
Logano Dominates Cook Out 400 at Richmond as NASCAR Eyes Future at Martinsville
Joey Logano led 95 laps to win the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, highlighting a resurgence of fan interest and upcoming Virginia Triple Crown events.
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Joey Logano led 95 laps to win the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, highlighting a resurgence of fan interest and upcoming Virginia Triple Crown events.

Joey Logano edged Chase Briscoe by 0.392 seconds to win the Cook Out 400 at Richmond, climbing to ninth in the points standings and positioning himself as a championship contender.

Joey Logano secured his 39th career NASCAR win at Richmond Raceway, edging Chase Briscoe by 0.392 seconds. The victory fuels his climb to ninth in the points standings and sets the stage for an intense championship push.

Joey Logano won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond, claiming his 39th career win and first in nine years, while strategic pit work and a tribute to Denny Hamlin’s parents shaped the narrative.

Joey Logano’s strategic overtake of Chase Briscoe at Richmond delivers his 39th career victory, honors Denny Hamlin’s parents, and sets up a showdown at New Hampshire

Joey Logano edged Chase Briscoe by 0.392 seconds to claim his 39th career victory at Richmond, marking his first win at the track in nine years and sparking a comeback that has lifted him to ninth in the points standings.

Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026, securing his second win in four races, while emotional tributes and a sellout crowd highlighted the event.

Joey Logano surged from 17th to ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings during the Richmond race, but the real story was his late‑race charge that carried him to his 39th career victory, finishing 0.392 seconds ahead of Chase Briscoe. The event also featured a heartfelt tribute to Denny Hamlin’s parents and a sold‑out crowd at Richmond Raceway.

Joey Logano surged from 17th to ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with a decisive move on fresh tires in the closing laps at Richmond Raceway, clinching his second victory in just four events this season.

Joey Logano captured his third win at Richmond Raceway, climbing to ninth in the Cup Series standings, as Chase Briscoe’s long‑lead effort fell short and the event marked a emotional homecoming for Denny Hamlin’s parents.

Joey Logano overtook Christopher Bell in the final laps to claim his second win in four races, while a tribute to Denny Hamlin’s parents highlighted a sell‑out crowd at Richmond.

Joey Logano’s late‑race pass secured his second win in four events, lifting him to ninth in the points standings while a heartfelt tribute to Denny Hamlin’s family and a sell‑out crowd added depth to the weekend’s narrative.

Joey Logano won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026, claiming his 39th career win and advancing to ninth in the points standings after overtaking Christopher Bell in the final laps.

Joey Logano secured his 39th career win at Richmond Raceway, overtaking Christopher Bell in a dramatic finish that honored the late Dennis Hamlin and his family.

The track has set aside two permanent seats in honor of Denny Hamlin and his family, commemorating both his racing achievements and the recent loss of his father.
The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15 will feature a competitive lineup, with Austin Cindric holding a 29‑point edge over Ryan Preece for the final Chase spot. Ryan Blaney starts on pole, Ford teams dominate the front rows, and recent winners such as Austin Dillon and Denny Hamlin add historic intrigue.

Richmond Raceway announced that it will stage the first NASCAR Chase race on September 11, 2027, marking a major return to the sport’s fall schedule.

NASCAR announces that Richmond Raceway will stage championship events for both the Cup Series and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027, introducing new chase formats and fan‑focused initiatives.

NASCAR announced that Richmond Raceway will host the opening round of The Chase for the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027, marking a pivotal expansion of the venue’s role in the sport’s championship schedule.

NASCAR announced that Richmond Raceway will host the inaugural events of The Chase for both the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in September 2027, marking a major expansion of the venue’s role in the championship.

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.

Richmond Raceway announced that Black’s Tire Service (BTS) will serve as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on August 14, 2026, integrating its BTS Rewards program into the event.

Richmond hosted its first Parallel Parking Championship, where participants had 60 seconds to park without touching curbs, cones, or other cars. The event was judged by NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and hosted by Vera House, Richmond Raceway, and NASCAR.

All 1,028 camping spots for the August 14‑15 Cook Out 400 weekend have been snapped up, yet fans can still secure grandstand seats and premium experiences.