Great track! We came here to watch the nascar youth quarter midget racing and stayed for the truck race and had a great time. The track offers camping that is close to the entrance. Sites are a good size and people were friendly. They even have a bathroom with showers. Since it was in the 90s during our trip this was a great option. The fan area is right outside the main gate and easy to navigate. They had lots of autograph sessions before the races that weekend. Best part was having pit passes to go behind the scenes during the race. It was a unique experience that created lots of memories. read more

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Absolutely great race. We had a great time and got to explore the are on the way down from PA. read more

Richmond Raceway - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Been coming here for numerous type events, such as Nascar races, concerts, boat/RV shows, and concerts for maybe 30 years. I have always found it to be a decent place. Frankly I do wish more concerts were held here. Way easier to get to and get out of than most of the other venues in the Richmond area. read more

This is the first circle track I've visited (other than a local dirt track where I used to drag race when I was younger). Pretty impressive and big! It's about ¼ the size of a larger NASCAR track, but it was still an interesting experience. I just came here as part of an event, so there was no racing, but it was an interesting atmosphere. read more

Well, another great race another great venue. Of course he jumped the start. We all know that that's not pretend.. But beside that Richmond international Raceway stuck in a little bitty neighborhood somewhere here in Richmond, Virginia . Great place loved it. First time was here. read more

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I came this weekend to see the nascar race and it was a good one! I haven't been to this particular track in awhile and this is my list of what I liked and disliked. Likes: the staff they hired for all areas of customer service from gate help to helping me on go carts getting from one area to another, vendors, everyone was more than helpful and kind to us. I also liked that all the seats seemed to be good for watching the race. You were kinda able to walk fence down by cars during the race as long as you didn't linger which not a lot of tracks do. The restrooms were very clean. Overall a pretty good experience. Dislikes: No fireworks for the winner of the race!! Prob not Richmond it may be nascars doing but not having the fireworks for the win made it feel kinda weird lol. Camping situation was kinda chaotic. We came with tent which doesn't need water or electric but no spots were available. No one close to track even at closed business had parking or spot we could pay to pop tent up for 2 days. We ended up having to stay kings dominion KOA 24 min away. We normally pay week rates even if we only come for 2-4 days so moneys not an issue just wish there were more options for camping. We really did have great time. We were able to park in handicap area and get to our gate close by. read more

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Very fun races and excellent food. Vendors were pretty expensive but it was worth it for the souvenirs.

Fun place to see a race. But, here are some pro-tips: - DO pay for premium parking; I did and was lucky enough to be parked 2 rows back from the exit. The only thing bad about this experience is I was led in a loop trying to park. Directed to take a right by like 5 different people and the very last one told me to go back out to the main road and down two gates. Which.... Was not correct. I was in the right place and I know that because I was directed back around by the same 5 folks who directed me in the first time. - DO go with friends. I went by myself bc none of my friends like NASCAR. When folks come to races it's an all day thing, so of course by race time they're RIPPED. Some drunk man came up behind me and put his hands on my head. He realized I wasn't who he thought I was but nonetheless splayed his legs over into my row, left foot touching my thigh. Thankfully security and the numerous local cops patrolling the place saved the day a half hour later when he tried to fight someone else. - MAYBE pay for the fan experience. If you do DO NOT just go stand around in the driver intros area for an hour until they come out like I did. I walked the garage, saw no cars (this was an hour before intros), not much else to do so I stood outside the stage for an hour until they came out... come to find out you can meet them. But who would've known? I didn't see any agenda posted or arrows directing you on where to go or what was going on. - DO NOT get a front row aisle seat. You will spend the entire entire race dealing with people coming and going up the stairs in front of you. You'll be distracted by people walking the path in front of the stands. You'll constantly have to shift your weight so people can cut in front of you to walk on the seats back up to their rows. Overall this place is ok. The food is standard. The bathrooms are as clean as expected. The crowds are lively (and sometimes a little TOO friendly). Also if you're going to an early April race BRING A SWEATSHIRT. It is COLD. read more

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First NASCAR, first car race - Saturday was definitely way more calm and easy to find parking with no line to get in at around 7 PM. Sunday was super busy and quite the wait to get parking. On Saturday they checked for my parking ticket but didn't scan it, and Sunday they didn't bother (I was at Lot E for both days). All staff was pretty friendly and helpful. Recommend bringing ear plugs if you don't wanna pay $4 for a pair there. I was in the Dogwood Suite and the staff working there were excellent! Super attentive and nice. Free drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), snacks, and food. It could be really cold due to the A/C blasting at times so I'd recommend bringing a blanket or at least a jacket or sweater if you're staying in a suite. read more

Very loud, good food, very exciting. Staff are very nice. Note that their cheese fries have cheese sauce, not shredded cheese. Go bowman!

