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Joey Logano won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, securing his second victory of the 2026 season and moving into the championship top ten. The race also featured strong performances by Chase Briscoe, Austin Cindric, Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott, setting the stage for the upcoming New Hampshire showdown.
Joey Logano’s victory at Richmond Raceway propelled him from 20th to ninth in the standings, while teammate Austin Cindric and several rivals locked themselves into the championship field ahead of the final two races.
After initially opting for No. 35, Corey Heim has decided to retain the No. 67 that has already delivered two Cup Series victories, citing its proven performance and the influence of teammate Corey LaJoie.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series opened its season with a bold move: a Saturday night race under the lights at Richmond Raceway, the first of three such events scheduled across the year. The novelty of a weekend night race drew a packed crowd eager to see how the new format would play out.
Ryan Blaney captured pole position with a 121.485 mph lap, while Chase Briscoe and Austin Dillon line up beside him. Denny Hamlin’s 14th‑place start revives memories of a front‑row win not seen since 2016.
The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15 will feature a 400‑lap, three‑stage event, with pole position, broadcast details and a deep roster of drivers and teams battling for playoff positioning.
Ryan Blaney captured his third pole position in five races at Richmond Raceway, attributing the performance to a cooling cloud and strategic tweaks with crew chief Jonathan Hassler. The result ties him with Denny Hamlin for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series lead.
A forecast of showers threatens the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, prompting NASCAR to rely on a blended qualifying metric that could place Ty Gibbs at the front of the grid.
The 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature veteran Josh Bilicki in a solitary open car, underscoring a broader shift in the series’ calendar and qualifying format.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Richmond Raceway will determine critical playoff positioning, featuring intense battles among the sport’s leading drivers and teams.
Corey Heim has won two races this season but is barred from the Rookie of the Year competition after NASCAR tightened its eligibility criteria.
Corey Heim's impressive early season results have been overshadowed by a rule that bars him from Rookie of the Year consideration for 2027.
NASCAR's updated rookie eligibility rule bars drivers with more than 12 prior Cup starts from contention, affecting 23XI Racing's Corey Heim, who has already secured two victories this season. The change comes amid Michael Jordan's ongoing legal history with the series.
Qualifying for the Iowa Corn 350 delivered a dramatic pole position for Ryan Blaney, a strong lineup from Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports, and a broadcast plan that includes USA Network and streaming on HBO Max.
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.
Chevrolet’s recent winless streak and Chase Elliott’s slide to seventh leave the brand with little chance of a championship, making the Richmond race a critical test.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up its 14‑race schedule with a dramatic debut at Iowa Speedway, where Ryan Blaney secured the pole and Ty Gibbs took the championship point. The action now shifts to the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
Ty Gibbs captured his second NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, propelling him to second in the standings while Toyota continues to dominate the points table.
Ty Gibbs captured his second victory of the season at Iowa Speedway, moving to second in the standings and narrowing the gap behind Denny Hamlin, while the race reshaped the playoff cutoff with a razor‑thin 29‑point margin.
Denny Hamlin will line up at the back of the grid for the Iowa Speedway Cup race after a pre‑race cooling unit change, while brake problems have plagued several playoff contenders.
With two Cup Series wins already to his name, Corey Heim is poised to become a full‑time contender in 2027, backed by 23XI Racing and a growing personal network.
The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will see significant driver changes, with Rajah Caruth taking over the No. 88 Chevrolet and 18‑year‑old Carson Brown making his Cup debut, while veteran Corey Heim sits out.
Ryan Blaney claimed pole position with a 23.474‑second lap, while Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski faced unexpected setbacks, heralding a competitive NASCAR Cup Series event broadcast on USA Network.
With live coverage on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET, the upcoming Iowa Corn 350 promises high‑speed drama on the 0.894‑mile short track, featuring top contenders like Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott