Richmond International Raceway

3/4-mile oval opened in 1946 when Ted Horn drove a Champ Car to victory over a .5-mile dirt track at Strawberry Hill Speedway. Since that first race in Richmond in 1953, the track has undergone three name changes, four configuration changes and one surface change, from dirt to asphalt. Richmond's unique, .75-mile layout produces tremendous side-by-side racing, yet drivers obtain high enough speeds to give it a superspeedway feel. That rare combination still allows for the beating and banging that fans love, with the drivers' skill playing a major role. Part of this track description courtesy: NASCAR