Austin Dillon, a previous victor in races, has been struggling at the back of the pack for the past two years. The grandson of Richard Childress has failed to secure a position in the top-10 even once in the 2024 season. Since the beginning of the 2023 season, he has been one of the most disappointing performers in the racing world. Unfortunately, his recent race at Martinsville ended with a 34th place finish, continuing his streak of bad luck.
Ever since the introduction of Next-Gen cars and the start of the 2024 season, Austin Dillon has struggled on the NASCAR field. This season has been one of the worst starts in his career, currently sitting in 31st place in the championship table. He has yet to achieve a stage finish and his race at Martinsville prevented him from even reaching the lead lap. Dillon has opened up about the difficulties he faced during the race, as the power steering in his car malfunctioned. Despite finishing in a disappointing position and only scoring three points, he was relieved to have completed the race without the assistance of power steering.
Although the season has been challenging for Dillon, a recent change in his pit crew may bring back his confidence and provide a morale boost. His previous crew chief, who was unable to help him break free from his poor performance, has been replaced by an old ally. This reunion has left the RCR driver feeling elated and optimistic about their future together. Dillon believes that with the new crew chief, better strategic decisions will be made, ultimately improving their race outcomes. Only time will tell how this reunion between Alexander and Dillon will impact their overall performance.