NASCAR ‘likely’ to penalize Austin Dillon for actions at Richmond in 2024

Austin Dillon needed a win to make the 2024 NASCAR playoffs, and Richmond Raceway was his opportunity. Dillon was leading with two laps to go before a caution, got behind Joey Logano on the restart, and crossed the finish line first. Dillon dumped Logano and made contact with Denny Hamlin; however, NASCAR is expected to lay down a punishment.

According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Dillon will “likely” face penalties from NASCAR over his actions at the end of the Cup Series race at Richmond. NASCAR left the door open to take away Dillon’s victory, but there is not much precedent in the past. Pockrass mentioned the possibility of a fine for his actions.

Dillon and Logano are both expected to be penalized by NASCAR, as the latter smoked his tires on pit road near a large group of people. It’s unclear how big a fine would be for each driver. NASCAR is expected to release its penalty report on Tuesday or Wednesday, including Dillon and Logano’s likely penalties.

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