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NASCAR Returns to Richmond with Cookout 400

The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Richmond Raceway for the Cookout 400, where fans must navigate full parking, traffic controls and a unique fan‑engagement plan.

Aug 12, 2026

Ford’s NASCAR Shake‑up: Team Exodus, New Entrants, and Legal Turmoil

The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series saw Ford lose two full‑time teams, the arrival of Hettinger Racing, and a cascade of off‑season disruptions for AM Racing, including a failed sale and a lawsuit. Rumors swirl around Sigma Performance Services' possible entry and its ambiguous manufacturer partnership.

Aug 12, 2026

Blaney Claims Pole for Iowa Corn 350 as Larson and Logano Follow

Ryan Blaney secured pole position for the Iowa Corn 350 with a top lap of 134.191 mph, edging Kyle Larson and Joey Logano. Brad Keselowski’s qualifying crash may trigger a penalty, and the race will be broadcast live on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on August 9.

Aug 12, 2026

NASCAR’s Richmond Raceway Event Celebrates Eight Decades of Speed and History

This Saturday night, Richmond Raceway will host a NASCAR event that draws more than 40,000 fans eager to experience the track’s unique blend of history and high‑octane competition. The venue, which has been a cornerstone of stock‑car racing for eight decades, underwent a pivotal transformation in 1988 when the original half‑mile oval was reconfigured to accommodate modern NASCAR demands. That same year, Richard Petty, one of the sport’s most iconic drivers, used a backhoe to retrieve a fragment of the old asphalt, a gesture that has become symbolic of the track’s enduring legacy. Petty’s connection to the speedway runs deep: his father Lee claimed victory in the inaugural 1953 race, Richard himself captured 13 wins on the circuit, and his son Kyle celebrated his first Cup Series triumph there in 1986. The family’s imprint on the track is woven into the fabric of Virginia’s racing narrative. A Museum of Many Faces. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture, which is approaching its 200th anniversary, has been entrusted with a piece of that historic asphalt as a tribute to the track’s 80‑year story. Its vast collection of more than nine million objects includes a George Washington Barbie doll, a plaster cast of Daniel Boone’s head, and a smallpox scab dating back to the 1870s, illustrating the commonwealth’s rich and varied past. Curators say the upcoming "Barbie: A Cultural Icon" exhibition will showcase the George Washington doll alongside other artifacts, underscoring how pop culture and history intersect in unexpected ways. The museum’s displays aim to connect Virginians with the many layers of their heritage, from colonial times to the present.

Aug 12, 2026