Dillon entered Sunday's race 32nd in the points, and now has a Playoff berth after wrecking leaders on way to checkered flag.
Austin Dillon created the final-lap firestorm when he hit the rear of Joey Logano’s Ford.Dillon, who hadn't won a race since 2022, is now Playoff eligible despite being just 26th in the points.NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer said NASCAR would review video and audio from drivers, crew chiefs and spotters and announce on Tuesday if Dillon's actions are deserving of a penalty.“Just prepare yourself is all I can say. It’s a two-way street.
” Dillon said he had seen Logano and Hamlin both run people up the track to win. “It’s just part of our sport,” Dillon says. “I did what I had to do to cross the start/finish line first.” There was audio allegedly of Dillon’s spotter Brandon Benesch telling his driver to wreck Hamlin as they sped to the finish line. If he did, Dillon said he never heard him. “I’m just looking at the start/finish line. That’s it!” Dillon said. “I ain’t hearing shit at that point. Your eyes turn red. You see red.
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