Virginia 529 College Savings 250

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Virginia 529 College Savings 250
Venue: Richmond International Raceway
Main sponsor:
First race: 1982
Distance: 187.5 miles (301.75 km)
Number of laps: 250
Former names: Harvest 150 (1982)

Miller Time 150 (1983)

Miller 150 (1984)

7-Eleven 150 (1985)

Freedlander 200 (1986-1987)

Commonwealth 200 (1988-1989)

Autolite 200 (1990-1992)

Autolite 250 (1993-1995)

Autolite Platinum 250 (1996–1999)

Autolite / Fram 250 (2000-2001)

Funai 250 (2002-2003)

Emerson Radio 250 (2004-2008)

The Virginia 529 College Savings 250 is a NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race held at Richmond International Raceway in early September . It takes place on the evening of the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 of the Sprint Cup .

The original race distance was 150 laps, which corresponds to 81.3 miles or the equivalent of 130.8 km. In the 1986 season, it was extended to 200 laps (108.4 miles / 174.45 km). The race distance of 250 laps with a total of 187.5 miles or the equivalent of 301.75 km has been driven since the 1993 season.

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