Richmond Raceway has often been a mirror for the unpredictable, and for Austin Dillon, last weekend’s race etched another chapter in a career defined by persistence. Entering the event, inconsistency and doubters questioning the long-term direction of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 team had punctuated Dillon’s season. Yet, on a track where tire management, strategy, and patience dictate survival, he seized a much-needed redemption. That victory not only punched his ticket into the playoffs under the current format but also reignited debates surrounding NASCAR’s postseason system.

The spotlight didn’t just come from his resurgence on the track. In the days following Richmond, Dillon addressed a topic that’s become louder across the garage and fan base: whether the structure of the sport’

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