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Austin Reed Dillon[1] (born April 27, 1990) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing (RCR). He is the grandson of RCR team owner Richard Childress, the older brother of Ty Dillon who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the son of Mike Dillon, a former racing driver who currently works as RCR's general manager.

Key Information

Dillon is the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion, and the winner of the 2018 Daytona 500. He also won the Rookie of the Year award in both series in the year before he won the championship (2010 and 2012, respectively). He also holds the record for most consecutive poles in the Xfinity Series with four. Since 2022, Dillon has also been the general manager of the Carolina Cowboys, a Professional Bull Riders team.

Racing career

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2005–2007: Beginnings

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Dillon began his racing career in Bandolero and Legends. A year later, he started dirt track racing at dirt late model racer Dale McDowell's school.[2]

2008: Camping World East Series

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Dillon was the 2008 Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Camping World East Series. He ran the full schedule in the No. 3 Chevrolet initially driving for Andy Santerre Motorsports; he eventually moved under his grandfather's Richard Childress Racing banner after four races.[3] Dillon scored one win at Greenville-Pickens Speedway, one pole and ten top-ten finishes in thirteen races.[4]

2009–2011: Camping World Truck Series

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Dillon racing at Pocono Raceway in 2011

He made his first Camping World Truck Series start at Iowa Speedway, driving the No. 3 truck.[5] This was the first time that the No. 3 had appeared in any of the three major series since Dale Earnhardt Jr. used it in the Busch Series back in 2002.[6]

Dillon was supposed to start the Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega Superspeedway during the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, but the truck failed inspection, thus his time was removed and he failed to qualify for the race.[7] Dillon would drive the No. 3 truck full-time in 2010 for Rookie of the Year, with sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops.[8]

Despite crashing out early at Daytona, Dillon got his first career pole at Texas Motor Speedway in June and finished third, leading twenty laps. On July 11, Dillon scored his first career NASCAR victory in the Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa Speedway, winning a Truck Series race in a truck wearing the No. 3 for the first time since Bryan Reffner won for Team Menard in 2000 at Texas Motor Speedway.[9] He ended the season with two wins and seven poles, earning him Rookie of the Year honors.[10]

In 2011, Dillon scored his first win of the year at Nashville Superspeedway. Dillon scored his second win of 2011 at Chicagoland Speedway, beating Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch. After rain shortened the season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Dillon was crowned the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion.[11] He also won the 2011 CWTS Most Popular Driver Award.[12] In 2012, he moved up to the Nationwide Series full-time, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for RCR.[13]

2011–present: Cup Series and Xfinity Series

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Dillon made his first career start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on October 9, 2011, in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. He finished 26th in his No. 98 Camping World Curb/Agajanian Racing Chevrolet Impala.[14]

On November 4, 2011, Richard Childress Racing announced that Dillon would be moving up to the Nationwide Series in 2012, driving the No. 3 that Dale Earnhardt made famous, with sponsorship from AdvoCare, American Ethanol, and Bass Pro Shops.[15][16]

2012

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Dillon's 2012 Nationwide Series car at Road America

Dillon competed in the Sprint Cup Series on a limited basis in 2012, starting at Michigan International Speedway in June, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, starting 21st and finishing 24th.[14][17]

On June 29, 2012, Dillon recorded his first Nationwide Series win at Kentucky Speedway; he dominated the race by leading all but 8 laps and won by over 9.8 seconds over second place. However, NASCAR officials announced the car had failed post-race inspection because the rear ride heights were too low.[18]

Dillon also participated in one race in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at Circuit Gilles-Villeuneuve in Montreal in August 2012. Dillon finished seventh while driving the No. 4 car for Fitzpatrick Motorsports.[19]

2013: Nationwide Series champion

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Dillon announced in August 2012 that he would continue to drive full-time in the Nationwide Series for 2013, with Advocare as the primary sponsor for the full season, along with running seven Sprint Cup Series races that year, including the 2013 Daytona 500, where he qualified eighth, but crashed late in the race, relegating him to a 31st-place finish.[20] In January 2013 it was announced that some of Dillon's Sprint Cup races that season would be in Phoenix Racing's No. 51 Chevrolet.[21]

Dillon returned to the Truck Series for the inaugural Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway, leading a race-high 63 laps,[22] and won after a green-white-checker finish.[23] The truck, the trophy and the famed piece of dirt track are on display at NASCAR Hall of Fame. Later in the year Dillon substituted for the ailing Brennan Newberry in the Truck Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.[24]

2013 championship car at Road America

In early August 2013, it was announced that Dillon would substitute for Tony Stewart in the No. 14 Stewart–Haas Racing Chevrolet at Michigan due to Stewart's leg injury;[25] he would also drive the car at Talladega Superspeedway in October.[26] In Dillon's run at Talladega, he performed well during the event, and was running in the top five for most of the day; at the white flag, Dillon was third behind Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and was about to give Earnhardt Jr. a push for an attempt to make a winning pass when he was turned by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., slammed the backstretch wall, then was sent airborne when struck hard in the rear bumper by Casey Mears.[27]

On November 16, 2013, Dillon won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship with a twelfth place finish in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Dillon's series championship was unusual because he did not win any races during the season; this marked the first time in any of NASCAR's three national series that a season champion went winless.[28]

2014: Full-time in Cup Series

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On December 11, 2013, it was announced by RCR that Dillon would drive the No. 3 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with Cheerios and Dow Chemical Company as the primary sponsors. It would be the No. 3 car's first Sprint Cup appearance in thirteen years.[29]

During 2014 Daytona 500 qualifying, Dillon clinched the pole position with a speed of 196.019 miles per hour (315.462 km/h).[30] This was the fourth time that the No. 3 was on the pole for the Daytona 500.

