Richmond International Raceway’s Pit Stop Exhibit Moves to Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Short Pump Location

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Richmond International Raceway’s Pit Stop exhibit that has been entertaining children since February at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, is relocating this Wednesday, September 4, from the Central location to the museum’s Short Pump venue, located at 2200 Old Brick Road; Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Sam Bass, a Virginia native and NASCAR’s “Creative Ambassador,” will be on hand to showcase his NASCAR-licensed artwork, along with the Federated Auto Parts 400 race trophy. He’ll meet with fans and sign autographs. The pace car will be on display, as well. Bass is featured in the “When They Were Young Exhibit” (details below). The Museum is offering FREE admission during Bass’s appearance, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

Earlier this year, RIR president Dennis Bickmeier announced the track would further its commitment to educate children about motorsports. Richmond International Raceway, through RIR Cares, the track’s donor-advised fund at The NASCAR Foundation, partnered with the Children’s Museum of Richmond on the interactive display that teaches kids and adults all about the country’s most popular racing series.

The four pieces of the exhibit include:

  • The Flag Stand: Visual and interactive explanation of what each flag used during a NASCAR race indicates
  • Half Car: Children can sit inside an actual NASCAR race car that has been cut in half to see what it’s like inside the cockpit
  • Build Your Own Race Car: Visitors may build small scale cars to race against others, with the opportunity to modify the pieces to make them go faster
  • When They Were Young: Historical facts and information about NASCAR drivers, crew chiefs and owners who hail from Virginia

Pit Stop launched in February at the Chesterfield CMoR location and moved to the Central location in April. The exhibit will remain at the Short Pump location through the remainder of 2013.

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