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Ryan Blaney earns top pit stall for Richmond race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:16 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Ryan Blaney earns top pit stall for Richmond race

Summary

Ryan Blaney secured the pole position and will utilize pit stall No. 1 during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night. This prime spot, located at the Turn 1 end of pit road, enables Blaney to have a clear exit after service. The pit road will feature a mix of drivers, with some teams facing challenges due to pre-race inspection failures. Christopher Bell and Cody Ware, unable to choose their stalls, enter the race under restrictions. A complete list of pit stall assignments has been distributed by NASCAR.

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By the Numbers

•Blaney, driving the No. 12 Ford, won the pole position.
•Blaney's pit stall No. 1 offers an advantageous exit.
•Bell and Ware's teams lost pit selection due to inspection failures.
•The race is part of the Cook Out 400 event at Richmond Raceway.
•A detailed pit stall assignment list has been released.

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3:16 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series Pit Stall Assignments for Richmond: Where Every Driver Will Pit

What they're saying

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Ryan Blaney earned the top pit stall after winning the pole at Richmond Raceway. Here's where every NASCAR Cup Series driver will pit Saturday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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