Dillon Machavern

Dillon Machavern, born on May 24, 1995, is an accomplished American race car driver with a diverse background in sports car racing. Hailing from Charlotte, Vermont, Machavern has carved out a successful career competing in various series, including the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Trans-Am, and SCCA US Majors. A graduate of High Point University with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Entrepreneurship, Dillon combines his racing pursuits with a keen business sense as the owner of DM Motorsports, LLC. He holds an FIA Silver categorization, marking him as a driver of considerable skill and experience.

Machavern's career highlights include winning the 2017 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge GrandSport (GS) Driver Championship. He secured his first career win in that series at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). In Trans-Am, he clinched a win at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in 2016, along with a pole position and track record at the same track. He also has a TransAm TA-2 win at Watkins Glen. In 2018, he achieved a significant milestone with a GTD-class victory at the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen with Turner Motorsports in a BMW M6, alongside co-drivers Bill Auberlen and Rob Foley.

More recently, Dillon has continued to demonstrate his talent in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, finishing second in the GS points standings in 2021 with wins at Watkins Glen and Road America, and third in 2022 with victories at Watkins Glen and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Throughout his career, Machavern has showcased his versatility by competing in various classes, including GT-1 and Spec Miata in SCCA, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, and IMSA's ST and GTD categories. His early successes include the 2014 Lamborghini Super Trofeo AM Driver and Team Championship. He continues to be a strong contender in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, recently securing a podium finish at Sebring in March 2025 with Turner Motorsport.