The NASCAR Cup Series heads under the lights to Richmond, Virginia, for race No. 25 of the season.
Richmond Raceway, a three-quarter-mile short track with a rough, weathered surface, has been testing tire management skills since its NASCAR debut in 1953.
Home-state hero Denny Hamlin remains the man to beat, boasting four wins this year and a dominant Richmond record since 2006: two victories, four runner-ups, and seven top-fives in his last eight starts.
Still, Christopher Bell owns the best average finish here, while Kyle Busch, desperate for a playoff berth, looks to rediscover his past form at this venue.
It won't just be a Toyota show, though. Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman, Penske's Joey Logano, and RFK Racing's trio, Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher, and Ryan Preece, are all threats. With playoff spots dwindling, expect Saturday night's short-track showdown to be fierce from the drop of the green flag.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Cook Out 400 Richmond, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | TSN+ (Canada)
The Cook Out 400 Richmond race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 p.m. PT
- Length: 400 laps, 300 miles | Stages: 20 laps, 230 laps
The Cook Out 400 is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 16. The race will be held at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia.
NASCAR radio station for Cook Out 400 Richmond Race
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 90
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NASCAR Cook Out 400 starting grid
| Rank | Driver | Car No. | Team Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing Ford |
| 2 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 3 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford |
| 7 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 8 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 10 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 11 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 12 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford |
| 13 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske Ford |
| 14 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 15 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 16 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet |
| 17 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing Ford |
| 18 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
| 19 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 20 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske Ford |
| 21 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 22 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
| 23 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 24 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team Ford |
| 25 | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 26 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 27 | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 28 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 29 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
| 30 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 31 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
| 32 | Corey Heim | 67 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 33 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 34 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
| 35 | Jesse Love | 33 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 36 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 37 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing Ford |
| 38 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske Ford |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Richmond.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 812 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 770 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 731 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 727 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 727 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 710 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 701 |
| 8 | Chase Briscoe | 674 |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | 644 |
| 10 | Bubba Wallace | 618 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |