A new Chase starting line
The O’Reilly opener is Friday and Cup follows Saturday in the announced 2027 schedule. Richmond is not a Truck weekend in that national-series calendar.
Source: NASCAR ↗Race weekend guide
Richmond Raceway NASCAR Chase Opener
Richmond Raceway is a three-quarter-mile Virginia oval. In 2027, Cup and O’Reilly open their Chase campaigns on consecutive days at Richmond in September.
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Richmond Raceway
Friday, September 10, 2027 · NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series · Time TBA
Watch: The CW
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Racing at Richmond Raceway
Race calendar
Upcoming NASCAR races at Richmond Raceway
Fri, Sep 10
Time TBA
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesScheduledThe ChaseShort Track
Richmond Raceway
Watch in the U.S.
The CW
Partner only · channel TBA
Sat, Sep 11
Time TBA
Watch in the U.S.
USA Sports
Partner only · channel TBA
No upcoming Cup, O'Reilly or Truck race is currently announced at this track.
At the track
Plan your visit to Richmond Raceway
Choose the right race day
A Friday O’Reilly ticket and Saturday Cup ticket are different event choices. Check venue notices for parking and gate times close to the weekend.
Official venue ↗Tickets, directions & official updates
Ticket availability, entry rules and parking may change by event. Confirm them with the venue. This site does not sell tickets.
Completed events
Recent NASCAR results at Richmond Raceway
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond
Sat, Aug 15 · Winner: Joey Logano
View result →NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond
Sat, Aug 15 · Winner: Kaden Honeycutt
View result →Richmond Raceway fan questions
Does the 2027 Chase start at Richmond?
Yes, for the announced Cup and O’Reilly schedules. Their Richmond races open The Chase.
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