Austin "Ace" Dillon is a full-time driver for Richard Childress Racing, where he has established himself as a key competitor in the NASCAR Cup Series. He won the 2011 Craftsman Truck Series championship and the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship. Dillon also earned several awards, including the 2008 K&N Pro Series Rookie of the Year, 2010 Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year, and 2012 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year. He made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2014 and has since participated in over 408 races.
Born on April 27, 1990, in Welcome, North Carolina, Dillon comes from a racing family. He is the grandson of Richard Childress and races for his team. His younger brother, Ty Dillon, is also a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, racing for Kaulig Racing.
Austin Dillon Wins
Austin Dillon has secured five victories in the NASCAR Cup Series as of 2025. He also has two "Crown Jewel" wins: the 2018 Daytona 500 and the 2017 Coca-Cola 600, as per NASCAR's official website.
In addition to his "Crown Jewel" wins, Dillon’s other victories include the 2020 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, the 2022 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, and the 2024 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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FAQs on Austin Dillon
A. Austin Dillon has five victories in the Cup Series and 20 victories in the lower levels of NASCAR.
A. Austin Dillon has won the Daytona 500 once in 2018.
A. According to NASCAR, the 2024 Daytona 500 purse topped out at $28 Million.
A. Austin Dillon has been racing in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2014.
A. Denny Hamlin, Richard Petty, Sterling Marlin and Cale Yarborough have won the “Great American Race” two years in a row.