After a long streak of bad finishes, Dillon rebounded with a top-five in the 2014 Coke Zero 400. Dillon ended the 2014 Cup season as one of only two drivers to have been running at the finish of every race during the season, the other being Jeff Gordon. He finished second in the rookie of the year standings to Kyle Larson.[31]

2015

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Dillon racing at Michigan International Speedway in 2015

In the first half of the 2015 season, Dillon struggled in the Cup Series, scoring only one top-ten finish (tenth in the Spring race at Bristol). In the Xfinity series, however, Dillon scored two wins, the first coming at Las Vegas and the other at Charlotte. In both races, he dominated leading the most laps. In the summer return to Daytona, Dillon had an up and down weekend. In the Xfinity race, he won after his teammate and the dominant car of Brian Scott crashed out of the race late in the going. In the Coke Zero 400 on July 5, coming to the checkered flag, Dillon was hit in the left front tire by the spinning car of Denny Hamlin and from behind by Clint Bowyer, causing him to flip into the catch fence over two rows of cars. The car hit the fence at about 190 miles per hour and came to an almost complete stop on its roof before he was hit again by a spinning Brad Keselowski. Dillon climbed out of the car unharmed, except for a bruised tailbone and a bruise on his forearm, but five fans were injured by flying debris. Dillon was credited with a seventh-place finish.[32]

After a disappointing season, with only one top-five and five top-ten finishes, Dillon closed out the 2015 Sprint Cup season standings in 21st place.[32] However, Dillon did manage to win four Xfinity races, even though he was running only a part-time schedule.

2016: First playoff appearance

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Dillon competed part-time in the Xfinity Series in 2016, splitting the No. 2 of RCR with six other drivers.[33] On the final lap of the Xfinity race in Fontana, Dillon battled with Kyle Busch, whose car had cut a left front tire, the two making contact as they approached the finish. Dillon's car hit the turn four wall but was able to hang on for the win.[34] Then at the second Bristol race, Dillon won after Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski both wrecked late in the going.

In the Cup Series, Dillon won two Poles, the first coming at Auto Club and the second coming at the second Texas race. At the first Talladega Cup race, Dillon scored a career-best 3rd-place finish after getting caught up in two big crashes. He then also qualified for his first Chase for the Sprint Cup; though he advanced out of the Round of 16,[35] he was eliminated in the following round.[36]

2017: First Cup win

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Dillon during qualifying for the 2017 Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Dillon opened the season with a fourth-place finish in his Can-Am Duel, where he pushed Denny Hamlin past the dominant car of Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the race.[37]

During an Xfinity Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, Dillon was parked by NASCAR for wrecking rookie Cole Custer under caution after Custer slid into Dillon earlier in the race. After being parked, Dillon was not the target of any more penalties.[38]

When NASCAR returned to Martinsville for the first time in 2017, Dillon scored a season-best fifth place outing. This is his first top-five and top-ten finish of 2017. At Texas, Dillon was unable to start the Cup race on the lead lap due to a broken track bar that put him eleven laps down. He finished 33rd.

After the Kansas race, his crew chief Slugger Labbe mutually separated from RCR. Justin Alexander became the new crew chief and started his role at the Open.

After struggling early on in the Coca-Cola 600, Dillon would finally earn his first career Cup Series win after passing Jimmie Johnson, who ran out of fuel on lap 399 and held off Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. It was the first win for a No. 3 car in Cup since October 15, 2000, when Dale Earnhardt won at Talladega.[39]

After the Charlotte race, Dillon would not score another top-five finish in the Cup series until a fourth place run at the Southern 500 at Darlington.[40] He went to finish a career-best eleventh in the final point standings despite getting eliminated after the round of 16.

In June, Dillon became a color commentator for Fox NASCAR's broadcast of the Xfinity Series race at Michigan.[41]

2018: Daytona 500 win

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Dillon celebrating after winning the 2018 Daytona 500

In 2018, Dillon returned the No. 3 to Victory Lane in the Cup Series. He won the 2018 Daytona 500, after coming from a lap down within twenty laps to go to second on the final lap. He hit Aric Almirola in the right rear after Almirola tried blocking him, sending him into the outside wall. The win happened twenty years after Dale Earnhardt's only Daytona 500 win,[42] and it was also seventeen years to the day of Earnhardt's death. Despite the win and a guaranteed spot in the Playoffs, Dillon struggled to stay consistent throughout the season with two top-fives and five top-ten finishes. He was eliminated in the Round of 16 after hitting the outside wall twice at the Charlotte Roval race and finished the season thirteenth in points.

In the Xfinity Series, Dillon scored his one-hundredth career top-ten Xfinity Series finish at California, which came as a fourth-place outing. He won the Xfinity race at Michigan in June after rain ended the race prematurely on lap 91. It was the first Xfinity Series win for Dillon since the August Bristol race in 2016, and the first for RCR's Xfinity team since 2016 at Road America with Michael McDowell. Dillon also drove the No. 10 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing at Indianapolis. This was the second time Dillon raced in an Xfinity event outside RCR. It is also the first time Kaulig Racing fielded two cars in a race.

