The Cook Out 400 is an annual NASCAR Cup Series stock car race held at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, being the second of two races at the track with the first one being the Toyota Owners 400 in the spring.
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| NASCAR Cup Series | |
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| Venue | Richmond Raceway |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Corporate sponsor | Cook Out |
| First race | 1958 |
| Distance | 300 miles (482.803 km) |
| Laps | 400[1] Stage 1: 80 Stage 2: 155 Final stage: 165 |
| Previous names | Richmond 200 (1958) Capital City 200 (1959–1961) Capital City 300 (1962–1968) Capital City 250 (1969) Capital City 500 (1970–1975) Capital City 400 (1976–1980) Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400 (1981–1985) Wrangler Jeans Indigo 400 (1986–1987) Miller High Life 400 (1988–1989) Miller Genuine Draft 400 (1990–1995) Miller 400 (1996) Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400 (1997–1999) Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 (2000) Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 with the Looney Tunes (2001–2002) Chevy Rock & Roll 400 (2003–2009) Air Guard 400 (2010) Wonderful Pistachios 400 (2011) Federated Auto Parts 400 (2012–2020 & 2022) Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders (2021) |
| Most wins (driver) | Richard Petty (7) |
| Most wins (team) | Joe Gibbs Racing (8) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (18) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.75 mi (1.21 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
This race was previously the final race before the Cup Series playoffs (previously "the Chase") began since NASCAR implemented them for the 2004 season until 2018 when it was moved into the playoffs (replacing the race at Chicagoland which was moved to June). The Brickyard 400 became the last race before the playoffs in 2018, replacing Richmond, and was again in 2019 and then the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona became the last race of the playoffs in 2020 and still is today. In 2022, this race was taken out of the playoffs and moved to August. In 2023, the race was moved again to the last weekend in July.
History
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Starting in 1991, the race was moved from Sunday afternoon to Saturday night. It became the second night race on the NASCAR schedule, following Bristol which took place a few weeks earlier.
From 2000 to 2009, the race was sponsored in some form by Chevrolet. For 2001 and 2002, the race sponsorship was in conjunction with Warner Bros., with Looney Tunes characters featured in several cars' paint jobs. For the 2003–2009 races, the race was known as the Chevy Rock and Roll 400, and various cars promoted various rock music acts. The 2010 race saw the sponsorship move from Chevrolet to the Air National Guard, a branch of the United States Air Force. The race was sponsored by Roll Global through its Wonderful Pistachios brand, a division of Roll Global subsidiary Paramount Nuts in 2011. On May 2, 2012, Federated Auto Parts and Richmond International Raceway announced that Federated Auto Parts would become the race's sponsor starting in 2012.[2]
The most notable year of this race is arguably the 2013 race, which was marred by a team orders scheme (referred to as Spingate) designed to manipulate the outcome of the race and Chase positions in the final ten laps after Clint Bowyer intentionally spun out to allow Brian Vickers to pit after a restart from the caution so that Martin Truex Jr. could secure a spot in the Chase, and a separate manipulation where David Gilliland was asked to slow down to allow Joey Logano to pass so that Logano could secure a spot in the Chase. NASCAR penalized the teams involved in the scheme (Michael Waltrip Racing, Penske Racing, and Front Row Motorsports) which therefore eliminated Truex from that year's Chase, while Jeff Gordon was given a thirteenth slot (in a usually twelve-driver battle) in the Chase as a compensation. (Gordon would have been 10th in points and made it in on points instead of Logano if Logano had not passed Gilliland. Had this manipulation have not occurred, Logano would have been 11th in points but still gotten into the Chase by being in one of two wild card positions outside the top 10 in points, which is why he wasn't kicked out of the Chase like Truex. Gordon would have not qualified for a wild card spot due to being winless.) Carl Edwards would win that year's race.
When the race was run in close proximity to (and it occasionally being run on) Patriot Day (9/11), the Pledge of Allegiance was included as part of the opening ceremony.[citation needed] The 2021 race, which took place on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, was called the Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders.[3]
Cook Out Restaurants would become the title sponsor of the race in 2023, replacing Federated Auto Parts.[4]
Past winners
edit- 1969: Race shortened from 500 laps due to rain.
- 1988: Track reconfigured to 0.75 miles.
- 1991: Race moved to a Saturday night event.
- 2008: Race postponed from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon due to rain.[71]
- 2012: Race started late due to rain; race finished on Sunday approximately 1:30am.[72]
- 2016 and 2017: Race extended due to an overtime finish.
