Austin Dillon, Brad Keselowski, TJ Majors and Chris Buescher have all confirmed after Sunday’s Nashville Superspeedway race that the on‑track clash has been settled through direct conversation.
What sparked the controversy at Nashville Superspeedway
On lap 145 a blockage at pit entry forced Keselowski to move low on the frontstretch, where his car clipped Dillon and sent the latter tumbling into Buescher’s nose. Later, 47 laps on, a restart‑induced stack‑up saw Dillon follow Keselowski onto the apron; the two made contact and Keselowski’s car was turned.
At the time, Majors accused Dillon of intentional payback, a view he reiterated on his Dale Jr. Download podcast. Keselowski, meanwhile, described the incidents as “a lot going on” on the track.
Post‑race conversations bring clarity
Shortly after the checkered flag, Buescher phoned Dillon at the airport, telling him the incident was not deliberate and that he had been unaware of the chain reaction that led to the crash. He emphasized that the situation was “a wild moment” and expressed regret for being caught in the chaos.
Dillon replied that Buescher’s text helped him explain to Keselowski why the crash was accidental. He noted that the Nashville apron is “not fun” and that many drivers suffered rear‑bumper contact that weekend.
According to Dillon, Majors also seemed “better after he took a day,” indicating the former rival was receptive when they spoke.
Remaining perspectives and future outlook
Keselowski, when asked about the phone call, remained circumspect, reiterating that both incidents involved multiple factors. He did, however, acknowledge that Dillon “intended to make my life difficult and it went wrong,” suggesting he still feels some responsibility lies with Dillon.
Majors continues to voice suspicion of retaliation, but the recent dialogue among the four drivers signals a shift toward a collective “we were just racing” narrative.
As the drivers move toward the next event, the temporary peace forged at Nashville will be tested on a new track, where any lingering tension could quickly re‑emerge.
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