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 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. NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway Cook Out 400Įxide NASCAR Select Batteries 400 (1997–1999)Ĭhevrolet Monte Carlo 400 with the Looney Tunes (2001–2002)įederated Auto Parts 400 (2012–2020 & 2022)įederated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders (2021)
