Whereas on air with NBC Sports activities throughout a rain delay at Michigan Worldwide Speedway, Richmond winner Austin Dillon was cautious when requested concerning the ongoing enchantment course of. Nonetheless, he had a lot to say relating to Joey Logano, who was central to the dramatic and ugly end final weekend.
He was the main driver in Flip 3 when Dillon deliberately overdrove the nook entry, spinning Logano out. After the race, Logano carried out burnouts down pitroad, narrowly avoiding a crowd of individuals in entrance of Dillon’s No. 3 Richard Childress Racing pitbox. He then gave a fiery interview, attacking Dillon on a number of fronts.
On Saturday at Michigan, Dillon famous that he hasn’t spoken to Denny Hamlin or Logano simply but, however he wished to handle the Logano scenario in his interview with NBC.
“For Joey, I am sorry for the scenario that he was in,” started Dillon. “It did not matter if it was Joey or anyone, I used to be going to do my greatest to get my staff to Victory Lane. The scenario on pitroad after the race — numerous issues have been stated within the warmth of the second from him about my household, my perception in Christ even, (however) for me, I forgive him for getting pissed off.”
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Dillon first addressed the post-race feedback earlier than shifting on to Logano’s decisions whereas nonetheless behind the wheel. Logano was scolded by a NASCAR official instantly after exiting his automobile and was later fined $50,000. He selected to not enchantment the penalty.
“The pitroad half with the race automobile was loads,” stated Dillon. “That was form of out of line, and I believe NASCAR took care of it, however I forgive him. I am certain he is nonetheless mad at him for what is going on on on the race monitor, however it is a sport ultimately. You do not hate the participant, you hate the sport. That was the scenario that I used to be up towards.”
Lastly, Dillon wished to make it clear that he had no regrets. He wasn’t certain what he may have achieved otherwise within the second and claimed he did not lose any sleep over it.
“I’ve discovered loads from Denny and Joey over time,” continued Dillon. “They have no regrets (over) what they do on the race monitor and I am unable to both. I do not really feel that method. I am not going to say I remorse something as a result of I did not. I went to sleep and felt actually good about all the pieces I needed to do for me and my staff.”
The win stands, however Dillon is again outdoors of the playoffs. He has three races to win (once more) and earn a shot on the 2024 championship, however that could be very tough for him after dropping the respect of a lot of his rivals final weekend.