Fans Brutally Thrash Richard Childress’s Double-Faced Antics as He Continues to Make Things Worse

It has been thirty long years since Richard Childress saw the glimmer of a Cup championship trophy. Yet the passion to win is still burning strongly, as the 78-year-old team owner displayed at Richmond. Childress’ grandson soared to Victory Lane after two years and in an aggressive fashion. His last-lap bumping tactics drew the ire of drivers and fans alike, although Childress is content.

The team owner even denied any plan to wreck Dillon’s peers, despite clear evidence to prove it. As the debate rages on, Childress added fuel to the fire by cementing the RCR win’s legitimacy even further. This got on some NASCAR fans’ nerves, as Childress is being adamant.

Richard Childress is bubbling with emotions

When Dale Earnhardt entered Richard Childress Racing in 1984, it marked the beginning of a golden era. The Intimidator fetched six championships for Childress in the 11 seasons, clinching the Daytona 500 in 1998. But Earnhardt’s passing in 2001 also marked the beginning of a decades-long slump in RCR. Yet Childress maintained hope of seeing a Championship trophy again, and Austin Dillon amplified his hope a little at the recently unfolded Richmond race.

But not without a horde of controversy either – emulating the No. 3 Chevrolet’s former driver, Dillon became the “Intimidator” on the last lap of the Cook Out 400. When he saw his chances growing slim after a late-race caution, he pushed both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin out of the way. The No. 3 radio rang out with encouragement to wreck his contenders, and Childress had to overturn his denial of it as solid evidence surfaced. Now he proudly defended his grandson’s aggression further.

Dillon wrecked two stellar Cup Series drivers – who usually display ambitious speeds. So it would not be surprising if both decide to retaliate against Dillon’s moves in Richmond. Yet Richard Childress is unbothered, as journalist Jeff Gluck updated on Twitter: “Richard Childress asked if he’s worried Austin Dillon might get retaliated against: “If you kick a dog, he might bite you, but you might get bit again yourself.””

This wildly defensive stance may be attributed to Richard Childress’ earnest search for another championship title. At the beginning of 2024, he proudly declared his intentions to continue. “What keeps me going? I think chasing that elusive championship. … I can leave tomorrow and it’d be over. I don’t need to do what I’m doing, but I feel responsible for every employee I have here, and I don’t want to walk away from them unless I know they’re going to be taken care of.”

Despite Childress’ hopeful views, NASCAR fans are not so happy with Childress’ biased opinion.

NASCAR community shows Childress the door

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Although the RCR fold is enraptured in celebrations, their detractor base is increasing. Joey Logano bashed Dillon’s move as “chicken s**t” and said the No. 3 team should be expecting something in future races. Denny Hamlin also commented on the lawless nature of the race. Now NASCAR fans have joined the bandwagon, calling out Richard Childress for his absurd opinion. One fan compared him with US politicians: “For as much as RC love s**king off trump he’s sounding a lot like Joe tonight because Jesus Christ these answers are wild.”

Childress has spent many decades in NASCAR already. His 30-year-long wait may have made him a little weary of PR sensitivity, as some fans suggested. One fan commented that Dillon’s grandfather may need to restrain his thoughts: “rc needs some pr training my god (laughing emoji)” Somebody else also echoed this sentiment, opining that Childress’ comments are not helping the chaotic situation: “someone just take the mic away from old rc… he’s not helping matters.”

Somebody else hilariously commented on Childress’ seniority affecting his public opinions. “Someone check that old man for signs of senility.” Another fan chimed in, as Richard Childress is already 78 years old and last drove a race car around five decades ago: “ok grandpa, let’s get you home.”

Evidently, the NASCAR community is not sharing in the RCR team’s long-awaited victory celebrations. Let us wait and see if Dillon actually faces retaliatory actions or not.