Contested over 408 laps—extended from 400 laps due to an overtime finish, on the 0.75-mile (1.21 km) asphalt short track, it was the 23rd race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Austin Dillon won the race, breaking a 68-race winless drought, dating back to the 2022 Coke Zero Sugar 400.

With its multiple racing grooves, and proclivity for contact Richmond is a favorite among NASCAR drivers and fans.

[10] The race was the first after a two-week break due to NBC Sports' coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

On July 16, NASCAR announced the rules used in the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be in effect.

When the race resumed, Joey Logano, using the high line to his advantage, took the lead on the restart and led coming to turn three on the final lap.

Jason Toy, Chris Wilner, and Winston Kelley called the action for MRN from pit lane.