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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

2016 NASCAR Driver Spotlight Preview: Austin Dillon

Austin Dillon 2016 Preview


By Richard Tix



Overall Dillon's 2015 went a lot like 2014. He finished with the same amount of top 5's (1), one more top 10 (5), and finished in the standings right about the same spot (21st in 2015, 20th in 2014). The biggest difference was Dillon finishing more races in the top 15 and top 20 in his rookie season compared to last year.

It was a fine season for the second year driver, but I think many fans expected at least a small jump in the right direction. The pressure will start to mount in the next few years for him to produce, especially with his brother Ty coming up the ranks and getting more Cup seat time.


Bold Predictions/2016 Season Expectations:
  • I'm not sure that expectations should go up for Austin Dillon with him still being at RCR and really not showing much reason for hope in 2015. However, I think the pressure will start to mount for him in his third year. I still expect the same type of season for Austin, though. 1-2 top 5's, and 4-6 top 10's will be the floor for him, anything less and it is another disappointment. 

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