Joey Logano surged from 17th to ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings during the Richmond race, but the real story was his late‑race charge that carried him to his 39th career victory.
He edged out Chase Briscoe by 0.392 seconds, ending a battle that saw Briscoe lead 171 of the 400 laps before Christopher Bell briefly seized the lead after an early pit stop.
Honoring a Legacy
The track set aside grandstand seats to commemorate Denny Hamlin’s parents, who had watched races at Richmond for years before their son became a 64‑time Cup Series winner.
Dennis Hamlin died in a house fire last December, and the tribute was part of a homecoming weekend for Hamlin, who shared the moment with family and friends.
Richmond Raceway announced that its grandstands were sold out for the second straight year, marking the 11th sellout in 24 Cup Series events this season, even as the venue’s capacity has fallen from its mid‑2000s peak of 112,000 seats.
The series will next travel to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a 301‑lap race on August 23, where defending champion Ryan Blaney aims to repeat his previous victory.
Meanwhile, Ty Gibbs has advocated for removing NASCAR’s digital rear‑view camera, suggesting the change could improve driver blocking and on‑track competition.