Richard Childress Racing has struggled during the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, but the team finally broke through on Sunday night. [autotag]Austin Dillon[/autotag] shocked the NASCAR world and won the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. It was controversial as Dillon dumped Joey Logano and made contact with Denny Hamlin.
Following the event, team owner [autotag]Richard Childress[/autotag] sat down with the media and was asked about seeing the No. 3 car back in victory lane with Dillon. After a rough 2024 season, Childress was just happy to see the team back in the winner’s circle.
“Anytime you win, and especially when you see your family, grandson, go out and win it,” Childress said. “I’ve been in a lot of winner’s circles with him over the years, dirt tracks, late model ARCA, trucks, all of ’em. It just gives you that great feeling. I know how hard [Austin Dillon]’s worked for it. I know how much crap he’s taken over the years for being my grandson, going out and driving. He had to earn it. That’s the way he’s done it. He’s earned his way.”
Dillon was going to cruise to a victory before a caution with two laps to go. The driver of the No. 3 car had the best vehicle at the end of the race but was forced to dump Logano and make contact with Hamlin to win. Unless NASCAR takes away Dillon’s victory mid-week, the No. 3 team now has a spot in the 2024 Cup Series playoffs.
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