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NASCAR president explained how Austin Dillon ‘crossed the line’ leading to Richmond penalty

"We're not demolition derby," NASCAR president Steve Phelps said about Austin Dillon's conduct at Richmond.

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NASCAR Regular Season Championship Race Heats Up

Stay updated on the intense NASCAR regular season battle as drivers vie for playoff spots and championship glory. Exciting races ahead!

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NASCAR Suspends Firekeepers 400 Due To Rain Delay

Get the latest updates on the FireKeepers 400 NASCAR race at Michigan, including weather delays, driver performances, and playoff standings. Stay informed ...

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Buescher and Chastain are tied on points, aiming to escape playoff peril

With Austin Dillon losing his playoff spot in the fallout from the Richmond finish, Chris Buescher and Ross Chastain enter this weekend equal on points at 584. Buescher is the defending winner at Michigan, while Chastain was the fastest driver in practice on Saturday.

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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…

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Bubba Wallace: Richmond NASCAR chaos is "the system’s fault"

Bubba Wallace believes NASCAR's chaotic finish at Richmond last weekend is "the system's fault" for incentivising winning at all costs.

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Kyle Busch has spicy words for Joey Logano after Austin Dillon wrecked him at Richmond

Kyle Busch still has no love for Joey Logano: "Be mindful of what you do, I guess. It’s always going to come back on you."

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Dillon has no regrets after controversial NASCAR Richmond finish

Austin Dillon says he has no regrets over his actions following a controversial finish at last weekend's NASCAR meeting at Richmond.

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Austin Dillon: "I'm not going to say I regret anything"

While on air with NBC Sports during a rain delay at Michigan International Speedway, Richmond winner Austin Dillon was careful when asked about the ongoing appeal process. However, he had plenty to say regarding Joey Logano, who was central to the dramatic and ugly finish last weekend.

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Bubba Wallace: Richmond chaos is "the system’s fault"

In the championship format of old, the storyline from Richmond would have been very different. We would have spent this week talking about how Austin Dillon has struggled through a very difficult season, but he was able to find one bright spot with a surprisingly strong run at Richmond. Maybe…

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NASCAR: When rubbin' stops being racin'

In a series born via the exploits of bootleggers and outlaws, NASCAR's history is unsurprisingly steeped in decades of contact and drivers pushing the limits of what may be deemed acceptable.

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NASCAR's history of wreck penalties: When rubbin' stops being racin'

In a series born via the exploits of bootleggers and outlaws, NASCAR's history is unsurprisingly steeped in decades of contact and drivers pushing the limits of what may be deemed acceptable. There's almost an expectation to see occasional bump and runs, or a driver full-throttle against the wall to escape…

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The damning data behind Austin Dillon's unprecedented NASCAR penalty

After multiple days of deliberation and analysis, NASCAR issued a precedent-setting decision to penalize Austin Dillon for the controversial moves leading to his Richmond win. Dillon gets to keep the victory—trophy, money, and everything—but his automatic playoff berth has been revoked. Plus, both Dillon and the Richard Childress Racing team…

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Austin Dillon Stripped of Automatic NASCAR Playoff Berth After Testy Richmond Win

The driver wrecked two competitors en route to victory.

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NASCAR Revokes Austin Dillon's Playoff Eligibility After Controversial Win

NASCAR revokes Austin Dillon's playoff eligibility after aggressive driving incident at Richmond Raceway. Penalties and reactions follow.

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Dillon: Spotter was “wrong” to shout “wreck him” before Hamlin clash

Under-fire NASCAR Cup race winner Austin Dillon insists that his spotter’s “wreck him” call before he collided with Denny Hamlin at Richmond on Sunday night “didn’t change” what then happened.

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Dillon: Spotter was “wrong” to shout “wreck him!” before Hamlin clash

Under-fire NASCAR Cup race winner Austin Dillon insists that his spotter’s “wreck him!” call before he collided with Denny Hamlin at Richmond on Sunday night “didn’t change” what then happened.

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Hamlin: NASCAR stripping Dillon of win would be “warranted”

Hamlin believes that if NASCAR stripped Austin Dillon of his win in Sunday’s Cup race at Richmond that all other drivers in the garage would agree that it was “warranted”.

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Austin Dillon's Controversial Win At Richmond Raises Eyebrows

Austin Dillon's controversial win at Richmond sparks debate over aggressive driving in NASCAR and playoff implications.

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NASCAR: Austin Dillon move was "really close to crossing the line"

Dillon lost the lead to Joey Logano on the restart to overtime but as the two raced into Turn 3 on the final lap, Dillon drove hard into the corner and into the back of Logano, sending him into the wall.

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NASCAR’s dilemma: Is it a racing or a wrecking series?

Anyone who loves NASCAR knows the quote: “He didn't slam you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he rubbed you. And rubbin', son, is racin'”

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Austin Dillon move was "really close to crossing the line"

Austin Dillon lost the lead to Joey Logano on the restart to overtime but as the two raced into Turn 3 on the final lap, the former drove hard into the corner and into the back of Logano, sending him into the wall.

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Logano rails against "piece of c***" Dillon for "chicken s*** move"

Joey Logano passed Austin Dillon for the lead to start the two-lap overtime and looked like he would hang on for the win when Dillon drove deep into Turn 3 on the final lap and knocked Logano into the outside wall.

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NASCAR Cup Richmond: Dillon crashes his way into the playoffs

Austin Dillon took out two rivals in the sprint to the finish for a controversial victory and a NASCAR Cup playoffs spot at Richmond Raceway.

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Austin Dillon's Controversial Victory At Richmond NASCAR Race

Austin Dillon's controversial win at Richmond International Raceway shakes up NASCAR with dramatic incidents and playoff implications.

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