NASCAR Nextel Cup: Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 at RIR on FOX 7:00pm/est

NASCAR.com / Jayski.com | May 2, 2007 | NYTexan

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Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400

Richmond International Raceway

Welcome all to the the Nextel Cup race at Richmond International Raceway!

Since the first race in Richmond in 1953, the track has undergone three name changes, four configuration changes and one surface change, from dirt to asphalt.

Lights were also added to the facility in 1991. RIR is the only track to hold all of its major events under the lights.

Richmond's unique, .75-mile layout produces tremendous side-by-side racing, yet drivers obtain high enough speeds to give it a superspeedway feel. That rare combination still allows for the beating and banging that fans love, with the drivers' skill playing a major role.

The track's fall date is now the final race leading up to the 10-race Chase for the NextelCup.

Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 at RIR is named after Jim Stewart from Houma, Louisiana, The winner of an essay contest sponsored by Crown Royal during the festivities leading up to the 2007 Daytona 500.
As guest of honor, Stewart will wave the green flag to start the race, as well as participate in the check and trophy presentations to the race winner in Victory Lane.
Crown Royal judged the finalists based on written and video submissions chronicling consumers' favorite "Crown-Worthy" moments, which is defined as a memorable moment or occasion deemed "worthy" of toasting with a Crown Royal cocktail in a responsible manner. Stewart's winning entry chronicled his moments growing up fishing with his father and later christening his own fishing boat with a toast to his father.

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Jayski.com TV listings

Practice: Fri 5/4 11:00 am Nextel Cup Practice (LIVE) SPEED
Qualifying: Fri 5/4 6:00 pm Nextel Cup Qualifying (LIVE) SPEED
Race: Sat 5/5 7:00 pm Nextel Cup Race on FOX

Speed's NASCAR Raceday Pre-Race Show: 5:00pm/et
(Caution Pool opens then!)

Track Details with Current & Historical Track info from NASCAR.com

Much more history, sat pics and track trivia from Wikipedia

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY NEWS/RUMORS
from JAYSKI'S silly season site

[michigander]

It doesn’t look very promising, it’s going to rain again in about 45 minutes.

[WestCoastGal]

Rain delays can be fun.....maybe GRRRRR will send over some of his “CHEEZE STEAKS”

[glock rocks]

not lookin great.

[glock rocks]

Woah, those Philly’s look tasty.

We’re steaming some fresh artichokes and grilling some kielbasas. Gotta go make some toasted parmisan garlic bread.

[michigander]

maybe GRRRRR will send over some of his “CHEEZE STEAKS”

That would be outstanding! It sure looks good!!!

[umgud]

I’m doing jumbo skewered shrimp with king salmon slow cooked on cedar planks, smoked bakers (really smoked), green beans with bacon all pan fried, beer, beer and some more beer.

[michigander]

It doesn’t look like a quick start.

[michigander]

I don't know what we're having yet.
Whatever it is, it won't be all that. LOL

[WestCoastGal]

Awwwwww Daddy to be....

[WestCoastGal]

[GRRRRR]

What are they waiting for???

Let’s GO!!!

[michigander]

What are they waiting for???

The track is too dry??

[WestCoastGal]

Commercials???

[NYTexan]

Nice grabs.

I’m wondering if should even ping the list.

[glock rocks]

king salmon slow cooked on cedar planks

oh my.

oh my.

oh my.

[glock rocks]

I’m wondering if should even ping the list.

uh, yah.

[NYTexan]

NASCAR Nextel Cup: Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 at RIR on FOX now!

The Caution Pool is Open!

[tubebender]

The new KK ad was very funny. Have I had too much to drink?

[GRRRRR]

How much is too much? If you think KK is cute, THEN you’ve had too mush...

COLOR GAURD! “ten hut!

[don-o]

Invocation: Uh, what exactly IS the “spirit of racing”?