The NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Richmond begins with Cook Out 400 practice and qualifying on Aug. 14.
NASCAR continues on its run of short tracks with the annual trip to the 0.75-mile oval in Virginia.
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Austin Cindric leads Ryan Preece by 29 points for the final Chase spot.
Austin Dillon won the last two Cup Series races at the track.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Richmond Raceway.
What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Richmond?
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Qualifying time: 4:40 p.m. Eastern/3:40 p.m. Central on Aug. 14 (practice begins at 3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT)
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TV: truTV | Radio: SiriusXM and MRN Radio
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Streaming: HBO MAX; NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
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Track: Richmond Raceway (0.75-mile oval) in Richmond, Virginia
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Aug 16, 2025; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
(Amber Searls, Amber Searls-Imagn Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 16: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro/Winchester Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 16, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 16: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro/Winchester Chevrolet, and wife, Whitney Dillon stand during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 16, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
(Samuel Corum, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 16: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro/Winchester Chevrolet, (L) and RCR team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard Childress share a laugh on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 16, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
(Samuel Corum, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon is introduced before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) during driver introductions for the Duels at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, and son, Ace R.C Dillon place the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag under caution to win the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Whitton/Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, celebrates with crew, wife, Whitney Dillon, son, Ace R.C Dillon, daughter, Bella Dillon and RCR team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard Childress in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Whitton/Getty Images)
(Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Whitton/Getty Images)
(Logan Whitton, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) hits John Hunter Nemechek (42) late in the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) drives to the pit with a damaged wheel during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
May 28, 2017: Austin Dillon wins the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. (HHP/Harold Hinson, courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway)
(USA TODAY)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Austin Dillon hoists the guitar trophy after winning the Lucas Deep Clean 200 truck race Friday at Nashville Superspeedway.
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Austin Dillon celebrates Friday after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.
JAE S. LEE / THE TENNESSEAN
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Former President Donald Trump talks with Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet and team owner Richard Childress prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26.
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Austin Dillon walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.
(NADIA ZOMORODIAN/NEWS-JOURNAL)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Austin Dillon reacts while watching the action on the giant TV screne towering over pit road, Wednesday February 15, 2023 during Daytona 500 qualifying.
(David TuckerNews Journal)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Aug 28, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) celebrate in victory lane after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
(John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Austin Dillon celebrates after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, August 28, 2022.
(Nigel Cook/News-Journal)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Confetti covers Austin Dillon stands and his no. 3 Chevrolet in Victory Lane, Sunday, August 28, 2022 after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
(David Tucker)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) talks with his crew Saturday, July 30, 2022, during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Austin Dillon, NASCAR driver in No. 3 car for his grandfather Richard Childress
Austin Dillon celebrates after winning the second Duel at Daytona qualifying race on Feb. 11, 2021, ahead of the Daytona 500.
(David Tucker, Daytona Beach News-Journal)
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