Austin Dillon

Austin Dillon popularly known as “THE ACE” is a professional stock car racing driver competing full-time in the NASCAR CUP series for Richard Childress Racing. He is the grandson of the owner of Richard Childress Racing and the elder brother of Ty Dillon. He drives no. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for RCR. 

PERSONAL LIFE 

He was born on April 23, 1990 in Welcome, North Caroline, U.S. His family has a very rich legacy deeply rooted in NASCAR. He attended High Point University part-time. He also competed in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 

In 2017, he got married to his long-time girlfriend, a previous NFL cheerleader, Whitney Ward. Together they have a son born on 14th June, 2020.

CAREER AND SUCCESS

Austin Dillon has been a prominent competitor in NASCAR, with a robust career spanning across the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series over more than a decade. 

Austin Dillon has made significant strides in his NASCAR career, driving the No. 3 car for Richard Childress Racing. Since his Cup Series debut in 2011 at the Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas, Dillon has raced in 382 Cup Series races over 14 years. Some of his major achievements include his first win at the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte and his most recent victory at the 2022 Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona. He achieved his best standings in 2017, 2020, and 2022, each time finishing 11th, though he dropped to 29th in 2023. Throughout his Cup Series career, Dillon has collected 4 wins, 76 top ten finishes, and 6 poles.

In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Dillon has displayed consistent performance since his start in 2008 at the Emerson Radio 250 in Richmond. Over 15 years, he has participated in 154 races, clinching the championship in 2013. His first win in this series came in 2012 at the Feed the Children 300 in Kentucky, with his latest victory in 2018 at the LTi Printing 250 in Michigan. Despite a challenging 2023 season finishing 86th, his Xfinity career includes 9 wins, 107 top tens, and 17 poles.

Dillon has also competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, starting with the 2009 Lucas Oil 200 in Iowa, where he claimed his first win the following year. Over 11 years and 73 races, he captured the series championship in 2011. His participation concluded with the 2022 DoorDash 250 in Sonoma, totaling 7 wins, 48 top tens, and 13 poles in the Truck Series. Dillon’s diverse experience across NASCAR’s top series highlights his competitive spirit and adaptability.

NET WORTH 

Austin Dillon, who boasts a net worth of $12 million and is backed by major brands associated with Richard Childress Racing, including Chevrolet, Bass Pro Shops, Cometic, Sherwin Williams, Coca-Cola, and Get Bioethanol. His sponsorship deals are lucrative, with Dow having contributed approximately $4.9 million to his earnings, while American Ethanol has provided him with $1 million. 

In addition to his racing career, Dillon runs Team Dillon Management, a sports management firm that represents both himself and his brother, as well as NASCAR drivers like A.J. Allmendinger, John Hunter Nemechek, and Austin Hill, and golfers Brian Gay and Chris Stroud. 

TELEVISION APPEARANCES 

Austin Dillon has extended his reach beyond NASCAR by appearing in several film and television projects. In 2019, he made cameo appearances in the movie “Stuber” alongside his brother Ty and fellow NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez. The episode, filmed at Auto Club Speedway, aired in March 2020. Dillon also appeared in the 2021 Netflix comedy series “The Crew,”. Additionally, Dillon stars in the reality TV series “Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane” on the USA Network.