Oval · Virginia, USA
Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway is a oval in Virginia. OpenStreetMap maps one layout here, 0.73 mi (1.18 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.
- 0.73
- Miles
- 2
- Corners
- 6
- Ft of elevation
01Track map
Richmond Raceway track map
Full circuit
Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.
- Mapped length
- 0.73mi
- 1.18 km
- Direction
- Counter-clockwise
- From OSM one-way tagging.
- Start/finish line
- Estimated
- Estimated by TRACK from the mapped geometry and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
- Corners
- 3
- Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
- Sectors
- 3
- Estimated, near each third of the lap
Data notes (1)
- Short loop (1180 m) — check it is not a kart or skid-pad circuit.
Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.
02Overview
What Richmond Raceway is like to drive.
The full circuit layout at Richmond Raceway is 0.73 miles with 2 corners worth setting up for and about 6 ft of elevation change. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 1 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 39% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 640 ft.
0 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 0 are fast (over 75 mph). There are hairpins where exit speed matters more than entry. The corner notes below come from the mapped geometry, not from local knowledge; we’ll add a researched guide for Richmond Raceway later.
03Lap at a glance
Where the speed is, and where the hills are.
- Length
- 0.73mi
- Elevation range
- 6ft
- Steepest grade
- 1%
- Braking zones
- 1model
- Full throttle
- 39% model
- Longest straight
- 640ft
The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation: USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second (NED 10 m) via OpenTopoData, sampled every 25 m along the mapped centerline.
04Corner by corner
The corners at Richmond Raceway.
TRACK’s own corner numbering (C1, C2…), found from the curvature of the mapped centerline. It isn’t the official turn numbering. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first.
- C1
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 173°, tightening to a radius of roughly 54 m (177 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 72 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 200 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 173° left
- Tightest radius
- 54 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 72 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- -0.3%
- C2
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumhairpinTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand hairpin that turns about 158°, tightening to a radius of roughly 42 m (138 ft). The model car brakes for about 130 m (427 ft), from 112 to 72 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 35 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 158° left
- Tightest radius
- 42 m
- Model speed
- 112 → 72 mph
- Braking (model)
- 130 m
- Grade
- +0.2%
05Time it with TRACK
Drive Richmond Raceway. TRACK knows where you are.
No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Richmond Raceway and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.
- 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Richmond Raceway, including shared pavement between configurations.
- 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is estimated. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
- 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
- 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
- Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers
06Plan your trip
Getting there, staying, eating.
Nearby places for Richmond Raceway haven’t been loaded yet.
07Track days
Find an open track day at Richmond Raceway.
TRACK doesn’t copy event listings. An on-page calendar will come with an organizer data partnership.
Before your first day here
08Nearby tracks
Closest mapped venues.
- Dominion RacewayVirginia · 38 mi away
- Summit Point Motorsports ParkWest Virginia · 118 mi away
- Virginia International RacewayVirginia · 122 mi away
- Dover Motor SpeedwayDelaware · 150 mi away
Straight-line distance between venues. All 96 tracks
FAQ
Richmond Raceway, answered.
How long is Richmond Raceway?
The mapped centerline of Richmond Raceway is 0.73 mi (1.18 km) in OpenStreetMap. Published lengths are measured differently, so small differences are normal.
How much elevation change is there at Richmond Raceway?
About 6 ft (2 m) between the lowest and highest points of the full circuit layout, from USGS 3DEP elevation data sampled every 25 m. The steepest stretch is around 1%.
Which direction does Richmond Raceway run?
The main mapped layout runs counter-clockwise, from one-way tagging in OpenStreetMap. Check the event’s driver briefing: some venues run reverse-direction days.
Can I time laps at Richmond Raceway with my phone?
Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Richmond Raceway and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.
Where is the start/finish line at Richmond Raceway?
TRACK estimates the line from the mapped geometry (usually beside the pit lane, or on the longest straight). It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.
How do I find track days at Richmond Raceway?
Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.
Where can I stay near Richmond Raceway?
This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Richmond Raceway from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.
Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.
TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Richmond Raceway, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.