2024 Cook Out 400 (Richmond)

The 2024 Cook Out 400 is an upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race that will be held on August 11, 2024, at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Contested over 400 laps on the 0.75 mile asphalt short track, it will be the 23rd race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Background
Richmond Raceway (RR) is a 0.75 miles (1.21 km), D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in unincorporated Henrico County. It hosts the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Known as "America's premier short track", it has formerly hosted events such as the International Race of Champions, Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, and the USAC sprint car series. Due to Richmond Raceway's unique "D" shape which allows drivers to reach high speeds, Richmond has long been known as a short track that races like a superspeedway. With its multiple racing grooves, and proclivity for contact Richmond is a favorite among NASCAR drivers and fans.

Entry list

 * (R) denotes rookie driver.
 * (i) denotes driver who is ineligible for series driver points.


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Television
NBC will cover the race on the television side. Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte will call the race from the broadcast booth. Reporters TBA will handle the pit road duties from pit lane.

Radio
The Motor Racing Network will have the radio call for the race, which will also simulcast on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio. Alex Hayden, Jeff Striegle and Todd Gordon will call the race from the broadcast booth for MRN when the field races through the front straightaway. Dave Moody will call the race from a platform when the field races down the backstraightaway. Steve Post, Jacklyn Drake and Jason Toy will call the action for MRN from pit lane.