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Austin Dillon broke a 37-race winless streak with a victory at Richmond, leading 107 laps and securing a playoff spot, while other top performers included Ryan Blaney and William Byron. Key losers were Ty Reddick, who risks missing the playoffs, and RFK Racing, which needs a win at Daytona to qualify. The race had significant implications for the playoff standings and driver performances.
Corey Heim won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond, securing his seventh victory of the season and becoming the youngest driver in series history with 18 wins. The race also set the playoff field, with Heim and other winners advancing to the postseason. Heim's win was marked by strategic driving and perseverance, overcoming challenges from Ty Majeski and others.
Martin Truex Jr. was in position to win his first points-paying race at Richmond, but a caution and earlier strategy call led to the No. 19 car fading outside of the top 10 at the checkered flag. Truex expressed his frustration, which only increased when crew chief James Small revealed that he had intentionally withheld information from the driver that would have explained his decline in performance. The poor communication between the crew chief and driver raises questions as the team is on a 51-race winless streak.