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The official entry list has been released, and a total of 40 drivers and teams will take part in the regular season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series. 20 of those drivers face a must-win situation, meaning they have to win the race or face missing the 2025 playoffs. Along with the usual 36 full-time drivers and teams, there are four part-time entries filling out the field. Richard Childress ...Keep readingView the full article

Fresh off his Cup Series win at Richmond, Austin Dillon joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap. The two break down how Dillon secured his postseason spot late in the regular season, what it meant to win at Richmond after last year’s controversy, and why RCR continues to thrive at the track. They also look back on Dillon’s season so far and discuss what this win means for momentum heading into the playoffs. View the full article

When the NASCAR Cup Series arrived at Richmond, Austin Dillon was 28th in points, but when the checkered flag flew, he was in the playoffs as the 14th different winner of the 2025 season. Before Dillon's victory, there was a lively points battle around the cutline with Chris Buescher sitting 34 points ahead of teammate Ryan Preece -- who earned pole for the race. Alex Bowman and Tyler ...Keep readingView the full article

Connor Zilisch's freak fall has some drivers reconsidering how they celebrate. For most, though, it's business as usual. View the full article

At 49 years old, Matt Crafton has been a part of the NASCAR Truck Series for almost 25 years with 585 starts. He also hasn't missed a single race since the 2000 season in a record streak. However, that run will come to an end after the 2025 season. Crafton, who has three Truck Series championships (2013, 2014, and 2019), will step back from his role as a full-time driver. "ThorSport Racing ...Keep readingView the full article

Xfinity has held the naming rights to NASCAR's No. 2 division since 2015, but next year, it will be known officially as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The company will be the fourth brand to hold the naming rights to the popular series, which is the final stepping stone before the Cup level. The 33-race season is broadcasted exclusively on The CW, and has seen a notable rise in ...Keep readingView the full article

Check the latest 2025 NASCAR Playoff standings and playoff picture following Richmond. Who's in, who's on the cut line, and what it all means. View the full article

There were 24 lead changes at Richmond Raceway in a 400-lap event that featured nonstop action. The tire falloff made for a fascinating race with multiple strategies throughout the field. And in the end, the NASCAR Cup Series had its 14th different winner of the 2025 season as Austin Dillon locked himself into the playoffs. Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from ...Keep readingView the full article

After an impressive win at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon gave some interesting insight into the inner-workings of one of NASCAR's oldest active teams, including arguments he has had with his grandfather and team owner, Richard Childress. "We get into arguments to the point of frustration," revealed Dillon, who has been racing with a broken rib for the last three weeks. "It's very hard when ...Keep readingView the full article

Austin Dillon's redemption at Richmond was the storybook ending the driver needed, and it was an entire year in the making. View the full article

After earning his first win of the 2025 season at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon surprised those watching when he revealed in his winner's interview that he recently suffered a broken rib. He later expanded on that in the post-race press conference. "I don't like to talk about it, but I fell off a ladder pulling my bow case off, getting ready for hunting season," explained Dillon. "Fell on ...Keep readingView the full article

Last year, the battle to become the regular season champion was incredibly close, with Tyler Reddick prevailing by a single point over Kyle Larson. There will be no such battle in 2025, as William Byron clinched the regular season title with one race to spare. He was helped by the fact that his closest competition [Chase Elliott] crashed out of the race, nearly taking Byron with him in a mid-race ...Keep readingView the full article

Alex Bowman will enter the regular season finale at Daytona in a very uncomfortable position: holding the 16th and final playoff spot. Any new winner at Daytona that comes from below the cut-line will automatically knock him out of championship contention. At Richmond, he came just one position shy of a season-altering victory for himself. Despite the fact that he was gaining ground on ...Keep readingView the full article

Entering Richmond, there was a dark cloud over Austin Dillon as memories returned of the controversial 2024 finish, where he intentionally wrecked two cars on his way to winning the race. His actions then forced NASCAR to remove him from the playoffs, but this time, there was no drama for the No. 3 as he dominated the final stint of the race. "Man, that feels good," said Dillon. "Got to thank ...Keep readingView the full article

Check out Austin Dillon taking the checkered flag at the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. View the full article