NASCAR Track News

Although the much-anticipated debut of NASCAR’s Gen-6 car in a points-paying race at Richmond International Raceway is scheduled for the Saturday, April 27, Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the first time it hits the pavement will be this Monday.

Richmond International Raceway officials announced today the Virginia529 College Savings Plan has renewed its partnership with America’s Premier Short Track. The Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race kicks off the September NASCAR Doubleheader weekend “under the lights” on Friday night, September 6

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done at a sporting event? Unless your answer is “ride around Richmond International Raceway with a driver during driver introductions prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race,” RIR is going to give one fan the memory of a lifetime.

Kyle Busch wasn’t anywhere near Martinsville Speedway Wednesday, but he certainly had a presence at the site of the next NASCAR Sprint Cup and Camping World series races.

Mention last spring’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway to Ryan Newman and you’ll surely get to see one of his sly grins.

In a nutshell, here’s what you missed if you weren’t at Auto Club Speedway Sunday for the Auto Club 400:

Two-time Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner Clint Bowyer, a noted Elvis Presley fan, says he’s ready to “Rock and Roll” and get to one of his favorite race tracks – Talladega Superspeedway – for the Aaron’s Dream Weekend, May 3-5.

Last year’s Auto Club 400 winner Tony Stewart (No. 14 Rush Truck Centers / Mobil 1 Chevrolet) made a return trip to the Walk of Fame on Friday commemorating his 2012 victory at the Auto Club Speedway.

The STP® Gas Booster™ 500 is two weeks away, but there is still plenty of time to make sure that you are up-close-and-personal for all the exciting racing Martinsville Speedway will have to offer on April 7.

Race fans can now begin casting ballots for their favorite Sprint Fan Vote eligible driver in hopes of seeing him or her in the prestigious NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Voting begins today and ends at 5 p.m. (EDT) on the day of the race.