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Nascar star Austin Dillon talked about Richard Childress Racing’s decision to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk after the conservative influencer was murdered earlier this week.
Dillon and the rest of his teammates’ vehicles contained a label on their cars with the words “In memory of Charlie Kirk 1993-2025.”
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Austin Dillon answers questions from the media during the Nascar Cup Series Playoff Media Day at the Charlotte Convention Center on August 27, 2025. (Jim Dedmon/Imag- Pictures)
“First of all, it’s a tragic incident where a man’s life was taken and he leaves two children and a wife,” Dillon said via CBS Sports. “I look up to his heroism when it comes to God. And I love some of his teachings from the Bible, his ability to debate without really attacking anyone.
“I thought it’s just a very sad day and all I know is that it makes me want to enter the Bible more and learn more about Jesus and try to spread the word when I can.”
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The NASCAR CUP series operates Austin Dillon (3) and leads Carson HOCEVAR (77) on Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025. (Randy Sartin/Imag- Pictures)
Richard Childress Racing drivers were among them in the sports world to honor Kirk after his death.
Christopher Bell dedicated his victory in Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday.
“The most important thing is that this week has obviously been a very tough week. You know there’s a lot in our minds,” Bell said. “This one is to Charlie.”
Kirk was murdered during an event at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, the suspected shooting game, was arrested after a manhunt.
