Richmond International Raceway
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Speedeats foodie Jason "Eagle" Allison made us jealous by sending this pic from his phone after the races at Talladega. IT's an order of ribs from Dreamland BBQ in Birmingham, AL
r a c e e a t r e p e a t
Check out a few pics for Richmond. Also be sure to check out Leslie Brotherton's picks by clicking here
Dot's Back Inn
This place should be on the top of your list for Richmond. It is a favorite of many in the NASCAR garage. I know it is also a hot-spot for several people I work with at ESPN.
A true neighborhood hot-spot serving up a heap-load of classic diner dishes. GREAT stuff.
Dot's Back Inn was also featured on Triple-D. If you don't know what Triple-D stands for, get a TV! Guy Fieri is the man.
4030 MacArthur Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227-4051
(804) 266-3167
visit their site click here
SpeedEats...Huh?
Going to a racetrack? Want to know where to eat? SpeedEats.com is your source to satisfy that appetite. Racing and food enthusiast Matthew Dillner takes you behind the scenes of his race weekends and shows you to the hot-spots.
Dillner is a veteran in the racing media industry and is known by many in the garage for finding some of the most interesting and yummy places to eat while on the road covering NASCAR races and Short Tracks across the country.
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Richmond, Madhouse and More!
While the NASCAR world and Speedeats was in Richmond, MD was checkin' out Chicken-Fried and hitting one of NASCAR's original tracks. Along the way some food too! click here
Featured VIdeo - Richmond
Eagle Eats B-Fast at River City Diner
Speedeats.com's loveable foodie "Eagle" (aka Jason Allison from NASCAR Media Group) snuck off to River City Diner for breakfast before heading to the track. He gives a look at some downright homestyle diner pancakes. click here
Featured Guest
LESLIE BROTHERTON
A Richmond Native Shows Us Her Eats
Leslie Brotherton is a good friend of MD's and a fan of the Speedeats.com site. She was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Brotherton shares her favorite spots in Richmond as well as a personal link to a place that serves their own brand of spiritual pancakes.
Dunn's Drive In Barbecue
It's been around since 1935. Right around the block from the track. Not the place you might see and say "oh yeah, I want to go there," but trust me when I say it is yummy. Good barbecue. The onion rings are the bomb!
It's takout only so bring it back to your room. If you can make it back before tearing into it!
3716 Mechanicsville Pike
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 329-4676
River City Diner
You want a good 50's Diner? Well, this one does the trick for sure.
It's open 24/7 so that means you can hit it before or after a long day at the track. Bring coins for the jukebox and be ready to get full!
1712 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-9418
visit their site click here
Richbrau
In Historic Shockoe Slip, this brewhouse / restaurant was the first of it's kind in Richmond. I've been there a few times because it's right down the block from where I usually stay.
You can't go wrong with a burger, Shepard's Pie or Fish n' Chips to accompany a nice ice-cold brew.
1214 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219-4116
(804) 644-3018
Ronnie's Ribs Wings & Other Things
Bill Baker CAN'T be wrong. The NASCAR.com editor wrote in and strongly suggests that Ronnie's is added to the MD's Picks list for Richmond. I've never been to Ronnie's but have heard a bunch about it. So, in honor of my pal Bill, i'm adding it to the list.
2512 Main Street, Richmond, VA
Wednesday thru Saturday
11:30AM – 6:30PM
visit their site click here
SpeedEats - Short Track Spotlight
SoBo's Famous Bologna Burger
NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler has put this South Boston Speedway favorite on the map. Much like the Martinsville Hot-Dog, the Bologna Burger has become a part of South Boston culture.
ON THE RADIO
MD talks about Speedeats.com on "Southern Race Week". Listen in live at 7pm on Wednesday night on www.967thelegend.com
MADHOUSE TAKE-TWO!
It was rained-out last weekend so take-two will be this weekend. If you've seen the History Channel show "Madhouse," go check it out in person. Winston-Salem, North Carolina's Bowman Gray Stadium opens its 62nd year of NASCAR racing this weekend. MD plans on competing there this year. It's one of the most unusual and historic tracks in the country.
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LEFTOVERS???
Check out where we've hit on the road in 2010!
click here for the 2010 schedule
PRIZE???
Ok, our Speedeats.com Facebook page is growing. We are over the 500-fan mark. Help it expand more! We are thinking up a pretty cool prize for whoever our 1000th fan is on Facebook.
CHARLOTTE MANIA
We are pumped for the May Charlotte race-weeks. Are you? Wait until you see what we have planned on Speedeats.com for that swing!
TRUE CAUSE
A great friend of mine, Lonnie Clouse and his family are moving to Mexico to help care for orphans. Lonnie has been a part of Motor Racing Outreach for a while now and a great friend to racing as well. Go check out his mission and offer up some support, prayer or encouragement!
