SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 NASCAR at Richmond 10,000 times and released its three best NASCAR longshots

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.

Well, isn’t this just perfect timing? Tyler Reddick, who was probably dreaming of playoff glory just hours earlier, got a harsh wake-up call courtesy of NASCAR’s favorite chaos generator – Richmond Raceway.

For just the second time in 2025, the NASCAR Cup Series will race on a Saturday night with their annual stop in Richmond for the Cook Out 400, a highly anticipated event given Richmond's move from two race dates annually to just one.

RICHMOND, Va. - William Byron beamed when asked about his 12th-place run at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night. "Best 12th place finish we've ever had," he grinned.

Tyler Reddick spins into the barrier after getting caught in the battle between Daniel Suarez and Ty Gibbs.

It’s been a nightmare start for Kyle Busch in Saturday’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Busch, who started 28th, lost spots in Stage 1 and complained about his car.

NASCAR playoff desperation reached a controversial peak at Richmond Raceway last year. At the mercy of securing a victory to make the 16-driver field that competes for the Cup championship, Austin Dillon wrecked Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in the final two corners of the last lap to claim his first win in nearly two years.