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Freddie Kraft sends warning to Austin Hill after middle-finger salute to NASCAR fans at Talladega

Austin Hill took the checkered flag in this past Sunday’s Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The story coming out of the race was not that he won, but what he did immediately after.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 23

Jimmy Spencer torches Austin Hill over flipping off fans at Talladega: ‘He’ll never make it’

Austin Hill was seen flipping the middle finger to fans after taking the checkered flag in this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 23

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives surprising reaction to Austin Hill flipping off NASCAR fans at Talladega

Last week at Talladega, Austin Hill was spotted giving a little extra attention to some fans. Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t think it’s a big deal. Hill was caught on camera giving the bird to some fans as he drove to Victory Lane on Saturday.

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NASCAR makes penalty decision after Austin Hill flips off fans in Talladega win

Austin Hill caused a stir after taking the checkered flag at Talladega this weekend.

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Hill wins the United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway

Austin Hill led 40 of the 100 laps and held on to win Saturday’s crash-filled NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Hill was low on fuel after a late caution flag, but won in overtime in the United Rentals 250 in the No.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 5

Austin Hill’s Championship Dreams Dashed: A Self-Inflicted Wound?

The Charlotte Roval is a beast of a track, a heartbreaker for many a driver chasing a championship. For Austin Hill, it was the place where his 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series title hopes came to a screeching halt.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 13

What the Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

A playoff driver may not have won Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the playoff picture still changed dramatically following the first race of the postseason.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 8

Austin Hill's Return Highlights 39-Car Bristol Night Race Entry List

On Monday, NASCAR released the preliminary entry list for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, scheduled for Saturday, September 13, the 29th event on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, and the first of three elimination races in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 27

Dale Earnhardt Jr. fires back at Austin Hill over comments about JRM not helping him at Daytona

Austin Hill didn’t have any friends in the closing laps of this past Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Hill started on the front row for the final restart but quickly fell back before crashing on the last lap.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 13

NASCAR insiders sound off on Connor Zilisch wrecking SVG, Austin Hill-Michael McDowell aftermath

There were two high-profile wrecks in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen. One involved Connor Zilisch and the other Austin Hill. For different reasons, both wrecks drew plenty of scrutiny.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 13

Denny Hamlin SLAMS Austin Hill for Triggering Massive Multi-Car Wreck at Watkins Glen

Austin Hill is having a hard time in NASCAR. The RCR driver has triggered two major incidents in his last two races in the Xfinity Series. At Watkins Glena last weekend, Hill ended up causing a 16-car wreck.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 12

Denny Hamlin reacts to Austin Hill triggering massive wreck with Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen

For the second time in just a few weeks, Austin Hill was at the center of a controversial wreck in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. His wreck at Watkins Glen collected 16 cars, with a handful of them in the top 10 at the time.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 12

NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer reveals likelihood of Austin Hill penalty after incident with Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR‘s senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday they “don’t see anything at this time” to suggest that Austin Hill will be penalized for wrecking Michael McDowell in this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International.

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Watch: Austin Hill Dumps Michael McDowell and Causes a 16-Car Wreck at Watkins Glen

Austin Hill is not having the best of times in NASCAR. The No. 21 driver seems to be marred in controversy over his driving. After being suspended in Indianapolis over a collision, Hill triggered a massive 16-car wreck during the Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / August 6

XFINITY: Austin Hill Granted Playoff Waiver Following Iowa Suspension

According to a NASCAR.com report, Austin Hill has officially been granted a Playoff Waiver by NASCAR following his one-race suspension, due to an incident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway the week prior, which he served last weekend at Iowa Speedway.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / August 5

Austin Hill’s Rollercoaster Playoff Journey Hits Another Twist After NASCAR Grants Waiver

Well, NASCAR fans’ drama has struck the Xfinity Series once again. A new chapter in the Austin Hill saga has taken yet another wild turn, and honestly, it’s the kind of drama you couldn’t script if you tried.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 3

Austin Hill’s Weird Iowa Arc: From Getting a Driver Suspended to Being Parked Himself

Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Hill was having a pretty decent season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series until the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / August 1

Childress Blames Creed for the Austin Hill Incident: ‘I Don’t Know Either’

I’m actually impressed because this level of hating takes a lot of dedication and investment on Childress’s part. We all know, especially after Martinsville in 2023, what Childress’s true thoughts are on the now ex-RCR driver.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 30

NASCAR official explains reasoning for Austin Hill's suspension

After intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola in the closing laps of the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Austin Hill was suspended on Tuesday

NASCAR makes major Hill decision after controversial Indianapolis crash

Hill's NASCAR championship hopes take a big hit after suspension

Kaulig Racing parts ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver

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NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Austin Hill Suspended, an Injury, and a Schedule Change: NASCAR News Flash

Wow is there are plenty of headlines across all of NASCAR. Both stemming from Indianapolis and just within the sport alone. Here is your NASCAR News Flash for July 28th through August 3rd.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 29

Austin Hill's championship hopes take big hit after suspension

Austin Hill's NASCAR championship hopes take a big hit after suspension

Austin Hill's path to the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship just got a whole lot tougher.

NASCAR makes major Austin Hill decision after controversial Indianapolis crash

Denny Hamlin calls out Austin Hill after Indianapolis: 'There's no way you can be that dumb'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 30

NASCAR makes Austin Hill decision after controversial crash

NASCAR makes major Austin Hill decision after controversial Indianapolis crash

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill will take an unplanned vacation this weekend.

Hill's championship hopes are taking a big hit due to NASCAR's decision

Denny Hamlin calls out Hill: 'There's no way you can be that dumb'

Hamlin reveals what major NASCAR change would postpone his retirement

NASCAR driver injured after horrifying crash in dirt race

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 26

NASCAR insiders weigh in after Austin Hill's controversial move

Austin Hill's controversial move in the closing laps of Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has already been the topic of much discussion among those in the NASCAR industry.

Aric Almirola accuses another driver of intentionally wrecking him at Indianapolis

Connor Zilisch wins wild NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis

NASCAR driver disqualified after Truck Series race at IRP

Connor Zilisch drops not-so-subtle hint about his NASCAR future

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