Denny Hamlin gets emotional about crash, future
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Chesterfield native and NASCAR star Denny Hamlin got emotion in a recent interview with ESPN. Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his back after crashing into the wall...
View ArticleSenator begs FOX: Don’t air NASCAR NRA race
A senator from Connecticut is urging FOX to pull this weekend’s NASCAR race from its schedule over the race’s title sponsor. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., wrote to the head of FOX Thursday begging the...
View ArticleFrank Beamer Talks On VT Shooting Anniversary
Frank Beamer appeared at the Tri-Cities Hokie Club dinner on Tuesday night and talked to us about how the Hokie Nation has changed in the 6 years since the VT on campus shootings Kyle Busch tested his...
View ArticleHenrico police, RIR ramp up security for race weekend
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – Crews are busy putting the final touches on the sprawling Richmond International Raceway as more than 100,000 NASCAR fans are expected to cheer on their favorite drivers....
View ArticleNASCAR weekend parking & directions
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – As NASCAR weekend approaches so does the traffic hassle. Make plans now to avoid getting stuck in the parking lot jam. Click here to follow me on Twitter.
View ArticleTraffic alert for NASCAR weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – If you plan on attending any of the NASCAR events this week you will encounter delays before and after any race event. Expect light traffic around RIR Thursday for the Denny...
View ArticleHeightened security planned for NASCAR weekend
HENRICO COUNTY, Va (WTVR) — Over the next three days, well over 100,000 people are expected to make their way into the Metro for this weekends NASCAR events. And as more people begin coming in,...
View ArticleExpect light traffic around RIR today
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – You may encounter delays near RIR this afternoon, then again after the Short Track Showdown concludes around 9:45pm. Expect heavier than normal traffic around the Richmond...
View ArticleINFO: NASCAR races will impact traffic around RIR
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Traffic is revving up at Richmond International Raceway this weekend with not one but two races scheduled. Traffic problems could arise because police will alter traffic patterns...
View ArticleNASCAR safety talk at RIR
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – Chesterfield County native Denny Hamlin will not race at Richmond International raceway this weekend, his fourth consecutive missed race since injuring his back during a...
View ArticleSecurity stepped up for RIR’s big NASCAR weekend
HENRICO COUNTY, Va (WTVR)- The customary flashing blue lights and officers in uniform. You’ll see plenty of that Saturday at Richmond International Raceway And on top of that, there are security...
View ArticleCAUGHT ON VIDEO: Pipe bursts at RIR
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — Check out this video from the Richmond International Raceway. CBS 6 Photojournalist Lamar Person caught this pipe burst Saturday afternoon during NASCAR weekend events. The...
View ArticleVIDEO: Kevin Harvick wins at Richmond
(WTVR) – Kevin Harvick won Saturday night’s Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Richmond International Raceway.
View ArticleUVA Knocks Off VCU Baseball
UVA beats VCU 11-3, 11th straight win in series over Rams Troy Daniels keeping pro options open VCU tennis learns their regional opponents and sites Denny Hamlin will start this week’s race at...
View ArticleKingsmill Hosts Queens of LPGA
Sean Robertson has a preview of this year’s Kingsmill Championship Penske racing loses initial NASCAR appeal Atlee OL Alec Eberle commits to Florida State Squirrels beat Bowie 11-6
View Article17 Year Old Leads Kingsmill Championship
17-year old leads Kingsmill Championship after Round 1 Nats beat Braves 3-1 Denny Hamlin cleared to start this Sunday at Talladega
View ArticleBeamer Talks About VT Changes
Hokies Asst. Head Coach Shane Beamer talks about the staff changes made by his father in Blacksburg Redskins FB is risk/reward player in DC Penske crew chiefs have their suspensions shortened by...
View ArticleGibbs Penalties Reduced
NASCAR appeals panel significantly reduces the penalties for Gibbs racing and Matt Kenseth after failed engine inspection at Kansas VCU assistant Mike Rhoades inducted into MAC Hall of Fame. Fellow...
View ArticleReport: NASCAR Dick Trickle dies from suicide gunshot wound
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle, 71, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at...
View ArticleNASCAR Remembers Dick Trickle
NASCAR mourns the passing of Dick Trickle UVA RB Clifton Richardson granted release and will transfer VCU beats Richmond 6-3 UVA knocks off second ranked UNC 10-4 Kickers get ready for the busy part...
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