Austin Dillon Wins First NASCAR Cup Series Race in Two Years

Victory at Richmond Locks Him into Playoffs

Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing, clinched a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with a dramatic win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday. Dillon, who entered the race 32nd in the standings, desperately needed a victory to qualify for the postseason. He battled through the field and took the lead on the final lap after sending Joey Logano into a spin. Dillon held on to win in overtime, securing his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in nearly two years.