Dillon misplaced the result in Joey Logano on the restart to additional time however as the 2 raced into Flip 3 on the ultimate lap, Dillon drove laborious into the nook and into the again of Logano, sending him into the wall.
Moments later, as Denny Hamlin raced up on the within of Dillon, Hamlin acquired turned throughout the nostril of Dillon’s automobile and likewise hit the wall.
The warning was displayed for the wreck and Dillon crossed the end line first. NASCAR officers didn’t hesitate on the time to direct Dillon to Victory Lane.
NASCAR will assessment the whole lot
NASCAR’s senior vp of competitors, Elton Sawyer, mentioned the sanctioning physique would nonetheless assessment Dillon’s actions in addition to these by Logano, who pulled into Dillon’s group’s pit stall after the race and spun his tires with a crowd of individuals round.
“I believed the final lap, that’s one thing that, , our sport has been a contact sport for a very long time,” Sawyer mentioned. “You recognize we at all times hear ‘The place’s the road?’ and did somebody cross the road?
“I might say that the final lap, it was terrible near the road. We’ll check out all of the obtainable assets from audio to video … to see if something rises to a degree that we really feel like we have to penalize.”
Previously, NASCAR has usually penalized retaliatory strikes and likewise intentional wrecking opponents, however that’s normally reserved for incidents on intermediate and superspeedways.
“Traditionally, that hasn’t been our DNA to take race (wins) away, however that’s to not say that going ahead this wouldn’t begin to set a precedent, or do we have now to take a look at it,” he mentioned.
“We wish our drivers to race laborious but when we really feel like possibly we’re getting to a degree in time the place that might have crossed the road. We’ll have a look at all knowledge and focus on subsequent week to see if something rises to a unique larger degree the place it might be a penalty.”
Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro
Photograph by: Nigel Kinrade / NKP / Motorsport Photographs
Pressed on whether or not NASCAR would have referred to as a penalty on the time if it actually felt Dillon’s actions deserved it, Sawyer mentioned, “It occurred quick, however I might say for those who have a look at that, in my opinion, that’s getting proper up actually near the road.”
Dillon’s automobile proprietor and grandfather, Richard Childress, was adamant nothing transpired on the finish of the race that hasn’t occurred numerous instances beforehand.
“Quick-track racing is short-track racing. You’re going to see it. I’ve seen it greater than as soon as,” Childress mentioned.
“When it comes right down to the top of the day, any of those guys do what it takes to win the race there on the very finish.”
