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Check out this article for all you need to know about NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out 400 including date, time, drivers, and more.

The Cook Out 400 takes place at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25).

Ryan Preece delivered in the clutch, claiming the second pole position of his career Friday afternoon at Richmond (Va.) Raceway as he tries to earn a playoff position with only two regular-season races remaining before the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field is set.

Denny Hamlin is first on the board for the Cook Out 400, but another driver is closing in. Check out the early odds for NASCAR's race at Richmond.

Saturday's Cook Out 400 may be the biggest missed opportunity of Ryan Preece's NASCAR Cup Series career. Preece and the No. 60 RFK Racing team entered the weekend 34 points below Chris Buescher for the 16th and final provisional Cup Series playoff spot.

RFK Racing's Ryan Preece soared to the Busch Light Pole Award ahead of Saturday's Cup Series race at Richmond (7:30 p.m. ET, USA).