Richmond Raceway, the three-quarter-mile “Action Track” in Virginia, has seen its share of weather shaping NASCAR weekends, sometimes playing nice and other times throwing curveballs. Back in 2022, the Federated Auto Parts 400 on August 14 was a driver’s dream, mostly sunny skies, highs around 85°F, lows dipping to 65°F, and just a 10% chance of rain. It was textbook short-track weather, letting fans soak in the racing without a cloud of worry, and the teams could focus on strategy, not umbrellas.

Then there was 2023’s Cook Out 400 on July 30, a scorcher that had everyone sweating. With temps pushing into the upper 90s and heat indices topping 100°F, drivers like Chris Buescher weren’t just battling for position but fighting the brutal summer heat. Buescher’s win felt like a double victor

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