What Message Does NASCAR’s Decision to Penalize Austin Dillon Send?

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Bubba Wallace sat down at the Michigan International Speedway media center desk and smirked.

“Can only imagine what is going to be asked about,” Wallace said.

It was entirely obvious, of course. The topic in the garage Saturday was the same as it has been all week after Austin Dillon wrecked two drivers on the final lap to win at Richmond Raceway: What did people make of NASCAR’s decision to penalize Dillon, and what sort of message does that send?

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Wednesday, after a couple of days of deliberation, NASCAR said it would allow Dillon to keep his victory but stripped the playoff eligibility that accompanies a typical win. Dillon

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