The results of the appeal of the team no. 3 of Richard Childress Racing was announced on Wednesday and it didn’t go well for RCR.
RCR was penalized by NASCAR for the way Austin Dillon finished the Cup Series race at Richmond. the 11th of August. Dillon held off Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to score a race win that he hoped would help the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 qualify for the playoffs. However, NASCAR decided to revoke Dillon’s eligibility for the playoffs due to his reckless driving. Dillon and the no. 3 also lost 25 points in the drivers’ and owners’ standings, while the observer of the team no. 3, Brandon Benesch was suspended for three races.
RCR appealed the decision to the National Motorsport Appeals Committee. . The panel upheld most aspects of the penalty, but reduced Benesch’s suspension to one. The panel said in a statement that Dillon and the No. 3 crossed the line with his actions.” NASCAR represents the elite of motorsports and, as such, its drivers are expected to demonstrate exemplary behavior if you want the championships in your series prove. In this case, the ‘line’ has been crossed,” the statement said.
RCR responded with a statement saying it plans to appeal to the final appeal officer. Four playoff spots remain with two Series Series contests Cups remaining in the regular season
Nascar announces result of Austin Dillon appeal to be reinstated into playoffs
