Richmond Raceway hosts NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400

Cook Out 400 Richmond Raceway NASCAR Cup Series The Chase short track racing

The NASCAR Cup Series arrives at Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400 on Saturday, August 15, 2026. As the 24th race of the 26-race regular season, the event serves as a critical juncture for drivers competing for a spot in the upcoming Chase playoffs.

Denny Hamlin currently leads the standings, followed by Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney, and Tyler Reddick, who have already secured postseason positions. The race features a 37-driver field, including defending winner Austin Dillon and contenders like Christopher Bell and Joey Logano. The event is scheduled as a Saturday night race on the 0.75-mile short track.

In addition to the Cup Series, the weekend includes the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, featuring driver Layne Riggs and the return of Dystany Spurlock to the series at her home track. The Cook Out 400 is set to be broadcast on the USA Network.

Entities

Austin Dillon · Christopher Bell · Cody Ware · Cook Out 400 · Denny Hamlin · NASCAR · NASCAR Cup Series · Richmond Raceway · Rick Ware Racing · Ty Gibbs

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We Talking About Practice: Expanded Practice Sessions Welcomed by Cody Ware - Richmond (Va. ) Raceway, site of Saturday night’s Cook Out 400, will be the final time NASCAR Cup Series drivers have to split a 50-minute practice session, with two groups each getting 25 minutes of track time the day before the race. by Official Release [speedwaymedia.com]

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