10/08/2025 08:40
NASCAR fans have called for Austin Hill to be banned for the rest
of the season, or longer, after he triggered a huge crash at
Watkins Glen. Racing in the Xfinity Series, the step below the
NASCAR Cup Series, Hill hook manoeuvred Michael McDowell on lap 74
of 82, instigating a 16-car pile-up. As a result, there was a
45-minute red flag delay as the circuit was cleared of wreckage,
before Connor Zilisch went on to take victory, although misfortune
awaited him. After climbing on top of his car to celebrate his win,
he fell, breaking his collarbone in the process. However, it is
Hill who has stolen headlines in the aftermath of the race, with
fans taking to social media to decry his actions and aggressive
style. Having recently returned from a one-race suspension for
similar behaviour, there are numerous calls in comment sections for
him to be banned for the remainder of the year, with some wanting
more extreme punishments for the 31-year-old. Check out the crash
below! 1954295739364020711 BIG crash with Michael McDowell getting
the worst of it. pic.twitter.com/Qbd0Krqu8o — The CW Sports
(@TheCW_Sports) August 9, 2025
