Austin Dillon

Austin Reed Dillon, born on April 27, 1990, is an accomplished American professional stock car racing driver. Currently, he competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 3 Chevrolet ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing (RCR). Dillon's career is deeply rooted in NASCAR, as he is the grandson of RCR team owner Richard Childress, the older brother of fellow NASCAR driver Ty Dillon, and the son of Mike Dillon, a former driver and current RCR general manager.

Dillon's achievements include the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship and the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series (now Xfinity Series) Championship. His Cup Series accomplishments feature a Daytona 500 victory in 2018 and a Coca-Cola 600 win in 2017. He has qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs five times (2016-2018, 2020, and 2022). Additionally, Dillon earned Rookie of the Year awards in the Truck Series (2010) and the Nationwide Series (2012). As of November 2024, he has five wins, 80 top-ten finishes, and six pole positions in the NASCAR Cup Series. Dillon's most recent Cup Series win was at Richmond Raceway in August 2024.

Off the track, Dillon is married to Whitney Ward, a former NFL cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans. They married in December 2017 and have two children, a son named Ace and a daughter named Blaize. Dillon attended High Point University and showcased his athletic talents early on, playing in the 2002 Little League World Series. He also co-owns a sports management agency with his brother Ty, representing themselves and other NASCAR drivers. Dillon lives with his family in Lexington, North Carolina.