The NASCAR Cup Series is Saturday night short-track racing on Aug. 15.
The Cook Out 400 takes place at Richmond Raceway, with three races to go in the regular season.
Austin Cindric leads Ryan Preece by 29 points for the final Chase spot, with Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones all within 50 points of Cindric.
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Ryan Blaney is on the pole, with Fords making up five of the 10 starting spots in the first five rows. Hendersonville’s Josh Berry, with top-10 finishes in the last two races, starts third.
Austin Dillon, winner of the last two Richmond races, will start 16th.
Follow along with the Tennessean’s NASCAR race updates below:
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The top 10:
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Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Find the full starting lineup here.
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (21) races during the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Josh Berry celebrates winning the Battle of Broadway 150 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 29, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry is introduced with his daughter, Mackenzie Berry, before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Josh Berry gets ready before the Battle of Broadway 150 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 29, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 16: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 16: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 16: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, poses with the winner’s sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 16: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (21) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden, left, and NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry get a copy of their eighth-grade class schedules in the office of Robert E. Ellis Middle School in Hendersonville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Both of the drivers are from Hendersonville and attended the school at the same time (although they didn’t know each other).
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Feb 1, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (21) walks the track before practice for the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Josh Berry leads Chris Buescher and Joey Logano during Stage 1 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway.
(Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NEWTON, IOWA – JUNE 15: Josh Berry, driver of the #4 Overstock.com Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on June 15, 2024 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4) walks past his car ahead of the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Berry’s car features an image of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on the hood.
(Bob Goshert/For IndyStar)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4) smokes while racing during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Josh Berry speaks with his crew after the Battle of Broadway 150 at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, June 27, 2024.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Josh Berry (4) races in the Battle of Broadway 150 at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, June 27, 2024.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Apr 27, 2024; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry looks on during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Apr 21, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4), NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie (7) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (41) wreck on the last lap during the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4) pits during the Food City 500 on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4) during Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (4) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (42) on pit row waiting for the rain delay to end before the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
(Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry (8) waits by his car before the Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 24, 2023.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (24) during the All Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 21, 2023.
(Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Apr 29, 2023; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry stands on pit road during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.
(Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Apr 29, 2023; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry stands with his wife Ginny Berry and daughter Kenzie Berry prior to the A-GAME 200 at Dover Motor Speedway.
(Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
Josh Berry, the driver of the NASCAR Xfinity Series No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, speaks to the media during the NASCAR media day at Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, ahead of the championship weekend races at Phoenix International Raceway.
(Alex Gould/The Republic)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry (8) drives during the Tennessee Lottery 250 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 25, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry (8) waits by his car before the Tennessee Lottery 250 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 25, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry (8) waits by his car before the Tennessee Lottery 250 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 25, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Josh Berry, NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing who is from Hendersonville, TN
NASCAR Truck Series driver Josh Berry (25) stops in the pits during the Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, June 18, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at Richmond
The Cook Out 400 will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, including 102.5-FM in Nashville, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
NASCAR Richmond TV schedule, start time
Green Flag Time: Approx. 6:10 p.m. CT on Saturday, August 15
Track: Richmond Raceway (0.75-mile oval) in Richmond, Virginia
Length: 400 laps, 300 miles
Stages: 70 laps, 160 laps, 170 laps
Radio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
Streaming: HBO MAX app for full broadcast feed and in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Cook Out 400 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for in-car cameras for each driver.
Recent NASCAR Cup Series Richmond winners
2024 summer: Austin Dillon
2024 spring: Denny Hamlin
2023 summer: Chris Buescher
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