Richmond Raceway to host NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race April 1
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No joke – Richmond Raceway’s spring race weekend is expanding in April.
The track will host a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race on April 1. It will be the second consecutive season RR has hosted the tour.
“We welcome back the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Richmond Raceway after a successful, action-packed return this year,” said Richmond Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier. “We look forward to the talented drivers of the tour once again showcasing their skills next season at America’s Premier Short Track.”
Richmond first hosted a modified race in NASCAR’s inaugural season May 16, 1948. The race was the first NASCAR sanctioned race in Virginia. The track also hosted the modern-day NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour from 1990-1993, 1997, 1999-2002, and earlier this year.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Mike Stefanik, one of the Modified Tour’s 10 greatest drivers of all-time, holds the modern-day record with three wins at Richmond.
“The 2021 race was very exciting from start to finish. Our teams loved racing at Richmond and we look forward to the 2022 return to the Richmond and put on another great event for the fans,” said Jimmy Wilson, Series Director, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.
In the spring, Richmond also will host the ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race April 2 and the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on April 3.
Tickets to all events are available for purchase at 866-455-7223 or online at richmondraceway.com.
