About This Event
The Cook Out 400 is a NASCAR Cup Series stock‑car race held at Richmond Raceway near Richmond, Virginia. Run on the track’s 0.75‑mile D‑shaped asphalt oval, the event is contested over 400 laps (roughly 300 miles) and attracts top Cup Series teams and drivers. It is notable for its intense short‑track, night‑race atmosphere where close‑quarters racing, frequent lead changes, and strategic pit stops often decide the outcome.