There were 24 lead changes at Richmond Raceway in a 400-lap event that featured nonstop action. The tire falloff made for a fascinating race with multiple strategies throughout the field. And in the end, the NASCAR Cup Series had its 14th different winner of the 2025 season as Austin Dillon locked himself into the playoffs.

The Cook Out 400 will be aired on the radio by the Motor Radio Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.

SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 NASCAR at Richmond 10,000 times and released its three best NASCAR longshots

There are just two races left in the 2025 regular season. Thanks to Shane van Gisbergen winning for an impressive fourth time on a road course this season, taking home the checkered flag at Watkins Glen, there will be a driver that will qualify for the postseason without a win.

The NASCAR Cup Series is in Virginia this week with just two more races before the playoffs. That means high stakes for drivers near the cut line, and a push for points for those guaranteed a spot.

Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen will continue be under the spotlight as the NASCAR Cup Series heads for the playoffs soon. This Saturday brings a return to Richmond Raceway for the 2025 Cook Out 400.

RICHMOND, Va. — Ryan Preece, the first driver outside a playoff spot, will start on the pole in Saturday night’s Cup race at Richmond Raceway. It is Preece’s second career Cup pole. He enters the race 34 points behind RFK Racing teammate Chris Buescher for the final playoff spot with two races left in the regular season.

Well, isn’t this just perfect timing? Tyler Reddick, who was probably dreaming of playoff glory just hours earlier, got a harsh wake-up call courtesy of NASCAR’s favorite chaos generator – Richmond Raceway.