NASCAR Nationwide Series – Johanna Long Race Preview – Richmond International Raceway II

Johanna Long
No. 70 Foretravel Motorcoach Chevrolet
Richmond International RacewayRICHMOND-BOUND: Johanna Long and the No. 70 Foretravel Motorcoach Chevrolet team head to Richmond International Raceway for the second time this season for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250. The ML Motorsports team will unload chassis No. 63 which was last utilized in the second event of the season at Iowa Speedway where the No. 70 finished 19th.

RACING AT RICHMOND: In the first NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Richmond in April, Long started 13th and maintained a top-15 spot throughout the race. Long maneuvered around the track to finish 15th, marking her second-highest finish of the season.

IN THE REARVIEW: IOWA SPEEDWAY:

Starting from the 21st position at the Newton, Iowa track, the 21-year-old driver battled around the 7/8-mile paved oval to finish 19th.

ACING THE TEST: Johanna Long and the ML Motorsports team took advantage of some off time by testing the No. 70 Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The test session provided the team with valuable information for the Dollar General 300 in October.

BACK TO HER ROOTS: The Pensacola, Fla., native participated in the JEGS/CRA All Star Tours Winchester 100 in Winchester, Ind.,  this past Sunday. Running in the top-10 for the majority of the race, Long’s night was cut short by a collision late in the race.

PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, designed to educate and raise funds for the cause as thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer every year. One of Long’s passions is spending time and working with children, and the 21-year-old driver will visit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU on the Thursday prior to the event on Friday.

MEET THE DRIVER: Fans will have multiple opportunities to meet Long this weekend at RIR. On Friday September 6th, Long will appear on the Chevrolet stage for a Q&A at 1:30 p.m. ET and then participate in the Nationwide Series autograph session at 2:00 p.m. ET.

JOHANNA LONG QUOTES:

“I’m thrilled to get back in the car after having a few weeks off, and Richmond is a place I always enjoy going to.  Racing under the lights is a thrill for me and being at a short track like Richmond really creates the feel of being on a big stage. I am really looking forward to continuing the momentum I have had at this track lately and can’t wait to get behind the wheel.”