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Richard Childress Racing announced this week that Jim Pohlman, the current crew chief of Xfinity Series star Justin Allgaier, will join Kyle Busch's No.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 11

Austin Dillon In Awe of Professional Bull Riders After Association As General Manager of the Carolina Cowboys

Austin Dillon carries the weight of legacy on his shoulders as a descendant of Richard Childress, the man behind Richard Childress Racing, a team he may one day lead.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Austin Dillon Shuts Down Kyle Busch Crew Chief Rumors

The NASCAR garage is buzzing with whispers, but Austin Dillon isn’t having any of it. When rumors started swirling about potential crew chief musical chairs at Richard Childress Racing, particularly around Kyle Busch’s struggling No.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Austin Dillon Sets Feelings Straight as Kyle Busch RCR Rumors Continue

In NASCAR, every driver hits rough patches at some point, but when it hits someone ranked ninth all-time in Cup wins with 63 victories and two championships, the chatter piles up fast.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 4

Austin Dillon Insists RCR Needs to Do Better to Bring Kyle Busch Back to His Level

While Austin Dillon has not lost his desire to win, he wants to see his teammate, Kyle Busch, win sooner. Busch lost his crew chief, Randall Burnett, earlier

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 2

'I Know His Feelings When I Go Too Far': Austin Dillon Opens Up on Relationship With Richard Childress

Austin Dillon has spent nearly his entire NASCAR Cup career behind the wheel of his grandfather’s team, Richard Childress Racing. That dynamic brings not just the weight of family legacy but plenty of feedback flowing in both directions.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 28

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Kansas

Here's what the Cup Series playoff standings look like going into the Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Roval.

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR playoff race at Kansas in wild 2OT finish

'Super disappointing': Denny Hamlin comes up shy of huge NASCAR playoff win at Kansas

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 14

Austin Dillon calls out tire wear at Bristol after elimination from NASCAR Playoffs

Tonight ended in disappointment for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team as they were eliminated from the NASCAR Playoffs. Dillon was 15 points from advancing to the Round of 12.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 13

Christopher Bell wins wild Bristol night race

Christopher Bell holds off Brad Keselowski, wins wild Bristol night race

With a three-wide move on Lap 496 of Saturday's Bass Pro Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell shot to the lead and scored his fourth win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Bass Pro Shops Night Race takeaways

Josh Berry's NASCAR playoff run comes to an end after car catches fire

Austin Cindric, Alex Bowman come out on different sides of bubble battle

'Story of our season': Brad Keselowski frustrated after Bristol finish

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 13

Austin Dillon plans to be ‘aggressive’ facing playoff elimination at Bristol Night Race

Tonight is make-or-break for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 team. This run in the NASCAR Playoffs is on the line at Bristol. While Dillon making the postseason is an overachievement in and of itself for this team, making the Round of 12 could possibly give the team validation.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10

Steve Latarte Disagrees With Kyle Petty on Austin Dillon’s Playoff Chances at Bristol

The four drivers currently sitting in the danger zone of the Round of 16 are Austin Dillon, trailing the cutline by 11 points; Shane van Gisbergen at minus 15; Alex Bowman down 35; and Josh Berry buried 45 points below the mark.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 7

Austin Dillon accidentally wrecks his brother in NASCAR playoff race at Gateway

Things might be a little awkward at the dinner table for Austin and Ty Dillon on Sunday evening.

NASCAR playoff driver suffers detrimental crash in second race of postseason

2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff field set

'I'm gonna get flack for it': Ryan Blaney ranks NASCAR's crown-jewel races

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 7

Austin Dillon furious with his No. 3 car at Gateway: ‘I’m driving a piece of sh*t’

Austin Dillon is having a rough start to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Gateway. Dillon, stuck in 26th, is upset with his No. 3 Chevrolet’s performance.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 6

Austin Dillon Talks Playoff Woes: 'Richard Childress Has to Yell at Us at the Right Time'

You know, there’s something about the rhythm of a NASCAR season that feels familiar. Teams start the year with big hopes, hit the summer stretch trying to find their footing, and then, when the playoffs loom, everything gets real.

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NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 2

The Night Austin Dillon Drove like Dale Earnhardt

This week, Austin Dillon showed everyone how good he is at the “Lady in Black.”Running in the top 10 in the 1st half of the race. Only for a bad pit stop to put him in the mid-pack, where he stayed for the rest of the race.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 31

What the NASCAR playoff picture looks like after Darlington

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Darlington

Chase Briscoe locked himself into the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after his dominant victory in Sunday's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Here's what the rest of the playoff picture looks like after the first race of the postseason.

Chase Briscoe wins second straight Southern 500, advancing in playoffs

Lap 1 crash in Southern 500 impacts multiple NASCAR playoff drivers

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Austin Dillon Believes NASCAR Rule Change Could Transform the Sport Forever

The garage area is buzzing with excitement these days, and for good reason. Word’s getting around that NASCAR is seriously considering a rule change that could shake things up in ways we haven’t seen since the sport’s early days.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 21

Austin Dillon Calls for a Radical Shake-Up: Isolate Playoff Drivers During the NASCAR Postseason

Nearly everybody has an opinion today about how NASCAR should change the current playoff system. The elimination-style format has fallen out of favor, particularly with the traditional fanbase, and is being called out every single day.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 18

'My Grandpa Gave Me the Ride!' Austin Dillon Shuts up Haters with Bold Claim After Richmond

Austin Dillon has finally silenced haters after winning at Richmond Raceway for the second time in a row. This time, however, the RCR driver left no room for doubt as he kept it clean for the entirety of the race.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 17

Austin Dillon tied this Dale Earnhardt record with Richmond win

Dillon had won five Cup Series races before his victory at Richmond on Saturday, but had yet to put together a dominant performance during his Cup Series career.

Austin Dillon earns NASCAR playoff spot with clutch Richmond win

Austin Dillon winning his way through criticism that comes with being kin to racing royalty

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Richmond

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 17

Austin Dillon winning his way through criticism that comes with being kin to racing royalty

Dillon has been no stranger to criticism, but he's proving he belongs.

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Richmond

Austin Dillon earns NASCAR playoff spot with clutch Richmond win

Austin Dillon becomes 1st repeat Cook Out 400 winner in 15 years

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 16

Austin Dillon becomes 1st repeat Cook Out 400 winner in 15 years

Austin Dillon's No. 3 Chevrolet came to life late Saturday night, leading him to repeat as winner of the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway and join the playoff field in the NASCAR Cup Series' penultimate regular-season race in Richmond, Va.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 16

Austin Dillon earns NASCAR playoff spot with Richmond win

Austin Dillon earns NASCAR playoff spot with clutch Richmond win

For the second year in a row, Austin Dillon won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.

William Byron wins NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship

Team Penske scores triple top-five finishes at Richmond

Alex Bowman firmly on NASCAR playoff bubble after Richmond

Richmond a big missed opportunity for Ryan Preece in NASCAR playoff hunt

Chris Buescher's NASCAR playoff hopes in a 'terrible spot'

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Richmond

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 16

Austin Dillon Brands 2024 Richmond Win As 'His Favorite' Overlooking Controversy

Austin Dillon has bittersweet memories of the Richmond Raceway. The RCR driver clinched the fifth Cup win of his career at the track last year. However, controversies surrounded his victory due to his on-track antics.

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24, 2024