Joey Logano's feud with Austin Dillon escalated after the 2024 win at Richmond Raceway. Dillon led much of the race before a late caution forced an overtime restart.
What happened?
Dillon made contact with Logano on the final lap, spinning him to take the win. Logano revved his engine in front of Dillon's family after the race.
Why it matters for Joey Logano
The incident sparked a heated exchange between the two drivers. Dillon said Logano crossed a line by revving his engine in front of his wife and kid.
Austin Dillon explained that he had no problem settling scores on the racetrack, but was not happy with the way it got personal. He said if Logano was pissed at him, he should go wreck him next week, not take it out on his family.
What comes next?
The two drivers have moved on from the incident, but the conversation was not friendly. Dillon and Logano did not speak face to face until they met in Mexico, where they had a brief and tense exchange.
Dillon was stripped of the automatic playoff berth that came with the win due to violating competition standards. He kept the race win, but the incident sparked a heated debate about driver conduct.
On August 11, 2024, Dillon drove deep into the corner and made contact with Logano's rear bumper. The No. 22 spun, and Dillon then made contact with Denny Hamlin before taking the checkered flag.
Dillon said he had only two laps to get back to the front after the restart and charged into Turn 3 without downshifting. He wanted to bump Logano enough to move him out of the way, but the move was deemed too aggressive.
The incident highlighted the intense rivalry between Dillon and Logano. The two drivers have a long history of competing against each other, and the feud is likely to continue in the future.
Dillon's comments on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast shed light on the incident and its aftermath. He explained that he was not trying to hurt Logano, but was simply trying to win the race.
The NASCAR community is still talking about the incident, with many drivers and fans weighing in on the debate. The feud between Dillon and Logano is just one example of the intense rivalries that exist in the sport.
As the season continues, it will be interesting to see how the feud between Dillon and Logano plays out. Will the two drivers be able to put their differences aside, or will the tension continue to build?