NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026

On Saturday night, the 2026 Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway attracted a strong television audience. NASCAR and USA Sports earned an average of 1.516 million viewers for the event on the USA Network, marking a 9% increase compared to the 2025 Richmond race. The competition was intense, with Ryan Blaney claiming victory in Stage 1 and Joey Logano winning Stage 2.

Despite their efforts, neither Blaney nor Logano managed to secure the win, as Chase Briscoe's Team Penske driver emerged triumphant in the winner's circle. Overall, the race proved to be a successful event for NASCAR and USA Sports, ending with Logano's second Cup Series race win of 2026 at Richmond.