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Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Fantasy NASCAR Preview

ByRich Pelesky|

Apr 26, 2015; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) races Joey Logano (22) and Martin Truex Jr. (78) during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to FantasyCPR’s Preview for the Federated Auto Parts 400 on Saturday Night, September 12th, 2015 at Richmond International Raceway.

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    • Broadcast Schedule (Subject to Change):

    NOTE: All times are EST

    Friday, September 11th

    10:00 a.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice (NBC Sports Network)

    1:00 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice (NBC Sports Network)

    5:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying (NBC Sports Network)

    Saturday, September 12th

    7:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (NBC Sports Network)

    7:49 p.m., Green Flag Drop

    Next: Race Entrants

    Sep 6, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates with crew members in victory lane after winning the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

    Federated Auto Parts 400 Race Entrants

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    1. #1 Jamie McMurray, Cessna Chevrolet for $8,200
    2. #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford for $11,200
    3. #3 Austin Dillon, Dow Chevrolet for $6,600
    4. #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $11,400
    5. #5 Kasey Kahne, HendrickRideAlong.com Chevrolet for $7,800
    6. #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $5,700
    7. #7 Alex Bowman, Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet for $5,400
    8. #9 Sam Hornish Jr., Go Bowling/DraftKings Ford for $5,900
    1. #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevrolet for $5,800
    2. #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Express Toyota for $9,500
    3. #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $5,900
    4. #14 Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $7,200
    5. #15 Clint Bowyer, 5 Hour Energy Toyota for $7,500
    6. #16 Greg Biffle, Cheez-It Ford Fusion for $6,800
    7. #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Cargill Ford Fusion for $5,800
    8. #18 Kyle Busch, M&M’s Crispy Chocolate Toyota for $10,800
    9. #19 Carl Edwards, Arris Toyota for $9,800
    10. #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,100
    11. #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $10,400
    12. #23 Jeb Burton, Estes Toyota for $5,400
    13. #24 Jeff Gordon, 3M Chevrolet for $8,500
    14. #26 J.J. Yeley, Dr. Pepper Toyota for $5,400
    15. #27 Paul Menard, Libman/Menards Chevrolet for $6,700
    16. #30 Josh Wise, Curtis Key Plumbing for $5,100
    17. #31 Ryan Newman, Caterpillar Chevrolet for $7,700
    18. #32 Jeffrey Earnhardt, CORVETTEPARTS.NET Ford for $5,100
    19. #33 Brian Scott, Shore Lodge Chevrolet for $5,200
    20. #34 Brett Moffitt, Dockside Ford for $5,200
    21. #35 Cole Whitt, MDS Ford for $5,300
    22. #38 David Gilliland, The Pete Store Ford for $5,600
    23. #40 Landon Cassill, Precon Marine Chevrolet for $5,500
    24. #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $9,800
    25. #42 Kyle Larson, Target Chevrolet for $8,000
    26. #43 Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods/Waffle House Ford for $6,100
    27. #46 Michael Annett, Switch Hitch Chevrolet for $5,500
    28. #47 A.J. Allendinger, Kroger/Bush’s Beans Chevrolet for $6,000
    29. #48 Jimmie Johnson, Lowe’s Chevrolet for $8,900
    30. #51 Justin Allgaier, Brandt Chevrolet for $5,600
    31. #55 David Ragan, Ol’ Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $6,400
    32. #62 Reed Sorenson, Premium Motorsports Chevrolet for $5,200
    33. #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $8,800
    34. #83 Matt DiBenedetto, James Madison University Toyota for $5,300
    35. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide Chevrolet for $8,800
    36. #95 Michael McDowell, Thrivent Financial Motorsports Ford for $5,200
    37. #98 Timmy Hill, Premium Motorsports Ford for $5,300

    Next: Richmond International Raceway: Track & Race Info

    Sep 6, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Gordon (24) pits during the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

    Where: Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, VA

    What: 300 Laps, 400 miles 

    Track: Paved .75 Mile Paved Oval 

    Banking:

    Turns 14°

    Backstretch 8°

    Frontstretch 2°;

    Next: Forecasted Weather & Poll Question

    Sep 6, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; Cars race during the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

    Forecasted Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms, High of 82F, 60% chance of precipitation; Winds SSE 8 mph

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