Richmond Raceway and the NASCAR Cup Series are on a roll. Moments ago, Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran announced in the pre-race drivers meeting that tonight’s Cook Out 400 is sold out for the second consecutive year.
“This is an incredible moment for Richmond Raceway and a tremendous testament to the passion of NASCAR fans,” Waran said. “To sell out the Cook Out 400 for the second year in a row shows just how special Saturday night NASCAR racing is for our fans at Richmond Raceway. They have once again shown up and shown out, and we couldn’t be more grateful to welcome them for another unforgettable night under the lights.”
Saturday’s sellout builds on the tremendous fan support the NASCAR Cup Series has received in 2026. Saturday’s Cook Out 400 is the 11th sold out NASCAR Cup Series race this season, including:
- The 11th consecutive DAYTONA 500 sellout
- Texas Motor Speedway’s second consecutive sellout
- Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the fifth consecutive year
- Nashville Superspeedway for the fourth consecutive year
- Michigan International Speedway’s first sellout since 2005
- Pocono Raceway for the fourth consecutive year
- The inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril two-day sellout
- Chicagoland Speedway
- North Wilkesboro Speedway for the fourth consecutive year
- Iowa Speedway for the third consecutive year
- Richmond Raceway for the second consecutive year
NASCAR fans who missed their chance to see tonight’s action at Richmond Raceway have one more chance to see NASCAR’s top stars compete in the Commonwealth this year. The NASCAR Chase returns to Martinsville Speedway Oct. 30-Nov. 1 with all three national series. Fans should visit www.martinsvillespeedway.com now to get their tickets while supplies last.
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