By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer
Richmond Raceway announced earlier today that they will host an Open Test for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on Wednesday, March 25.
For the first time in 11 years fan will be able to see INDYCAR athletes tick off laps at the short track from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the whole test scheduled from 1:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, and 2019 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden of Team Penske will return for the open test as well.
Additionally, former NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions Simon Pagenaud and Will Power of Team Penske, Ryan Hunter-Reay of Andretti Autosport and Tony Kanaan of AJ Foyt Racing will be among the drivers participating in the open test.
Fans wanting to view the test will have free access to watch the open test in Chaos Corner Powered by Larry’s Hard Lemonade in Turn 4.
They will enter at the Main Gate between Laburnum Ave. and Richmond Henrico-Turnpike and follow signage to the Midway. Public parking will be located outside of Gate 70.
Also, media can expect information shortly regarding the schedule, competitors and driver availability.
The series returns to Richmond Raceway for the first time in 11 years, racing under the lights Saturday June 27. It’s the only new addition to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2020 schedule.
Scott Dixon and Sam Hornish Jr are tied for the most wins in INDYCAR history at Richmond. With Dixon winning in 2003 and 2009 and Hornish Jr capturing wins in 2002 and 2006.
To learn more about the history of INDYCAR at Richmond, visit richmondraceway.com/records.
Per Richmond Raceway: Tickets for the return of INDYCAR at Richmond on June 26-27 start at $25 with special youth 16-and-under pricing at $10. They are also available for purchase in-person at the Richmond Ticket Office, via phone at 866-455-7223, or online at richmondraceway.com. Tickets can also be purchased in Chaos Corner Powered by Larry’s Hard Lemonade for the open test.