CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill was suspended for one race after an intentional crash during a race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, hit Aric Almirola's No. 19 during Saturday's Pennzoil 250, causing both cars to crash. Hill was held for five laps during the race as a penalty for his actions.

The retaliatory contact came after Almirola tapped Hill from behind in an effort to get by him.

After the crash, Almirola claimed Hill's actions were "definitely intentional." He argued that he was trying to get to the front in the closing laps and was being held up by Hill for several laps.

Hill declined to comment after the race and has not publicly commented since the incident. Richard Childress Raci

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