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.
winner
- 2011: Kyle Busch
- 2010: Kevin Harvick
- 2009: Carl Edwards
- 2008: Carl Edwards
- 2007: Kyle Busch
- 2006: Kevin Harvick
- 2005: Kevin Harvick
- 2004: Robby Gordon
- 2003: Johnny Sauter
- 2002: Dale Earnhardt junior
- 2001: Jimmy Spencer
- 2000: Jeff Burton
- 1999: Dale Earnhardt junior
- 1998: Dale Earnhardt junior
- 1997: Steve Park
- 1996: Kenny Wallace
- 1995: Dale Jarrett
- 1994: Kenny Wallace
- 1993: Mark Martin
- 1992: Robert Pressley
- 1991: Harry Gant
- 1990: Rick Mast
- 1989: Bobby Hamilton
- 1988: Harry Gant
- 1987: Mark Martin
- 1986: Dale Earnhardt
- 1985: Tommy Ellis
- 1984: Tommy Ellis
- 1983: Morgan Shepherd
- 1982: Butch Lindley