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)
-
-
When we'll know who will gain control of the House of Representatives
Republicans are projected to control the White House and Senate next year. But what do we know about the House of Representatives?
Harris concedes and congratulates Trump on winning 2024 presidential election
Vice President Kamala Harris has called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 election.
Wind-driven wildfire forces evacuations in Los Angeles area
Forecasters have issued red flag warnings throughout much of Southern California as winds could reach 100 mph.
Montana voters projected to enshrine abortion protections in state constitution
Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project Montana will pass a measure to enshrine constitutional protections to abortion rights.
Hurricane Rafael crosses Cuba, slows to Category 2 storm
Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Cuba Wednesday afternoon as a Category 3 storm. It is now forecast to move into the western Gulf of Mexico.
Caregivers Month on Coast Live
Every November, we celebrate Thanksgiving but we also show our gratitude for family caregivers as a part of National Family Caregivers Month.
-
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.
EAT IT, VIRGINIA restaurant news and interviews
