NASCAR announces $11.2 million purse for August Cup Series race at Richmond

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.

• 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026