NASCAR will not penalize Austin Hill or Shane van Gisbergen after clash

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NASCAR will not penalize Austin Hill or Shane van Gisbergen after clash
Summary

NASCAR has decided not to impose penalties on Austin Hill or Shane van Gisbergen following their on-track incident during last weekend's Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. The clash occurred on Lap 48 when van Gisbergen's car made contact with Hill's, resulting in Hill hitting the wall. Both drivers will enter the upcoming Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway without sanctions despite the rising rivalry stemming from previous events. NASCAR reviewed various evidence types and found insufficient proof that the incident was intentional. Officials will hold meetings with the drivers to address ongoing tensions ahead of Sunday’s race.

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  • Hill and van Gisbergen's clash occurred on Lap 48 at Chicagoland.
  • Both drivers will face no penalties ahead of the Quaker State 400.
  • NASCAR reviewed video, radio communications, and other evidence.
  • Meetings are planned to discuss tensions but are not disciplinary.
  • The rivalry has escalated since earlier races in the season.
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NASCAR will not penalize Austin Hill or Shane van Gisbergen following their controversial Chicagoland incident, though the sanctioning body still plans to meet with both drivers before Sunday's EchoPark Speedway race.

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