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• Auto racing: Kyle Larson wins Capitani Classic

  11-08-2026 03:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  KNOXVILLE – Kyle Larson was just happy to get back behind the wheel of a 410 sprint car at Knoxville.After running the 360 Knoxville Nationals and the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, Larson felt at home in winning the 14th edition of the $13,000 Avanti Windows and Doors Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway. It was a hard-fought win that saw plenty of passing in the feature event with a record 87 cars entered into Sunday night's race.Lars
  
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• Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR Cup race at Richmond

  16-08-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion continues his summer surge in Richmond. Joey Logano is now ninth in the championship standings when he was outside the top 16 just over a month ago.The Team Penske driver earned his 39th career win and second in the last four races on Saturday night, beating Chase Briscoe by 0.392s at the checkered flag. "Don't let the boys get hot," said Logano after climbing from his car. "We're pretty strong right now (smiling). Awesome to see the
  
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• Who won NASCAR Richmond race? Winner is Joey Logano, plus full results

  16-08-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano held off Chase Briscoe to win in theNASCAR Richmond on Aug. 15 in the Cookout 400.Logano won for the third time at Richmond with only two races remaining in the 2026 regular season. He led 96 laps after starting in 10th. NASCAR Richmond race resultsResults are not officialJoey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske FordChase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaAustin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske FordDenny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaChase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsp
  
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• NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Richmond race, Chase picture

  16-08-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Cindric took a major step toward a Chase berth with a top-five run in the Cook Out 400NASCAR Richmond, Virginia, race on Aug. 15.Cindric earned a third-place finish at Richmond. Combined with 14 stage points, the Team Penske driver moved to 15th in points, 57 points ahead of the Chase cutline.Joey Logano won the race, moving to eighth in points and staking claim as a 2026 championship contender.Shane van Gisbergen is 16th in points, 50 points ahead of Ryan Preece at the Chase cutline.Here
  
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• Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Slump Has Reached a Stunning New Low

  16-08-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson has spent plenty of time celebrating in Victory Lane this year. Just not in the NASCAR Cup Series.The defending Cup Series champion has continued piling up victories away from NASCAR, including six wins in the High Limit Racing series he co-owns. But inside the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, one of NASCAR’s most prolific winners has suddenly found victories remarkably difficult to come by.Larson enters Saturday night’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway riding a 47-r
  
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• NASCAR Scores Another Sellout Ahead of Saturday Night’s Richmond Race

  16-08-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richmond Raceway will have a packed house for Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race.Just hours before the green flag for the Cook Out 400, Richmond Raceway announced that the event has officially sold out for the second consecutive year, continuing what has become a remarkable run of packed grandstands across the NASCAR schedule in 2026.Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran announced the sellout during Saturday’s pre-race drivers meeting.“This is an incredible moment
  
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• In second NASCAR race, Dystany Spurlock learns, savors small victories

  15-08-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. — More than a dozen children crowded around the Team Reaume hauler on Friday afternoon. Dystany Spurlock was still inside, trying to decompress from an exciting, exhausting and exhilarating experience.She had just qualified for her second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race as one of 36 cars to make the field out of 39 entries. What’s more, Spurlock grew up around here. Less than 10 miles away from Richmond Raceway is Highland Springs High School, where she was the only
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Cook Out 400

  15-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is Saturday night short-track racing on Aug. 15.The Cook Out 400 takes place at Richmond Raceway, with three races to go in the regular season.Austin Cindric leads Ryan Preece by 29 points for the final Chase spot, with Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones all within 50 points of Cindric.Ryan Blaney is on the pole, with Fords making up five of the 10 starting spots in the first five rows. Hendersonville's Josh Berry, with top-10 finishes in the last two races, star
  
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• Ryan Blaney dominates Stage 1 in Richmond Cup race

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stage 1 recapPolesitter Ryan Blaney commanded Stage 1 of Saturday evening’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford led 60 of the 70-lap opening frame at the Virginia short track to nab a series-high sixth stage win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: RichmondChase Briscoe, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Chr
  
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• Running recap: Joey Logano wins Stage 2 of Richmond Cup race

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stage 2 recapAfter Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney took Stage 1, Joey Logano paced the final half of a long Stage 2 at Richmond Raceway to take the green-checkered flag (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: RichmondBlaney and Logano have combined to lead over 140 of the 230 laps so far in the Cook Out 400.The lone caution in the stage came out for Zane Smith, who spun out on his own in Turns 1 and 2 before hitting the outsi
  
