PHOTOS: NASCAR Toyota Owners 400 to bring race weekend at Richmond Raceway to the finish line
Ryan Nadeau and Marysa Tuttle
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Following an exciting Toyota Care 250 race Saturday afternoon at the Richmond Raceway, NASCAR enthusiasts and drivers alike are gearing up for the final showdown of this three-race weekend: the Totoya Owners 400.
Chandler Smith took home the win Saturday as he peeled across the checkered finish line. Following this big victory, he posed with his trophy and celebrated with his family.
The Toyota Owners 400, a heavily-anticipated NASCAR Cup Series race, will begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 31.
Check out plenty of cool photos from both Saturday’s end-of-day festivities and Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 below. This article will be updated regularly as our 8News crew enjoys their final day down at the track.
(Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Quaker State Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Erik Jones, driver of the #43 Dollar Tree Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31.(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31.(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)As the sun sets, the Toyota Owners 400 race begins at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Duracell Ford, enters his car for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)The #16 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, driven by Ty Dillon sits covered and parked on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)The Bandit Flight Team performs a flyover during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)The NASCAR Track Drying Team work to dry the track prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)(Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)The NASCAR Track Drying Team work to dry the track prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on March 31. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)The NASCAR Track Drying Team work to dry the track prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)(Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Fans gathering around the Richmond Raceway before the Toyota Owners 400 race on Sunday, March 31. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Fans walk in ponchos and brave the rain at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 in anticipation for the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)The track at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)(Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)The track at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 wet from rain before the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Martin Truex Jr. discussing the upcoming Toyota Owners 400 race on Sunday, March 31 at the Toyota Racing Experience area. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Kyle Busch discussing the upcoming Toyota Owners 400 race on Sunday, March 31 at the Toyota Racing Experience area. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Kyle Busch discussing the upcoming Toyota Owners 400 race on Sunday, March 31 at the Toyota Racing Experience area. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Driver Christopher Bell discussing the upcoming Toyota Owners 400 race on Sunday, March 31 at the Toyota Racing Experience area. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News) Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)The petting zoo held at Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Tannock Blair/8News)The petting zoo held at Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Tannock Blair/8News)The petting zoo held at Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Tannock Blair/8News)Photos from Richmond Raceway prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. (Photos: Tannock Blair/8News)Bunnies featured at the petting zoo at the Richmond Raceway ahead of the Toyota Owners 400 race Sunday, March 31. (Photo: Madison Moore, 8News)Cows at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 ahead of the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Madison Moore, 8News)The Easter Sunday church service held at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 before the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo Madison Moore, 8News)
The Easter Sunday church service held at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 before the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo Madison Moore, 8News)
The Easter Sunday church service held at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 before the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo Madison Moore, 8News)
Rainy skies at the Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31 before the Toyota Owners 400 race. (Photo: Tannock Blair, 8News)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, and son, Chandler Smith Jr. celebrate in victory lane after winning the ToyotaCare 250. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, and wife, Kenzie Smith celebrate in victory lane after winning the ToyotaCare 250. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates his Toyota Care 250 win. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates his Toyota Care 250 win. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates his Toyota Care 250 win. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates his Toyota Care 250 win. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates his Toyota Care 250 win. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
