Austin Dillon: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Through improved speed, consistent finishes, a win or combination of the three, these three organizations have surpassed expectations.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 17

Brad Keselowski responds to Austin Dillon radio rant from Las Vegas

During the wild Las Vegas NASCAR Cup Series race, Austin Dillon went off on Brad Keselowski over the radio. But why? Keselowski responded today to the onboard video and radio of Dillon and corrected the record.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 16

Watch: Chaotic restart leads to big crash in Pennzoil 400

The biggest wreck so far in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the product of a chaotic restart.

Watch: Kyle Busch crashes, loses wheel on restart in Pennzoil 400

Justin Allgaier holds off Aric Almirola to win Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas

Rookie mistake took Connor Zilisch out of contention at Las Vegas

Corey Heim wins rainy NASCAR Truck Series race at Las Vegas

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 13

NASCAR Paint Schemes of the Week: High rolling in Las Vegas

The stakes are high for NASCAR in Las Vegas this weekend. Christopher Bell is looking to make it four wins in a row. Besides the action on the track, there are a few great paint schemes for the Pennzoil 400.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 4

Kevin Harvick weighs in on Denny Hamlin wrecking Austin Dillon

There weren’t a ton of incidents at COTA over the weekend, but one of the wrecks that drew some scrutiny involved Denny Hamlin, the driver of the No. 11 car.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Austin Dillon Faces Fan Backlash After Calling Out Denny Hamlin for COTA Crash

Austin Dillon and Denny Hamlin were battling for 20th place at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday when the No. 11 car unexpectedly slammed into the driver’s side of the No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 2

Denny Hamlin slams Austin Dillon into gravel trap at COTA

Bringing out a late caution to really make this race interesting, Denny Hamlin absolutely cleaned Austin Dillon out and into the gravel. Dillon got stuck as a result and the caution was brought out while NASCAR safety crews pulled him from the hazard pit.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 6

Richard Childress reveals Austin Dillon Richmond incident cost team $3M

Last season, Austin Dillon earned a hard-fought win at Richmond late in the season. NASCAR thought it was a bit too hard-fought. While keeping the win on his record, Dillon was kept from gaining playoff eligibility as a result among other punishments for the Richard Childress Racing driver.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 2

Austin Dillon One Spot Shy of Making Clash Field: 'It Just Sucks'

Austin Dillon badly wanted to advance to the Main Event of Sunday night's NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, as his grandfather Richard Childress was a longtime competitor at The Madhouse prior to his NASCAR Cup Series driving days.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 1

Storm drain causes Austin Dillon to spin out during first Clash heat race at Bowman Gray Stadium

The unique setup at Bowman Gray Stadium has already gotten the best of Austin Dillon. He spun out during Heat Race 1. Dillon hit a storm drain on the edge of the track and the football field and went right around.

NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / January 29

Austin Dillon to attempt 10th Clash start at Bowman Gray

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season is scheduled to mark Austin Dillon’s 12th as a full-time competitor of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Chevrolet entry in the series.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 27

NASCAR confirms Austin Dillon eligible for All-Star Race after controversial Richmond win in 2024

Austin Dillon’s controversial victory at Richmond Raceway last summer may not have clinched him a spot in the playoffs, but the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race is evidently a different story.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 17

RCR, Austin Dillon Receive 17-Race Commitment From Bass Pro, Winchester

The sponsorship picture for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team is much clearer following an impactful announcement on Friday afternoon.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 3

NASCAR insider revisits controversial Austin Dillon win at Richmond

When you think of the moments that defined the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Austin Dillon’s upset win at Richmond in August comes to mind. At the time of the Cook Out 400, Dillon was 32nd in the points standings.

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Joey Logano ‘angry’ toward driver after playoff elimination

Joey Logano ‘angry’ toward Austin Dillon after being eliminated from playoffs

Logano was eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs on Sunday, and he couldn’t help but point to Austin Dillon as a reason for it.

NASCAR's laughably inconsistent officiating claims latest victim in Parker Kligerman

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 26

NASCAR upholds Austin Dillon decision after appeal

NASCAR upheld the decision to strip Austin Dillon of his playoff eligibility after hearing Dillon's appeal. NASCAR announced its final ruling Monday, citing final appeals officer Bill Mullis' explanation that according to their evidence from SMT and IDAS systems, a violation of Rule 12.3.2.1.B "more likely than not" occurred at the end of the Aug.

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

NASCAR announces results of Austin Dillon appeal to be reinstated into playoffs

There are still four playoff spots available with two Cup Series races remaining in the regular season.

NBC listens to fans, brings NASCAR into new era with commercial-free coverage

Los Angeles Kings’ ECHL affiliate to sponsor NASCAR Cup Series team

NASCAR odds, best early bet for Daytona for Sat. Aug. 24

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The 'NASCAR All-Star race winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 14

Stubbs: NASCAR sets needed precedent with Austin Dillon ruling

Austin Dillon may still get to wake up and stare at the trophy he earned from the Cook Out 400, but that's about the only positive he gained from the Sunday race.

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

RCR issues response to controversial Austin Dillon decision

Shortly after NASCAR’s decision was made public, RCR issued a statement in response.

NASCAR makes the right call with Dillon penalty

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The 'NASCAR Cup Series win leaders' quiz

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 14

NASCAR strips Austin Dillon of playoff eligibility over wrecks

NASCAR docked Austin Dillon 25 points in the drivers' standings on Wednesday in response to him taking out two cars in the final lap of last weekend's race.

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

NASCAR makes big decision on Austin Dillon’s playoff eligibility

NASCAR has made a significant move regarding Austin Dillon’s playoff eligibility in response to his controversial win at Richmond on Sunday.

NASCAR makes the right call with Austin Dillon penalty

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NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

Controversy Overshadows Austin Dillon’s Win at Richmond

NASCAR appears to have put itself in a corner again, as the final lap at Richmond Raceway can attest to. Austin Dillon found himself in a position to win his way into the playoffs.