2026 Cook Out 400 Set to Take Place at Richmond Raceway

The NASCAR Cup Series is gearing up for the 2026 Cook Out 400, scheduled for Saturday at Richmond Raceway, with the race starting at 7 p.m. ET. Austin Dillon, who has won the event for the past two years, is looking to secure a third consecutive victory.

Ryan Blaney is currently the favorite with odds of +400, having already achieved two wins this season. Other notable contenders include Denny Hamlin at +500, Christopher Bell at +600, and Joey Logano at +650, while Dillon is listed at +2000.

Mike McClure, a professional DFS player, has developed a prediction model that has accurately forecasted numerous race winners. For this event, he is not optimistic about Logano's chances of finishing in the top five, despite his strong track history. Conversely, McClure is optimistic about Tyler Reddick, who has five wins this season and favorable odds of +2200.