Fans embrace return of Saturday night NASCAR Cup Series racing
RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 16, 2025) – Richmond Raceway knew the return of Saturday night NASCAR Cup Series racing was going to be popular. It was so popular, in fact, that tonight’s Cook Out 400 is officially sold out.
Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran announced the sellout moments ago in the driver/crew chief meeting for tonight’s race.
“Our fans have long told us that Saturday night NASCAR Cup Series racing and Richmond Raceway are a perfect combination, so this announcement is a testament to them,” Waran said. “We are grateful for their enthusiasm and support, which is going to make tonight’s Cook Out 400 a celebration we’ll long remember.”
NASCAR fans who missed their chance to see tonight’s action at Richmond Raceway have one more chance to see NASCAR’s top stars compete in the Commonwealth this year. NASCAR returns to Martinsville Speedway Oct. 23-26, as all three national series will set their Championship 4 fields. Fans are encouraged to visit www.martinsvillespeedway.com now to get their tickets while supplies last.
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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
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