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Austin Hill Goes Overboard With Victory Celebrations
October 21, 2025 | Edition #431
👋 Hey, Motorhead!
NASCAR drivers and fans have a unique relationship. Let’s just say not all winners are cheered by the fans. And something similar happened with Austin Hill after his win at Talladega Superspeedway.
What looked like a routine Polish Lap across the grandstands soon became the big talking point of the week. Hill is no stranger to criticism from fans, but this time a veteran driver took notice of his actions, demading a penalty from NASCAR.
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