2019

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Dillon racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2019

For 2019, Dillon began having Danny Stockman atop the pit box for the Cup Series. Stockman was Dillon's crew chief in the Truck Series and Nationwide Series when he won his NASCAR Championship titles in 2011 and 2013.[43]

Dillon and RCR showed qualifying speed early in the season, winning pole awards at Auto Club[44] and Talladega.[45] Then at Michigan, Dillon managed to get his first career stage win in the Cup Series by winning the second stage.

He performed well at the July Daytona race, leading the most laps (46) and winning stage 2. However, with forty laps to go, as severe weather was approaching the track, Clint Bowyer made contact with Dillon causing a multi-car accident. Dillon finished with a DNF in 33rd place.

Dillon failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015 as he fell outside the top twenty in points. He finished 21st in the final points standings, tying his lowest in a full-time season with zero top-fives for the first time in his career.

2020: Return to the playoffs

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On October 28, 2019, Stockman announced he would step down as the crew chief of the No. 3 team at the end of the 2019 season. Justin Alexander returned as the No. 3 team's crew chief in 2020 after having served that position in the 2017 and 2018 seasons.[46]

At Las Vegas, Dillon managed to score his first top-five finish of 2020 and first since the 2018 Consumers Energy 400, coming home fourth.[47]

On July 19, Dillon broke an 88-race winless streak by claiming his 3rd career victory at the 2020 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. RCR teammate Tyler Reddick finished second to secure an RCR 1–2 finish for the first time since the 2011 Good Sam Club 500.[48] It was Dillon's first victory where he led more than the final two laps, as he took the lead with 23 to go and held off Reddick over several restarts.[49]

On August 15, it was announced that Dillon tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss the Go Bowling 235 at Daytona; Kaz Grala served as his replacement for the race.[50] Dillon returned to the No. 3 for the following week at Dover.[51]

At the Southern 500, Dillon had to start from the rear as a result of unapproved adjustments, later had to take an unscheduled pit stop for a flat tire, and rallied to finish second.[52] In the following race, Richmond, Dillon recorded a fourth-place finish, marking the first time in his Cup Series career that he finished in the top five in consecutive races.[53] After a twelfth place finish at the Bristol Night Race a week later, Dillon advanced to the Round of 12 for the second time in his career since 2016. He was eliminated following the Charlotte Roval. Dillon finished eleventh in the points standings.[54]

2021

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Dillon racing at Daytona International Speedway in 2021

Dillon began the 2021 season with a win in his Duel for the Daytona 500 by passing Bubba Wallace on the final lap, which enabled him to start fourth for the 500.[55] Dillon would go on to lead seven laps in the 500 and finish in third place after avoiding a last-lap crash, assuming the points lead for the first time in his career.

In the Xfinity COTA event, Dillon returned to the Xfinity racing for Ronnie and Dillon Bassett's team. He managed to qualify the No. 77 and finished thirteenth. Later on in July, Dillon returned to the Xfinity Series at Atlanta when he served as an injury replacement for Michael Annett in the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.[56] He also drove in the No. 23 for Our Motorsports for two races, as well as Jordan Anderson Racing's No. 31 for a race.

At Michigan in August, Dillon was turned into the wall by Brad Keselowski just after stage 2 ended. Dillon nearly flipped on impact and was on his side for a couple of seconds. He was unharmed and climbed out of the car.

2022: Playoff upset

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Dillon's No. 3 car at Pocono Raceway in 2022

Dillon started the 2022 season with a 25th place finish at the 2022 Daytona 500. He scored three top-three finishes at Fontana, Martinsville, and Talladega. On March 27, Dillon recorded his first top-10 finish in a Cup Series road course race as he finished tenth at the Circuit of the Americas. At New Hampshire, he and Brad Keselowski engaged in an on-road altercation during a caution lap.[57] Dillon won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona to clinch a spot in the playoffs in a 1-2 finish with teammate Tyler Reddick. He assumed the lead after a huge wreck caused by rainfall took out much of the lead pack on lap 138; Dillon, who was sixteenth at the time, was the only driver in the lead pack to not be involved in the accident.[58] Dillon was eliminated in the Round of 16 after being involved in a multi-car pileup at the Bristol night race. Dillon would later score two consecutive top-ten outings at the Charlotte Roval, giving him his second-career road course top-ten finish, (tenth place) and then a tenth place result at Las Vegas. Then, Dillon scored a career-first three consecutive top-ten finishes by coming home in fourth place at Homestead.[59] He finished the season eleventh in the points standings.[60]

On April 8, Dillon revealed that he would run the 2022 Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway in a Young's Motorsports truck. Although Dillon stated that he thought he would drive the team's No. 02 truck,[61] the race is on Kaz Grala's schedule of races in that truck, so Dillon drove the No. 20 for that race.

In the Xfinity Series, Dillon drove for Big Machine Racing at the Charlotte Xfinity race, finishing 31st.

