Pole Position and Qualifying Highlights
The Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race is set for August 15 at Richmond Raceway in Virginia, marking a 300‑mile, 400‑lap contest that will be divided into three stages of 70, 160 and 170 laps.
Ryan Blaney claimed the pole with a lap of 22.225 seconds, edging out Chase Briscoe, while Tyler Reddick will start 32nd after a turbulent qualifying session and Kyle Larson will begin 30th, both facing a tough battle over the race distance.
The starting grid also includes notable entries from Team Penske, Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, with drivers such as Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson among the competitors.
Broadcast coverage will be provided by USA Network, with streaming on HBO Max and SiriusXM, and the green flag is scheduled for approximately 6:10 p.m. CT on Saturday.
NASCAR officials expect a competitive field, and the race will be part of the series’ summer schedule, offering fans a night of high‑stakes racing under the lights.