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Austin Dillon Extends
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Throwback design a winner
Austin Dillon has extended
his quest for the ultimate
NASCAR® prize to a second
consecutive season, qualifying
for the Monster Energy Cup
Series Playoffs. The playoffs
were previously known as The
Chase for the Sprint Cup, in
which Austin participated for
the first time last season.
“Growth Energy was thrilled
to see Austin Dillon make
his second consecutive
appearance in the NASCAR
postseason,” said Emily Skor,
Growth Energy chief executive
officer. “This accomplishment
is a testament to the work
ethic of Austin and the entire
Richard Childress Racing
team. We’re proud that one
of NASCAR’s young stars
represents American Ethanol
on and off the track every day.
That Austin is able to do that
during the playoffs, when the
lights are brightest, is truly
exciting for all of us.”
Dillon automatically qualified
for the playoffs with his victory
in the Coca-Cola 600. That
win—his first career Cup
Series victory—marked a
significant milestone in his
young career. He and 15 other
drivers competed for the
playoff championship, which
was won by Martin Truex, Jr.
Dillon also created a splash at Darlington
Raceway’s throwback weekend—always one
of the most heavily anticipated events on the
NASCAR calendar. This year’s American Ethanol
beautiful throwback car paid homage to Dale
Earnhardt, Sr.’s first career Southern 500 victory
at Darlington in 1987. Both Dillon and the car
garnered significant attention, as Dillon finished
fourth in the race after a strong performance
throughout, and USA Today named Dillon’s paint
scheme the best of all the throwbacks.