NASCAR announces $11.2 million purse for August Cup Series race at Richmond
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
NASCAR is set for the 26th race weekend of the 2026 season at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night. The purse for the Cup Series race will be $11,233,037, a notable increase from $9,797,935 in 2025. Austin Dillon, who won the race last year, aims for another victory, facing competition from Alex Bowman and Ryan Blaney. The earnings distribution for winning drivers is no longer disclosed by NASCAR. Qualifying will determine starting positions leading into the event.
- •Purse for the Richmond race is $11,233,037.
- •Austin Dillon won the race in 2025.
- •Qualifying will determine starting positions on Saturday.
- •Bowman and Blaney are also strong contenders.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026
"Check out the NASCAR purse money for Saturday night's Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway in August 2026!
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