1999 Virginia Is For Lovers 200 - NASCAR Race
| Name of Race: | 1999 Virginia Is For Lovers 200 |
| Name of Track: | Richmond International Raceway |
| Date: | September 9th |
Richmond International Raceway (RIR) is a A 3/4 mile, D shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. Richmond International Raceway is located at the Richmond Raceway Complex, which is an 800 acre, multi-purpose facility.
Richmond International RacesIt hosts the NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch Series and the Featherlite Modified Series. RIR also hosts the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, and the United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series.
Richmond International EventsRichmond Raceway Complex also hosts the Virginia Golf Show, Bassarama, Richmond Home and Garden Show, RV and Camping Expo, Richmond Boat Show, Richmond Classic Sports Card Show, East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment Expo, Craftsmen Classic Spring and Christmas Shows, Bizarre Bazaar Spring and Christmas Shows and other various arts and craft events.
Outdoor festivals hosted by Richmond Raceway Complex in 2004 included the Virginia State Fair, Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival, March of Dimes Bikers for Babies, K95 Country Music Festival, ACCA Temple Pork Festival, the VA Food Festival and concerts featuring local and national recording artists.
Strawberry HillThe former name for RIR was Strawberry Hill until RIR bought out the Virginia State Fairgounds in 1999. The Strawberry Hill Races were formerly held the third Saturday of April at the Richmond Raceway Complex. In 2000, the Races were moved to Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia's first Thoroughbred racetrack.
Richmond hosts the final race in the Nextel Cup's Race for the Chase.
Courtesy of Wikipedia.1999 Virginia Is For Lovers 200 NASCAR Race Results
Below are the race results for 1999 Virginia Is For Lovers 200, in order of finishing place.
| Fin | Driver | Num | Start | Money | Laps | Pts | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Biffle | 50 | 4 | $37,675 | 196 | 0 | running | Grainger |
| 2 | Ron Hornaday, Jr. | 16 | 6 | $0 | 196 | 0 | running | NAPA Auto Parts |
| 3 | Dennis Setzer | 1 | 7 | $18,300 | 196 | 0 | running | Mopar Performance |
| 4 | Mike Wallace | 2 | 29 | $10,000 | 196 | 0 | running | Team ASE Racing |
| 5 | Jack Sprague | 24 | 5 | $9,350 | 196 | 0 | running | GMAC Financial Services |
| 6 | Andy Houston | 60 | 10 | $8,150 | 196 | 0 | running | CAT Rental Stores |
| 7 | Rich Bickle | 45 | 18 | $6,300 | 196 | 0 | running | 10-10-345 |
| 8 | Randy Tolsma | 25 | 8 | $6,950 | 196 | 0 | running | Supergard Motor Oil |
| 11 | Stacy Compton | 86 | 2 | $7,000 | 196 | 0 | running | Royal Crown Cola |
| 12 | Rick Crawford | 14 | 20 | $6,665 | 196 | 0 | running | Circle Bar Motel & RV Park |
| 13 | Mike Bliss | 99 | 9 | $6,865 | 196 | 0 | running | Exide Batteries |
| 14 | Scott Hansen | 52 | 24 | $7,315 | 196 | 0 | running | Oakwood Homes |
| 15 | Jimmy Hensley | 43 | 14 | $6,766 | 196 | 0 | running | Dodge Motorsports |
| 16 | Mike Stefanik | 66 | 17 | $6,590 | 196 | 0 | running | Carlin Burners & Controls |
| 17 | Boris Said | 23 | 36 | $5,440 | 196 | 0 | running | Red Line Oil |
| 18 | Ron Barfield, Jr. | 55 | 15 | $0 | 196 | 0 | running | Icehouse Beer |
| 19 | Brad Bennett | 40 | 23 | $5,040 | 196 | 0 | running | ReyBen Racing |
| 20 | Marty Houston | 75 | 27 | $5,215 | 196 | 0 | running | Spears Manufacturing |
| 22 | Kevin Harvick | 98 | 13 | $5,940 | 196 | 0 | running | Porter-Cable Power Tools |
| 23 | Scott Riggs | 84 | 22 | $4,915 | 195 | 0 | running | 84 Lumber |
| 24 | Terry Cook | 88 | 3 | $5,890 | 195 | 0 | running | Big Daddy's BBQ Sauce / Precision |
| 25 | Kevin Cywinski | 31 | 21 | $5,865 | 194 | 0 | running | Auto Trim Design |
| 27 | Bruce Driver | 6 | 35 | $4,815 | 192 | 0 | running | Hawk Sports Management |
| 29 | Joe Ruttman | 18 | 11 | $4,740 | 189 | 0 | running | Dana Corporation |
| 30 | Joe Gaita | 83 | 31 | $4,715 | 173 | 0 | oil line | Gwaltney / FW Siebert Construction |
| 31 | Bobby Hamilton | 4 | 1 | $7,190 | 151 | 0 | rear end | Spicer |
| 32 | David Starr | 73 | 32 | $4,690 | 137 | 0 | crash | Sonntag Redi-Mix |
| 35 | Doug George | 7 | 34 | $4,690 | 82 | 0 | rear end | Vitamist |
| 36 | Jay Sauter | 3 | 12 | $5,690 | 60 | 0 | engine | GM Goodwrench Service Plus |
