The ongoing debate over road courses in NASCAR has sparked strong opinions among fans and drivers alike. Ty Dillon, a contender in the current championship, recently voiced his perspective on the controversial topic, reflecting both his frustrations and his support for the sport’s evolving schedule. As a driver from Kaulig Racing, Dillon is navigating the challenges these tracks present while striving for one of NASCAR’s major titles.

In a detailed conversation with Large and Spider on Rubbin Is Racing, Dillon spoke about his journey in the ongoing In-Season Challenge and its importance for drivers on smaller teams. When asked directly about how many road courses he believes should be on the NASCAR calendar, Dillon gave an answer that balances his personal experience and outlook on the sport’s direction.

Responding to the question,

“What’s the right number of road courses for you in a year, just from a driver’s perspective?”

he said,

“The number we have minus Chicago. That place has beaten me up the last couple of times, and that’s just a personal thing,”

revealing his struggles with the Chicago Street Race. Despite his difficulties there, Dillon expressed his genuine appreciation for road course racing overall.

He emphasized the necessity of having competitive and engaging racetracks to maintain fan interest. Dillon remarked,

“I just think we have to get competitive with our racetracks. If fans aren’t showing up, if we’re not putting on a good show, or the surface isn’t good enough, the tracks that are in the waiting should get opportunities,”

indicating support for NASCAR’s efforts to diversify venues and constantly improve the race experience.

Highlighting the importance of innovation for the sport’s growth, Dillon concluded,

“I love that we’re moving to new places. So we’ll see what the future holds,”

showing optimism about NASCAR’s future path despite current frustrations.

Ty Dillon Suggests Replacing Chicago with Historic and Iconic Tracks

When further pressed by Spider about possible replacements for the Chicago Street Race on the NASCAR schedule, Ty Dillon identified two locations that reflect both NASCAR’s roots and fresh challenges.

He shared,

“I’d move North Wilkesboro to a points race. There’s a lot of rumblings about that. But if it had to be a road course, a place that we haven’t gone to, then, Laguna Seca. That would be a kind of all-time place for me. Those are the two that I’d love to see on our schedule,”

blending respect for NASCAR tradition with an interest in expanding into revered, lesser-known road courses.

North Wilkesboro Speedway is a symbol of NASCAR’s heritage, and its potential return as a points race would excite legacy fans. Laguna Seca, on the other hand, is a famed road course that would offer a new kind of challenge for drivers competing in the Cup Series.

Current Standings and Dillon’s Drive Toward the In-Season Tournament

As Ty Dillon continues his campaign for the In-Season Tournament crown, he remains focused despite sitting 31st in the Cup Series driver standings. His performance so far has kept him in the mix, and he is poised to face John Hunter Nemechek at Dover as one of the final four competitors battling for the prize in NASCAR’s unique midseason event.

This ongoing tournament and Dillon’s outspoken stance on road course racing highlight a pivotal moment for NASCAR as it balances traditional fans’ preferences with the sport’s efforts to innovate and captivate new audiences. Dillon’s comments underline the complexity of these decisions and how closely drivers are watching how track choices affect competition and fan excitement.

Our Reader’s Queries

Q. Who is Ty Dillon’s wife?

A. Channel 4’s soap recently confirmed that Dillon is the dad of Leah Barnes’s new baby boy, James. In episodes after a year’s time jump, Leah had the baby, and many villagers thought Charlie Dean, who was not around, was the father.

Q. Does Ty Dillon have kids?

A. On November 20, 2017, they celebrated the birth of their daughter, Oakley Ray Dillon. Later, their son, Kapton Reed Dillon, arrived on October 29, 2020.