Air Guard 400
Chevy Rock and Roll 400
Sat, September 12, 2009
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond, VA
First race 1959
Distance 375 miles
Number of laps 500
Richmond International Raceway is always one of the
most thrilling venues on the schedule, and being the
last race before the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Formerly known as Strawberry Hill, this tri-oval
track is three quarters of a mile in length and the
unique layout traditionally
produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers
reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. |
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As the race is rock and roll
themed, the trophy is in the form of a custom painted
electric guitar, while select cars are run with special
paint schemes that promote rock music artists.
This annual race, the last in the circuit's "regular
season," is the final opportunity for drivers to secure
a spot in the all-important Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Only the top 12 drivers in the point standings will be
eligible to win the series championship, which is
decided over the final 10 races of the season.
About Richmond
International Raceway
Chevy Rock & Roll 400 betting tips
Before online NASCAR wagering enthusiasts starts to
place their bets for this weekend, they might want to
tune into The Weather Network
before they flip to the SPEED Network. Richmond, VA,is
known for its tropical storms and they can be powerful
creatures.
Bet Chevy Rock & Roll Driver Odds
2009 Chevy Rock N Roll
Winner
Denny Hamlin
won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400
at Richmond International Raceway, beating Kurt Busch to the
checkered flag by 0.38 seconds. Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and
Kyle Busch round out the top 5 in the running order. Denny
Hamlin pushed the #11 Toyota to an average speed of 96.601
mph and led 299 of the race's 400 laps, taking home
$238,075. The race ran 3:06:20 and saw 12 lead changes. Due
to 10 yellow flags, the race spent 56 laps under caution. |
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