RCR issues response to controversial Austin Dillon decision

Richard Childress Racing issued a response on Wednesday to NASCAR’s controversial decision regarding Austin Dillon.

Dillon won Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway to gain a spot in the Cup Series playoffs — or so he thought. Dillon recklessly bumped Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap of overtime so that he could win the race, knocking both drivers out of contention.

Although NASCAR decided to let Dillon’s victory stand, it withdrew his playoff eligibility. Dillon and the No. 3 RCR team were docked 25 points in the drivers’ and owners’ standings, while his No. 3 team spotter was suspended three races for directing the driver to “wreck” the car in front of him.

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