RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond Raceway officials have announced the expansion of the the Toyota Spring Race Weekend to include a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race on Friday, April 1.
This will be the second consecutive season Richmond Raceway has hosted a Whelen Modified Tour race.
“We welcome back the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Richmond Raceway after a successful, action-packed return this year,” said Richmond Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier. “We look forward to the talented drivers of the tour once again showcasing their skills next season at America’s Premier Short Track.”
Richmond first hosted a modified race in NASCAR’s inaugural season on May 16, 1948. The race was the first NASCAR sanctioned race in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Richmond hosted the modern-day NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour from 1990-1993, 1997, 1999-2002, 2021. NASCAR Hall of Famer Mike Stefanik holds the modern-day record with three wins at Richmond.
“The 2021 race was very exciting from start to finish. Our teams loved racing at Richmond and we look forward to the 2022 return to the Richmond and put on another great event for the fans,” said Jimmy Wilson, Series Director, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.
In the spring, Richmond will host the Toyota Spring Race Weekend featuring the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on Friday, April 1, ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, April 2 and the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, April 3.