[autotag]Austin Dillon[/autotag] entered the 2023 NASCAR season with optimism after Richard Childress Racing signed Kyle Busch, but it was a disaster. Dillon ended the year with one top-5 finish and seven top-10 finishes while earning a 21.8 average finishing position. Due to a big penalty, the driver of the No. 3 car finished a shocking 29th in the point standings.
Like many other drivers, Dillon’s season was highlighted by a third-place finish at Bristol Dirt. The Richard Childress Racing failed to earn a top-5 finish on an oval track for the second time in his NASCAR Cup Series career and only finished 26 races. Needless to say, Dillon couldn’t have scripted a worse season after winning a race in 2022.
Now, the 33-year-old driver needs a complete reset. Dillon has proven he can win at NASCAR’s top level, but the 2023 season put a massive blemish on his resume. Dillon can return to his winning ways in 2024, but he needs the equipment to make it happen. If not, it could be another rough season for the former Daytona 500 champion.
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