NASCAR Fans Go GaGa Over Crowd at Richmond as Cup Series Expects Full House After 17 Years After major developments in 2024, NASCAR has finally achieved ticket sellout at Richmond after 17 years, but

“Every track has its own personality and history. When you run the same place too many times, the magic can lose a bit of its luster,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared recently about some NASCAR tracks. NASCAR acted accordingly for Richmond Raceway. In August 2024, the 0.75-mile short track lost one of its dates to make way for the sport’s visit to Mexico City. Standing in 2025, ahead of Richmond’s single date, the results of that decision look bright.

This weekend has been jam-packed with exciting NASCAR events in Richmond. From the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s Thursday entry to the Cup Series placing the cherry on the cake at the Cook Out 400, fans are pumped. This extra excitement lent Richmond a level of popularity unseen in 17 years.

NASCAR spills over for Richmond

Richmond Raceway has