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Toyota Owners 400

NASCAR Cup Series
Venue	Richmond Raceway
Location	Richmond, Virginia, United States
Corporate sponsor	Toyota
First race	1953
Last race	2024
Distance	300 miles (480 km)
Laps	400 Stage 1: 80 Stage 2: 155 Final stage: 165
Previous names	Richmond 200 (1953, 1955–1957, 1960–1961) Richmond 100 (1959) Richmond 250 (1962–1968) Richmond 500 (1969–1975) Richmond 400 (1976–1983) Miller High Life 400 (1984–1987) Pontiac Excitement 400 (1988–2003) Chevy American Revolution 400 (2004–2005) Crown Royal 400 (2006) Crown Royal presents the Your Name Here 400 (2007–2011) Capital City 400 presented by Virginia is for Lovers (2012)
Most wins (driver)	Richard Petty (6)
Most wins (team)	Joe Gibbs Racing (11)
Most wins (manufacturer)	Chevrolet (23)
Circuit information
Surface	Asphalt
Length	0.75 mi (1.21 km)
Turns	4

The Toyota Owners 400 was an exciting NASCAR Cup Series stock car race that took place at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia. For 400 laps, drivers competed on a short, D-shaped track, making for thrilling action. The race ran from 1953 until its final event in 2024.

For a few years, from 2007 to 2011, the race had a unique way of getting its name. The sponsor, Crown Royal, held an essay contest. The winner of the contest had the race named in their honor. After 2010, only members of the military could win the contest.

The race was eventually replaced on the schedule by a new race in Mexico City after the 2024 season. The final winner of the Toyota Owners 400 was Denny Hamlin.

The 2019 Toyota Owners 400, won by Martin Truex Jr.

History of the Race

The Toyota Owners 400 had a long and interesting history, with many changes over the years.

For a long time, the race was held on a Sunday afternoon in February, right after the famous Daytona 500. However, the weather in Virginia was often very cold, and one race in 1989 was even delayed by snow!

To avoid the cold, the race was moved to later in the spring, around May or June. In 1991, lights were installed at the track, which allowed for night racing. The race eventually became a popular Saturday night event.

In 2020, the race was not held at Richmond because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, a replacement race was run at Darlington Raceway.

Past Winners

Here is a list of all the drivers who have won this historic race since it began in 1953.

• 1962: The race was cut short because it got too dark to race safely.
• 1974: The race was shortened because of the energy crisis.
• 1977, 1982, 2003: These races were stopped early due to rain.
• 1988: This was the last race held on the track's old 0.542-mile layout before it was rebuilt.
• 1989: Snow forced the race to be rescheduled for a month later.
• 1998: The race was moved from Sunday afternoon to Saturday night.
• 2002, 2007, 2015: Rain delayed these races, causing them to run the next day.
• 2008, 2013, 2018, 2024: The race was extended with extra laps because of a late-race caution. This is called a NASCAR Overtime finish.
• 2009: Kyle Busch won the race on his 24th birthday.
• 2020: The race was moved to Darlington because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Record-Breaking Winners

Some drivers, teams, and car brands have won this race many times.

Top Drivers

Top Teams

Top Car Brands