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The NASCAR Cup Series drives toward the playoffs with the next-to-last regular season race, the Cook Out 400 on Aug. 16 at Richmond Raceway. The playoff picture is fairly clear for now, but that can all change if a driver not inside the top 16 of the playoff standings wins on Saturday.

The Cook Out 400 takes place at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25).

Ryan Preece delivered in the clutch, claiming the second pole position of his career Friday afternoon at Richmond (Va.) Raceway as he tries to earn a playoff position with only two regular-season races remaining before the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field is set.

Saturday's Cook Out 400 may be the biggest missed opportunity of Ryan Preece's NASCAR Cup Series career. Preece and the No. 60 RFK Racing team entered the weekend 34 points below Chris Buescher for the 16th and final provisional Cup Series playoff spot.