I stopped here for a VA Comic Con. On the whole, it was a pretty well run event, as the security was attentive and the parking attendants were efficient. They also had enough space for the event, and I didn't feel crushed at all. I do think the snack bar situation could have been better, but I was able to pick up a Diet Coke outside the event. read more

Great racetrack! Remodeled infield with nice garage layout. Richmond has a nice facility.

I'm all for new experiences beyond my typical routines. But visiting the Richmond Raceway for a NASCAR race seemingly was too large of a stretch to be enjoyable. I think I can safely say I won't return. I spent $38 on a "party deck" ticket. Other friends had purchased the same, but I arrived separately from them and we ended up never connecting during the race. Another group I knew had free Grandstand tickets, which ended up being a night saver for me. So, let's start at the beginning. Three of us arrived and walked up to the Raceway. My ticket was at Will Call because you have to be 21 or older to enter the party deck. Unfortunately, they didn't have a section designated for people who had already purchased tickets, so I had to queue behind large groups buying tickets. ​When I made it to the front, I handed the man my ID (New Jersey license) and he demanded my confirmation number. I pulled it up on my phone, rattled it off, and took my ID back/put it in my purse. He then demanded my ID again, and I told him he had just been holding it for a long time. His nasty and aggressive response was, "What? Do you have a problem with me seeing your ID? You have to be over 21!" I assumed he had some sort of power to not let me in at that point. Otherwise, I would have screamed back at him, because that was beyond uncalled for and blatantly ageist. I'm in my late 20's with a valid ID that I had already happily showed him unprompted. I shouldn't have to justify my entrance to a sporting event to that degree. Once my ticket was finally in hand, I made my way over to security. The others had already walked in, so I was on my own. I had a larger purse and I was holding stuff for others, including one of those retro wooden back scratchers that we had gotten for free at a previous event. Welp, security determined the back scratchers could be considered weapons, and they held me there for quite a while. I offered to just throw them out, but they were ~very concerned~, which was exceptionally annoying. Eventually, the back scratchers were deemed safe, because, duh...and then they let me in. Once I made my way inside, I had absolutely no clue which way to go. I walked halfway across the WRONG way before finding staff who (nicely, finally!) told me to turn around. When I reached the party deck, I had to show my ID yet again and got a wristband. I then walked up to the bar where the overwhelmed bartender skipped over me several times until I waved my hands at her. She was v. upset that I had a credit card rather than cash because their cc machine sucked, but she also wouldn't tell me if there was an ATM on site. I then couldn't find the friends I was supposed to meet and one of the other patrons pushed me out of the way so he could snap some photos, so I was at my very wit's end by that point. The others told me they had plenty of room in the Grandstand, so I made my way over there and sat with them instead, which I guess is fine but I heard that the party deck had specials and what not. Too bad I didn't feel at all welcome there. As for the actual race, I didn't know to bring earplugs​ and it was crazy loud. If they were selling earplugs, I certainly didn't see any signage. It was cool to see drivers lap around so fast, and the actual track is in great shape, but after a while it got old and we left early. This is one situation where trying something new just simply won't result in an encore for me. But the main point of my review is that the staff need to realize how much of an impact they make. Treating someone who paid $38 for an event like a lesser human because she looks young should never be considered okay. read more

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NASCAR Cup race on 8/11/24 was great and deserves 5 stars. Parking, as with many NASCAR tracks, was a nightmare as it took us 90 minutes just to get out of the lot. The biggest issue was that my group spent $350 on five infield passes. What a disappointment. Unlike other tracks I've visited, infield ticket holders at Richmond are corralled into a small area without access to pit road or the track. In comparison, the NASCAR Championship races in Phoenix allow infield ticket holders to walk on the track, sign the start/finish line, get up close to the driver introduction stage generally have great access. The Richmond infield pass has nearly zero value for the money. read more

An awesome sports venue. An example of what Richmond can do when it has a nice venue in the area (please build a new arena). Chaos corner is the place to be. read more

