Chevy Racing 400 Background Information

Chevy Racing 400 is a NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series race, held at the Richmond International Speedway. Richmond International Raceway (abbreviated as RIR) is A 3/4-mile (1.2 km) race track situated just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. It is also a venue for Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, National Sprint Car Series, and the United States Auto Club Silver Crown.

The track for the race was built on the grounds, where dirt races used to take place in the 1940s. The track was covered in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988. The latest reconstructions have made it one of the most modern tracks of the NASCAR races. The oval-shaped track has got 14 degrees in turns and it is 0.75 miles long. The venue allows holding the races during the night; therefore the Richmond International Raceway is very popular with the fans. Besides enjoying the race, numerous NASCAR fans have a possibility to visit historic Richmond and its many parks and architecture.

The Chevy Racing 400 usually takes place in the middle of May, and it is always of great interest for NASCAR spectators. Being the only race event with the possibility to be held under the lights, the race is one of the best races on both NASCAR's and the IndyCar Series' schedules. The Chevy Racing 400 race is deliberately held at night, which guarantees the spectators great experience. Practically all seats in the Raceway provide a pleasant view of the competition under the Virginia night sky.

Over the years, the Richmond International Raceway has gone from a dirt surface to asphalt and designers have altered the configuration of the track four times. What's stayed consistent, though, is the track's reputation as one of the best with a pair of Nextel Cup and Busch Series events, as well as a Craftsman Truck Series race, taking place under the lights.

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