RICHMOND, Va. — NASCAR executive vice president and chief venue and racing innovations officer Ben Kennedy announced Tuesday that NASCAR was replacing one of Richmond’s two racing weekends with a stop in Mexico. As a result, Richmond Raceway’s lone NASCAR race will take place Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.
It did not take long for Richmond racing fans to share their voices about the decision. Scroll down to read some of the emails sent to the CBS 6 Newsroom following NASCAR’s decision to drop a Richmond race.
Michele Logan
Dear Nascar. I might be coming to an end with racing. Slowly but surely “The Powers that Be” can be proud. I’m sure I’m not the only one. I know there has to be changes over time, but this is going too far. Taking revenue away from towns and fans who have counted on NASCAR. There are those of us who in no way can afford or would want to travel outside the States. Not to mention how dangerous it is in Mexico. The enjoyment of the race is already ruined with the politics and money. It’s not about who’s the best, it’s who has the $$$. And Now this. I know this will fall on deaf ears, because you’re only thinking of The Almighty $$, Not all the Loyal Fans that made NASCAR what it is!!! I’m glad I can remember when NASCAR was Great American Racing.