty | 8 |
| 1 | Bobby Allison | 8 |
| 3 | Darrell Waltrip | 7 |
| 4 | Mark Martin | 5 |
| 4 | Jeff Gordon | 5 |
| 6 | Ned Jarrett | 4 |
| 7 | Terry Labonte | 3 |
| 7 | Benny Parsons | 3 |
| 7 | Geoffrey Bodine | 3 |
| 7 | Bill Elliott | 3 |
Race Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Petty | 13 |
| 2 | Bobby Allison | 7 |
| 3 | David Pearson | 6 |
| 3 | Darrell Waltrip | 6 |
| 3 | Rusty Wallace | 6 |
| 6 | Dale Earnhardt | 5 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 4 |
| 8 | Terry Labonte | 3 |
| 8 | Tony Stewart | 3 |
| 8 | Kevin Harvick | 3 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway Track Facts
- Track Length: .75 Miles
- Track Shape: D-shaped oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: Richmond 200 on 04-19-1953
- Last Race: Toyota Owners 400 on 04-27-2013
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 114
- Qualifying Record: Matt Kenseth, 130.334 mph on 04-27-2013
- Race Record: Dale Jarrett (Ford) 109.047 mph on 09-06-1997
- Largest Purse: $5,145,882 for the Toyota Owners 400 on 04-27-2013
- Most Cautions: 15 at the Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 400 on 05-02-2009
- Most Caution Laps: 123 at the Capital City 500 on 09-08-1974
- Least Cautions: 1 at the Richmond 200 on 06-05-1960
- Least Caution Laps: 0 at the Richmond 250 on 03-10-1964
- Most Lead Changes: 25 at the Pontiac Excitement 400 on 02-24-1991
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the Richmond 200 on 04-19-1953
- Most Wins: 13 - Richard Petty
- Most Poles: 8 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Fives: 34 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Tens: 41 - Richard Petty
