Richard Childress Racing Appeals NASCAR Penalty

Austin Dillon's victory at Richmond Raceway has been upheld by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel, but his eligibility for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs has been revoked due to penalties stemming from his actions during the race. Dillon's controversial final lap involved wrecking both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, actions that the panel deemed unacceptable for a sport representing elite motorsports. Following the ruling, Richard Childress Racing expressed disappointment, stating they would appeal to the Final Appeals Officer, believing the outcome did not reflect the presented facts. The only adjustment made by the panel was to reduce the suspension of Dillon's spotter from three races to one. Dillon now faces a challenging path, needing to win one of the last two races to qualify for the playoffs. Reactions from other drivers included anger and frustration, particularly from Logano and Hamlin, who were directly impacted by Dillon's maneuvers.