Richmond Raceway - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is a great facility, and I really enjoy their night races. Unfortunately, NASCAR has some work to do to make these events more competitive and more exciting to watch. There isn't much the Speedway can do about that, but if you want to check out a good NASCAR race this is a pretty good venue. The Martinsville Virginia track will give you a better more competitive race with more action as the cars try to out break each other in the tight turns, but this is still a pretty good venue. read more

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Nothing like a sporting event on a gorgeous day with friends, beer, and great weather. Add in the smell of burnt rubber, interesting outfits, lots of southern accents, and sounds of engines screaming and you get yourself a NASCAR event. This was one of the more interesting sporting events I've attended and more fun than I imagined. Seeing the Sprint Cup race in person beats watching on tv especially seeing the pit crews go to work (where else can they change four tires, add engine chemicals, and update driver equipment in under 30 seconds). The raceway are all bleacher seats and its BYOB. You can also purchase scanners where you can listen to the drivers and crews communicate but I'm not shelling $60 for that. You won't be watching the race the whole time (with 400 laps, who does that). You'll mostly be conversing with others, drinking tons of cheap beer (or lemonade), eating fried foods to soak up the beer, and people watching. People watching was my favorite; you'll see a lot of interesting outfits and personalities at these events. Most interesting was seeing a guy dressed in a wheaties box outfit to a young guy wearing a confederate flag bodysuit (did not approve but that's me) and seeing a young woman wearing Jimmie Johnson short shorts. Did I mention lots of rednecks? Not that there's anything wrong with that. So if you're down with those you'll love these events here. I'd see another racing event here or somewhere else. Oh yeah, Carl Edwards won the race. And apparently the majority of the fans hate Kyle Busch. With a last name like that, I'm not surprised! read more

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April 15 - 17, 2016 This is our third year ( GF & I ) attending the Southern Women's Show within the Richmond Raceway Complex adjacent to RIR. huge, Huge, HUGE shopping, education, eating event and did I mention FUN! You can't not be happy sharing the day exploring so many vendors. Lori saved by getting advance tickets at Walgreens but you could also get tickets online, so add the below address to your 2017 calendar so you can get advance tickets AND coupons for many of the 200-plus vendors. Now many ladies rush the Dillard's makeup station and get beautified but Lori and I have our own strategy. Lori spots the $5 cash bar and gets a bloody mary while I head to Heaven's Gate Gourmet Coffee and get a dark roast. YUM. These ladies from Stafford, VA are so sweet. I also purchased a bag of ground Cinnamon Sweet Potato Swirl. You can get some too, at HeavensGatecatering.com. Wear comfortable shoes because we must have walked 5 acres going up and down the aisles - there is just so much to see and experience. From Clothes, containers and kitchen items to Soaps, Scents, and Sweets...Ending at Perfectly Posh with Terri Berry. She is so fun and full of energy and laughter. See AreYouPoshed.com for the fun lineup of pampering products that I love. We closed the day at O'Charlies with a Southern Peach Margarita. Cheers. read more

Richmond Raceway - April 2016 Southern Women's Show - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We visited the Nascar Race this past weekend and had a blast. I attended with my two boys and they loved it. We got there around 3pm for the 7:30pm race. I have been to the race a few times before but mainly to tailgate with friends. This was a little different because I thought it would be fun to spark a racing interest in my 8 (Cole) and 18 year old (Cort). I started by having each of us choose a racer and making a $5 bet amongst ourselves on which ever racer get closest to 1st place. Cole choose #22 Joey Logano, Cort choose #13 Ty Dillon...and I picked #6 Matt Kenseth. (Cole won the bet) We bought shirts and hats to fit in. We watched the racer interviews, and crew chief meeting. We also participated in the several events and giveaways. The boys favorite was Gieco's the Zone. The Gieco promo teams was firing stuffed animals, keychains and shirts from a cannon above the crowd. I liked the pit stop challenge where I raced against someone on removing a tire from a race car..and putting it back. I lost but it was fun.. There were so many vendor and promotional items that kept busy the whole time. Once onside the raceway, my boys loved the planes, the guy who parachuted into the stadium, then the overhead fighter Jets.. I was like whats next? Low and behold out comes some awesome fireworks!! We stayed for the first 100 laps and decided to hit the road.. We had a wonderful experience and plan to go back to the next Nascar race in the Spring... read more

