Lori Waran: Running Richmond Raceway, NASCAR Life & RVA's Best Kept Secrets | Sidetracked Ep. 1

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Welcome to the first ever episode of Sidetracked, a long-form conversation series on Fitz the Bill where we sit down with athletes, coaches, business leaders and community members from the 804 and beyond to talk sports, life and everything in between.For Episode 1, we're joined by Lori Waran, President of Richmond Raceway and the first female president in the track's nearly 80-year history. We talk about how a career in DC hospitality and Richmond media led her to running one of NASCAR's most iconic short tracks, what the sellout culture at Richmond Raceway actually looks like from the inside, her take on the "great" NASCAR turns debate, the best places to eat and drink in Richmond, and what would genuinely surprise people about her.Plus — The Three Questions. Same three questions, every guest, every week. You'll want to stick around for her answer to the last one.🏁 Richmond Raceway Race Weekend — August 14 & 15Friday: NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesSaturday: Cook Out 400 Cup Series Night RaceTickets: www.richmondraceway.com📻 Sidetracked airs every Friday during Fitz the Bill, Hour 2 — 9 AM on 106.1 ESPN Richmond📲 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | ESPN Richmond App📸 Instagram: @FitztheBillESPNRVAGot someone you want to see on Sidetracked? Text us: 804-327-0888 or DM us on Instagram.#Sidetracked #FitztheBill #RichmondRaceway #NASCAR #NASCARRichmond #RVA #Richmond #ESPNRichmond #RVASports #CookOut400 #VirginiaRacing #RichmondVA #SportsTalk #LongFormPodcast

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