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• Joey Logano wins Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano took home his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season Saturday night at Richmond Raceway.The three-time series titleholder and driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford held off a hard-charging Chase Briscoe in the closing laps to beat the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver by 0.392 seconds at the checkered flag.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: RichmondAustin Cindric, Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott completed the top five. Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Josh B
  
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• Tristan McKee is 16, without a license and racing high speeds in NASCAR

  15-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. — Most teenagers eye the date when they can get their driver’s license.For 16-year-old Tristan McKee, he had Aug. 14 circled on his calendar — the day he could make his debut in NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series and drive at speeds over 100 miles per hour.“I'm super excited. It's been a busy couple weeks, there's been a lot of preparation work. Definitely a difficult track to start off at,” McKee said before the Black’s Tire 250. “There
  
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• Honeycutt Holds Off Heim For Richmond Truck Series Win

  15-08-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaden Honeycutt pulled through for his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win of the season at Richmond Raceway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhat was supposed to be a season filled with elation for Kaden Honeycutt has been moreso filled with confusion and frustration that he and the No. 11 TRICON Garage team have been unable to find victory lane as frequently as they were expected to."Man, we never give up. We've had a rough last couple of weeks," Honeycutt said of his subpar performance
  
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• “None Of Us Might Seem Confident”– Kyle Larson Addresses HMS’ Championship Readiness With Honest Claim

  15-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: KYLE LARSON, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway USA – ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_083 Copyright: xLukexWelshx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireIt hasn’t been the kind of season defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson was hoping for. His winless streak has now exceeded a whole year, and Chevrolet’s balance woes have Hendri
  
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• NASCAR Truck Standings After Today: Truck Series Points Leaders, The Chase Cutline After Richmond

  15-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saturday afternoon’s Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway is in the books, meaning there’s just one race left in the regular season. Unsurprisingly, the two drivers atop the NASCAR Truck standings dominated at the short track, strengthening their positioning ahead of the 10-race chase in a few weeks. We also saw quite a bit mofvement near The Chase cutline ahead of the regular-season finale at New Hampshire (Aug. 22) that will determine the final drivers who make it in.Let’s t
  
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• Kaden Honeycutt earns dominant NASCAR Truck win at Richmond

  15-08-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThere was no stopping Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota at Richmond Raceway. After starting on the front row with pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen, Honeycutt went on to lead 225 of 250 laps in a truly sensational showing for the championship conteder.This is Honeycutt's second career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win, with his first coming at Watkins Glen earlier in the year."We never give up," said Honeycutt after giving the checkered flag to a young fan. "We&rs
  
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• Who won NASCAR Truck Series Richmond race? Winner is Kaden Honeycutt, plus full results

  15-08-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaden Honeycutt ran away from the field to win the Black's Tire 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Honeycutt led 225 of 250 laps to sweep the stages and claim the win.The race was delayed by a day after rain and lightning on Aug. 14.Tyler Ankrum jumped into 10th in points heading into the regular-season finale at New Hampshire next week following Stewart Friesen's DNF. Ankrum leads Friesen by 20 points and Jake Garcia by 21.Here are the full results for Saturda
  
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• NASCAR: Brad Keselowski Admits Kyle Busch’s Bristol Tribute Will Be Hard to Watch

  15-08-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Nexlizet Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Getty ImageBrad Keselowski expects the return of Kyle Busch’s iconic M&M’s colors at Bristol to be an emotional moment for NASCAR fans and drivers. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in a special M&M&rsq
  
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• “Hard Not to Picture Him”– Dave Alpern Drops Touching Reveal on Bringing Back Iconic Kyle Busch Scheme

  15-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR: May 16 Autism Speaks 400, DOVER, DE – May 16, 2010: Kyle Busch wins at the Dover International Speedway for the Autism Speaks 400 presented by Hersheys Milk & Milkshakes in Dover, DE. ©IMAGO/DreamstimeKyle Busch had to be honored the right way. Joe Gibbs Racing and its president, David Alpern, were adamant about that in the weeks and months following his tragic passing from pneumonia in May. Now, the announcement of his iconic sponsor’s return to NASCAR for one night
  
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• Enfinger, Ankrum firm up footing in Truck Series Chase picture as NHMS showdown looms

  15-08-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. — The complexion of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series postseason picture shifted significantly amid a relatively smooth race, won in dominant style by Kaden Honeycutt. On the Chase bubble, the waters were anything but calm.Grant Enfinger and Tyler Ankrum were among the postseason hopefuls who navigated the chop with a degree of dexterity in a Saturday matinee at Richmond Raceway, with the Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards pushed back from its original Friday nig
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Pit Stall Assignments for Richmond: Where Every Driver Will Pit

