Bristol Motor Speedway fan-favorite Austin Dillon punched his Playoff ticket with a victory Saturday night in Virginia guaranteeing he will be among the 16 drivers battling for the championship when the NASCAR Cup Series arrives at the crown jewel Bass Pro Shop Night Race on Saturday,

In his playoff-clinching victory at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon shared some NASCAR history on the venerable short track with the most famous driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt, the late seven-time Cup Series champion who amassed 76 victories in a Hall of Fame career,

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.