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.

Austin Hill has been granted a NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Waiver after serving a one-race suspension at Iowa Speedway. Hill will forfeit all current and future earned Playoff Points to remain eligible for the 2025 Xfinity Series championship.

NASCAR officials have granted a waiver to Austin Hill, officials confirmed to NASCAR.com Tuesday night, allowing the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet driver to remain eligible for the Xfinity Series Playoffs despite missing last weekend’s race at Iowa Speedway.

Austin Hill got a one-race suspension for wrecking Aric Almirola, and Almirola says the hit was one of the biggest of his entire NASCAR career.

Austin Hill's contact in the right rear of Aric Almirola's car sent Almirola into the wall nose-first at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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

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.