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.

Chase Elliott's first DNF of the season means he's out of the running for Regular Season Champion. After a clean first stage of racing in the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season at Richmond Raceway, three close cautions snowballed into a crash that collected 13 drivers.

The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway was completely sold out on Saturday, as fans flocked to witness the high-speed action that the three-quarter-mile oval delivers. The race turned out to be a huge hit as William Byron clinched the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship, while Austin Dillon secured his sixth career victory.

Richmond Raceway lost one of their usual two dates ahead of the 2025 season, and that originally disappointed Virginia native Denny Hamlin. However, after this past weekend’s resounding success of an event,

Austin Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet pit crew celebrates after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Austin Dillon keeps a positive attitude while claiming validation after last year's controversial finish at Richmond Raceway. Growing up in Chester, Charles Denike went to some races at Richmond Raceway.

Man, that feels good. Got to thank the Good Lord above. I really wanted that one. Last year, hurt really bad. Just going through the whole process of it. But this one feels so sweet. Man, I love Richmond.

Freddie Kraft, the spotter for Bubba Wallace, was not too bummed out about the No. 23 Toyota losing a wheel on pit road at Richmond. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Kraft reacted to the incident that happened during the final stage of the NASCAR Cup Series race.