NASCAR News: Richmond Raceway Releases Statement as Hurricane Poses Threat

Richmond Raceway has taken to its X (formerly Twitter) account to alert fans of potential disruptions caused by Hurricane Debby to the upcoming Cook Out 400 race.

“The projected rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby may force motorists to reroute their entry to Richmond Raceway this weekend. We encourage the fans and industry to monitor the following Henrico County handles on social media for the latest road closures and updates,” the statement read.

Hurricane Debby, now a Category 1 storm, boasts winds that reach up to 80 mph, with gusts surpassing 100 mph. Having first impacted areas in northern Florida and southern Georgia, it is now projected to affect Virginia later this week, potentially disrupting the NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.

NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass commented the following on X:

“NASCAR will monitor the weather and conditions as they have a few days before making any decisions. The garage isn’t scheduled to open until Saturday. (Cup haulers scheduled to enter Friday late afternoon; truck haulers Saturday morning),” Pockrass noted.

NASCAR will monitor the weather and conditions as they have a few days before making any decisions. The garage isn’t scheduled to open until Saturday. (Cup haulers scheduled to enter Friday late afternoon; truck haulers Saturday morning). https://t.co/QqFL0jYme8

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 5, 2024

He also added in a separate post:

“With tropical storm/depression Debby impacting Richmond areaa through Friday, all pre-event activities at Richmond Raceway have been canceled through 4 p.m. ET Friday.”

With tropical storm/depression Debby impacting Richmond areaa through Friday, all pre-event activities at Richmond Raceway have been canceled through 4 p.m. ET Friday.

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 7, 2024

When is the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway?

Saturday, August 10

2.30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice

3 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying

4.30 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice

5.35 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying

7.30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Clean Harbors 250

Sunday, August 11

6 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series The Cook Out 400

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