NASCAR Cup Series features 37 drivers entered for Cook Out 400
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to return to Richmond Raceway this Saturday for the Cook Out 400, with 37 drivers entered. All cars on the entry list will qualify for the race, emphasizing the significance of this event as the final Chase positions are at stake. Austin Dillon, the defending Richmond winner, and Denny Hamlin, who has extended his championship points lead, are among the competitors looking to maximize their opportunities. This weekend's race is crucial with only two events remaining before the Chase begins, heightening the stakes for drivers near the postseason cutline.
- •37 drivers are confirmed for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway
- •Austin Dillon returns as the defending winner
- •Denny Hamlin leads in championship points
- •Drivers near the cutline include Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski
- •Richard Childress Racing will honor Kyle Busch with a tribute scheme
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NASCAR Richmond Entry List: Every Driver Entered for This Weekend’s Cup Race
"The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond Raceway with 37 drivers entered for the Cook Out 400. Here's the complete entry list and every Cup Series team competing this weekend.
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