NASCAR Cup, Truck Series Playoffs Near Richmond Decisive Final Races

The NASCAR Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series are reaching critical stages as drivers compete for playoff positions in the final races at Richmond Raceway. In the Cup Series, Austin Dillon controversially won a race after wrecking competitors Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin but was later disqualified from playoff eligibility for aggressive behavior, signaling NASCAR's commitment to maintaining the sport's integrity. With only a few playoff spots remaining, drivers like Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, Brad Keselowski, and Alex Bowman are leveraging their Richmond success to secure berths, while William Byron and Chase Elliott battle for the Regular Season Championship. Meanwhile, in the Truck Series, Corey Heim dominates with six wins and a large points lead, but Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith, and others including Ty Majeski, Jake Garcia, and Ben Rhodes remain in contention for the remaining playoff slots. The high stakes and intense competition at Richmond have created a dramatic atmosphere likened to reality TV, with strategic maneuvers and fierce battles shaping the postseason lineup. Both series underscore the pressure and excitement as the regular seasons conclude and the playoff races intensify.