Joey Logano criticized Austin Dillon for displaying a lack of sportsmanship during the final lap at Richmond Raceway. Instead of racing to the finish, Dillon chose to make contact with Logano in order to secure the victory.
During the overtime restart, Logano managed to pass Dillon through Turns 1 and 2 and was in the lead heading into Turn 3 on the last lap. However, Dillon, desperate for his first win in two years, aggressively drove into the corner and made contact with Logano. This caused Logano’s car to spin out and hit the outside wall.
Dillon then made contact with Denny Hamlin off Turn 4, ultimately securing the win. Hamlin had the momentum and was moving underneath Dillon when the incident with Logano occurred. However, Dillon veered back onto the track and hit Hamlin in the right rear.
Logano admitted that he was not expecting Dillon to make contact with him. He expressed his frustration, stating that when he was several car lengths ahead going into Turn 3, he didn’t anticipate any aggression from Dillon. Logano believed he had beaten Dillon fairly on the restart, but was disappointed by Dillon’s reckless move.
Logano further criticized Dillon, calling him a “piece of crap” and stating that he has always been a subpar driver. Despite his disdain for Dillon, Logano acknowledged that the victory would secure Dillon’s spot in the playoffs.
When asked if Dillon should face penalties for his actions, Logano expressed uncertainty and frustration with NASCAR’s decision-making. He questioned the definition of racing if coming from behind and causing wrecks is deemed acceptable.
In the heat of the moment, Logano was unsure how he would proceed. However, he made it clear that such behavior cannot be tolerated and that he would need to consider his next steps.
Logano’s emotions remained high as he continued to discuss the incident with his team and the media. He emphasized the absurdity of the situation and stressed that action needs to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening again.
