Winning at Richmond wasn’t just another win for Austin Dillon; it felt like a real turning point. A year ago, his bold, aggressive driving on this same track got him the victory, but it also drew quite a bit of criticism. This time around, he totally flipped the script, racing clean and smart.

While Dillon’s talent behind the wheel is obvious, he’s quick to give credit to his crew chief, Richard Boswell, as his team Richard Childress Racing is making a solid comeback with his help, and this win feels like a sign that bigger things are on the horizon. But there’s more to the story than just racing.

Richard Childress dedicated a lot to building this team to be considered amongst the best. To some extent, the team has achieved this milestone, but RCR’s journey doesn’t just end here. N

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