Richmond - Cook Out 400
The Cook Out 400 is a 300-mile NASCAR Cup Series motor race held at Richmond Raceway. The race was the 24th event of the 2026 season. Richmond is known as "America's premier short track" and Richmond's unique D-shaped layout allows drivers to reach high speeds, making it known as a short track that races like a superspeedway. With its multiple racing grooves and proclivity for contact, Richmond is a favorite among NASCAR drivers and fans. Richmond Raceway has hosted NASCAR racing since 1953.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | Cook Out 400 | 16 Aug 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 16 Aug 2026, 00:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 73 |
| 2 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 52 |
| 3 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 48 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 46 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 38 |
| 6 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 31 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 36 |
| 8 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 40 |
| 9 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 30 |
| 10 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 27 |
| 11 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 28 |
| 12 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 25 |
| 13 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 41 |
| 14 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 23 |
| 15 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 22 |
| 16 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 21 |
| 17 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 20 |
| 18 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 19 |
| 19 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 18 |
| 20 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 22 |
| 21 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 16 |
| 22 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 15 |
| 23 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 24 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 13 |
| 25 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 12 |
| 26 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 10 |
| 28 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 9 |
| 29 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 8 |
| 30 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 7 |
| 31 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 6 |
| 32 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 5 |
| 33 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 4 |
| 34 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 3 |
| 35 | Josh Bilicki | Garage 66 | 0 |
| 36 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 1 |
| 37 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
Richmond - Cook Out 400 is a round of the NASCAR Cup Series 2026 season, held on Sunday, 16 August 2026. It was held at Richmond.
The circuit is located in United States and measures 1.207 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1946.
Richmond Raceway is an oval track in Richmond, Virginia that has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races since 1953. The track is 1.207 kilometers long and features four turns with a characteristic D-shaped design on an asphalt surface. In addition to NASCAR Cup Series events, races of the NASCAR Truck Series and other NASCAR series are held here. The track was originally a dirt oval and was reconfigured to its current layout in 1988.
Joey Logano (Team Penske) took the win ahead of Chase Briscoe. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Richmond - Cook Out 400 start?
Richmond - Cook Out 400 starts on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 00:00 central European time.
Where does Richmond - Cook Out 400 take place?
The venue is Richmond.
Where can I watch Richmond - Cook Out 400?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Richmond - Cook Out 400?
Joey Logano took the win for Team Penske.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Trucks Richmond 15 Aug 2026