Oval
★★★★☆
In Richmond, Virginia, Richmond Raceway hosts oval racing, known for its close and door-to-door action. With NASCAR events on the schedule, fans can expect thrilling competitions. Call (804) 345-7223 for the current schedule, which also includes spectator and corporate events, as well as driving experiences. Richmond Raceway is one of many tracks in the area, with 13 nearby tracks within 75 miles.
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Know Before You Go
- Race nights
- Most short tracks run Friday or Saturday night events from April through October. Always check the season calendar — many venues take rain dates or holiday breaks.
- Ticket pricing
- General admission is typically $15-40 for adults, pit passes $50-100. Children are often free or half-price. Bigger sanctioned events (touring series) cost more.
- What's racing
- Local oval classes commonly include late models, modifieds, sprint cars, hobby stock, and street stock. Bigger ovals also host NASCAR Weekly Series feature races.
- Bring earplugs
- Open-exhaust race cars push 130-145 dB at the fence — well above the threshold for hearing damage. Bring foam plugs or over-ear protection for kids.
- Schedule rhythm
- Race nights follow a consistent flow: hot laps and qualifying, heat races, then feature events. Plan for a 4-5 hour evening from gates open to checkered flag.