Overview
- RCR teammates Jesse Love and Austin Hill made contact late in Stage 1 at Kansas exiting Turn 4, which loosened Hill’s car and led to a spin and a heavy hit from William Sawalich that ended Hill’s race after 37 laps.
- Austin Hill was checked and released from the infield care center and said he expected more room from his teammate in that corner exit.
- Jesse Love accepted responsibility and said he would speak with Hill, team owner Richard Childress, coaches Josh Wise and Scott Speed, and veteran driver Justin Allgaier.
- The incident cost Hill points as he fell four spots to eighth in the standings, while Love recovered to finish fourth.
- The run-in renewed concerns at Richard Childress Racing after a past No. 2 vs. No. 21 clash at Martinsville and raises the need for tight cooperation for next week’s pack-style racing at Talladega.