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• Austin Dillon calls out Daniel Hemric after Las Vegas crash: ‘He flat out wrecked me’

Austin Dillon was not happy with Daniel Hemric for wrecking him during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas on Sunday. After the race, Dillon spoke to reporters about the crash that led to him finishing last....2024
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• Austin Dillon says Daniel Hemric 'flat-out wrecked him' in Las Vegas

Austin Dillon's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway came to an early end on Sunday, and the veteran driver was not happy about it....2024
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• Richard Childress Racing announces crew changes for Austin Dillon after Roval suspension

After losing a wheel on track at the Roval, the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing pit crew suffered two suspensions for the next two weeks. Now, Austin Dillon has the official replacement for the upcoming NASCAR races at Las Vegas and likely Homestead-Miami....2024
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• NASCAR penalty report released for weekend at Charlotte Roval

NASCAR has released the penalty report for this past weekend’s Round of 12 playoff races at the Charlotte Roval. The chief infraction was a tire coming off the car of Austin Dillon during the 81st lap of the Cup Series race....2024
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• Charlotte Roval penalties: Austin Dillon has crew members suspended

NASCAR officials announced penalties Tuesday to the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team for a detached wheel during last weekend‘s Cup Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval. Austin Dillon drove the No. 3 Chevrolet to a 32nd-place finish in Sunday‘s Bank of America ROVAL 400. In the 81st lap of the 109-lap race, […]...2024
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• Logano: "It is hard not to think about Richmond" after playoff elimination

Joey Logano has made the Championship 4 every other year since the format's inception in 2014, but that odd statistic ends this year: he was eliminated from the playoffs by four points in Charlotte.Those four points were of a certain significance to Logano. When Austin Dillon ran him over (and Denny Hamlin moments later) for the Richmond win this past summer, Logano wasn't just denied a checkered ...2024
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• Austin Dillon calls out Daniel Hemric after Las Vegas crash: ‘He flat out wrecked me’
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• Richard Childress Racing announces crew changes for Austin Dillon after Roval suspension
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• NASCAR penalty report released for weekend at Charlotte Roval
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• Charlotte Roval penalties: Austin Dillon has crew members suspended
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• Anonymous NASCAR drivers define ‘the line’ in wake of Austin Dillon wrecks, penalty

With the start of the NASCAR Playoffs comes more answers about how Cup Series drivers feel about the Austin Dillon controversy. Has the sanctioning body shown drivers where the line is when it comes to racing for a win?...2024
• Richard Childress comments on loss of final appeal on Austin Dillon's penalty

A disappointed Richard Childress, who has raced in NASCAR as a team owner for 55 years, indicated that NASCAR‘s ruling and its appeals decisions that revoked Austin Dillon‘s playoff spot will have a huge impact on NASCAR racing and he also considers himself having received the biggest fine in NASCAR history in the money lost […]...2024
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• Austin Dillon explains Richmond penalty appeal, compares it to other NASCAR incidents

Now that Austin Dillon and RCR have failed their appeal, the veteran NASCAR driver is speaking out about the process. Dillon, of course, is not happy with the results of the appeals....2024
• Richard Childress considered legal action for Austin Dillon NASCAR penalty from Richmond

The last month has been a wild ride for Richard Childress Racing. Austin Dillon was hit hard by NASCAR penalties after Richmond. Now that the appeals are over, Childress has opened up about his feelings on the matter....2024
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• Richard Childress: Penalty on Austin Dillon ‘has changed NASCAR racing on the final lap forever’
Now that Austin Dillon has lost both of his appeals, Richard Childress is openly talking about the decision handed down from NASCAR. The National Motorsports Appeals Panel didn’t budge on the playoff penalty, either....2024
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• Richard Childress Racing's final appeal of Austin Dillon penalty denied

