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Richard Childress Racing had its appeal largely upheld Wednesday by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel. The penalty was upheld regarding Austin Dillon’s victory at Richmond Raceway not counting…
Richard Childress Racing had its appeal largely upheld by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel, with the penalty regarding Austin Dillon’s victory at Richmond Raceway not counting toward NASCAR Cup Series postseason eligibility being upheld. Dillon’s No. 3 team was docked 25 points from both the driver and owner championship standings for his actions during the race. Despite the penalty, Dillon’s spotter’s suspension was reduced from three races to one due to an “excessive” initial penalty. The panel emphasized the importance of exemplary conduct from drivers in elite motorsports, stating that Dillon had crossed the line with his actions on the track. Richard Childress Racing expressed disappointment with the panel’s decision and plans to make a final appeal to the Final Appeal Officer in light of the outcome. The panel members involved in the decision were Tom DeLoach, Kelly Housby, and Tommy Wheeler.
