Austin Reed Dillon is an American professional stock car racing driver, who hails from a prominent racing family. He is the grandson of Richard Childress, the owner of Richard Childress Racing, and the son of Mike Dillon, a former racing driver who now serves as the general manager of the same team. Austin's younger brother, Ty Dillon, competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Dillon primarily races in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing, which is owned by his grandfather. His significant achievement, winning the 2013 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship by just 3 points over Sam Hornish Jr., demonstrates his talent. Following Dillon's Xfinity Series championship victory, he secured a race seat with Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2014 season on his own merit. He has demonstrated his skill in the Cup Series by winning five races, earning six pole positions, and finishing in the top ten 78 times. Notably, among his five wins is the Daytona 500, which he captured in 2018.
Austin Dillon House
Dillon, along with his wife and children, resides in a nearly 14,000-square-foot mansion in Thomasville, North Carolina. The estate, set on over 63 acres of land, was purchased by Dillon for approximately $1,927,270 in May 2020, as reported by Realtor.com. Dillon has showcased his property on his YouTube channel, offering glimpses of his expansive backyard, which features a large pool, a spacious patio, and a private pond.
In April 2022 Dillon expanded the property by purchasing a two-bedroom home which increased the property’s value by $120,000.
Austin Dillon Wife and Children
Dillon has been married to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward since December 2017. The couple has two children: a son, Ace RC Dillon, born on June 14, 2020, and a daughter, Blaize Austin Dillon, born on June 30, 2023.
FAQ's on Austin Dillon House
A. Austin Dillon was born on April 27, 1990, in Welcome, North Carolina.
A. Austin Dillon drives for Richard Childress Racing team, which is owned by his grandfather Richard Childress.
A. Austin Dillon won the prestigious Daytona 500 in 2018.
A. Austin Dillon has been married to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward since December 2017.
A. Austin Dillon bought his nearly 14,000-square-foot mansion in Thomasville, North Carolina set on over 63 acres of land for an estimated amount of $1,927,270 in May 2020.