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Name change for RIR race

Unless you are a die-hard race fan, you may not have noticed that the fall NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway has a new name.

Caution flag for RIR

The financial turmoil surrounding Detroit’s Big Three automakers could throw a wrench into one of the area’s biggest sports engines: Richmond International Raceway. Domestic automakers have slashed their marketing budgets, which means millions in potential losses not only for NASCAR, but also for RIR and parent company ISC Motorsports. Chevrolet, a General Motors brand, announced… Read more »

Local NASCAR expert says sport ok

Local NASCAR expert Dr. Jon Ackley said the sport will continue even if the Big Three go under, but either way major changes are on the way. Ackley is a professor of management at the VCU School of Business and teaches a Business of NASCAR class. He also helps manage a blog about the business… Read more »