Ty Dillon

Tyler Reed “Ty” Dillon, born February 27, 1992, in Welcome, North Carolina, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 10 Chevrolet ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. Dillon is known for his competitive spirit and steady presence across NASCAR’s national series, with experience and success in the Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and Cup Series.

Early Life and Background

Dillon began his racing journey at a young age, starting in Bandolero minicars and progressively advancing through regional and national racing ranks. Coming from a racing family, he is the son of Mike Dillon and the grandson of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, which provided early exposure and access to competitive motorsports. His older brother, Austin Dillon, is also a prominent NASCAR driver.

Career

Ty Dillon’s professional career took off with the ARCA Racing Series, where he won the championship in 2011. He made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in 2011 and transitioned to a full-time Truck Series schedule in 2012 driving the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for Richard Childress Racing. Dillon earned Rookie of the Year honors that season.

He recorded several victories in the Truck Series and consistently finished near the top of the points standings, including a second-place finish in 2013. Dillon moved to the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series with varying degrees of success, racing full-time in the Cup Series from 2017 through 2020 with Germain Racing, achieving top-5 and top-10 finishes.

After racing part-time for multiple teams post-2020, Dillon signed with Kaulig Racing to drive full-time in the Cup Series starting 2025. Over his career, he has been known for his work ethic, adaptability, and steady improvement.

Off-Track Ventures

Dillon maintains a focused and relatively private off-track life. He is known for representing sponsors such as LeafFilter and Sea Best and engages actively with team promotional activities. While no major public business ventures are highlighted, Dillon supports charitable endeavors and motorsports outreach programs.

Net Worth

Ty Dillon’s estimated net worth is $12 million.

Family Life

Dillon is the son of Mike and Tina Dillon and the grandson of Richard Childress, a legendary NASCAR team owner. Ty Dillon is married to Haley Carey, a former driver and Charlotte Hornets cheerleader. They have two children: a daughter named Oakley Ray (born 2017) and a son named Kapton Reed (born 2020). His brother, Austin Dillon, is a fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver. Ty Dillon keeps his personal life relatively private.

Recent Controversies

Dillon’s career has been largely controversy-free, maintaining a professional image with no significant disciplinary or public relations issues.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• In 2024, Dillon raced part-time across multiple NASCAR Cup events with different teams, including Kaulig Racing and Richard Childress Racing, gaining valuable track time and experience.
• As of 1 August 2025, he is back full-time in the Cup Series with Kaulig Racing, driving the No. 10 Chevrolet ZL1, starting the season with strong performances and aiming to build momentum toward race wins and playoff contention.