Richmond Raceway 'Wall of Greats' honors two legends

Tommy Ellis won two NASCAR series championships in addition to a distinguished career at Southside Speedway in Chesterfield County, his hometown track. (Dick Conway)

Two new images were unveiled on Tuesday as part of Richmond Raceway's Wall of Greats, which is set inside the track's new infield area.

The honorees were Eddie Crouse and Tommy Ellis, each of whom won multiple NASCAR series titles.

Both are also from Chesterfield County. Ellis, who was present, was also a driver in the movie "Days of Thunder."

Cliff Crouse pauses next to a photo display of his father, Eddie Crouse. (Randy Hallman)

The track will host NASCAR again next Sept. 10 and 11, and will be the site of the opening weekend of the playoffs for the Cup Series.

Contact Michael Phillips at mphillips@richmonder.org.

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