PHOTOS: NASCAR Richmond Race Weekend kicks off with heated qualifying

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Race Weekend is revving up as crews prep for the Craftsman Truck Series’ Clean Harbors 250 race on Saturday night and the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Cook Out 400 race on Sunday.

Tonight’s race kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Raceway.

To get things in gear for tonight, prep has already begun for the event and qualifying for both races is underway. Keep scrolling to see some behind-the-scenes photos of how Richmond Raceway makes this event possible.

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Behind the scenes at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR weekend kicks off (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)
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Behind the scenes at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR weekend kicks off (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)
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Behind the scenes at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR weekend kicks off (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)
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Behind the scenes at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR weekend kicks off (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)
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Behind the scenes at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR weekend kicks off (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)
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Behind the scenes at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR weekend kicks off (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)

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