Richmond Raceway has been the host of all three NASCAR national series for many years. The raceway recently held its first NASCAR Cup race of the 2024 season, with a local racer taking the victory in overtime. However, despite some exciting moments, the race did not meet expectations in terms of entertainment value. This continues the trend of underwhelming races at this historic track.
A reporter from The Athletic and co-host of The Teardown Podcast, produced by Dirty Mo Media, has suggested that NASCAR may remove the second race date from Richmond Raceway. He believes that a schedule change is inevitable and predicts that it could happen as soon as the 2025 season.
The 0.751-mile D-Shaped track has been a staple in NASCAR racing since it opened 77 years ago in 1953. It has hosted all three national series as well as IndyCar races. However, due to a decline in race quality and demand in the local market, NASCAR may need to consider other tracks that show more promise.
Bianchi, when discussing the declining demand at Richmond Raceway, mentioned that NASCAR had considered removing the second race last year. However, they decided to give it another chance due to the track’s historical significance.
Removing the second race from the schedule would not be a popular decision among fans. Despite the lack of entertainment, the track holds a special place in the hearts of many drivers and fans. Ultimately, NASCAR must make a decision that benefits the sport as a whole, even if it means disregarding emotions.