The Cook Out 400 is set to light up Richmond Raceway on Saturday, August 15, drawing a full house of fans eager to experience NASCAR’s latest Saturday night spectacle.
While grandstand seats remain on sale, officials have warned that traffic between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. will be heavy, prompting Henrico County Police to deploy additional officers at key intersections and close temporary sections of Carolina Avenue and Azalea Avenue.
Post‑Race Entertainment
After the final checkered flag, the track will treat spectators to an outdoor screening of the 1990 classic Days of Thunder, giving race‑goers a nostalgic cinematic finish to the evening.
Gates will open at noon, and race organizers encourage attendees to download mobile tickets ahead of time to streamline entry, taking advantage of the series’ long‑standing policy that permits personal coolers of food, beverages — including alcohol — inside the venue.
With premium parking and camping areas already sold out, the event underscores the growing popularity of NASCAR’s fan‑centric approach, as enthusiasts from across the region plan their trips and look forward to a night of racing, food, and film.