Pro Invitational Series comes to virtual Richmond Raceway (Richmond) for the Toyota Owners 150. NASCAR’s best will compete at a digital version of the iconic ¾-mile D-shaped oval at America’s Premier Short Track on a live simulcast on FOX, FS1, and the FOX Sports app on Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. (ET). Richmond will entertain and engage with fans online with contests, experiences, and unique content throughout virtual Toyota Spring Race Week.
The eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series was developed following the postponement of traditional NASCAR Cup Series competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 26-car field for the Toyota Owners 150 will feature NASCAR Cup Series drivers of the past and present including 2019 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, three-time DAYTONA 500 champion Denny Hamlin, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, and more. The full entry list will be released on nascar.com.
“We have joined race fans to cheer on our favorite drivers in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series over the last month, and now it’s our turn to welcome fans to virtual Toyota Spring Race Week at Richmond Raceway,” said Richmond President Dennis Bickmeier. “This week we will engage with fans online to entertain and share our gratitude with unique experiences and giveaways. We hope our virtual race week will provide a moment of unity as all eyes turn to America’s Premier Short Track.”
FOX’s traditional broadcast crew of Mike Joy, Jeff Gordon, and Larry McReynolds will call the 150 laps of action on the live simulcast on FOX, FS1, and the FOX Sports app. Pre-race dignitaries will be announced later this week.
The Toyota Owners 150 will be the fourth race in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series following virtual races at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway. Chesterfield native Hamlin won the inaugural race in dramatic fashion with a last-lap pass of Earnhardt Jr. Timmy Hill was the victor at Texas, and William Byron took the checkered flag at Bristol.
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