The NASCAR Cup Series heads to one of its most historic short tracks this weekend as Richmond Raceway hosts the Cook Out 400, while the Craftsman Truck Series also returns for Friday night’s Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards.
The two-day weekend features Truck Series practice, qualifying and racing on Friday before Cup Series practice, qualifying and Saturday night’s 400-lap main event.
Here’s everything fans need to know before the green flag drops.
Friday, Aug. 14 Schedule (All Times ET)
- 11 a.m. – NASCAR press pass
- 1 p.m. – Craftsman Truck Series practice (FS2)
- 2:05 p.m. – Craftsman Truck Series qualifying (FS2)
- 2:45 p.m. – NASCAR press pass
- 3:30 p.m. – Cup Series practice (truTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
- 4:40 p.m. – Cup Series qualifying (truTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
- Post-qualifying – NASCAR press pass
- 7:30 p.m. – Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
- Post-race – NASCAR press pass
Saturday, Aug. 15 Schedule (All Times ET)
- 7 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 (USA Network, HBO Max, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
- Post-race – NASCAR press pass
Richmond Weather Forecast
The latest forecast looks encouraging for both days of on-track activity.
- Friday: Cloudy skies with a 24% chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to range from a low of 71 degrees to a high of 89 degrees, with northwest winds around 6 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 24% chance of rain. Temperatures are forecast between 70 and 86 degrees, with north-northeast winds around 7 mph.
While isolated showers remain possible both days, current forecasts suggest favorable conditions for completing the full weekend schedule.