Ryan Blaney dominates Stage 1 in Richmond Cup race

Stage 1 recapPolesitter Ryan Blaney commanded Stage 1 of Saturday evening’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford led 60 of the 70-lap opening frame at the Virginia short track to nab a series-high sixth stage win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: RichmondChase Briscoe, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Chr