NASCAR Upholds Penalty Against Austin Dillon, Strips Playoff Spot

Richard Childress Racing's appeal fails as fans criticize the team's conduct following the Richmond Raceway incident.

Austin Dillon's controversial win at Richmond Raceway led to a penalty that NASCAR upheld, removing him from playoff contention.
The penalty included a 25-point deduction and a suspension for Dillon's spotter, Brandon Benesch, which was reduced from three races to one.
Fans and fellow drivers, including Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, expressed disappointment over the initial handling of the incident.
Richard Childress Racing plans to appeal to the Final Appeal Officer despite widespread criticism from the NASCAR community.
NASCAR emphasized the importance of maintaining the sport's integrity, stating that Dillon's actions crossed a line.