Austin Dillon's redemption at Richmond was the storybook ending the driver needed, and it was an entire year in the making.

When it comes to Austin Dillon, it’s one task achieved but another task still to accomplish. What that phrase boils down to is two-fold: First is that Dillon qualified for the NASCAR Cup playoffs by virtue of Saturday night’s win at Richmond Raceway.

Austin Dillon has finally silenced haters after winning at Richmond Raceway for the second time in a row. This time, however, the RCR driver left no room for doubt as he kept it clean for the entirety of the race.

A veteran NASCAR Cup driver breaks down what makes Austin Dillon so successful at Richmond, despite often being an underdog elsewhere.

When you think NASCAR couldn’t get any more dramatic, Austin Dillon casually drops the news that he’s been racing with a broken rib. You know, just your typical Tuesday confession that makes the rest of us feel like absolute wimps for complaining about a paper cut.