2023

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Dillon in the No. 3 at Auto Club Speedway in 2023

On October 28, 2022, RCR announced that Keith Rodden would be on the pit box for Dillon starting in 2023. Alexander announced shortly before this announcement that he would be stepping down from the crew chief role on the No. 3 car. Dillon started the season with a 33rd place DNF at the 2023 Daytona 500. Following the Martinsville race, the No. 3 was served an L1 penalty after NASCAR's R&D Center discovered an unapproved underwing assembly during post-inspection. As a result, the team was docked sixty driver and owner points and five playoff points. In addition, Rodden was fined US$75,000 and suspended for two races.[62] Because of this, as well as a string of poor finishes, Dillon ended the 2023 season 29th in the standings.

2024: Winless streak snapped in controversial fashion

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Dillon's No. 3 car at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2024

During the 2024 season, Alexander returned as crew chief starting at the Martinsville spring race.[63] At the Richmond summer race, Dillon broke a 68-race winless drought after spinning out Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap,[64] a move which garnered criticism from both Logano and Hamlin.[65][66] Three days later, it was announced that NASCAR had encumbered the win, docked Dillon 25 driver points and stripped him of his playoff eligibility.[67][68] Following the Martinsville playoff race, the No. 3 was docked 50 owner and driver points and Dillon and the team were each fined US$100,000 for race manipulation, when Dillon and fellow Chevrolet driver Ross Chastain formed a blockade to allow William Byron to make the Championship 4. In addition, Alexander was suspended for the Phoenix finale.[69] Dillon finished 32nd in the final standings, the lowest points finish of his career.

2025: Return to the Playoffs and Xfinity Series return

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On November 20, 2024, RCR signed Richard Boswell as the crew chief of the No. 3 car, replacing Alexander for the 2025 season.[70] Dillon started the season with a 23rd-place finish at the 2025 Daytona 500. He later scored three consecutive top-ten finishes at Bristol, Talladega, and Texas.[71] After struggling throughout the season, he broke through and won Richmond, this time without controversy, right before the playoffs started.

In the Xfinity Series, Dillon drove the RCR No. 3 car to a thirteenth place finish at Charlotte. He also drove the RCR No. 21 car at Iowa after Austin Hill was suspended for intentionally right-rear hooking Aric Almirola to the outside wall at Indianapolis.[72]

Other racing

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In 2021, Dillon joined RWR-Eurasia Motorsport for his 24 Hours of Daytona debut, sharing an LMP2 car with Cody Ware and Salih Yoluç.[73]

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In 2019, Dillon made a cameo in the movie Stuber alongside brother Ty and fellow driver Daniel Suárez.[74]

Dillon guest starred in the television series SEAL Team's Season 3, Episode 14 "Objects in Mirror", as a NASCAR driving instructor for the protagonists. Filming took place at Auto Club Speedway in December 2019, while the episode premiered on March 11, 2020.[75]

The Crew, a 2021 NASCAR-centric Netflix series, featured cameo appearances from Dillon and fellow Cup racers Ryan Blaney and Cole Custer.[76]

Dillon and his family are featured in the USA reality series Austin Dillon's Life in the Fast Lane.[77]

A die-cast anthropomorphic race car named Carstin "Ace" Dillon, inspired by Austin, was released in the Disney/Pixar Cars toyline in 2021, alongside die-cast cars based on William Byron and Chase Elliott. An all-plastic version of Carstin was released in 2024 as a pack-in for the Race Lane Change playset.[78]

Personal life

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Dillon became engaged to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward on August 9, 2016. Austin and Whitney were married December 9, 2017, at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina.[79] Their son was born on June 14, 2020.[80] Dillon attended High Point University on a part-time basis.[81] He also played in the 2002 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[82]

Dillon co-owns sports management agency Team Dillon Management with his brother Ty which currently manages both themselves as well as fellow NASCAR drivers Anthony Alfredo, A. J. Allmendinger, Sheldon Creed, Kaz Grala, Austin Hill, John Hunter Nemechek, Tanner Thorson and Cody Ware as well as golfers Brian Gay and Chris Stroud.[83]

Since 2022, Dillon has been the general manager of the Carolina Cowboys; one of ten bull riding teams in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Series, which runs every summer and autumn in the United States. His maternal grandfather Richard Childress is the team's co-owner, along with Jeff Broin. The Carolina Cowboys won the 2025 PBR Team Series Championship title.[84]

Motorsports career results

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NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Cup Series

