2017 Federated Auto Parts 400

The 2017 Federated Auto Parts 400, was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race held on September 9, 2017 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Contested over 403 laps -- extended from 400 laps due to an overtime finish, on the .75 mi D-shaped short track, it was the 26th race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, and the final race of the regular season before the playoffs.

Background
Richmond Raceway (RR), formerly known as Richmond International Raceway (RIR), is a 3/4-mile (1.2 km), 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.

First practice
Matt Kenseth was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 22.333 seconds and a speed of 120.897 mph.

Final practice
Kyle Larson was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 22.456 seconds and a speed of 120.235 mph.

Qualifying
Matt Kenseth scored the pole for the race with a time of 22.055 and a speed of 122.421 mph.

Stage results
Stage 1 Laps: 100

Stage 2 Laps: 100

Final stage results
Stage 3 Laps: 204

Race statistics

 * Lead changes: 7 among different drivers
 * Cautions/Laps: 7 for 38
 * Red flags: 0
 * Time of race: 3 hours, 2 minutes and 52 seconds
 * Average speed: 99.417 mph

Television
NBC Sports covered the race on the television side. Rick Allen, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte had the call in the booth for the race. Dave Burns, Parker Kligerman, Marty Snider and Kelli Stavast reported 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

 * Drivers' Championship standings after Playoffs reset


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