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Austin Dillon says NASCAR wouldn't accept not standing for national anthem

Austin Dillon doesn't believe NASCAR would accept drivers or crewmen sitting during the national anthem.

The Sprint Cup told reporters Friday afternoon at Richmond International Raceway he believes NASCAR fans likely wouldn't take very kindly to someone disrespecting the flag.

"I don't know how it would go over with our fans," said Dillon, via FoxSports.com. "I mean, we are a very patriotic sport.

"I think our sport does a good job of showing that every Saturday, Sunday, of showing patriotism and what the flag means. Not only that, we have a lot of military out here each and every weekend.