Austin Dillon, Ryan Newman Share a Coke and a Ride at Daytona

Defending Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon says he feels good about his chances to repeat -- he'd be the first driver to do so since 1995.

This week's "Employee Spotlight presented by Dow" focuses on Danny Lawrence, who was the fourth member of the RCR engine department, moved to head engine builder and is currently RCR's Xfinity Series director.

We're excited to release the first episode from our 12-part series chronicling the racing life and career of Richard Childress. Part I dives into Richard's humble beginnings in North Carolina.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we're proud to recognize several employees that have played a fundamental role in the evolution of RCR. This week's "Employee Spotlight presented by Dow" focuses on Bill Patterson, a man that has dedicated his life to racing.

Daniel Hemric looks ahead to driving the No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in 2019, while also looking back on the path he took to get to the Monster Energy Series.

The 2019 season brings a sense of rejuvenation for Richard Childress Racing, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in racing in 2019 and welcome new driver Daniel Hemric to pilot the No. 8.

Team owner Richard Childress explains why he brought back the No. 8 for Daniel Hemric to drive in the Monster Energy Series.

In celebration of Richard Childress Racing's 50th anniversary in 2019, watch a time-lapse of Daniel Hemric's special Daytona 500 paint scheme on the new No. 8 Camaro.

In celebration of Richard Childress Racing's 50th anniversary in 2019, watch a time-lapse of Austin Dillon's No. 3 Camaro special paint scheme coming to life.

Relive the moment Richard Childress Racing announced plans for the 50th Anniversary, unveiled Daniel Hemric's No. 8 and the gold-colored Chevrolets that will be run at Daytona International Speedway in February.

Celebrate some of the most memorable and significant moments from Richard Childress Racing as the team prepares to honor its 50th anniversary.

A Daytona 500 victory highlighted Austin Dillon's 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series campaign, punching his ticket into the NASCAR Playoffs.

Daniel Hemric says he's already forgotten about missing out on the Xfinity Series title as he looks forward to next year with RCR.

Daniel Hemric and his wife Kenzie have a unique relationship, after they met racing, competed against one another and trying to make it in NASCAR. NBC sat down with the couple to discuss their one-of-a-kind marriage.

Daniel Hemric discusses reaching the Championship 4 for the second straight season and how he looks to redeem himself after a disappointing result at Miami last year.

Relive the NASCAR Playoff race in 2014 at Phoenix as Kevin Harvick gets a clutch win and Ryan Newman's late pass of Kyle Larson eliminates Jeff Gordon.

Austin Dillon's rear tire carrier and jackman, Derrell Edwards, was selected as one of NBC's 'Pit Crew All-Stars' during one of the recent race weekends.

Austin Dillon gave breast cancer survivors and their guest the ride of a lifetime as he provided them with Chevrolet pace car rides around Talladega Superspeedway.

The Richard Childress Racing drivers discuss what it is like racing for NASCAR Hall of Fame member Richard Childress in honor of National Boss Day.

Matt Tifft explains what was going through his mind as Ross Chastain made a late push and why he hopes the next round isn't as stressful.

Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft discuss what it will take to have a successful day at Dover International Speedway and advance to the second round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs.

Daniel Hemric couldn't hold back the emotion after it was made official that he will drive for Richard Childress Racing next season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft preview the second race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs at the newly designed Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Matt Tifft and a host of Nexteer Automotive engineers hit K1 Speed indoor go-kart track in Concord, North Carolina for a friendly race ahead of this weekend's event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Matt Tifft brought his No. 2 Nexteer Chevrolet to Piedmont Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina to help kick off NASCAR's Scholastic reading program and promote STEM.

After two top-11 finishes to open up the playoffs, Austin Dillon believes the No. 3 team has what it takes to take the next step.

Listen to Daniel Hemric discuss his third-place run at Richmond and why he hopes to regroup for a win.

Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft preview the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs opening race at Richmond Raceway.

Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft kick off the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs at Richmond Raceway. The pair recap the regular season and preview the first round of the playoffs.

Matt Tifft describes what he loves about his 2018 Chevy Silverado in the latest edition of the "My Chevrolet Stories" video series.

Daniel Hemric shows us how to get around Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the latest edition of "iRacing with the Pros."

Ty Dillon shows us how to get around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the latest edition of "iRacing with the Pros."

Take a look at the annual NASCAR Throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway through the retro lens of VHS.

