Nascar drivers compete in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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A Nascar fan cheers during the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Joey Logano competes in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Denny Hamlin competes in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Kyle Busch turns laps in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway last August.
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Nascar drivers compete in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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NASCAR Cup drivers compete in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday night.
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Kyle Larson comes in for a pit stop during the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. The NASCAR Cup Series race at the 3/4-mile D-shaped oval ended with a bang, as Austin Dillon turned the Ford of Joey Logano and the Toyota of former Manchester High School alumnus Denny Hamlin for the victory Sunday night. The race ended at press time; get a complete report from the race and see more photos by pointing your cellphone camera at this code and clicking the link. Digital access is included in your subscription.
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Nascar drivers compete in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Nascar drivers compete in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Nascar drivers compete in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Denny Hamlin spun after making contact with Austin Dillon on the final lap of last August’s NASCAR Cup race at Richmond Raceway.
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Austin Dillon competes in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Austin Dillon’s pit crew runs to the racing surface to celebrate with Dillon after the victory at Richmond Raceway on Sunday night.
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Austin Dillon celebrates after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
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Austin Dillon officially ended his winless skid of almost two years on Sunday night at Richmond Raceway, but he was docked 25 points.
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Austin Dillon celebrates Sunday night after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Dillon snapped a winless skid in the NASCAR Cup Series that dates back almost two years, and he likely secured a spot in the playoffs.
There has been skepticism as to how much longer Richmond, a twice-annual staple on the Cup Series schedule since 1959, would continue to host both NASCAR events.Â