2018 Federated Auto Parts 400


The 2018 Federated Auto Parts 400 was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race that was held on September 22, 2018, at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Contested over 400 laps on the D-shaped short track, it was the 28th race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, second race of the Playoffs and second race of the Round of 16.

Report

Background

Richmond Raceway, formerly known as Richmond International Raceway, is a 3/4-mile, D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It hosts the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. Known as "America's premier short track", it formerly hosted a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, an IndyCar Series race and two USAC sprint car races.

Practice

First practice

Kyle Busch was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 22.279 seconds and a speed of.

Final practice

Brad Keselowski was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 22.458 seconds and a speed of.

Qualifying

Kevin Harvick scored the pole for the race with a time of 22.153 and a speed of.

Qualifying results

Race

Stage Results

Stage 1
Laps: 100
Stage 2
Laps: 100

Final Stage Results

Stage 3
Laps: 200

Race statistics

  • Lead changes: 8 among different drivers
  • Cautions/Laps: 3 for 23
  • Red flags: 0
  • Time of race: 2 hours, 54 minutes and 30 seconds
  • Average speed:

Media

Television

NBC Sports covered the race on the television side. Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte and three-time Richmond winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. had the call in the booth for the race. Dave Burns, Marty Snider and Kelli Stavast will report from pit lane during the race.

Radio

The Motor Racing Network had the radio call for the race, which was simulcast on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

Standings after the race

;Manufacturers' Championship standings
  • Note: Only the first 16 positions are included for the driver standings.