Richmond International Raceway

This aerial panorama of Richmond International Raceway, one of the most historic tracks in racing, was taken by James Blakeway during a sold out NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race. Racing at the facility began in 1946 and today, the track hosts two sold out NASCAR Nextel Cup races each season in front of more than 100,000 fans. It is one of the most popular racing facilities among fans, drivers, race officials and the media, as its unique ¾-mile layout consistently produces some of the most exciting side-by-side racing in the world. Richmond International Raceway is also the only major racing facility to hold all of its events "under the lights."