Richmond opens the NASCAR spring of Short Tracks

Heading for Virginia and a new type of route this weekend. With a development of 0,75 miles (1,207 km), the Richmond Raceway hosts the NASCAR since 1953. Asphalted in 1968, the route acquired its current D-Oval configuration in 1988.

Richard Petty scores his seventh victory at Richmond in 1973

Le Toyota Owners 400 lance une série de trois épreuves sur Short Track avant Martinville et la Dirt Race de Bristol le week-end de Pâques.

In 2018 Kyle Busch won both races of the season contested at Richmond © Getty

King Richard Petty holds the record for victories in Richmond with 13 trophies. Kyle Busch is the most successful active driver there with nine victories. he will certainly be keen to give his season a positive dynamic on this track conducive to close racing, a type of racing which perfectly suits his feisty temperament. 

The Toyota Owners 400 program:

Sunday April 03 – 21:30 p.m. French time – Broadcast on Automoto la channele

400 laps / 300 miles (482,7 km)

• Segment 1: 70 laps
• Segment 2: 160 laps
• Final: 170 laps