NASCAR Cup PR

Due to morning rain and storms Saturday, race officials cancelled NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying sessions. The starting lineup for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway has been determined by the NASCAR rule book.

Practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series was canceled today at Richmond Raceway due to rain.

KYLE BUSCH, NO. 8 3CHI CAMARO ZL1, met with the media prior to the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Richmond Raceway. Press Conference Transcript:

The winningest NASCAR Cup Series drivers in North Wilkesboro Speedway history, Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip, will serve as co-Grand Marshals for the highly anticipated May 21 NASCAR All-Star Race.

The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) is gearing up for three consecutive weekends of short-track competition, kicking-off with the .75-mile D-shaped oval of Richmond Raceway. Commonly known as “America’s Premiere Short Track”, the Virginia venue has been a staple stop on the series’ schedule with this weekend’s Toyota Owners 400 marking the 133rd appearance by NASCAR’s premier series at the track.

Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on what he learned from running the Gen-6 car and the Next Gen car at Richmond Raceway: "They both drove similarly at Richmond (Raceway).

We are grateful to the National Motorsports Appeals Panel for their time and attention

Noah Gragson, No. 42 Sunseeker Resorts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 - Starts: 6, Best start: 10th; Best finish: 12th (Atlanta); Laps led: 1; Current points position: 26th

Chandler Smith will be making his NCS debut Sunday at Richmond Raceway in the Toyota Owners 400.

Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards Ford Mustang for Team Penske, won the pole a year ago at Richmond Raceway, site of this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series action.