Final Appeal Officer Bill Mullis today heard and considered an appeal of a Behavioral penalty issued on August 14, 2024 to driver Austin Dillon, owner Richard Childress and spotter Brandon Benesch in the NASCAR Cup Series. The penalty concerns the following sections of the 2024 NASCAR Rule Book for the owner and driver: Sections 4.4.B […]...2024
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• Austin Dillon, teammates get tattoos on their butts honoring 2018 Daytona 500 win
The Richard Childress team went all out after their win on Sunday...2018
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• Daytona 500: Only Austin Dillon’s wife will be able to see strategically placed celebratory tattoo

Austin Dillon got a tattoo to celebrate his Daytona 500 victory, but his wife Whitney is likely the only person who will get see it....2018

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"NASCAR fined Joey Logano $50,000 for displaying his displeasure with Austin Dillon following Sunday's controversial finish at Richmond."

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"Cup drivers Ty and Austin Dillon look back at their experience in victory lane with Dale Earnhardt at the 1998 Daytona 500."

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"Austin Dillon wins at Daytona, clinches playoff spot: Takeaways"

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"31) that Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon will drive for the team in January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona alongside full-season driver Cody Ware."

2020
"There have been many terrifying wrecks since the tragedy of Dale Earnhardt in 2001: Carl Edwards at Talladega Superspeedway in 2009 and Austin Dillon at Daytona International Speedway […] NASCAR: We need to have another conversation on safety - Beyond the Flag - Beyond the Flag - Your #1 Destination for Motorsports News and More"

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"Drivers/teams expected to participate include Team Penske’s Brad Keselowski, Hendrick Motorsport’s Jimmie Johnson, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Kyle Busch, Chip Ganassi Racing’s Kurt Busch, Roush Fenway Racing’s Ryan Newman, Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon, Stewart-Haas Racing’s Clint Bowyer, StarCom Racing’s Landon Cassill, Leavine Family Racing’s Matt DiBenedetto, JTG-Daugherty Racing’s Ryan Preece and Wood Brothers Racing’s Paul Menard."

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"Leading only in the final lap, Austin Dillon claimed victory at the Daytona 500 in the Number 3 -- 20 years after Dale Earnhardt won the 1998 event in the Number 3."

2017
"Austin Dillon will face no further penalties after wrecking Cole Custer"

2016
"Austin Dillon thinks Kyle Busch tried to wreck him, but Dale Jr. disagrees"

2015
"Austin Dillon OK after car flies into catch fence in last-lap crash"

2014
"That includes preseason ROY favorite Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing."

• 2-Headed Monster: The Austin Dillon Appeal Saga: Worthwhile Effort or Needless Distraction?
With both Richard Childress Racing cars still needing to win their way into the playoffs, is it worth the effort to continue appealing the Richmond penalty? Source...2024
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• Ross Chastain offers unique reaction to Austin Dillon NASCAR penalties after Richmond

