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Dillon stripped of playoff spot but keeps Richmond win

San Antonio Urban Editorial Team
Last updated: 2024/08/14 at 8:28 PM
San Antonio Urban Editorial Team Published August 14, 2024
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Dillon stripped of playoff spot but keeps Richmond win

Excitement turned to disappointment for NASCAR driver Austin Dillon as his recent win at Richmond Raceway has been deemed ineligible for the Cup Series playoffs. Despite securing his first victory of the season, Dillon’s playoff hopes were dashed due to “actions detrimental to stock car auto racing or NASCAR as determined in the sole discretion of NASCAR.”

In a desperate bid for victory, Dillon made aggressive moves on the final lap, sending NASCAR champions Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano into the wall to clear his path to the checkered flag. This controversial move led to Dillon and the Richard Childress Racing No. 3 team being penalized 25 points in both the drivers’ and owners’ standings, with Dillon dropping from 26th to 31st in the driver standings. Additionally, Dillon’s spotter, Brandon Benesch, was suspended for three races.

As if the penalties weren’t enough, Logano was fined $50,000 for an incident involving smoking his tires on pit road as he passed Dillon and his team. The fallout from the race has left both drivers facing consequences for their actions on the track.

With the dust beginning to settle, questions remain about whether RCR will appeal the decision and what the future holds for Dillon and his team. For now, the impact of this ruling reverberates through the NASCAR community, highlighting the fine line between aggressive racing and crossing the boundaries of good sportsmanship.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story and the latest from the world of NASCAR.

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For more NASCAR news and updates, visit AP NASCAR.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

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