Track length notes
edit- 1958–1967: 0.5 mile course
- 1968: 0.625 mile course
- 1969–1987: 0.542 mile course
- 1988–present: 0.75 mile course
Multiple winners (drivers)
edit| # Wins | Driver | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Richard Petty | 1967–1968, 1970–1974 |
| 5 | Bobby Allison | 1969, 1979–1980, 1982–1983 |
| 4 | Darrell Waltrip | 1975, 1978, 1984–1985 |
| Rusty Wallace | 1989, 1992–1993, 1995 | |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 2009–2010, 2016 |
| Kevin Harvick | 2006, 2011, 2022 | |
| 2 | Speedy Thompson | 1958, 1960 |
| Joe Weatherly | 1961–1962 | |
| Cotton Owens | 1959, 1964 | |
| David Pearson | 1965–1966 | |
| Dale Earnhardt | 1987, 1990 | |
| Jimmie Johnson | 2007–2008 | |
| Matt Kenseth | 2002, 2015 | |
| Brad Keselowski | 2014, 2020 | |
| Martin Truex Jr. | 2019, 2021 |
Multiple winners (teams)
edit| # Wins | Team | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1999, 2009–2010, 2015–2016, 2018–2019, 2021 |
| 7 | Petty Enterprises | 1967–1968, 1970–1974 |
| 6 | Team Penske | 1992–1993, 1995, 2003, 2014, 2020 |
| 5 | Bud Moore Engineering | 1961–1962, 1979–1981 |
| Hendrick Motorsports | 1986, 1994, 2000, 2007–2008 | |
| RFK Racing | 1998, 2002, 2005, 2013, 2023 | |
| 4 | DiGard Motorsports | 1975, 1978, 1982–1983 |
| Richard Childress Racing | 1987, 1990, 2006, 2011 | |
| 3 | Cotton Owens | 1964–1966 |
| Junior Johnson & Associates | 1976, 1984–1985 | |
| Robert Yates Racing | 1996–1997, 2001 |
Manufacturer wins
edit| # Wins | Manufacturer | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ford | 1960, 1963, 1979–1981, 1988, 1995–1998, 2001–2002, 2005, 2013–2014, 2020, 2022–2023 |
| 17 | Chevrolet | 1958, 1975–1976, 1978, 1982, 1984–1987, 1990, 1994, 2000, 2006–2008, 2011, 2017 |
| 9 | Dodge | 1964–1966, 1969, 1973–1974, 1977, 2003–2004 |
| 8 | Toyota | 2009–2010, 2012, 2015–2016, 2018–2019, 2021 |
| 6 | Pontiac | 1961–1962, 1989, 1992–1993, 1999 |
| 5 | Plymouth | 1967–1968, 1970–1972 |
| 1 | T-Bird | 1959 |
| Buick | 1983 | |
| Oldsmobile | 1991 |
References
edit- ^ "Stage lengths for 2021 NASCAR season". NASCAR. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Michael (May 3, 2012). "Federated Auto Parts will sponsor September RIR race". Richmond-Times Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ "Richmond Raceway & Federated Auto Parts Rename NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race to Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders". Richmond Raceway (Press release). June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "July NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway becomes Cook Out 400". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. July 10, 2023.
- ^ "1958 Richmond 200". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1959 Capital City 200". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
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- ^ "1961 Capital City 200". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1962 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1963 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1964 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1965 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1966 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1967 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1968 Capital City 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1969 Capital City 250". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1970 Capital City 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1971 Capital City 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1972 Capital City 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1973 Capital City 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1974 Capital City 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1975 Capital City 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1976 Capital City 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1977 Capital City 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1978 Capital City 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1979 Capital City 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1980 Capital City 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1981 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1982 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1983 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1984 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1985 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1986 Wrangler Jeans Indigo 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1987 Wrangler Jeans Indigo 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1988 Miller High Life 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1989 Miller High Life 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1990 Miller Genuine Draft 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1991 Miller Genuine Draft 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1992 Miller Genuine Draft 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1993 Miller Genuine Draft 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1994 Miller Genuine Draft 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1995 Miller Genuine Draft 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1996 Miller 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1997 Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1998 Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1999 Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2003 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2004 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2005 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2006 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2007 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2008 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2009 Chevy Rock and Roll 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2010 Air Guard 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2011 Wonderful Pistachios 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2012 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2013 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2014 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2015 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2016 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2017 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2019 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Federated Auto Parts Salute to First Responders". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Federated Auto Parts 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Cook Out 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "TV Ratings". Frontstretch. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ Martin, Bruce (September 10, 2012). "Gordon Caps Wild Ride at Richmond With Final Chase Spot". Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
External links
edit- Richmond Raceway race results at Racing-Reference