Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip will be hanging out with hardcore race fans when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series visits Richmond International Raceway for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 September 12, 2009.

Waltrip is scheduled to visit the Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Flag Zone fan hospitality area and participate in a question and answer session prior to the Sprint Cup race on Saturday.

Richmond International Raceway president Doug Fritz and Speed-TV personality Hermie Sadler will also participate in the question and answer session. Speedway officials expect to announce additional appearances by racing personalities in the coming weeks.

Michael Waltrip won a NASCAR Nationwide Series race at RIR in 1990  and his best Sprint Cup finish is ninth.

Hardcore race fans wishing to attend the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 and question and answer session are invited to contact the Richmond International Raceway ticket office at 866-455-7223 or log on to www.rir.com.

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