Travel Tips: Richmond International Raceway – Sept. 9-10, 2016

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The drama of one last race to make the Chase happens this weekend, Sept. 9-10, at Richmond International Raceway. RIR will host The Federated Auto Parts 400 on Saturday night, Sept. 10 and the Xfinity Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 on Friday night, Sept. 9.

Fans can check out the Midway throughout the weekend, featuring the Toyota Owners Hub area, the Miller Lite Party Zone, displays from Chevrolet, Ford and Coca Cola and the Fanatics shopping experience – find a link to the map here, and click “Race Day Activities.” 

Key on-track times:

Friday, Sept. 9 –

• Xfinity Series practice – 8 a.m. ET
• Sprint Cup Series practice – 10 a.m. and noon ET
• Xfinity Series qualifying – 4:15 p.m. ET
• Sprint Cup Series qualifying – 5:45 p.m. ET
• Xfinity Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Saturday, Sept. 10 –

• Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Find the complete weekend schedule, including a list of driver appearances, here.

For updated information for race weekend and to purchase tickets visit www.rir.com.