  15-08-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney already earned the best starting position for Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Now the Team Penske driver will have a prime piece of real estate on pit road, too.Blaney, who won the pole in the No. 12 Ford, will occupy pit stall No. 1 for the Cook Out 400. His stall sits at the Turn 1 end of pit road, giving the pole-sitter a clear opening ahead of him when leaving his pit box.The rest of the field will be spread across Richmond’s notoriously b
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Before Richmond Raceway Race

  15-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Richmond Raceway took a difficult turn for Christopher Bell and Cody Ware after both teams failed technical inspection twice on Friday. The two cars eventually passed inspection on their third attempts, but the failures brough
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Replaced for Richmond Race at Last Minute After Weather Delay and Pre-Race Trouble

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #62 Halmar Infrastructure Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 presented by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Richmond Raceway weekend took another difficult turn Saturday after weather forced the Craftsman Truck Series race to be postponed. The Black’s Tire 250
  
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• Kaden Honeycutt dominates Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond

  15-08-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a postponement to Saturday afternoon due to Friday evening showers, Kaden Honeycutt outclassed the Craftsman Truck Series field at Richmond Raceway to score his second victory of the 2026 season.Leading 225 laps, Honeycutt more than doubled his total laps led all season in just one race at the Virginia short track.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: RichmondCorey Heim finished second, followed by Christian Eckes, Shane van Gisbergen and Grant Enfinger, who rounded out the top fi
  
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• Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's most unforgettable moments at Richmond

  15-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR takes on Richmond Raceway. Busch earned 12 victories between the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at the Virginia short track.Busch won a total of 234 races between Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks in his NASCAR career, more than any other driver in history. He tragically passed away unexpectedly, just days after his final win at the age of 41. Since then, we've been highlighting his most impressive, memorable, or even
  
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• NASCAR at Richmond: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Cook Out 400

  15-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, VA — It’s his home track, and he’s been racing here in the NASCAR Cup Series for two decades, but Denny Hamlin still finds navigating Richmond Raceway to be very difficult.\n“Qualifying here is extremely, extremely technical. I would say it's probably the hardest to qualify to hit your marks. I spent tons of time trying to work on it this week. I never got all four (turns), not at the same time,” Hamlin said Friday Aug. 14. “It's extremely hard to ki
  
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• NASCAR at Richmond results: Joey Logano wins Cook Out 400

  15-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. — Less than a month ago, Joey Logano seemed to be out of the mix for the postseason Chase.\nThen he won at North Wilkesboro, finished third at the Brickyard and had a top-15 finish last weekend at Iowa, pushing him to 13th place — three spots inside the cutline with three races to go.\nAnd then this weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series returned to one of Logano’s favorite tracks, Richmond Raceway, where he had an average finish of 7.2 and a pair of victories.\nLogano sh
  
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• NASCAR at Richmond: Live updates, leaderboard, info for Cook Out 400

  15-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, VA — It’s his home track, and he’s been racing here in the NASCAR Cup Series for two decades, but Denny Hamlin still finds navigating Richmond Raceway to be very difficult.\n“Qualifying here is extremely, extremely technical. I would say it's probably the hardest to qualify to hit your marks. I spent tons of time trying to work on it this week. I never got all four (turns), not at the same time,” Hamlin said Friday Aug. 14. “It's extremely hard to ki
  
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• Richmond Raceway Gives Denny Hamlin’s Family a Permanent Place in NASCAR History

  15-08-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin poses with the trophy after winning the Great American Getaway 400 on June 14, 2026.Richmond Raceway has extended a heartfelt gesture towards Denny Hamlin’s family. The 0.75-mile track has reserved permanent seats for the Virginia native.Hamlin has a triumphant history at his home track. The Joe Gibbs Racing ace is a five-time winner and the most recent driver to cross the stripe from pole, a feat he achieved in 2016. Notably, he finished runner-up in
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today's race

  15-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney is on the pole for the Cook Out 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Blaney's lap of 22.225 seconds was a half-tenth faster than Chase Briscoe to claim the top spot.After spinning in practice and a sketchy qualifying lap, Tyler Reddick will start 32nd. Kyle Larson (starting 30th) also will have some work to do in the 400-lap race.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's NASCAR race at Richmond.RICHMOND RACE PICKS:NASCAR Richmond predictions 2026, expert pick
  
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