Ty Dillon was left furious on his NASCAR team radio after he appeared to be deliberately wrecked by Austin Cindric in the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.Cindric's No.2 Team Penske Ford was pushed very wide and off the track by Dillon coming off the final corner in the chaotic early stages at COTA.
During Lap 4 of the NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA, Austin Cindric right rear-hooked Ty Dillon in retaliation. He’s been penalized. Cindric faced a $50,000 fine and 50 point penalty. But should he have faced a one-race suspension like drivers have in the past?
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) walks out onto the stage ... fined $50,000 and docked 50 points for right-rear hooking Ty Dillon early in Sunday’s (March 2) race at COTA.
A midweek twist on penalties -- one issued and one overturned -- have Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric on opposite ends of the Cup standings.