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NASCAR reveals entry lists for Richmond Truck and Cup Series races

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

NASCAR reveals entry lists for Richmond Truck and Cup Series races
Summary

NASCAR announced the entry lists for the Black's Tire 250 Truck Series race and the Cook Out 400 Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway, scheduled for August 2026. The Truck Series will feature 39 drivers, with Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen, and Elliott Sadler among the notable entries. The Cup Series lists 36 guaranteed entries, including Austin Hill stepping in for Kyle Busch. The races take place on Richmond's only date on the NASCAR schedule this season, following a short-track event at Iowa Speedway.

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By the Numbers
  • •Black's Tire 250 features 39 entries; three drivers will not compete.
  • •Christopher Bell and Shane van Gisbergen highlight the Truck Series entries.
  • •Austin Hill replaces Kyle Busch in the Cup Series after his passing.
  • •Cook Out 400 includes 36 guaranteed entries, with Austin Hill as the open entry.
  • •Richmond is the second consecutive short-track race this season.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck race at Richmond postponed to Saturday
  • 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond delayed by lightning
  • 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR starting lineup for Truck race at Richmond in August 2026
  • 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Truck Series Richmond lineup, TV schedule for Friday's race
  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR qualifying order for Truck Series at Richmond in August 2026
  • 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Richmond in August 2026
  • 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026
What they're saying
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Lightning and persistent storms impacted Richmond Raceway on Friday night, and after nearly two hours of waiting, NASCAR made the call to postpone the Craftsman Truck Series race. The race, called the Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards, has been rescheduled for 12pm EST on Saturday. The broadcast is moving its live coverage to FOX Sports 2. Originally, it was set to air on FOX Sports ...Keep reading

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The start time for the Black's Tire 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Aug. 14 at Richmond Raceway is being delayed for weather.

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The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season continues with the Black's Tire 250 at Richmond on Friday. See the starting lineup here.

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