Contested over 400 laps on the 0.75 mile (1.2 km) asphalt short track, it was the ninth race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Martin Truex Jr. was awarded the pole for the race as determined by competition-based formula.

Mike Joy, two-time Richmond winners Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer called the race from the broadcast booth.

Larry McReynolds provided insight from the Fox Sports studio in Charlotte.

Steve Post and Jason Toy worked pit road for the radio side.