The road course debate rages on in NASCAR circles. While some fans love the challenge these tracks bring, others question if the sport has gone too far. Now, one driver in the thick of championship contention is speaking up about where he stands on the hottest topic in racing.
Ty Dillon doesn’t mince words when it comes to road courses. The Kaulig Racing driver is fighting for one of NASCAR’s biggest prizes while dealing with tracks that have given him fits all season long.
What Does Ty Dillon Really Think About NASCAR’s Road Course Push?
While speaking to Large and Spider of “Rubbin Is Racing,” Dillon touched on a handful of subjects before answering the burning question of road courses in NASCAR. The No. 10 driver detailed his run in the In-Season Challenge thus far and its significance for him as a driver from a smaller team.
After this discussion, he ranked the biggest moments of his career and where winning the In-Season Tournament would stand among them. The conversation then shifted to one of NASCAR’s most divisive topics.
As Dillon finalized his rankings, Large asked, “What’s the right number of road courses for you in a year, just from a driver’s perspective?”
Dillon’s answer revealed both his frustrations and his support for NASCAR’s direction. “The number we have minus Chicago. That place has beaten me up the last couple of times, and that’s just a personal thing,” the No. 10 driver began.
Despite his Chicago struggles, Dillon made it clear he enjoys racing on road courses overall. He also backed NASCAR’s push to diversify the track types in the schedule, showing support for the sport’s evolution.
“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,” Dillon explained.
The Kaulig Racing driver went further, highlighting that exploring different tracks signals positive growth for the sport. “I love that we’re moving to new places. So we’ll see what the future holds,” he concluded.
Where Would Ty Dillon Race Instead of Chicago?
Following this exchange, Spider pressed Dillon on what he would replace the Chicago Street Race with on the NASCAR calendar. The driver had two compelling alternatives ready.
“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,” Dillon revealed.
His choices reflect both nostalgia and innovation. North Wilkesboro represents NASCAR’s heritage, while Laguna Seca would bring a legendary road course into the Cup Series fold.
Meanwhile, Dillon continues his pursuit of the In-Season Tournament title. He currently ranks 31st in the Cup Series driver standings, but his tournament run keeps him in contention for a significant prize. At Dover, Dillon will face off against John Hunter Nemechek as one of the four remaining drivers in NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge.