The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has one race before the Chase starts. That race is Richmond.
On Saturday night 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars will take to the 3/4 mile Richmond International Raceway trying to earn a spot in the Chase. Jeff Gordon will begin the Federated Auto Parts 400 on the pole.
Currently six drivers are locked into the Chase, another six will be Saturday night.
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The Federated Auto Parts 400 will be held Saturday night at the 3/4 mile Richmond International Raceway. A total of 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars will take the green flag for the 400 lap race which consists of 300 miles.
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Last year this event was won by Clint Bowyer who started fourth. In April it was Kevin Harvick who found victory lane from the 17th spot.
Coverage of Saturday nights race will air on ABC beginning at 7:30 pm ET with the green flag scheduled to drop at 7:44 pm ET. Those listening on the radio can find the race on MRN Radio.
Starting Lineup for NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond
- Jeff Gordon
- Kurt Busch
- Brad Keselowski
- Clint Bowyer
- Jeff Gordon
- Denny Hamlin
- Jamie McMurray
- Greg Biffle
- Regan Smith (Jimmie Johnson will drive car)
- Joey Logano
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Juan Pablo Montoya
- Kyle Busch
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Aric Almirola
- Mark Martin
- Kevin Harvick
- Kasey Kahne
- Jeff Burton
- Brian Vickers
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- Paul Menard
- David Ragan
- Ryan Newman
- Casey Mears
- Carl Edwards
- Josh Wise
- Landon Cassill
- David Stremme
- Michael McDowell
- Joe Nemechek
- Marcos Ambrose
- Travis Kvapil
- AJ Allmendinger
- David Reutimann
- Danica Patrick
- David Gilliland
- Ryan Truex
- Reed Sorenson
- Dave Blaney
- Tony Raines
- Ken Schrader
- JJ Yeley
