Overview

• The Cook Out 400 is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 16, covering 400 laps (300 miles) in a 70-230-400 stage format at Richmond Raceway.
• The weekend schedule features Cup practice at 4:30 p.m. ET and qualifying at 5:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, with live coverage on USA Network and on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
• RFK Racing has confirmed its Cook Out 400 entries—Brad Keselowski in No. 6, Chris Buescher in No. 17 and Ryan Preece in No. 60—and will host Australian Supercars driver Thomas Randle for a Saturday fan appearance.
• RFK Racing’s drivers bring proven short-track credentials to Richmond, led by Chris Buescher’s 2023 victory, Brad Keselowski’s two wins and Ryan Preece’s season-best top-five and top-ten totals.
• Xfinity Series leader Sam Mayer holds a 9.5 average finish and sits third in regular-season points with three races remaining before the playoffs.