Austin Dillon's Controversial Win Sparks Debate in NASCAR

A dramatic last-lap move at Richmond Raceway in today’s NASCAR Cup Series race helped Austin Dillon win and earn a place in the 2024 postseason. The Richard Childress Racing driver finished his race by dislodging the leaders, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, and his wild finish received a lot of reactions among racers and fans.

Denny Hamlin, who was unable to win the race after this incident, along with Joey Logano, expressed his opinion, “It’s just the chicken-(expletive) way to do it. I feel like I’m competitive enough to run the regular line through the center of the corner and if you can gain that much on me by parking the guy on the left side out of the way, it’s chicken-(expletive). I’ll take those words back once NASCAR makes it so where it’s fair for everybody.” In a bid from behind to get past the two leaders, Austin Dillon managed to secure his first win in the past two years. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition indicated that the incident would be under review, with Austin Dillon potentially crossing the line of competition, which could result in penalties. This race has opened this season’s playoff season with a bang.