NASCAR Richmond Weekend: Full TV Schedule, Ticket Details, Qualifying for Truck Race NASCAR Schedule: Get a complete note of the races and updates as the Richmond Raceway descends to Virginia for thre

NASCAR Schedule: Richmond Raceway, often called “America’s Premier Short Track,” has a rich history that began long before it became a mainstay on the NASCAR circuit. Originally known as Strawberry Hill due to the farm that once occupied the land, the track held its first race in 1946 on a half-mile dirt oval. The legendary open-wheel driver Ted Horn won the inaugural event.

While the track hosted some NASCAR-sanctioned events in the late 1940s, the official NASCAR Cup Series didn’t make its debut until 1953. Lee Petty drove a Dodge to victory in that inaugural race, launching a legacy that has seen countless racing legends win at the facility. Since that first race, the track has hosted over 100 NASCAR Cup Series events and has become a favorite among fans and drivers alike for its tra