Hill was involved in a big controversy during the Xfinity race at Indianapolis, where he deliberately rear-right hooked Almirola in an act of retaliation. He was handed a five-lap penalty during the race. However, NASCAR handed him a one-race suspension later in the week, which kept him out of the race at Iowa.

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill has been issues a one-race suspension for his actions in the closing laps of last Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 at Indianapol

NASCAR suspended Austin Hill one race for intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola in last weekend’s Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hill will not compete in Saturday’s race at Iowa Speedway. Richard Childress Racing stated it would not appeal Hill’s penalty. Austin Dillon will drive Hill’s car at Iowa.

NASCAR confirms Austin Hill remains playoff-eligible despite suspension, but he’ll lose all playoff points in a major setback.

According to a NASCAR.com report, Austin Hill has officially been granted a Playoff Waiver by NASCAR following his one-race suspension, due to an incident at In