Richmond International Raceway to Honor "Fan Reporter" With a Trip to Las Vegas for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Banquet

Winner Will Be Selected Based on Video Submission

The RIR.com Insider - Las Vegas Style Winner Will Attend the NSCS Awards Banquet.

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TO HONOR “FAN REPORTER” WITH A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AWARDS BANQUET

Winner Will Be Selected Based on Video Submission 

Have you ever wanted to see the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series live as they exchange their firesuits for tuxedoes? Would you want to be Richmond International Raceway’s on-site liaison for one of the most anticipated motorsports events of the year? Well, if you have what it takes to be the “RIR.com Insider – Vegas Style” fan reporter, you just might find yourself doing both! Richmond International Raceway is giving fans a chance to win a trip to the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas on December 4.

Contestants may enter by submitting a one- to three-minute video showing why they should be the Richmond International Raceway fan reporter leading up to, during and after the awards ceremony. Creativity is encouraged, but the video should include the following:  

• A compelling description of why you should be the fan reporter
• Your most memorable moment at Richmond International Raceway
• Demonstration of an outgoing personality that will make for entertaining on-camera performance

The winner will be selected by a committee at Richmond International Raceway. The winner and a guest will receive tickets to the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony, roundtrip airfare from the closest major airport, hotel accommodations at the Wynn Las Vegas and $500 spending cash.

Videos may be submitted online by logging on to http://www.rir.com/Vanity-Pages/NASCAR-Awards-Ceremony.aspx . VHS and DVD videos may also be submitted by mailing to Richmond International Raceway, Attention: RIR.com Insider – Vegas Style, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222.

The winner will be required to do the following:  

• Be able to bring and operate his or her video camera
• Record video, chronicling his or her experiences during the trip
• Participate in pre- and post-event promotional radio call-ins
• Participate in television interviews as requested
• Release all video captured during the trip to Richmond International Raceway

The contest will run through November 13.  Winner will be announced following judging. For official rules and regulations, please visit www.rir.com and click on the RIR.com Insider – Vegas Style Promotion.

About Richmond International Raceway:

Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts all of its major events, two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what “Racing Perfection” truly is. For tickets to events at Richmond International Raceway, call 866-455-RACE or visit www.rir.com online.