The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the starting lineup and TV schedule.
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, August 19. The race will be the 25th of the season and the second race of the playoffs.
Martin Truex Jr. won the pole for the race, with Chase Elliott starting alongside him on the front row. Other drivers in the top 10 include Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe, and Ross Chastain.
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond: Starting Lineup, TV Schedule
The race will be televised on NBC at 3:00 p.m. ET. It can also be streamed on Peacock.
The starting lineup for the Cook Out 400 is as follows:
1. Martin Truex Jr.
2. Chase Elliott
3. Ryan Blaney
4. Denny Hamlin
5. Kyle Larson
6. Christopher Bell
7. William Byron
8. Tyler Reddick
9. Chase Briscoe
10. Ross Chastain
11. Austin Cindric
12. Joey Logano
13. Kevin Harvick
14. Michael McDowell
15. Aric Almirola
16. Brad Keselowski
17. Chris Buescher
18. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
19. Bubba Wallace
20. Cole Custer
21. Erik Jones
22. Harrison Burton
23. Kyle Busch
24. Ty Gibbs
25. Noah Gragson
26. Daniel Suarez
27. Justin Haley
28. Todd Gilliland
29. Corey LaJoie
30. Ryan Preece
31. JJ Yeley
32. Conor Daly
33. Josh Bilicki
34. Bayley Currey
35. JJ Yeley
36. Noah Gragson
37. Austin Dillon
The Cook Out 400 is one of the most important races of the season, as it is the second race of the playoffs. The top 10 drivers in the standings after the race will advance to the next round of the playoffs.
The race is expected to be close, as there are several drivers who are capable of winning. Truex Jr. is the defending champion, but Elliott, Hamlin, and Larson are all also contenders.
Fans can expect to see a lot of intense racing and drama in the Cook Out 400. The race is sure to be a memorable one.