Apr 17 - Talladega Superspeedway (AL) - look back
Apr 30 - Richmond International Raceway (VA)
May 7 - Darlington Raceway (SC)
May 15 - Dover International Speedway (DE)
May 21 - Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC)
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RICHMOND - DOT'S BACK INN
(Re-Cut) MD, Eagle and a bunch of other NASCAR folks check out this Richmond Diner Sensation!
MUCH LOVE FOR THIS SEAFOOD SHACK
Bigelow's is a Long Island Seafood Tradition
Matthew Dillner takes us along on a trip to his favorite seafood place in New York.
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Buz and Ned's. Yeah, mouth watering? It should be!
Dot's Back Inn
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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 in racing. It's also a favorite of Tony Stewart's crew chief Darian Grubb.
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
(804) 266-3167
visit their site click here
RICHMOND
SIDE DISHES...
Richmond = Racing
From Denny Hamlin's Short Track Showdown, the K&N East Series, to the Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series... Richmond is a jam-packed weekend of great racing for fans.
Uncle Jack Praises Pappy's
Our friend Matt "Duke" Kentfield has a colorful family. Well, Uncle Jack Kentfield, recently contacted us via phone. He said he would be traveling to St. Louis for business soon and that his wife was checking out some good area eats online. She stumbled upon our video (click here) from Pappy's Smokehouse. They loved the video and went this week to check it out. They gave it "four thumbs up."
Spring Sizzler
Sizzler mentioned on Speedeats? Nooo, it can't be so? Well, this is the good type of Sizzler. The annual New England Modified racing tradition that is Stafford Motor Speedway's Spring Sizzler is this weekend. If you are in New England, check out this awesome Connecticut track and great race weekend. www.staffordmotorspeedway.com
63rd Season of The Madhouse
It's the first track the France Family promoted (with Alvin Hawkins)... Bowman Gray Stadium. The historic Winston-Salem, NC bullring kicks off its 63rd season of NASCAR racing this weekend. Many eyes in the NASCAR world are always fixed on the place they call "The Madhouse," and for a good reason. Check it out yourself. It's a place that should be on every race fan's bucket-list
Meanwhile... Away from the Track
Not going to races this weekend but looking for something to do? Travel to the Wilkesboro area of North Carolina for "Merlefest." The Americana Music festival features country, bluegrass, folk music and more. We like the music but admit, the food is amazing! Come with an empty stomach and check out the wide array of foods cooked by local groups. Good stuff!
ST. LOUIS - PAPPY'S SMOKEHOUSE
The Best of the Best? We say Yes. Amazing BBQ and our most viewed video
Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue
Ok... this place is a must in Richmond. It's not hard to find but barbecue this hard to find most certainly is! This should be your order: Beef Spare Ribs with Bourbon Apples, cucumber salad and green-chile-cheese-cornbread. Mmmmm. Eating on the picnic tables outside makes for a unique experience.
1119 N Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230-4805
(804) 355-6055
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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!
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO OF EAGLE'S EXPERIENCE AT RIVER CITY DINER click here
1712 East Main Street
Richmond, VA
(804) 644-9418
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The Black Sheep
Night races make it harder for us NASCAR people to get dinner on the road. The Black Sheep has great lunch and dinner but what we want to highlight is their breakfast. Creativity indeed! Roast Duck Hash, Salmon Hash, Bayou Breakfast (featuring catfish) makes this a breakfast foodie find for sure.
901 West Marshall Street
Richmond, VA
(804) 648-1300
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Ronnie's Ribs Wings & Other Things
Bill Baker CAN'T be wrong. The NASCAR.com editor wrote in and strongly suggests that Speedeats.com followers hit Ronnie's joint in Richmond.
The full slab is approximately 4-pounds of trimmed ribs! Oooh baby! They are spiced with Ronnie's own rub and sauced with their yummy homemade sauce. There is not much on the menu but what they do have, they pile high on your plate. We like it that way!
2512 Main Street, Richmond, VA
Wednesday thru Saturday
11:30AM – 6:30PM
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