A parallel parking competition is coming to Richmond

The big picture: Vera House, a local podcast studio known for its viral Richmond commentary on Instagram, is hosting the free event in front of Mosaic Catering near Scott's Addition from 1-3pm.

• It's sponsored by NASCAR and the Richmond Raceway, and spectators can post up at Pollinator Park to watch the high-stakes curbside battle.

How to enter: Anyone wanting to prove they're the city's best parallel parker can join the waitlist on Vera House's site and receive an email with race-day instructions.

• The recommendation: Arrive early around 12:30pm.

The fine print: Bring your own car, license and cojones.

The challenge: You've got 60 seconds and one attempt to slide into the space without hitting the cones or the two NASCAR-provided Ford cars. No backup camera allowed.

The twist: Your parking job will be narrated like the Daytona 500 by Vera House's Myke Metzger and Perri Young — alongside professional NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and Raceway president Lori Waran.

What's at stake: Cash, gift cards, merch and most importantly, bragging rights.

The bottom line: If you have curb rash on your tires, maybe stay home.