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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

August 12, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, going into the Cook
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Daniel Suarez wins emotional, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600

Daniel Suarez wins emotional, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600

May 25, 2026
At the drivers’ meeting before Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 30: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

March 25, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps (L) and NASCAR President, Steve O'Donnell attend the NASCAR State of the Sport press conference at Phoenix Raceway on October 31, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Steve Phelps & Steve O’Donnell – State of The Sport Press Conference

Steve Phelps & Steve O’Donnell – State of The Sport Press Conference

October 31, 2025
NASCAR Media Conference
Sam Mayer’s 2025 #41 Audibel Ford paint scheme.

NASCAR officials examining Sam Mayer’s actions following Xfinity race at Martinsville

NASCAR officials examining Sam Mayer’s actions following Xfinity race at Martinsville

October 28, 2025
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday morning that series officials will further examine
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 03: A general view of the Bandits Flight Team performing a flyover during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

October 23, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JULY 30: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on July 30, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

August 13, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, going into the Cook
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: A general view of the NASCAR Cup Series logo during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR considering increase in horsepower for short tracks UPDATE

NASCAR considering increase in horsepower for short tracks UPDATE

August 7, 2025
UPDATE: NASCAR has pumped the brakes on increasing horsepower before the end of the 2025 season, despite many drivers calling
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Reser's Fine Foods Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on September 15, 2024 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR makes restart zone change for Watkins Glen

NASCAR makes restart zone change for Watkins Glen

August 6, 2025
NASCAR has made a change ahead of the trip to Watkins Glen International. The sanctioning body has moved the restart zone
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series US Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR to meed with Xfinity drivers prior to Darlington race

NASCAR to meed with Xfinity drivers prior to Darlington race

April 2, 2025
NASCAR officials with meet with Xfinity Series drivers Saturday at Darlington to discuss their actions in a wreck-filled
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 14: A general view of of spotters prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Long John Silver's 200 at Martinsville Speedway on April 14, 2023 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

March 26, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, takes the checkered flag under caution to win ahead of Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Delaware Life Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendirickCars.com Chevrolet, in the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR will continue to throw cautions on the final lap when situations warrant

NASCAR will continue to throw cautions on the final lap when situations warrant

February 26, 2025
NASCAR followed through on its intention to throw a caution flag on the final lap of the Cup Series race [at Atlanta] to
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: NASCAR President Steve Phelps (L) and NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O'Donnell speak to the media during the NASCAR annual State of the Sport address at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR State of the Sport – Transcript

NASCAR State of the Sport – Transcript

November 8, 2024
NASCAR Media Conference
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 03: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR to investigate multiple teams for Martinsville finish

NASCAR to investigate multiple teams for Martinsville finish

November 4, 2024
NASCAR officials will look further into the on-track actions of multiple competitors Sunday night in the NASCAR Cup Series
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 03: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, (R) speaks to Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, after Bell was penalized for a safety violation moving Byron to the Championship 4 after the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Byron secures spot into Championship 4, Christopher Bell out with last-lap safety violation

William Byron secures spot into Championship 4, Christopher Bell out with last-lap safety violation

November 3, 2024
By Dustin Albino