NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Richmond in August 2026

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Richmond Raceway for its 24th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Richmond, as NASCAR only goes to the venue once per year. In 2025, Ryan Preece won the pole for the Cup Series race at Richmond, marking his first and final pole position during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Richmond, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a two-lap run, with the overall lap times determining the st