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Austin Dillon's stated reason for being late is colorful, candid

Austin Dillon has big things on his mind at Richmond. Chief among them: Making the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

But there are complications in the life of a stock car driver. Friday, Dillon met one of them and was candid in his response.

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Dillon showed up late for a media session ahead of qualifying for Saturday night's Federated Auto Parts 400. Inquiring minds wanted to know why.

Turns out, Dillon had a pretty good excuse … or at least an honest and amusing one.