Denny Hamlin enters the 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway as the opening favorite at +400 odds, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The 24th race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, with the green flag dropping at 7 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Denny Hamlin Leads Opening Odds at Richmond Raceway
Hamlin holds five prior wins at the 0.75-mile-long Virginia short track. The venue features 14 degrees of banking in the turns, eight degrees of banking on the frontstretch, and two degrees of banking on the backstretch, accommodating a 37-car entry list for Saturday night’s race.
Top Contenders and Championship Challengers
Ryan Blaney follows at +600, Joey Logano sits at +650, and defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson rounds out the top five at +750. Larson previously won this specific event in 2017.
Mid-Pack Odds and Broadcast Details
Defending race winner Austin Dillon and recent Iowa race winner Ty Gibbs share the sixth-highest odds at +1000, with Dillon holding back-to-back victories at the facility. Chase Elliott holds the seventh position at +1500, followed by William Byron at +1600, and a tie between Chase Briscoe and Tyler Reddick at +1800. Live television coverage airs on USA Network, while radio broadcasts run on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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