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NASCAR Cup Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 NCSC Pts Ref
2011 Curb Racing 98 Chevy DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL MAR TEX TAL RCH DAR DOV CLT KAN POC MCH SON DAY KEN NHA IND POC GLN MCH BRI ATL RCH CHI NHA DOV KAN
26 		CLT TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM 62nd 01 [85]
2012 Richard Childress Racing 33 Chevy DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL MAR TEX KAN RCH TAL DAR CLT DOV POC MCH
24 		SON KEN DAY NHA IND POC GLN MCH BRI ATL RCH CHI NHA DOV TAL CLT KAN MAR TEX PHO HOM 65th 01 [86]
2013 DAY
31 		PHO MCH
11 		SON IND
26 		POC GLN ATL
19 		RCH CHI NHA DOV KAN CLT TEX
22 		PHO HOM 54th 01 [87]
Phoenix Racing 51 Chevy LVS
21 		BRI CAL MAR TEX
33 		KAN RCH TAL DAR CLT DOV
27 		POC KEN
24 		DAY NHA
Stewart–Haas Racing 14 Chevy MCH
14 		BRI TAL
26 		MAR
2014 Richard Childress Racing 3 Chevy DAY
9 		PHO
24 		LVS
16 		BRI
11 		CAL
11 		MAR
15 		TEX
21 		DAR
11 		RCH
27 		TAL
15 		KAN
19 		CLT
16 		DOV
20 		POC
17 		MCH
30 		SON
17 		KEN
16 		DAY
5 		NHA
14 		IND
10 		POC
15 		GLN
16 		MCH
22 		BRI
28 		ATL
24 		RCH
20 		CHI
16 		NHA
11 		DOV
24 		KAN
8 		CLT
13 		TAL
12 		MAR
12 		TEX
21 		PHO
38 		HOM
25 		20th 958 [88]
2015 DAY
14 		ATL
39 		LVS
20 		PHO
15 		CAL
16 		MAR
41 		TEX
20 		BRI
10 		RCH
27 		TAL
35 		KAN
22 		CLT
16 		DOV
33 		POC
19 		MCH
20 		SON
17 		DAY
7 		KEN
25 		NHA
8 		IND
25 		POC
13 		GLN
36 		MCH
4 		BRI
13 		DAR
22 		RCH
27 		CHI
43 		NHA
22 		DOV
23 		CLT
7 		KAN
41 		TAL
14 		MAR
18 		TEX
11 		PHO
20 		HOM
14 		21st 832 [89]
2016 DAY
9 		ATL
11 		LVS
5 		PHO
9 		CAL
24 		MAR
4 		TEX
19 		BRI
26 		RCH
20 		TAL
3 		KAN
6 		DOV
33 		CLT
12 		POC
37 		MCH
8 		SON
22 		DAY
7 		KEN
16 		NHA
13 		IND
9 		POC
13 		GLN
31 		BRI
4 		MCH
16 		DAR
12 		RCH
13 		CHI
14 		NHA
16 		DOV
8 		CLT
32 		KAN
6 		TAL
9 		MAR
17 		TEX
37 		PHO
39 		HOM
12 		14th 2223 [90]
2017 DAY
19 		ATL
32 		LVS
25 		PHO
18 		CAL
11 		MAR
5 		TEX
33 		BRI
13 		RCH
20 		TAL
36 		KAN
16 		CLT
1 		DOV
13 		POC
13 		MCH
27 		SON
18 		DAY
36 		KEN
19 		NHA
15 		IND
21 		POC
21 		GLN
26 		MCH
7 		BRI
39 		DAR
4 		RCH
21 		CHI
16 		NHA
19 		DOV
16 		CLT
16 		TAL
29 		KAN
14 		MAR
13 		TEX
13 		PHO
14 		HOM
11 		11th 2224 [91]
2018 DAY
1 		ATL
14 		LVS
13 		PHO
17 		CAL
10 		MAR
30 		TEX
26 		BRI
15 		RCH
15 		TAL
35 		DOV
26 		KAN
17 		CLT
34 		POC
12 		MCH
14 		SON
16 		CHI
37 		DAY
9 		KEN
22 		NHA
21 		POC
13 		GLN
27 		MCH
4 		BRI
13 		DAR
16 		IND
22 		LVS
11 		RCH
6 		ROV
39 		DOV
7 		TAL
17 		KAN
11 		MAR
30 		TEX
10 		PHO
8 		HOM
11 		13th 2245 [92]
2019 DAY
16 		ATL
21 		LVS
20 		PHO
21 		CAL
10 		MAR
11 		TEX
14 		BRI
14 		RCH
