Sprint Cup preview: Richmond International Raceway

April 23, 2016 at 10:26PM

Richmond International Raceway, noon, Ch. 9

Outlook

What: Race 9 of 36

Track: Oval, 0.75 miles

Race distance: 300 miles, 400 laps

2015 winner: Kurt Busch

Last week: Carl Edwards took the lead on the final restart in Bristol for his first win since September.

Fast facts: Eight different drivers have won the last eight races at Richmond, including Matt Kenseth in last season's fall event. … Edwards has led the most laps in the last two races. … Tony Stewart will make his season debut Sunday. … Among active drivers, Kyle Busch leads with four victories at Richmond.

Next race: Geico 500, May 1, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala.

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