Richmond drops ticket prices for May Cup race

RICHMOND, Va. -- In an effort to continue to provide the best experience possible for race fans, Richmond International Raceway announced a ticket price restructuring for the Henrico Grandstand. For the 2009 season, more than 18,000 Cup Series tickets will be affected in the restructuring.

Tickets currently on sale for the May 2 Cup race and for events for the foreseeable future will reflect the new ticket price restructuring. Rows 1-5 of the Henrico Grandstand are now $40 per ticket and rows 6-15 are now $55 per ticket. The restructured prices reflect a 50 percent and 25 percent decrease, respectively, from the May 2008 prices.

"We have the best, most loyal fans in sports," Richmond International Raceway president Doug Fritz said. "We recognize that times are tough and we want to offer our fans a lower entry point to be able to continue to enjoy the thrill of live NASCAR racing."

Fans currently seated in these areas affected by the price restructuring have already been contacted by raceway officials. Fans seated in other areas of the facility who are interested in relocating to the Henrico Grandstand can do so by calling the Richmond International Raceway ticket office.

Offering more affordable seating while keeping the same high level of entertainment and on-track excitement is part of Richmond International Raceway's continued effort to provide the best fan-friendly experience in motorsports. Race fans will also continue to enjoy free automobile parking on raceway property, as well as the ability to bring their own food and drinks into the grandstands in approved bags/coolers.

The May 1-2 NASCAR doubleheader weekend kicks off the '09 racing season at RIR. The Nationwide Series race will open the weekend "under the lights" on Friday night, May 1. On Saturday, May 2, the Cup Series race takes place.

Ticket's for Saturday's Cup Series race are on sale now and start at $40. Tickets can be purchased by calling 866-455-RACE (7223), or click here.