RICHMOND, Va. -- NASCAR confirmed Tuesday that Richmond Raceway is losing one of its two NASCAR races in the 2025 season.
It would be the first time since 1959, outside the COVID-impacted seasons, that the eastern Henrico track has not hosted two races in a season.
Jordan Bianchi, a reporter for The Athletic, wrote Monday that NASCAR planned to take a June race away from Richmond Raceway and move it to Mexico City.
NASCAR announced on Tuesday that the June 15, 2025 race would take place in Mexico. Richmond Raceway's lone race will take place Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.
WATCH: 'It doesn't draw the same crowd'
"This is a historic moment for our sport, and specifically for the NASCAR Cup Series, in being able to expand our footprint to Mexico,” NASCAR’s Executive Vice President & Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer Ben Kennedy said. “We’ve been bold about our intentions to grow on a global scale, and there isn’t a better place to take the next step in that journey than at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course in Mexico City.”
With that announcement, Kennedy confirmed Richmond would only appear one time on the 2025 schedule.
"This has certainly been a journey for us on the scheduling front," Kennedy said. “Our next opportunity was to expand internationally and we said we’ve wanted to do this for a long time but also needed to make sure it was the right time, the right partners and the right location and Mexico City checked every box."
WATCH: Richmond International Raceway changes ahead of 1996 NASCAR race
The Henrico Citizen reported 2009 studies that found race weekend generates nearly $169 million in economic impact for the region and about $42 million in tax revenue.
Richmond Raceway has not yet commented on this development
This is a developing story. Tell the CBS 6 Newsroom what you think about NASCAR taking a race away from Richmond. We may use your comments on TV.
WATCH: How NASCAR impacts Henrico County (Sept. 1992)
-
-
DIY yogurt, honey and spirulina face mask for Valentine’s self-care night
Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise, PA-C, recommends a DIY face mask made with yogurt, honey and blue spirulina for a Valentine's self-care night.
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K unveils 2026 shirt and medal design
Richmond's Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K reveals 2026 T-shirt and medal design. The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K is one of the country's largest races, last year attracting 24,000 runners and walkers.
Question of the Week: Who serves the best desserts in RVA?
Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at @VirginiaThisMorning.
How to search for unclaimed funds that might belong to you
One in seven people have cash waiting to be claimed. But you will need proof of who you are to claim it, and one man discovered that is not always so simple.
US adds 130,000 jobs in January, but revisions slash 2024 totals
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands.
Missing Virginia woman's remains identified in Florida
While it is unknown when and with whom Patricia Ann Ritchie traveled to Florida before her death, she was last spotted getting into a truck with an unknown person.
-
Every day CBS 6 is giving a voice to the stories happening in your community. If you have a story idea, email our team at NewsTips@wtvr.com or click here to submit a tip.
