Chase Elliott's first DNF of the season means he's out of the running for Regular Season Champion. After a clean first stage of racing in the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season at Richmond Raceway, three close cautions snowballed into a crash that collected 13 drivers.

Tyler Reddick was on pace for a strong performance in the NASCAR Richmond race before being spun out by Ty Gibbs.

Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen will continue be under the spotlight as the NASCAR Cup Series heads for the playoffs soon. This Saturday brings a return to Richmond Raceway for the 2025 Cook Out 400.

Get up to speed with details for what to watch in Sunday's race at Richmond Raceway, the 25th race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

During the NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen, Jack Wood suffered a major hit against the guardrail in the esses while driving his No. 91 Chevrolet. He was evaluated and released from the infield care center, but in an announcement on Thursday, the team revealed that Wood will not be racing this weekend at Richmond Raceway.

NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 in Richmond, Va., this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network; Countdown to Green Gets Underway at 7 p.m. ET

The NASCAR Cup Series field convenes at the 0.75-mile Richmond Raceway this Sunday for the penultimate race of the 2025 regular season. Three more spots are available in the 16-strong playoff bracket,