Drivers took turns Saturday sharing their thoughts on Austin Dillon intentionally wrecking Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin last Sunday at Richmond. While the majority made it clear they thought what Dillon did was wrong, Ross Chastain offered a different perspective....2024
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• Michael McDowell Scores First Career Win in Wreck-Filled, Rain-Delayed Daytona 500
A rain-plagued 2021 Daytona 500 ended nearly 10 hours after it began, after 12:20 a.m. ET on Monday (Feb. 15). For Michael McDowell, it was worth the wait. The No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford crossed the finish line in front of Chase Elliott and Austin Dillon, but was also out front when the caution …...2021
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• 5 Points to Ponder: New Asphalt Is an Automatic NASCAR Nightmare. Why?
1. New Pavement, Old Problems Texas Motor Speedway was a tale of two races Sunday (July 19). The final stage produced plenty of drama worth watching: frantic restarts, a fateful mistake by rookie Quin Houff and pit strategy that ultimately decided the outcome. Austin Dillon‘s surprise victory was the cherry on top that woke most … The post 5 Points to Ponder: New Asphalt Is an Automati...2020
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• 2019 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Vegas picks and NASCAR predictions: Back Austin Dillon at Texas
Micah Roberts pioneered wagering on NASCAR races and just locked in his 2019 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 picks....2019
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• Fantasy Update: Last-minute lineup, props advice for Auto Club
Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon will start from the pole position for Sunday’s Auto Club 400 (3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Does he merit a spot in your lineup? We’ve dissected the numbers to offer a suggested lineup worthy of your Fantasy Live consideration as you make roster decisions. PLAY NOW: Set […] The post Fantasy Update: Last-minute lineup, p...2019
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• NASCAR Cup: Austin Dillon’s second-round lap scores him pole in Fontana
A 39.982-second/180.081 mph lap during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., on Friday earned Austin Dillon the pole for Sunday’s Auto Club 400. It’s Dillon’s fourth-career Cup Series pole and his second at ACS. Although Friday’s qualifying session went three rounds, Dillon’s pole-winning lap came in the second round. With drafting coming into play F...2019
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• NASCAR Cup: Kevin Harvick takes pole in qualifying draft at Vegas
With a 29.914-second/180.517 mph lap in the third and final round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, Kevin Harvick won the pole for Sunday’s Pennzoil 400, the third race of the 2019 Cup Series season and the first will all components of the new 2019 aerodynamic rules package. Harvick will be joined on the front row by Denny Hamlin. Hamlin’s Joe Gi...2019
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• 2018 Daytona 500 Vegas expert picks and predictions: Fade Jimmie Johnson, back Austin Dillon
Micah Roberts pioneered wagering on NASCAR races and just locked in his Daytona 500 picks...2018
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• Dillon pushes Hamlin's Toyota to victory in Can-Am Duel
If there was a surprise in Thursday night’s Can-Am Duel 150 qualifying races, the biggest came in the second race, when in the closing stages of the race Austin Dillon pushed Denny Hamlin to victory. Dale Earnhardt Jr. led 53 of 60 laps in the race, but with two laps to go, Dillon hooked up with Hamlin, who blew by to victory, while Earnhardt faded to sixth after getting hung out in the draft. Ear...2017
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• Logano: "It is hard not to think about Richmond" after playoff elimination
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• Austin Dillon explains Richmond penalty appeal, compares it to other NASCAR incidents
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• NASCAR announces results of Austin Dillon appeal to be reinstated into playoffs

There are still four playoff spots available with two Cup Series races remaining in the regular season....2024
• Denny Hamlin reveals chances NASCAR Appeals Panel changes Austin Dillon penalty

The dust has settled from Michigan, but already the focus has shifted back to Austin Dillon and whether his penalty appeal will produce any results with NASCAR....2024
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• Buescher and Chastain are tied on points, aiming to escape playoff peril

Buescher is the defending winner at Michigan, while Chastain was the fastest driver in practice on Saturday.With Austin Dillon losing his playoff spot in the fallout from the Richmond finish, Buescher and Chastain enter this weekend equal on points at 584.Although neither has reached Victory Lane in 2024, both drivers had brushes with the checkered flag. Chastain spun while making a daring lead .....2024
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• Jones: "Not a chance" wrecking is an option, despite must-win situation

With nearly 300 starts, and having been a full-time Cup driver since 2017, it would be difficult to find a moment where Jones intentionally drove 'dirty' against his fellow competitors. Sitting 27th in points, he finds himself in a must-win situation, just like Richmond winner Austin Dillon. But if he were faced with a similar situation at the end of one of the next three races, would he ...Keep r...2024
• Playoff bubble battle tightens leading into Michigan

By Dustin Albino BROOKLYN, Mich — When Austin Dillon was stripped of his playoff eligibility for wrecking Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap at Richmond Raceway en route to the victory, another playoff spot opened on points. It’s simple math. Martin Truex Jr. remained 78 points above the elimination line entering Sunday’s […]...2024
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• Mark Martin reacts to NASCAR leveling Austin Dillon unprecedented penalty
NASCAR came down hard on Austin Dillon for intentionally wrecking Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap of this past Sunday’s race at Richmond, revoking his automatic playoff berth and docking him 25 points....2024
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• 4 Burning Questions: Should Austin Dillon Have Been Stripped of His Win?
NASCAR penalized Dillon 25 points and stripped his playoff eligibility, but it allowed his Richmond win to stand. Source...2024
• Chris Gabehart reveals Denny Hamlin’s car hit Richmond wall at higher force than Kurt Busch career-ending crash

