“But, I think there’s probably people in Daytona that love this shit. And they’re the ones that are sending this sport backwards.”
On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway turned into full contact. Austin Dillon drove through Joey Logano and then Denny Hamlin. Dillon was credited with the race win.
Hear from Denny Hamlin below.
Joey Logano stated after the race, “Apparently, it’s okay. Apparently, you can come from five car lengths back, completely wreck someone and then wreck another one to the line and we’re gonna call that racing.”
Joey Logano says Austin Dillon has sucked his whole career
After the incident, Dillon was promoted from 32nd in the standings to 13th. He’s now locked into the playoffs.
Both Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano hinted that payback was on the way. However, Hamlin faults NASCAR more than Dillon.
Richmond Results: August 11, 2024 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Denny Hamlin calls out NASCAR
“There’s no one in the tower that has any problem with it,” Hamlin later added to Bob Pockrass. “We’re never ever going to get taken seriously as a sport because we have no real officiating.”
“There’s no rules that prohibit it. And, we’ve gotten here because of what we’ve set up. We set up eliminations, playoffs, knockouts and one race for a championship. We’re trying to manufacture these type of moments.”
“When we do it and we look silly, like tonight. In my mind, your sport has mud on it’s face.”
“But, I think there’s probably people in Daytona that love this shit. And they’re the ones that are sending this sport backwards.”
“He jumped 15 spots in the points. It’s crazy that’s how this all works.”
Hamlin added, “I’ve bitched and complained my last few years. But, this is just crazy.”
Denny Hamlin comments on the move by Austin Dillon
Watch the video of the final lap here
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