Logano, Allgaier, and Venturini Headline Appearances at Richmond International Raceway (September 10)

Richmond, VA (August 26, 2010) — NASCAR drivers Joey Logano and Justin Allgaier, and NASCAR on SPEED reporter Wendy Venturini will participate in question-and-answer sessions in the Friday, September 10 Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone fan hospitality at Richmond International Raceway. The Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone fan hospitality, which includes a pre-race pit pass to see Friday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice from pit road, is a great way to experience all of the excitement at America’s Premier Short Track prior to the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

In addition to the appearances by Logano, Allgaier and Venturini, SPEED-TV personality Hermie Sadler and track president Doug Fritz will also participate in question and answer sessions in the Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone.

The Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone is available on Friday, September 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and includes:

• Pre-race pit pass (valid 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., time and weather permitting; guests must be 18 or older for pit road access on Friday; legs and shoulders must be covered and no open-toed shoes allowed).
• Appetizers from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• All-you-can-eat dinner buffet from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Three (3) beer tickets for fans 21 years of age and older (with valid identification).
• Unlimited sodas and water.
• Question and answer sessions with Logano, Allgaier, Venturini, Sadler and Fritz.
• Live musical entertainment.
• Prizes and more!

The Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone is available for $65 only to ticket holders for the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 race.  Fans must have a NASCAR Nationwide Series race ticket to purchase the Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone package. Richmond International Raceway is proud to offer a special price of just $10 for children 12 and under in the Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone. The children’s tickets do not include a pre-race pit pass or adult beverage tickets, and you must call 866-455-RACE (7223) to order children’s Party Zone tickets.

To purchase Scotts Turf Builder Party Zone passes, please log on to www.rir.com or call the Richmond International Raceway ticket office at 866-455-RACE (7223).

The Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race is part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill NASCAR Weekend at Richmond, September 10-11. Friday’s events for the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 race “under the lights” include Fas Mart Pole Qualifying and practice for the Sprint Cup Series and WRIC-TV8 Pole Qualifying and practice for the Nationwide Series. Tickets start at $30 and children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult on Friday only.

Tickets are also on sale now for the Saturday, September 11 Air Guard 400–“One Last Race to Make The Chase”—NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, including a limited number of $40 seats, and can be purchased on www.rir.com or by calling 866-455-RACE (7223).


About Richmond International Raceway:
Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers exciting night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts all of its major events—two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series—under the lights on its ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout consistently produces the thrill of side-by-side racing, coupled with high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities (including the new-for-2010 Video Scoring Tower) and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what “Racing Perfection” truly is. For tickets to events at Richmond International Raceway, call 866-455-RACE or visit www.rir.com online. Find us on Facebook and follow us