On the last lap at Richmond, Austin Dillon took out Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin both in order to claim the win. Of course, Dillon has had his NASCAR Playoff eligibility taken from him as a result of his actions....2024
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• Logano: "It is hard not to think about Richmond" after playoff elimination
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• Jones: "Not a chance" wrecking is an option, despite must-win situation
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• 'People think he’s silver spoon,' Denny Hamlin SLAMS Austin Dillon haters, claims the RCR driver don’t deserve so much flack
Family racing dynasties and drivers racing for their family teams is one of the roots of NASCAR. From the bottom of ladder to the top, there are still multiple drivers who races for their father or grandfather....2024
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• Austin Dillon, Ryan Vargas, Myatt Snider participating in Pit Road Pickleball Tournament

Next week, Speedway Children’s Charities‘ Charlotte chapter is set to transform the iconic pit road at Charlotte Motor Speedway into the battleground for a unique and charitable event, a Pickleball tournament. Presented by Sonic Automotive and EchoPark Automotive, participants are promised a day of spirited competition, family fun and community engagement on Thursday, Jan. 11, [&hellip...2024
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• 'It's gonna be wild' — Austin Dillon on the Cup Series going street racing | NASCAR Race Hub

Austin Dillon sat down with Adam Alexander before Grant Park 200 and talked about racing in Chicago, being a girl dad, and more....2023
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• NASCAR: New ‘unscripted series’ set to premiere
The new half-hour NASCAR series titled Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane is set to premiere this evening on USA Network. The premier of Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane, the new half-hour unscripted television series which follows the over-the-top lifestyle of NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon, along with his wife Whitney, his son Ace, […] NASCAR: New...2022
• Last-Minute Call Lands Austin Dillon in JR Motorsports’ No. 1
Traveling to Atlanta with his grandfather ended up being a good thing for both Austin Dillon and JR Motorsports on Saturday (July 10). In Atlanta earlier than planned, Dillon was at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday with Richard Childress. At the same time, JR Motorsports was in search of a driver for its No. 1 ... Read more...2021
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• NASCAR: In defense of Austin Dillon and all family drivers
Austin Dillon has become synonymous with the phrase “Silver Spoon”, referencing his relationship to his NASCAR team owner. It’s time to stop associating him with this moniker. He is not the first driver to be given a ride due to his family ties, he sure won’t be the last, and his talent has been on […] NASCAR: In defense of Austin Dillon and all family drivers - Beyon...2020
• NASCAR: Austin Dillon to compete at Homestead after son’s birth
Austin Dillon is slated to compete in today’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway after the birth of his son. Austin Dillon’s wife Whitney gave birth to their first son, Ace RC Dillon, on Sunday morning. A.J. Allmendinger had been on standby for Dillon at Richard Childress Racing for today’s NASCAR Cup Series race […] NASCAR: Austin Dillon to compete at Homes...2020
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• NASCAR: A.J. Allmendinger on standby for Austin Dillon at Homestead
A.J. Allmendinger is again on standby for Austin Dillon at Richard Childress Racing for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. For the second NASCAR Cup Series race in a row, A.J. Allmendinger is on standby for Austin Dillon at Richard Childress Racing. Should Austin’s wife Whitney go into labor tomorrow with baby Ace […] NASCAR: A.J. Allmendinger on standby...2020
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• Austin Dillon OK after car flies into catch fence in last-lap crash
The Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway came to a frightening conclusion in the early morning hours of Monday when a multi-car incident occurred in the tri-oval as the checkered flag flew....2015
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• Dillon's post-crash wave a tribute to late bull rider Lane Frost
After miraculously walking away from a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway, Austin Dillon acknowledged the crowd by raising both hands in the air ... a nod to the late, great bull rider Lane Frost. ...2015
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• Austin Dillon reflects on Daytona wreck: 'I'm thankful to be here'
In the early morning hours on Monday, Austin Dillon's heavily damaged No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet finally came to a rest on its roof at the exit of pit road after a wild wreck at the finish of the rain-delayed Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. After a frantic few moments which saw crew members from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 team and Dillon's team run out to the wrecka...2015
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• Austin Dillon reflects on Daytona wreck: 'I'm thankful to be here'
Austin Dillon says he feels blessed to have survived his wild wreck at the end of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. "I feel really blessed to be wlaking and racing here this weekend," he says at Kentucky Speedway....2015
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• Austin Dillon able to walk away after scary Coke Zero 400 wreck
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• Austin Dillon wins wreck-filled XFINITY race at Daytona
Austin Dillon wins the Subway Firecracker 250 XFINITY Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. A good portion of the field wrecks over the final 10 laps, including Brian Scott, who led a race-high 84 laps....2015
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• Rookie of the Year: Kyle Larson runs away with the Sprint Cup honor
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Kyle Larson fails to win a race in his inaugural Sprint Cup season, but he's still Rookie of the Year after finishing second three times and outrunning all other first-year drivers by a long shot. That includes preseason ROY favorite Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing....2014
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• 'They couldn't hear me': Austin Dillon relives moments after crash
For Austin Dillon, the worst part of his horrific crash on the final lap of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway wasn't bracing for the impact into the catch fence or landing upside down....2015
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• Austin Dillon calls out Daniel Hemric after Las Vegas crash: ‘He flat out wrecked me’
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• Austin Dillon says Daniel Hemric 'flat-out wrecked him' in Las Vegas
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• Richard Childress Racing announces crew changes for Austin Dillon after Roval suspension
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• NASCAR penalty report released for weekend at Charlotte Roval
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• Charlotte Roval penalties: Austin Dillon has crew members suspended
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• Logano: "It is hard not to think about Richmond" after playoff elimination
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• Joey Logano ‘angry’ toward Austin Dillon after being eliminated from playoffs

