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Austin Dillon Interview following win at Richmond | VICTORY LAP

Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX Aug 18, 2025 12 min

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Austin Dillon reflects on his recent Richmond win, highlighting the intense battle with Ryan Blaney and the satisfaction of a clean victory. He discusses his strong connection to Richmond Raceway, the evolving teamwork with crew chief Richard Boswell, and the challenges and learning curve with the Next Gen car. Dillon also shares insights into his relationship with team owner Richard Childress and looks ahead to the playoffs, particularly focusing on Darlington as a key track. The conversation reveals the strategic and personal elements behind his success this season.

Topics: richmond race win playoff preparation team dynamics next gen car challenges crew chief relationship richard childress racing race strategy track preferences driver mindset race car setup

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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