Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond
Summary
Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cook Out 400 race at Richmond Raceway by overtaking Christopher Bell near the end. Chase Briscoe led most of the race but finished second, while Austin Cindric came in third.Key Facts
- The race took place at Richmond Raceway in Virginia on August 15, 2026.
- Joey Logano, driving for Team Penske, started the race 17th and finished first.
- Logano’s win was his 39th career victory and third win at Richmond.
- Chase Briscoe led 171 of 400 laps but lost the lead before his final pit stop.
- Briscoe had never finished in the top 10 at Richmond before this race.
- Austin Cindric finished third, with Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott rounding out the top five.
- Richmond Raceway honored Denny Hamlin’s late father by dedicating grandstand seats.
- Ty Gibbs has suggested removing the digital rearview camera used in NASCAR to improve racing.
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