NASCAR Cook Out 400 Under Threat of Hurricane Debby

A Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 80 mph and gusts exceeding 100 mph, known as Hurricane Debby, is headed toward the East Coast of the United States, leaving the NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway under significant threat. The storm, which has drenched areas in northern Florida and southern Georgia, is projected to hit Virginia later this week, potentially disrupting the weekend of racing.

In response to the weather threat, NASCAR officials are on high alert. Bob Pockrass, a seasoned NASCAR reporter, shared on social media:

“NASCAR will monitor the weather and conditions because they have a few days before they make a decision. The garage is not scheduled to open until Saturday.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a statement regarding Hurricane Debby, which is now in its fourth day.

The press release reads:

“FEMA is working closely with federal, state, tribal and local officials, coordinating efforts and resources to effectively respond to the challenges posed by this severe weather event. More than 700 FEMA staff and federal partners are deployed in Florida, Georgia, Carolina South and North Carolina Search and Rescue teams and water rescue assets are ready to assist if needed.

“In addition, FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington, DC and Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) in Atlanta have been activated to support the affected countries and anticipate any needs. FEMA has activated sending more than 1 million food and nearly 1.5 million liters of water to Florida, with additional supplies on the way FEMA’s distribution center in Atlanta is fully stocked and prepared to distribute commodities to affected areas if additional support is requested.

When is the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway?

Saturday, August 10th

2:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice

3pm ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying

4:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice

5:35 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifiers

7:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Clean Harbors 250

Sunday, August 11th

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

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