NASCAR Sells Out 11th Event of 2026 Season at Richmond Raceway

NASCAR's Cup Series event at Richmond Raceway has sold out for the second consecutive year, marking another impressive attendance milestone for the sport. This marks the 11th sellout of the season, with events spanning superspeedways, intermediate tracks, short tracks, and NASCAR's new street-racing event. The sold-out crowd is set to pack the grandstands for Saturday night's Cook Out 400, which could have significant championship implications.

Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran announced the sellout during the pre-race drivers meeting, praising the passion of NASCAR fans and their commitment to the sport. The event has become a staple of the season, with fans consistently showing up in large numbers to support their favorite drivers.

The 2026 Daytona 500 kicked off the season with an 11th consecutive sellout, while Texas Motor Speedway sold out for a second straight year and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway reached capacity for the fifth consecutive year. Nashville Superspeedway recorded its fourth consecutive sellout, and Michigan International Speedway delivered a notable milestone by selling out its Cup race for the first time since 2005.