NASCAR has come down heavily on Austin Hill after he took out Aric Almirola at Indianapolis in a retaliatory move.

The suspension and points penalty drastically alter Hill’s path to the postseason. With only three events remaining—Watkins Glen, Daytona, and Portland—Hill now finds himself in a must-win scenario to clinch a playoff berth, despite his earlier success this year.

In a decision that probably comes as a surprise to very few people, NASCAR has suspended driver Austin Hill for his actions at Indianapolis Speedway this past Saturday. On Tuesday, NASCAR announced that Hill will be suspended for one race for his actions in retaliating against Aric Almirola in