Logano was eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs on Sunday, and he couldn’t help but point to Austin Dillon as a reason for it....2024
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• Richard Childress reflects on ‘tough year’ for Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon

It’s no secret 2024 has been a tough season for Richard Childress Racing, as Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon both failed to qualify for the playoffs. Busch came close to a win a number of times, like in Atlanta and Daytona, even while struggling immensely throughout the campaign....2024
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• Anonymous NASCAR drivers rip Austin Dillon as driver they don’t want to restart next to

A few NASCAR drivers went after Austin Dillon ahead of the playoffs. During NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day, Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports asked the 16 playoff drivers in a survey which driver they would least want beside them in a late-race restart, and two drivers said Dillion....2024
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• Richard Childress comments on loss of final appeal on Austin Dillon's penalty
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• Denny Hamlin reveals initial reaction to being wrecked by Austin Dillon at Richmond

Denny Hamlin had a whirlwind Sunday at Richmond Raceway, but his evening came to a shocking conclusion when he was wrecked for the win by Austin Dillon during the Cook Out 400....2024
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• 2-Headed Monster: Was NASCAR’s Penalty for Austin Dillon and RCR Appropriate?
Vito Pugliese and Amy Henderson discuss whether the punishment fit the crime for Austin Dillon. Source...2024
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• Austin Dillon speaks out about wild finish at Richmond, incidents with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin

Austin Dillon was candid after his long awaited return to Victory Lane following the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. In a shocking turn of events, Dillon, who has been stuck in the mud for seemingly the entire season, was leading as the laps remaining continued to tick towards the end....2024
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• Austin Dillon wrecks Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin at finish line to secure Richmond win
In a shocking turn of events, Austin Dillon wins the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, stealing a spot in the NASCAR Playoffs. This has thrown a huge wrench into the postseason picture....2024
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• Denny Hamlin: Austin Dillon ‘absolutely’ crossed a line with overtime wrecks at Richmond

The end of the Cook Out 400 on Saturday will have everyone associated with NASCAR buzzing, as Austin Dillon laid waste to Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin both in the final turn to take the win....2024
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