RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $467 MILLION
3/26/2009Summary
Richmond International Raceway generates an annual economic impact of $467 million, as evidenced by a study conducted by the Washington Economics Group, Inc. Included in the study are two NASCAR weekends, one IndyCar weekend and the ongoing operations of Richmond Raceway Complex. These economic activities create more than 7,700 permanent jobs in Virginia, resulting in $186 million in annual labor income.
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Mar 17
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Richmond International Raceway Teams Up With Junior Achievement for NASCAR Day
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