6 		TAL
14 		DOV
19 		KAN
17 		CLT
34 		POC
37 		MCH
26 		SON
24 		CHI
10 		DAY
33* 		KEN
35 		NHA
32 		POC
19 		GLN
31 		MCH
13 		BRI
34 		DAR
10 		IND
12 		LVS
12 		RCH
22 		ROV
23 		DOV
18 		TAL
6 		KAN
20 		MAR
22 		TEX
13 		PHO
24 		HOM
8 		21st 690 [93]
2020 DAY
12 		LVS
4 		CAL
24 		PHO
36 		DAR
11 		DAR
20 		CLT
14 		CLT
8 		BRI
6 		ATL
11 		MAR
37 		HOM
7 		TAL
39 		POC
19 		POC
14 		IND
18 		KEN
13 		TEX
1 		KAN
27 		NHA
13 		MCH
31 		MCH
8 		DRC DOV
15 		DOV
9 		DAY
25 		DAR
2 		RCH
4 		BRI
12 		LVS
32 		TAL
12 		ROV
19 		KAN
11 		TEX
11 		MAR
23 		PHO
18 		11th 2277 [94]
2021 DAY
3 		DRC
34 		HOM
12 		LVS
12 		PHO
17 		ATL
6 		BRD
21 		MAR
14 		RCH
10 		TAL
8 		KAN
10 		DAR
16 		DOV
14 		COA
12 		CLT
6 		SON
13 		NSH
12 		POC
21 		POC
13 		ROA
11 		ATL
12 		NHA
17 		GLN
15 		IRC
31 		MCH
36 		DAY
17 		DAR
10 		RCH
11 		BRI
15 		LVS
13 		TAL
11 		ROV
15 		TEX
14 		KAN
10 		MAR
13 		PHO
15 		17th 935 [95]
2022 DAY
25 		CAL
2 		LVS
11 		PHO
21 		ATL
35 		COA
10 		RCH
10 		MAR
3 		BRD
31 		TAL
2 		DOV
23 		DAR
9 		KAN
13 		CLT
22 		GTW
15 		SON
11 		NSH
14 		ROA
31 		ATL
35 		NHA
23 		POC
10 		IRC
30 		MCH
13 		RCH
16 		GLN
17 		DAY
1 		DAR
17 		KAN
14 		BRI
31 		TEX
17 		TAL
13 		ROV
10 		LVS
10 		HOM
4 		MAR
33 		PHO
13 		11th 2228 [96]
2023 DAY
33 		CAL
9 		LVS
27 		PHO
16 		ATL
20 		COA
33 		RCH
25 		BRD
3 		MAR
12 		TAL
38 		DOV
27 		KAN
10 		DAR
35 		CLT
9 		GTW
31 		SON
19 		NSH
13 		CSC
36 		ATL
21 		NHA
9 		POC
34 		RCH
9 		MCH
19 		IRC
16 		GLN
31 		DAY
33 		DAR
20 		KAN
33 		BRI
17 		TEX
36 		TAL
33 		ROV
14 		LVS
18 		HOM
10 		MAR
23 		PHO
12 		29th 545 [97]
2024 DAY
37 		ATL
22 		LVS
16 		PHO
32 		BRI
24 		COA
25 		RCH
24 		MAR
34 		TEX
8 		TAL
30 		DOV
27 		KAN
25 		DAR
28 		CLT
27 		GTW
6 		SON
36 		IOW
19 		NHA
33 		NSH
32 		CSC
19 		POC
23 		IND
13 		RCH
1 		MCH
17 		DAY
22 		DAR
15 		ATL
20 		GLN
28 		BRI
21 		KAN
12 		TAL
8 		ROV
32 		LVS
37 		HOM
25 		MAR
7 		PHO
27 		32nd 493 [98]
2025 DAY
23 		ATL
16 		COA
35 		PHO
12 		LVS
32 		HOM
13 		MAR
18 		DAR
23 		BRI
10 		TAL
10 		TEX
7 		KAN
22 		CLT
20 		NSH
29 		MCH
19 		MXC
28 		POC
24 		ATL
20 		CSC
36 		SON
21 		DOV
15 		IND
38 		IOW
10 		GLN
15 		RCH
1 		DAY
24 		DAR
23 		GTW
18 		BRI
28 		NHA
13 		KAN
27 		ROV
31 		LVS
25 		TAL
27 		MAR
16 		PHO
20 		15th 2152 [99]
2026 DAY
 ATL COA PHO LVS DAR MAR BRI KAN TAL TEX GLN CLT NSH MCH POC COR SON CHI ATL NWS IND IOW RCH NHA DAY DAR GTW BRI KAN LVS CLT PHO TAL MAR HOM -* -*
Daytona 500
[edit]
Year Team Manufacturer Start Finish
2013 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 8 31
2014 1 9
2015 30 14
2016 21 9
2017 10 19
2018 14 1
2019 20 16
2020 13 12
2021 4 3
2022 36 25
2023 27 33
2024 33 37
2025 15 23
2026

