NASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway this weekend for the 24th event of its 26‑race regular season, featuring Cup and Craftsman Truck Series competition on the short track in Virginia.
Austin Dillon captured the last two Cup victories at Richmond and is aiming to become the first driver since Bobby Allison in 1983 to win three consecutive races at the track.
Ty Gibbs won the most recent race at Iowa Speedway last weekend.
Denny Hamlin currently leads the championship standings, holding a cushion of more than 100 points over Gibbs, who moved to second after his Iowa win. In the playoff battle, Austin Cindric sits on the bubble in 16th, 29 points ahead of Ryan Preece.
This feature provides all the information needed to follow the weekend’s action at Richmond, from the schedule to broadcast details and the complete entry list.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, August 14
1:00 p.m. EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice — FOX Sports 2
2:05 p.m. EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying — FOX Sports 2
3:30 p.m. EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — TRUTV / HBO Max
4:40 p.m. EST — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying — TRUTV / HBO Max
7:30 p.m. EST — NASCAR Truck race (250 laps) — FOX Sports 1
Sunday, August 15
6:30 p.m. EST — NASCAR Cup Series pre‑race show — USA
7:10 p.m. EST — Green flag for NASCAR Cup race (400 laps) — USA
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How to Watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond
- Date: Sunday, August 15
- TV start time: 6:30 p.m. EST
- Green flag: 7:10 p.m. EST
- Laps: 400 laps
- Stages: 70 / 160 / 170
- Tire sets: 10 sets
- TV channel: USA Network | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: USA Network
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Entry List for the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway
There are 37 entries, including one open entry – the No. 66 Ford driven by Josh Bilicki.
Open entries are italicized