Enjoy Ed the race and parking was close first time there will make the trip again good seating and nice racing

September's race was the first I had been to since the revamp and name change from RIR to Richmond Raceway. Upon arrival I was disappointed that the accessible parking had been moved further away from the track. The live music before the race was a very nice touch. The vendors were the same as before. The Solar Fangrounds are nice with a great view of driver introductions. The pre race festivities were nice with two flyovers. I am giving three stars due to the change in parking. read more

Richmond Raceway - Panoramic view of RR at sunset - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Came here 11 years ago for my first NASCAR race and came back this past weekend with my husband and friends for their first RIR experience. The track and excitement has not changed, loved every minute of this event. Everyone was especially nice, from the other fans to the event people. Such a magical experience for this race fan, will definitely be back! read more

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I have been to Richmond many times and never had a bad experience with seats or the racing action. This is more geared toward the 3 Wide Hospitality area. I got my girlfriend and I tickets to take part in the hospitality for the second race in a row. We loved it the first time and we decided to do it again. We waited in line for the doors to open and once we go to the entrance they had the staff checking bags and licenses for those who were of drinking age. I got the bag I had checked and so did my girlfriend, we went over to the table to get our drink tickets. One of the workers who saw my girlfriend get her bag checked stated she would need to get it checked. It was stated to this worker that she had it checked. Then they never gave her the drink tickets that we paid for and never realized it until we go all the way inside. When she went to the bartender to explain the situation he told her she was about the 10th person to have that happen to and they were working on a solution to the problem. The problem was never fixed so we split the tickets that I got and another person who was sitting near us didn't use their tickets so they gave them to us. I understand things can't go smoothly all the time, but with the amount of extra money people pay for the hospitality experience it should be seen that people get what is supposed to be included with the purchase price. read more

Richmond Raceway - Turn 1 & 2 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

First time attending a NASCAR race (as I can remember). Went to the Xfinity Series playoff race (Sept. 21, 2018). I only went because Dale Jr. was driving the No. 88 Hellman's. This was a great experience! It is definitely more exciting than seeing it on TV. More people that say they don't like it need to attend a race. That shit was great! I love the sport and I hope it continues on. I got to see one of my all-time favorite drivers. It was definitely worth it. If you are on the fence about liking this sport, attend a race. You will definitely change your mind. Bring ear plugs everyone! You will need them. read more

One of the best NASCAR tracks I've been to. Easy in to the track. Easy out. No fee for parking. And the fans there where the most friendly. Vendors positioned at the correct spots. Prices for food Drink. And beers where the cheapest at any NASCAR track. Can't wait to go back next year. We had an great time read more

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Some friends and I went and caught a NASCAR Sprint Cup race here this past weekend. The quality of racing was spectacular...lots of lead changes, multiple racing grooves, and you can see the entire track from nearly any seat given it's a short track (.75-mile). Plenty of vendor options. The only issue we had was parking. After the race, we got in my friend's car and attempted to leave. After not moving for quite some time, I walked to the exit to survey the situation. I understand getting all those cars out is no easy task, but the way they were going about doing so was far from ideal. We decided to park again...checked the lot after a couple hours, it was still jammed. We ended up leaving almost 4 hours after the race ended. Great track, but next time we're getting a helicopter. read more

I guess I should write an update to review my one experience at RIR for NASCAR. It was a BLAST! And it certainly has a culture all its own. The clothes. The hair. The pickups. The campers. The food. The beer. The music. The lingo. Of course, the race is the main event, but the people-watching ranks a close second. Tons of people and they all seem to be having the time of their lives. Most of them drunk. I highly recommend attending at least once in your life. What a party! read more