Xfinity Series

[edit]
NASCAR Xfinity Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 NXSC Pts Ref
2008 Richard Childress Racing 21 Chevy DAY CAL LVS ATL BRI NSH TEX PHO MXC TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV NSH KEN MLW NHA DAY CHI GTY IRP CGV GLN MCH BRI CAL RCH
26 		DOV KAN CLT MEM
4 		TEX PHO HOM 85th 245 [100]
2009 2 DAY CAL LVS BRI TEX NSH PHO
34 		TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV NSH KEN MLW NHA DAY CHI GTY IRP
18 		IOW
28 		GLN MCH
19 		BRI CGV ATL RCH DOV KAN CAL CLT MEM TEX PHO HOM 80th 355 [101]
2010 21 DAY CAL LVS BRI NSH PHO TEX TAL RCH DAR DOV CLT NSH KEN ROA NHA
25 		DAY CHI GTY IRP IOW GLN MCH BRI CGV ATL RCH DOV KAN CAL CLT GTY TEX PHO HOM 119th 88 [102]
2011 Kevin Harvick Inc. 33 Chevy DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL TEX TAL NSH
7 		RCH DAR DOV IOW
10 		CLT CHI MCH ROA DAY KEN NHA NSH
3 		IRP
14 		IOW GLN CGV BRI ATL RCH CHI DOV KAN CLT TEX PHO HOM 107th1 01 [103]
2012 Richard Childress Racing 3 Chevy DAY
5 		PHO
4 		LVS
7 		BRI
12 		CAL
5 		TEX
5 		RCH
9 		TAL
17 		DAR
5 		IOW
4 		CLT
11 		DOV
6 		MCH
5 		ROA
18 		KEN
1* 		DAY
4 		NHA
3 		CHI
6 		IND
5 		IOW
15 		GLN
23 		CGV
9 		BRI
4 		ATL
6 		RCH
6 		CHI
3 		KEN
1 		DOV
10 		CLT
6 		KAN
2 		TEX
6 		PHO
6 		HOM
5 		3rd 1227 [104]
2013 DAY
21 		PHO
6 		LVS
6 		BRI
11 		CAL
5 		TEX
3 		RCH
35 		TAL
10 		DAR
11 		CLT
14 		DOV
8 		IOW
2 		MCH
20 		ROA
10 		KEN
6 		DAY
5 		NHA
3 		CHI
3 		IND
12 		IOW
4 		GLN
12 		MOH
21 		BRI
3 		ATL
8 		RCH
12 		CHI
4 		KEN
2 		DOV
6 		KAN
6 		CLT
2 		TEX
5 		PHO
3 		HOM
12 		1st 1180 [105]
2014 33 DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL TEX DAR RCH TAL IOW CLT DOV MCH ROA KEN DAY NHA CHI IND IOW GLN MOH BRI ATL RCH CHI KEN DOV KAN CLT TEX
7 		PHO HOM 94th 01 [106]
2015 DAY
4 		ATL LVS
1* 		PHO
4 		CAL
38 		TEX
5 		BRI
16 		RCH
8 		TAL
3 		IOW CLT
1* 		DOV
4 		MCH CHI
3 		DAY
1 		KEN NHA
2 		IND IOW GLN MOH BRI ROA DAR RCH
9 		CHI KEN DOV
7 		CLT
1 		KAN
16 		TEX
3 		PHO
14 		HOM
2 		81st 01 [107]
2016 2 DAY
5 		ATL LVS
6 		PHO
7 		CAL
1 		TEX
8 		BRI
4 		RCH
5 		TAL
6 		DOV CLT
2 		POC MCH IOW DAY
28 		KEN
2 		NHA
5 		IND IOW GLN MOH BRI
1 		ROA DAR RCH
7 		CHI KEN DOV
QL† 		CLT
14 		KAN
17 		TEX
7 		PHO
2 		HOM
5 		86th 01 [108]
2017 DAY
3 		ATL
8 		LVS
5 		PHO
33 		CAL TEX
4 		BRI
13 		RCH
4 		TAL CLT
3 		DOV
28 		POC MCH IOW DAY KEN NHA IND IOW GLN MOH BRI
8 		ROA DAR
10 		RCH CHI
5 		KEN DOV
23 		CLT
4 		KAN
6 		TEX
10 		PHO
9 		HOM 98th 01 [109]
2018 3 DAY
32 		ATL LVS
12 		PHO CAL
4 		TEX BRI RCH TAL DOV CLT POC MCH
1 		IOW CHI DAY KEN NHA
10 		IOW GLN
25 		MOH BRI ROA DAR 88th 01 [110]
Kaulig Racing 10 Chevy IND
8 		LVS RCH ROV DOV KAN TEX PHO HOM
2019 DAY ATL LVS
4 		PHO CAL TEX BRI RCH TAL DOV CLT
28 		POC
10 		MCH IOW CHI DAY KEN NHA IOW GLN MOH BRI ROA DAR IND
34 		LVS RCH ROV DOV KAN TEX PHO HOM 87th 01 [111]
2021 Bassett Racing 77 Chevy DAY DRC HOM LVS PHO ATL MAR TAL DAR DOV COA
13 		CLT MOH TEX NSH POC ROA 82nd 01 [112]
JR Motorsports 1 Chevy ATL
11 		NHA
Our Motorsports 23 Chevy GLN
37 		IRC
6 		MCH DAY
Jordan Anderson Racing 31 Chevy DAR
29 		RCH BRI LVS TAL ROV TEX KAN MAR PHO
2022 Big Machine Racing 48 Chevy DAY CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH MAR TAL DOV DAR TEX CLT
31 		PIR NSH ROA ATL NHA POC 103rd 01 [113]
Brandonbilt Motorsports 68 Chevy IRC
26 		MCH GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX TAL ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO
2023 Kaulig Racing 10 Chevy DAY CAL
8 		LVS PHO ATL COA RCH MAR TAL DOV DAR CLT PIR SON NSH CSC ATL NHA
16 		POC ROA MCH IRC GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO 86th 01 [114]
2025 Richard Childress Racing 3 Chevy DAY ATL COA PHO LVS HOM MAR DAR BRI CAR TAL TEX CLT
13 		NSH MXC POC ATL CSC SON DOV IND 89th 01 [115]
21 IOW
14 		GLN DAY PIR GTW BRI KAN ROV LVS TAL MAR PHO
† – Qualified but replaced by Regan Smith

