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)
-
-
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.
New York voters projected to pass measure that will protect abortion rights
Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project that New York voters will approve a measure to protect access to abortions through an equal rights amendment to the state constitution.
Missouri voters projected to enshrine abortion protections in state constitution
Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project Missouri voters will approve a measure to add abortion protections to the state constitution.
The Pasta Queen on Coast Live
A descendant of an Italian pasta dynasty, Nadia Catarina Munno brings her personality and love for food to Prime Video with the Pasta Queen.
Democrat Don Davis projected to keep House seat in North Carolina: DDHQ
Rep. Davis is projected to keep his House seat and defeat Republican challenger Laurie Buckhout in the race for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
Case by Case Legal Quiz Game on Coast Live
Kalfus and Nachman present your favorite legal knowledge game, Case by Case. Today's cases deal with trucks.
-
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
