• The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond Raceway for the first time since its spring race was replaced by a road-course race in Mexico City. The Cook Out 400 is the third straight NASCAR race kicking off at 7:30 p.m. in Richmond following up the Whelen Modified Tour Virginia is for Lovers 150 on Thursday and the Craftsman Truck Series eero 250 on Friday.
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Austin Dillon pulled into victory lane at Richmond Raceway after taking the checkered flag in controversial fashion last August. NASCAR allowed Dillon to keep the win, his first in almost two years, but revoked his automatic playoff bid.
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Aric Almirola leads the pack on the backstretch during the ToyotaCare 250 Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway. Almirola, who led a race-high 95 laps, finished second behind winner Chandler Smith.
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ToyotaCare 250 winner Chandler Smith acknowledges the fans after winning the Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday. It's the second win of the season for Smith, tied with Austin Hill for the series lead. Smith, who led 76 laps, including the final 60, also passed Hill for the points lead.
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The pit crew for Sammy Smith service his Chevrolet during a stop in the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway. Smith finished ninth.
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Brandon Jones’s (9) car spurts flames after an accident in a turn during the NASCAR ToyotaCare 250 Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va. March 30.
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ToyotaCare 250 winner Chandler Smith acknowledges the fans after winning the Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday. It's the second win of the season for Smith, tied with Austin Hill for the series lead. Smith, who led 76 laps, including the final 60, also passed Hill for the points lead.
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Aric Almirola (20) leads the pack on the back stretch during the NASCAR ToyotaCare 250 Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va. March 30.
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Pit crew for NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith (8) service the vehicle during the ToyotaCare 250 Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va. March 30.
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Kyle Larson is engulfed in confetti in victory lane after winning last year's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Larson is fifth in Cup points heading into Sunday's race.
Austin Dillon pulled into victory lane at Richmond Raceway after taking the checkered flag in controversial fashion last August. NASCAR allowed Dillon to keep the win, his first in almost two years, but revoked his automatic playoff bid.
