Austin Hill got a one-race suspension for wrecking Aric Almirola, and Almirola says the hit was one of the biggest of his entire NASCAR career.

Under NASCAR’s rule revision this year, team owner Richard Childress must apply for a waiver for Hill to be admitted to the playoffs since he is missing the Iowa Xfinity Series race. Austin Dillon is driving Hill’s Xfinity car at Iowa.

Richard Childress has again defended Austin Hill for the crash involving Aric Almirola. The veteran team owner called Hill an "old‑school racer" and questioned NASCAR's judgment.