The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway for the 25th race of the 36-race season, and the entry list brings a mix of title contenders, rising talents, and part-time challengers. With 39 cars entered for the Cook Out 400, the field falls just one short of the maximum 40, meaning no team will miss out after qualifying. This week’s lineup includes recent winners, dominant lower-series drivers, and a few surprises as the summer stretch heats up.
Key Highlights
39 cars entered for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway
No drivers or teams will be eliminated after qualifying
Shane van Gisbergen returns in the No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet after his Watkins Glen win
Jesse Love set for his fifth Cup start, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing
Corey Heim makes his third Cup start with 23XI Racing in the No. 67 Toyota
Van Gisbergen Back in the Spotlight
Shane van Gisbergen enters Richmond riding high after last weekend’s victory at Watkins Glen International. The Trackhouse Racing driver will again pilot the No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, looking to carry momentum into the short track. His road course expertise has made headlines, but Richmond offers a different kind of challenge—one that will test his adaptability on a flat, worn surface.
Love and Heim Bring Young Talent
Jesse Love will return for his fifth Cup Series start, driving the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet with C4 Energy as sponsor. The 20-year-old, a full-time Xfinity Series competitor in the No. 2 car, earned his career-best Cup finish of 24th at Indianapolis in his most recent start. Richmond presents another opportunity to gain experience against the sport’s top names.
Corey Heim continues to make his mark on NASCAR, entering his third Cup start of the season in the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing, backed by Robinhood. The 23-year-old leads the Craftsman Truck Series with six wins in 17 races this season. Heim’s best Cup finish came in his debut at Kansas, where he placed 13th.
Full Entry List and TBA Seat
The entry list includes all the season’s top contenders—Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Joey Logano, and Christopher Bell—along with several part-time entries. The No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet remains without an announced driver, adding some late intrigue to the weekend roster. With no teams being sent home after qualifying, all 39 entries will have a guaranteed starting spot in Sunday’s race.
| S.No | Entry # | Driver |
| 1 | 1 | Ross Chastain |
| 2 | 2 | Austin Cindric |
| 3 | 3 | Austin Dillon |
| 4 | 4 | Noah Gragson |
| 5 | 5 | Kyle Larson |
| 6 | 6 | Brad Keselowski |
| 7 | 7 | Justin Haley |
| 8 | 8 | Kyle Busch |
| 9 | 9 | Chase Elliott |
| 10 | 10 | Ty Dillon |
| 11 | 11 | Denny Hamlin |
| 12 | 12 | Ryan Blaney |
| 13 | 16 | AJ Allmendinger |
| 14 | 17 | Chris Buescher |
| 15 | 19 | Chase Briscoe |
| 16 | 20 | Christopher Bell |
| 17 | 21 | Josh Berry |
| 18 | 22 | Joey Logano |
| 19 | 23 | Bubba Wallace |
| 20 | 24 | William Byron |
| 21 | 33 | Jesse Love |
| 22 | 34 | Todd Gilliland |
| 23 | 35 | Riley Herbst |
| 24 | 38 | Zane Smith |
| 25 | 41 | Cole Custer |
| 26 | 42 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 27 | 43 | Erik Jones |
| 28 | 44 | TBA |
| 29 | 45 | Tyler Reddick |
| 30 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 31 | 48 | Alex Bowman |
| 32 | 51 | Cody Ware |
| 33 | 54 | Ty Gibbs |
| 34 | 60 | Ryan Preece |
| 35 | 67 | Corey Heim |
| 36 | 71 | Michael McDowell |
| 37 | 77 | Carson Hocevar |
| 38 | 88 | Shane Van Gisbergen |
| 39 | 99 | Daniel Suarez |
News in Brief: 2025 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Entry List
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature 39 entries, ensuring a full field without eliminations. Shane van Gisbergen returns after his Watkins Glen win, while young drivers Jesse Love and Corey Heim add fresh energy to the lineup. Love makes his fifth Cup start for Richard Childress Racing, and Heim takes on his third Cup race with 23XI Racing. The No. 44 NY Racing entry remains without a confirmed driver. Catch all the action Sunday as the short-track season continues to intensify.
ALSO READ: Full Entry List Revealed for Watkins Glen Xfinity Race: 38 Drivers Set to Compete
