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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 his third pole in five races at Richmond, crediting crew chief Jonathan Hassler and favorable weather, while noting the challenges of Richmond’s tire wear.
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 secures the pole for the August 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond, sharing the front row with Chase Briscoe as the full starting grid is revealed.
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.
Ryan Blaney captured pole at Richmond with a 22.225‑second lap, tying him with Denny Hamlin for the 2026 series lead, while a late‑session cloud and sharp tire wear shape the race outlook.
Ryan Blaney captured his second consecutive pole at Richmond Raceway, posting a 22.225‑second lap at 121.485 mph. The achievement ties him with Denny Hamlin for the 2026 points lead and highlights a breakthrough partnership with crew chief Jonathan Hassler, while tire degradation threatens to reshuffle the grid.
Ryan Blaney captured his third pole in five races at Richmond Raceway, tying Denny Hamlin for the 2026 points lead. The performance hinged on improved track conditions and a cautious approach to tire wear.
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.
Ryan Blaney captured pole position for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway, setting the stage for a competitive night of racing.
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.
The last regular‑season race before the playoff cut‑off brings intense betting action, strategic tire management and historic performances together at Richmond Raceway.
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.
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.
A late‑race restart at Iowa Speedway turned volatile when John Hunter Nemechek’s No. 45 slipped into neutral, sparking a multi‑car squeeze that took out Alex Bowman and left Kyle Larson with a battered Chevrolet.
Ryan Blaney grabs pole for the Iowa Corn 350, setting the stage for a competitive showdown with championship contenders.
Despite leading laps in six of seven races, Christopher Bell remains winless, tying a historic record for runner‑up finishes as the Chase looms.
Ty Gibbs overtook Christopher Bell in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350, while Ryan Blaney captured Stage 1 from the pole and finished third. The race featured multiple crashes and a gritty performance by Carson Hocevar.
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.