Take a ride in a custom-built 1969 Chevrolet Camaro as NASCAR Hall of Fame member Richard Childress helps pace the field for the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on NASCAR Throwback weekend.

Austin Dillon will drive a silver No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet for the annual NASCAR Throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway, honoring Dale Earnhardt and RCR's silver 1995 All-Star Race paint scheme.

Matt Tifft explains what it takes to get around Elkhart Lake's Road America in the latest edition of "iRacing with the Pros."

How well do Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft know their way around Road America? We tested their skills with a whiteboard and a blindfold. Who do you think does a better job of drawing the seven-turn road course?

Matt Tifft sits down with a young NASCAR fan named Bryce to test his skills about racing as part of the Kids Drive NASCAR campaign.

Children that spent the morning at Richard Childress Racing's STEM Day in July designed their own unique paint schemes, raced die-cast cars and helped load Austin Dillon's No. 3 Chevrolet into the hauler, all to help promote Kids Drive NASCAR.

Austin Dillon reflects on his fourth-place effort at Michigan, what this means for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team.

Daniel Hemric shares why the 2018 season has been one for the ages in the Xfinity Series as the regular season comes to a close.

Austin Dillon explains to NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman why he is staying tight-lipped about his Darlington throwback and what race he would like to win next.

How well do Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft know their way around Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course? We tested their skills with a whiteboard and a blindfold. Who do you think does a better job of drawing the seven-turn road course?

Daniel Hemric shows us how to get around Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the latest edition of "iRacing with the Pros."

For the fourth year, Austin and Ty Dillon hosted a celebrity basketball tournament benefitting the Childress Institue for Pediatric Trauma, and this year's edition was one for the record books.

Daniel Hemric sits down with a young NASCAR fan named Riley to test her skills about racing as part of the Kids Drive NASCAR campaign.

How well do Austin Dillon and Ryan Newman know how to get around Watkins Glen International? We blindfold them and put their memory skills to the test.

Children that spent the morning at Richard Childress Racing's STEM Day in July were given a lesson on tires and friction and how they are essential to making our race cars go fast each week.

Austin Dillon sits down with a young NASCAR fan named Easton to test his skills about racing as part of the Kids Drive NASCAR campaign.

Austin Dillon shows us the best way to get around the 'Tricky Triangle' of Pocono Raceway with the latest edition of the 'iRacing with the Pros' video series.

Daniel Hemric and Iowa Speedway worked with Meals From the Heartland to package nearly 25,000 meals for those in need across the globe in advance of the NASCAR Xfinity Series U.S. Cellular 250.

Derrell Edwards talks about his decision to pursue a career on a NASCAR pit crew and becoming the first African-American to win the Daytona 500.

Children spent the day at Richard Childress Racing learning the importance of safety, science, technology, engineering and math during this year's Kids Camp and STEM Day to kick off Kids Drive NASCAR.

Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon and the Richard Childress Racing Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams spent two days testing the new Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval course, which will be used for the first time this September.

For three years, Richard Childress Racing has hosted a monthly veterans coffee at the race shop to honor members of the U.S. military and offer support for those that have given so much.

RCR NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Matt Tifft hops on the iRacing rig to explain what it takes to get around the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway in the latest edition of 'iRacing with the Pros.'

Daniel Hemric gives fans an inside look at his Chevrolet Silverado Z71 truck in the latest edition of the "My Chevrolet Stories" video series.

Employees from RCR and ECR Engines received their Daytona 500 rings, courtesy of Austin Dillon. Listen to them reflect on that monumental win.

Austin Dillon and Ryan Newman try to draw the technical Sonoma Raceway, but try to do so while being blindfolded.

The Richard Childress Racing drivers wish everyone a Happy Father's Day and share memories of their dads.

Shane Lee walks us through a lap around Iowa Speedway with the latest edition of 'iRacing with the Pros."

To celebrate his first Xfinity victory since 2016, Austin Dillon burned it down in Michigan.

The driver of the No. 21 explains what happened in the final moments of the LTi Printing 250 and why he is proud to drive for Richard Childress Racing.

The Richard Childress Racing driver shares why the Michigan win is important not just to him, but for the Xfinity program at RCR moving forward.

Shane Lee walks us through a lap around Michigan International Speedway with the latest edition of 'iRacing with the Pros."

Daniel Hemric's No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet will honor off-road racer and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver and owner Walker Evans for the annual NASCAR Throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway.

