
Blaney Takes Pole as Cook Out 400 Lights Up Richmond
Ryan Blaney leads a competitive 36‑car grid for the Cook Out 400, set for a 7:00 PM ET start and broadcast on USA Network with streaming on HBO Max.
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Ryan Blaney leads a competitive 36‑car grid for the Cook Out 400, set for a 7:00 PM ET start and broadcast on USA Network with streaming on HBO Max.

The 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature a $11.23 million prize pool, a tightly contested starting lineup and broadcast coverage across USA, HBO Max and MRN.

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.

Today's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Richmond Raceway features a 3:30 PM ET practice followed by a 4:40 PM ET qualifying broadcast on truTV, determining the starting order for the upcoming Cook Out 400 under the lights.

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.

From August 21 to 23, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host a blend of Cup, Truck and modified series, complemented by concerts, fireworks and affordable tickets for families.

From August 21 to 23, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host a mix of Cup Series action, Modified Tour thrills and off‑track entertainment, offering discounted tickets and a festive atmosphere for fans of all ages.

NASCAR Cup drivers praised the Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, citing its dramatic final‑corner lead change and the electric atmosphere that defined the weekend.

After a seven‑year gap since his last national‑series start, Elliott Sadler is slated to race at Richmond Raceway in Kaulig Racing’s newly revived Truck Series program, joining a lineup that has already featured a dozen other drivers.
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.
NASCAR returned to Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, delivering a thrilling Iowa Corn 350 that saw Ty Gibbs secure his second win of the season. The race set the stage for the final stretch before the Chase.

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 claimed his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Iowa Speedway, outpacing Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney in a race defined by strategic stage points and surprise performances.

The upcoming Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature a full field of 36 entries, including 35 full‑time competitors and an open slot for Josh Bilicki, while Austin Hill takes over the iconic No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing.

The latest NASCAR points standings reveal a dramatic reshuffle, with five competitors mathematically out of the 2026 title chase and a new top‑30 requirement setting the stage for a high‑stakes showdown at Richmond.

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.

Ryan Blaney heads the betting board for the August 9 Iowa Corn 350, while a deep field of drivers including Joey Logano and Christopher Bell vie for podium spots.
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.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway will feature a $11.23 million purse, live coverage on USA and HBO Max, and a competitive starting lineup led by Denny Hamlin in the points standings.

With the 2026 Iowa Corn 350 set for the penultimate race before The Chase, oddsmakers and data‑driven forecasts converge on Kyle Larson and a high‑risk underdog, while veteran William Byron seeks redemption.

The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will feature a reduced chartered lineup, a unique qualifying format and a live broadcast on USA Network, marking a distinctive finale to the 2026 NASCAR season.

Kaulig Racing chief executive Chris Rice has confirmed that the team is engaged in serious discussions with veteran driver Ty Dillon about a possible 2027 contract, while the squad weighs its manufacturer future and ponders replacements if Dillon departs.

Qualifying and practice sessions at Iowa Speedway will set the stage for the Iowa Corn 350, with Connor Zilisch leading the metric scores and the race marking one of the final four points events of the regular season.