Well for my first NASCAR experience I was really privileged. Being in the VA national guard we were on recruitment detail all after noon then we were on the Flag detail for the opening ceremony. After the flag detail I had pit row access and OMG! I don't ever watch NASCAR and know really nothing about the sport but I thought being that close to everything was so awsome! The drivers were shuttled to the announcement stand in these corvettes so I was like 5 feet away from the drivers as they taxied by and I was like wow, I'm so lucky! Wish I had the pics for you guys. Oh if you've never been to a NASCAR race, yes, its THAT LOUD Luckily our NCOIC had ear pro so I didn't go deaf ^.^. Lots of state police around doing security and they all had on these headsets like the pit crew wears which I thought was neat, props to the state police thanks to those guys Then I finally found my seat (but it was taken) so I had to sit in a different seat but I didn't mind, I met this lady Laura there and she made my first NASCAR race unforgettable, thanks to Laura and her friend Laura. Before the whole race started being in the Natioal Guard we were on recruitment detail all that after noon and the race was at night. So I was handing out picture posters of Earnhardt Jr and lanyards and the like. So after awhile I was able to walk around and grab some chow and there's a lot to do outside the track before the race it reminded me of like a carnival or something. Lots of trailers with all the different drivers. Lots of shopping to do if you want some good NASCAR stuff. I'm not sure what else RiR does but as far as NASCAR is concerned I thought I was great. read more

Buyer beware! First time out to the track, after a call confirming the event, we drive out and no car. They offer a refund or to reschedule with extra laps. We chose to come back months later. Now it's our second trip out to the track, and the car we paid to drive is not here. Super frustrated and no here cares. Will never recommend this company. read more

Finishing the last construction week of the big experience I had of working on the raceway this track is really awesome even though I don't do races working here for several months has been awesome. read more

1 - Dennis Bickmeier and his staff do an amazing job ensuring fans have as much access as possible. 2 - Not a bad seat in the house, although I'm preferential to Veranda. Suite hospitality has never disappointed. 3 - Security is effective and not overbearing for credential holders. The only national series racetrack we frequent twice a year! read more

Very outdated practices. Would not advertise anywhere that you need to pay CASH to park for a concert and wouldn't let us park. So missed concert for these awful practices. Wish I could give them a -2. And the staff was very rude. read more

UPDATE: I spoke with 2 gentlemen in the corporate office at RR. They addressed my concerns with my previous visit and I am happy to say I am very likely to return. read more

Love heading here for the NASCAR Sprint cup races! Tailgating, partying, celebrating and just enjoying this unique event are so fun! Gotta try it at least once! read more

Richmond Raceway - Racing at its best! NASCAR! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Came here for the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. I had a really good time given the content of the festival itself. It was raining earlier in the day, and BEYOND humid later in the day, so it was nice that this event was inside. This was my second BBBBQF, as the first one I went to was at the Cary NC location a few years prior. The grounds are well maintained, the staff were courteous, although my interaction with them was minimal. In regards to the festival, they might want to consider a bigger venue next year, because the VIP session was perfect, # of people wise, but once the general ticket holders came in, the lines were -tolerable- but the walking space throughout was a bit clustered. That being said, you should -definitely- check out said festival, and between this event, and the races I've attended in the past - this place handles it well! read more

Ruined track when they put in the too high garages,can't see the backstretch clearly.

Most folks know RIR is the home of the NASCAR Nextel Cup series, but they have all kinds of races here, some for as little as $5 admission. And they are also home to the Richard Petty and Mario Andretti driving schools. If you're an adrenaline junkie and want to take a few laps in pro style, you can learn the finer points of track driving and put the pedal to the metal. What a great way to rev up your weekend! read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid and loved every minute of it. And I will never be coming again. The new "by permit only" parking policy is OUTRAGEOUS. The tickets are already pricey and now you have to pay an additional fee to park anywhere NEAR the track. The free parking is in an asphalt parking lot where there isn't enough room to open your doors, much less set up a tailgate. Canopies will be flying once the wind picks up because no one can stake them down, and we weren't prepared with sandbags. The company that runs the track clearly doesn't understand their fans. They have priced themselves out of their fanbase. Already had to take down one granstand. I hope they are prepared for how empty the rest will be in the coming years. read more

Ordered nascar tickets in may & the customer service over the phone was excellent. Got a call in august from rir. They said they were looking forward to my visit & asked if I had any questions. How great is that? read more

HUGE NASCAR FAN so I will start with that. I live 10 minutes from the track and have gone since I was little. I would much rather drive to Martinsville and watch a real race. The experience is okay. VER PRICY. But plenty of options for buying stuff. The ticket prices have come down which is good and they give you the change to meet drivers and all that. The racing is extremly boring. Usually 150-200 lap segments with no caution and the same top 5. Alot of green flag pit stops as well. If you want good racing go to G-Force carts and watch kids race on go karts. Or drive to southside speedway and watch some real racing! Overall an okay nascar experience. Had better Had worse (Charlotte). read more