Austin Dillon, 2017 Coca-Cola 600 champion, demonstrates how he gets around Charlotte Motor Speedway in the latest edition of "iRacing with the Pros."

Richard Childress Racing teammates join forces to see if they can answer Mike Dillon's trivia questions in the final installment of "Chevrolet Cash Suburban."

The Richard Childress Racing pit crews were busy during All-Star weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway and now you can tag along with them for live pit stop qualifying and team introductions.

Take a ride with Richard Childress Racing's No. 3 hauler as it goes through the city of Concord, North Carolina and makes its way to Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Richard Childress Racing teammates join forces to see if they can answer Mike Dillon's trivia questions in the first installment of "Chevrolet Cash Suburban."

The Richard Childress Racing drivers wish everyone a happy Mother's Day and share memories of their moms.

See the view from inside Daniel Hemric's No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet as he does a parade around Philadelphia and performs an impressive burnout in front of City Hall as part of the 2018 Xfinity Takeover.

Austin Dillon shows off his gold 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS in the latest edition of the 'My Chevrolet Stories' series.

Long corners, treacherous banks, and tight exits are just a few of the challenges at the Monster Mile. See how Austin Dillon prepares for Dover International Speedway in our latest iRacing video.

NASCAR.com got exclusive access to Hemric and the No. 8 team during his monumental career moment at Richmond Raceway. For the full feature, visit youtube.com/nascar

Christopher Bell, Elliott Sadler, Matt Tifft and Austin Cindric will make up the Dash 4 Cash field at Talladega Superspeedway.

Hemric joins GarageCam to discuss his thoughts on driving the iconic No. 8 and making his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start.

NASCAR Xfinity Series Managing Director Wayne Auton talks to NASCAR.com about the decision not to penalize the No. 21 Xfinity Series team after the race at Bristol.

Ryan Newman shows off his 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon in the latest edition of the 'My Chevrolet Stories' video series.

Ty Dillon shows what it takes to get around Texas Motor Speedway in the latest edition of iRacing with the pros.

Daniel Hemric joined 'NASCAR Race Hub' to unveil the No. 8 Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff Chevrolet that he will drive in two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series events in 2018.

Years of collaboration with Team Chevy and RCR put the new Camaro ZL1 on track for the first time in February. Austin Dillon proved its success right out of the gate in a big way winning the Daytona 500.

The members of the No. 3 team will forever be known as Daytona 500 champions. Their emotions pour out as they look back on Austin Dillon's historic win.

Daniel Hemric shows us what it takes to make a lap around Atlanta Motor Speedway with the Richard Childress Racing iRacing rig.

Watch the No. 3 team's historic celebration after Dillon crosses the finish line to win the 60th running of the Daytona 500

Hear all of the radio chatter and behind-the-scenes conversations from Austin Dillon's victory in the Daytona 500 with NASCAR Race Hub's Radioactive.

With new rules in place for the 2018 season, the Richard Childress Racing pit crews have had to adapt and change how they have done things for years.

You'll feel part of the team when you watch this timelapse. See what it's like to walk with Austin Dillon and the No. 3 The Dow Chemical Company Team Chevy before qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Twenty years after Dale Earnhardt won the Daytona 500, members of RCR reflect on that special day and what it meant to Dale and the entire organization.

The No. 3 and No. 31 teams are loaded up and ready to go to Daytona Beach for the Clash, Qualifying, Duels and Daytona 500

Austin Dillon gave UFC stars Tyron Woodley and Michael Bisping a crash-course in NASCAR by taking them around the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff athlete Josh Bertrand taught Daniel Hermic how to fish for bass, while Hemric showed him around the NASCAR garage in Phoenix.

Ryan Newman shows off the unique Chevrolet-themed corn maze at his non-profit Rescue Ranch in North Carolina.

Austin and Ty Dillon teamed up with Chevrolet and the American Cancer Society to give breast cancer survivors the thrill of a lap around Talladega Superspeedway.

Daniel Hemric takes WBTV Charlotte around his hometown of Kannapolis, North Carolina for a trip down memory lane.

Before the May race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Brandon Jones helped Sean Ramos park the No. 33 Freightliner hauler in the infield to get an idea of what the RCR hauler drivers do each week.

Veteran Brendan Gaughan and rookie Daniel Hemric discuss what got them to the NASCAR Playoffs, how they will approach each round and what it would mean to win the title.

Ryan Newman has the experience it takes to get the job done during the NASCAR Playoffs. We #B31ieve.

