The Cook Out 400 presents an annual NASCAR Cup Series race featuring stock cars, held at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia. Unlike some newer races in the series, the Cook Out 400 has existed in some form since 1958. But many still have questions surrounding the highly-anticipated event, especially after their 2022 name change from the Federated Auto Parts 400.
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When is the Cook Out 400?
The 2024 Cook Out 400 is on Sunday, August 11. Fans will get to see racers complete 400 laps, traveling for a total of 300 miles in one afternoon.
What time does the Cook Out 400 start?
Cook Out 400 begins at 6 PM ET on Sunday after NASCAR’s opening ceremony.
What channel is the Cook Out 400 on?
You can watch the Cook Out 400 race on TV via the USA channel. Fans can expect to hear Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the broadcast booth making the calls.
How to stream the Cook Out 400?
The Cook Out 400 will be telecasted on USA on cable, but viewers can tune in on a number of devices. This includes cable TV and streaming.
Below are the top options available to watch the event:
Streaming the Cook Out 400 via VPN?
For those looking to watch the Cook Out 400 outside of the United States, you will need access to a VPN (Virtual Private Network). One of the most common options available is ExpressVPN. It should be noted you will still need access to FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV, but you can connect via a private network and hide your location with ExpressVPN.
How long does the Cook Out 400 last?
The Cook Out 400 typically lasts around three hours in run time.
Where is the Cook Out 400 in 2024?
Federated Auto Parts 400 will once again be in Richmond, Virginia at the popular Richmond Raceway venue. The race has never been held anywhere else, with the Richmond Raceway serving as its permanent home.
When is Cook Out 400 qualifying?
Stay tuned to learn when the qualifying session for the Cook Out 400 will take place.
Cook Out 400 race schedule
The 2024 Cook Out 400 race schedule begins at 6 PM ET.
Sunday, August 11:
- 6 PM: Cook Out 400
Cook Out 400 lineup
The lineup for Cook Out 400 has not been unveiled yet.
How much are Cook Out 400 tickets?
Tickets to attend the Cook Out 400 can be purchased here. Tickets typically start at $25 for those 12 and under in the Family sections. Spectators can also expect to spend somewhere between $40-$50 to purchase specific packages that offer a full weekend of race events including the Sprint Cup Series.
Cook Out 400 winners
There have been several previous Cook Out 400 winners in the race’s historical past. Here’s a complete list of the previous winners.
Past winners of the Cook Out 400
| Year | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Speedy Thompson | Speedy Thompson |
| 1959 | Cotton Owens | W.H. Watson |
| 1960 | Speedy Thompson | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 1961 | Joe Weatherly | Bud Moore Engineering |
| 1962 | Joe Weatherly | Bud Moore Engineering |
| 1963 | Ned Jarrett | Charles Robinson |
| 1964 | Cotton Owens | Cotton Owens |
| 1965 | David Pearson | Cotton Owens |
| 1966 | David Pearson | Cotton Owens |
| 1967 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1968 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1969 | Bobby Allison | Mario Rossi |
| 1970 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1971 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1972 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1973 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1974 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1975 | Darrell Waltrip | DiGard Motorsports |
| 1976 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1977 | Neil Bonnett | Jim Stacy |
| 1978 | Darrell Waltrip | DiGard Motorsports |
| 1979 | Bobby Allison | Bud Moore Engineering |
| 1980 | Bobby Allison | Bud Moore Engineering |
| 1981 | Benny Parsons | Bud Moore Engineering |
| 1982 | Bobby Allison | DiGard Motorsports |
| 1983 | Bobby Allison | DiGard Motorsports |
| 1984 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1985 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1986 | Tim Richmond | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 1987 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
| 1988 | Davey Allison | Ranier-Lundy |
| 1989 | Rusty Wallace | Blue Max Racing |
| 1990 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
| 1991 | Harry Gant | Leo Jackson Racing |
| 1992 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing |
| 1993 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing |
| 1994 | Terry Labonte | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 1995 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing |
| 1996 | Ernie Irvan | Robert Yates Racing |
| 1997 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing |
| 1998 | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing |
| 1999 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2000 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2001 | Ricky Rudd | Robert Yates Racing |
| 2002 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing |
| 2003 | Ryan Newman | Penske Racing |
| 2004 | Jeremy Mayfield | Evernham Motorsports |
| 2005 | Kurt Busch | Roush Racing |
| 2006 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2007 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2008 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2009 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2010 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2011 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2012 | Clint Bowyer | Michael Waltrip Racing |
| 2013 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2014 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske |
| 2015 | Matt Kenseth | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2016 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2017 | Kyle Larson | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 2018 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2019 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2020 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske |
| 2021 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2022 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 2023 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing |