Dillon Makes Cup Playoffs with Redemptive Win at Richmond

Dillon makes Cup playoffs with redemptive victory at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Austin Dillon was hurting mentally and physically when he arrived at Richmond Raceway. He found the cure for what ailed him in victory lane Saturday night.

NASCAR Insider Explains How Austin Dillon’s Richmond Win Wasn’t ‘Fluke’

“God has a way of putting that timing together,” Austin Dillon said after winning the Cook-out 400 at Richmond this year. But history is rarely forgotten at some NASCAR racetracks, where echoes of the past frequently resurface even after the checkered flag is raised, and a driver celebrates in victory lane. Richmond Raceway happens to be one such location for Richard Childress Racing. Austin Dillon’s most recent victory, though won by a clear le…

Dillon makes Cup playoffs with redemptive win at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Austin Dillon was hurting mentally and physically when he arrived at Richmond Raceway. He found the cure for what ailed him in victory lane Saturday night.

Dillon Claims Redemption Victory in NASCAR Cook Out 400

Austin Dillon captured his sixth NASCAR Cup Series win and secured a spot in the 2025 playoffs with a dominant performance in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 16, 2025, leading the final 49 laps to finish 2.471 seconds ahead of Alex Bowman. The victory marked a significant turnaround for the 35-year-old driver of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, who had been penalized out of playoff contention after winning the same ra…

Austin Dillon equals a Dale Earnhardt feat

In his playoff-clinching victory at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon shared some NASCAR history on the venerable short track with the most famous driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt, the late seven-time champion who amassed 76 Cup Series victories…

Austin Dillon Sets Tone for NASCAR Playoffs After Richmond Win: ‘I Feel Great’

Fresh off his Saturday win, Austin Dillon has joined the ranks of the winningest drivers at Richmond Raceway, successfully defending last year’s win. A season ago, his aggressive move that took out Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano cost him a playoff berth despite victory. This time, Dillon left no room for debate, sealing the win cleanly and without controversy. Riding that momentum, Dillon is now looking forward to the playoffs. However, he doesn’t…