Austin Dillon already returned the No. 3 Chevrolet to Victory Lane this year, now he's trying to give Richard Childress another championship in the NASCAR Playoffs.

Success as a team on and off the track has led to this point. That continued success should lead RCR through the NASCAR Playoffs. It takes teamwork. It takes determination. It takes drive.

Daniel Hemric's Darlington throwback will sport the colors driven by Jeff Green during 2002 when he earned two wins, 12 top-five and 16 top-10 finishes.

Austin Dillon went undercover at Kentucky Speedway and provided fans transportation around the track as Chuck the AAA shuttle driver, and he had a little fun along the way.

Richard Childress discusses his upbringing, racing in the 70s, the Earnhardt dynasty, winning with his grandsons and the future of RCR.

The kids at Camp Luck got a surprise visit at Charlotte Motor Speedway from RCR NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers Brandon Jones and Daniel Hemric, as well as a pit stop demonstration by the No. 2 NXS crew.

Austin and Ty Dillon hosted the third annual Dillon Brothers 3-on-3 tournament to benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.

Paul Menard and IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud had a lot of fun filming a series of Menards commercials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

See how Paul Menard and the No. 27 Valvoline / Menards team get race ready each weekend and what it takes to compete at NASCAR's highest level.

Austin Dillon and Ryan Newman provided rides to Coca-Cola guest before the annual Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

The No. 3 of Austin Dillon and the No. 31 of Ryan Newman will honor the 30th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing's 1987 Southern 500 win with special paint schemes for the NASCAR throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway.

Paul Menard brought the No. 27 Moen/Menards Chevrolet home in the third position during the Coke Zero 400, his best MENCS finish at Daytona International Speedway.

Before carrying their name on the No. 62 Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway, Brendan Gaughan visited the U.S. Air Force Special Tactics unit.

Brandon Jones and Daniel Hemric hit the new Topgolf Charlotte location to see who was the best driver off the track and continue the RCR NASCAR XFINITY Series rivalry.

Austin Dillon was the first driver to put the No. 3 in NASCAR Cup Series Victory Lane since Dale Earnhardt did so in 2000, and the third-generation racer understands that win was special for many reasons.

Paul Menard lost his firesuit to Sasquatch while searching for some Jack Link's at a local Menards. Thanks to his No. 27 crew, Menard was able to get it back in time for the race at Michigan International Speedway.

Father's Day is a special time that calls for a special meal with those that mean the most to you. That's why our family chooses VELVEETA Shells & Cheese. Everyone loves it and it brings it our family together. You have the chance to treat your dad to the ultimate #LiquidGold fan experience with the No. 31 team at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Austin Dillon's No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet is carrying the names of over 1,100 veterans from the Dow and RCR families for the June race at Michigan International Speedway.

Brandon Jones, Daniel Hemric and the Richard Childress Racing pit crew took over the city of Philadelphia to help promote the June 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series races at Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway.

Austin Dillon earned his first NASCAR Cup Series victory and put the iconic No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet back in Victory Lane by winning the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

As part of the NASCAR Salutes program, Austin Dillon will honor U.S. Navy Seal Joshua T. Harris of Lexington, North Carolina on the No. 3 Dow Chevrolet for the annual Coca-Cola 600.

Austin Dillon used inspiration from his racing helmet and everyday life to design a custom New Era cap.

Before headlining UFC 201, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson got the full NASCAR experience at the Daytona 500 with Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Dow Racing team.

Brendan Gaughan takes RCR teammates off-road driving in the desert outside of Las Vegas

The prank feud between Brendan Gaughan & Brandon Jones continues in Vegas

Final laps of the Spring Phoenix race as Ryan Newman takes the checkered flag

Grainger returns to the track in 2017 with a new look for the No. 31 Chevrolet SS.

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Race Car

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Daytona 500 Win

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Championship

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Time Taking Grandsons Racing

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Win

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Win After Dale's Passing

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - Chevrolet Partnership

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Cup Race

Richard Childress: A Career of Firsts - First Race Shop

RCR Family Members Share Their Favorite Present From Santa

Brendan Gaughan Honors Servicemen

Austin Dillon and crew do CrossFit's Badger

Austin Dillon Wins at Auto Club Speedway

Austin Dillon Wins at Bristol Motor Speedway

It comes down to Dover for Austin Dillon and The Chase

Kids These Days

Michael McDowell Wins at Road America

Tasting Aussie Culture

Thanks Dad