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NASCAR Upholds Decision to Revoke Austin Dillon's Playoff Spot After Controversial Win

Final Appeals Officer confirms Dillon's actions at Richmond violate racing rules, leaving him one last chance at Darlington to qualify for playoffs.

  • Dillon's aggressive moves at Richmond led to his playoff berth being revoked despite keeping the race win.
  • NASCAR cited Dillon's actions as detrimental to the sport, stripping his automatic playoff qualification.
  • Richard Childress Racing's appeal reduced the spotter's suspension but failed to reinstate Dillon's playoff spot.
  • Fans and officials largely support NASCAR's decision, viewing Dillon's actions as crossing the line of acceptable racing.
  • Dillon must secure a victory at Darlington Raceway to have any chance of making the playoffs.
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