Movies

NASCAR Cup Series: 2024 Richmond qualifying updates, full starting lineup

BBG News

NASCAR Cup Series: 2024 Richmond qualifying updates, full starting lineup

As a die-hard NASCAR fan with years of trackside experiences under my belt, let me tell you, I can’t contain my excitement for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway! After two consecutive off weekends due to the Summer Olympics, it’s about time we get back to the roaring engines and nail-biting finishes that make NASCAR so special.

For the initial 22 events of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series, each took place at distinct locations. However, it’s worth noting that ten out of the last fourteen races will be held at tracks that have previously staged races during the current season.

As a dedicated gamer, I was looking forward to diving back into the virtual racing world after the two off-weekends due to NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympics in Paris, France. But now, Richmond Raceway is about to bring the thrill back with a bang! It’s going to be the first track this year to host not one, but two Cup Series races. The second one, aptly named the Cook Out 400, happens to be the season’s second race carrying the same name. Quite an ironic twist, isn’t it? Can’t wait to get my gaming gear ready for this exciting event!

The initial event didn’t occur at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, which held the Toyota Owners 400 a week earlier, but rather happened at Martinsville Speedway back in early April.

At Richmond Raceway, drivers will be making a quick two-round qualifying run due to its classification as a short track. The groups of drivers are separated, and the order in which they qualify has been decided based on a metric NASCAR has been using since 2020. More details about this complex formula, involving four variables, can be found here.

In each group, the top five drivers who demonstrate the quickest speeds will move forward to the next stage, where they’ll compete fiercely to secure the coveted starting position – this will be accomplished through a pair of qualifying laps.

Drivers failing to progress beyond the initial group will align along the outer lane, while those unable to advance past the second group will take positions on the inner lane. This adjustment slightly varies from last summer’s race at this track, but it’s a format similar to what was employed here earlier in the spring season.

Instead of the spring race, what sets it apart is the introduction of a group-based second round shootout for determining pole position. This rule modification took effect in June. Now, drivers’ starting positions aren’t solely determined by speed as they used to be.

The sixth-fastest driver might qualify for a starting spot as early as second, while the one with the top speed (the pole position) is the only one whose starting place will definitely be decided based on their ranking on the speed chart.

NASCAR at Pocono: Full starting lineup

Check back for a full starting lineup

Group A

Here are the NASCAR drivers and their respective car numbers and teams:

Group A – Advanced

–

Group B

Here are the drivers and their respective car numbers and teams:

Group B – Advanced

–

🏎️ Excitedly, I can’t wait for this Sunday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. ET, as I’ll be glued to USA Network for the live telecast of the Cook Out 400 from Richmond Raceway! To ensure you don’t miss a single lap, why not start your free trial with FuboTV right away and enjoy all the heart-pounding action!

Read More

2024-08-11 00:32

Previous post Trap and the 4 best horror movies starring Josh Hartnett
Next post Christian Slater, 54, and wife Brittany Lopez, 35, welcome second child together