CLAYTON, MO (August 19, 2025) — Austin Dillon, driver of the No.3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Deer Season XP Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, took first place in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Dillon led for 107 out of 400 laps to secure his second consecutive victory in the Cook Out 400.
Dillon’s victory has locked him in to be a contender in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, which are contested over the final 10 races of the season. The regular Cup Series season will conclude after the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 23.
Austin Dillon drove the No.3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet featuring a special paint scheme that included Winchester Ammunition and Deer Season XP, a flagship rifle product that is specifically engineered for deer hunting. Fans will see the Winchester Deer Season XP paint scheme in three more upcoming races.
Winchester Deer Season XP® is celebrating 10 years as the most accurate and lethal bullet for deer hunting. For a decade, Deer Season XP has been the choice of deer hunters looking to fill their tags. Deer hunters everywhere rely on the Extreme Point® bullet’s oversized impact diameter. The larger impact diameter means more impact trauma, better energy transfer, and larger wound cavities for faster knockdown. To learn more about Deer Season XP and other Winchester Ammunition products, visit Winchester.com.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the leading small caliber ammunition brand for hunting, recreational shooting, and law enforcement, and the largest supplier to the U.S. military. The legendary Winchester® brand, with its 159-year history, is founded on principles of integrity, hard work, and a strong commitment to its loyal customers. As a segment of Olin Corporation, Winchester shares Olin’s purpose to deliver materials and solutions that enhance and protect lives. Learn more about Winchester and the responsible use of its products by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 159 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care® and Project ChildSafe®. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
About Gun Owners Care®
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care® campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
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