From the April, 2007 issue of Stock Car Insider
Next stop on the Nextel Cup Schedule is Richmond International Raceway
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| Next Saturday is Cinco de Mayo; the celebration of Mexico's defeat of Napoleon’s army on May 5th, 1862. Expect a big celebration NASCAR style as the Nextel Cup and Busch teams head to Richmond International Raceway to battle it out under the lights. Richmond has been labeled by many as the "raciest" track on the circuit. The 3/4 mile track offers up 2 groves that produce great side-by-side racing while allowing the cars to get up to speedway like speeds. Of all current drivers with 2 or more career starts at Richmond, Kyle Busch has had the most success. In 4 starts, Busch has an average finish of 3rd. Other drivers to note: Denny Hamlin - Average finish of 8th Dale Earnhardt Jr - Average finish of 10th Clint Boyer - Average finish of 11th Ryan Newman - Average finish of 12th Next Week's Schedule: Nextel Cup: @ Richmond International Raceway (all times EST) 05/04/07 - 11:15am NASCAR Nextel Cup Practice - Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 05/04/07 - 06:10pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Qualifying - Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 05/05/07 - 07:30pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Aaron's Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 Busch Series: @ Richmond International Raceway 05/04/07 - 10:10am NASCAR Busch Series Practice - Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI race 05/04/07 - 04:05pm NASCAR Busch Series Qualifying - Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI race 05/04/07 - 08:00pm NASCAR Busch Series Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI race Craftsman Truck Series off until May 18th at Lowe's Motor Speedway
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