As NASCAR’s first-ever playoff points suspension reverberates through the Xfinity Series, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is weighing in – with direct commentary on Austin Hill’s right-rear contact with Aric Almirola and how it aligns with the sport’s long-standing “unwritten code” on contact.
In a new video interview with Hard Rock Bet, Earnhardt Jr. offers detailed insight into:
- The distinction between “racing contact” vs. deliberate retaliation
- Why the right-rear hook is viewed as the most dangerous maneuver in oval racing
- His view of Hill’s maneuver as “intentional”—and how he would’ve ruled on it from the tower
🎥 Watch the interview on Hard Rock Bet’s YouTube
Given the historical context of NASCAR’s disciplinary precedent and the introduction of the 2025 playoff points rule, Earnhardt Jr.’s perspective provides useful framing as media and fans continue to debate NASCAR’s call.
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