SunTrust Indy Challenge
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| Venue | Richmond International Raceway |
| Corporate sponsor | SunTrust Banks XM Satellite Radio |
| First race | 2001 |
| First IRL race | 2001 |
| Distance | 187.5 miles |
| Number of laps | 250 |
| Previous names | SunTrust Indy Challege (2001-2005) |
The SunTrust Indy Challege Presented by XM Satellite Radio is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia.
The event debuted as a night race in 2001.
[edit] Past winners
[edit] IRL Indycar Series
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Chassis | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | June 30 |  Buddy Lazier |
Dallara | Oldsmobile |
| 2002 | June 29 | Sam Hornish, Jr. |
Dallara | Chevrolet |
| 2003[1] | June 28 |  Scott Dixon |
G-Force | Toyota |
| 2004 | June 26 |  Dan Wheldon |
Dallara | Honda |
| 2005 | June 25 |  Hélio Castroneves |
Dallara | Toyota |
| 2006 | June 24 | Hélio Castroneves |
Dallara | Honda |
- ^ Race shortened to 206 laps / 154.4 miles due to rain
[edit] References
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