Camping World Truck Series

[edit]
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NCWTC Pts Ref
2009 Richard Childress Racing 3 Chevy DAY CAL ATL MAR KAN CLT DOV TEX MCH MLW MEM KEN IRP NSH BRI CHI IOW
12 		GTW NHA
15 		LVS MAR TAL
DNQ 		TEX PHO HOM 78th 127 [116]
2010 DAY
26 		ATL
10 		MAR
16 		NSH
14 		KAN
6 		DOV
21 		CLT
35 		TEX
3 		MCH
5 		IOW
1* 		GTW
7 		IRP
6 		POC
7 		NSH
2 		DAR
5 		BRI
17 		CHI
9 		KEN
9 		NHA
5 		LVS
1* 		MAR
16 		TAL
8 		TEX
25 		PHO
7 		HOM
31 		5th 3379 [117]
2011 DAY
20 		PHO
5 		DAR
15 		MAR
7 		NSH
11 		DOV
4 		CLT
7 		KAN
12 		TEX
26 		KEN
14 		IOW
2* 		NSH
1 		IRP
9 		POC
5 		MCH
22 		BRI
23 		ATL
6 		CHI
1 		NHA
2 		KEN
2 		LVS
17 		TAL
7 		MAR
3 		TEX
2 		HOM
10 		1st 888 [118]
2013 Richard Childress Racing 39 Chevy DAY MAR CAR KAN CLT DOV TEX KEN IOW ELD
1 		POC MCH BRI MSP IOW 86th 01 [119]
NTS Motorsports 24 Chevy CHI
7 		LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO
Sharp Gallaher Racing 6 Chevy HOM
20
2014 NTS Motorsports 20 Chevy DAY MAR KAN
4 		CLT
7 		DOV TEX GTW KEN
7 		IOW MCH
17 		BRI MSP CHI
3 		NHA LVS TAL MAR TEX 89th 01 [120]
Richard Childress Racing 2 Chevy ELD
10
3 POC
1*
NTS Motorsports 14 Chevy PHO
8 		HOM
2015 31 DAY ATL MAR KAN CLT DOV TEX GTW IOW KEN ELD
6 		82nd 01 [121]
GMS Racing 33 Chevy POC
5 		MCH
5 		BRI MSP CHI NHA
1* 		LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM
2016 Ranier Racing with MDM 71 Chevy DAY ATL MAR KAN DOV CLT TEX IOW GTW KEN ELD POC BRI MCH MSP CHI NHA LVS TAL MAR TEX
8 		PHO HOM 87th 01 [122]
2017 MDM Motorsports 99 DAY ATL
7 		MAR KAN CLT DOV TEX GTW IOW KEN ELD POC MCH BRI MSP CHI NHA LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM 82nd 01 [123]
2018 Young's Motorsports 20 Chevy DAY ATL
10 		LVS MAR DOV KAN CLT TEX IOW GTW CHI KEN ELD POC MCH BRI MSP LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM 98th 01 [124]
2019 NEMCO Motorsports 8 Chevy DAY ATL LVS MAR
13 		TEX DOV KAN CLT TEX IOW GTW CHI KEN POC ELD MCH BRI MSP LVS TAL MAR PHO HOM 103rd 01 [125]
2022 Young's Motorsports 20 Chevy DAY LVS ATL COA MAR BRD
14 		DAR KAN TEX CLT GTW SON
17 		KNX NSH MOH POC IRP RCH KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO 95th 01 [126]

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

K&N Pro Series East

[edit]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NKNPSEC Pts Ref
2008 Andy Santerre Motorsports 3 Chevy GRE
1* 		IOW
6 		SBO
2 		GLN
12 		2nd 1916 [127]
Richard Childress Racing NHA
4 		TMP
9 		NSH
3 		ADI
25 		LRP
21 		MFD
6 		NHA
5 		DOV
9 		STA
4
2009 GRE TRI
2 		IOW
9 		SBO GLN NHA TMP ADI LRP NHA DOV 35th 313 [128]
2014 Spraker Racing Enterprises 37 Chevy NSM DAY BRI GRE RCH IOW BGS FIF LGY NHA COL IOW GLN
21 		VIR GRE DOV 62nd 23 [129]

K&N Pro Series West

[edit]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NKNPSWC Pts Ref
2009 Richard Childress Racing with Jim Offenbach 31 Chevy CTS AAS PHO
15 		MAD IOW DCS SON IRW PIR MMP CNS IOW AAS 58th 118 [130]
2014 Steve Portenga Racing 21 Chevy PHO IRW S99 IOW KCR SON
22 		SLS CNS IOW EVG KCR MMP AAS PHO 78th 22 [131]
2015 Ranier Racing with MDM 40 Chevy KCR IRW TUS IOW SHA SON
6 		SLS IOW EVG CNS MER AAS PHO 44th 38 [132]
2019 Jefferson Pitts Racing 3 Chevy LVS IRW TUS TUS CNS SON
3 		DCS IOW EVG GTW MER AAS KCR PHO 38th 41 [133]

Canadian Tire Series

[edit]
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NCTSC Pts Ref
2012 Fitzpatrick Motorsports 4 Chevy MSP ICAR MSP DEL MPS EDM SAS CTR CGV
7 		BAR RIS KWA 45th 37 [134]

ARCA Racing Series

[edit]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Racing Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ARSC Pts Ref
2008 Richard Childress Racing 31 Chevy DAY SLM IOW KEN CAR KEN
7 		TOL POC MCH CAY KEN BLN POC NSH ISF DSF CHI SLM NJE TAL TOL 96th 195 [135]
2009 DAY SLM CAR TAL KEN
15 		TOL POC MCH
2 		MFD IOW
2 		KEN BLN POC ISF CHI TOL DSF NJE SLM KAN CAR 50th 595 [136]
2013 Ken Schrader Racing 52 Chevy DAY MOB SLM TAL TOL ELK POC MCH ROA
6 		WIN CHI NJE POC BLN ISF MAD DSF IOW SLM KEN KAN 93rd 220 [137]

Superstar Racing Experience

[edit]

(key) * – Most laps led. 1 – Heat 1 winner. 2 – Heat 2 winner.

Superstar Racing Experience results
Year No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 SRXC Pts Ref
2023 33 STA STA II MMS BER ELD
11 		IRP 24th 01 [138]

Complete WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results

[edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Make Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rank Points Ref
2021 RWR Eurasia LMP2 Ligier JS P217 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 DAY
4† 		SEB WGL WGL ELK LGA PET NC† 0† [139]

† Points only counted towards the Michelin Endurance Cup, and not the overall LMP2 Championship.

24 Hours of Daytona results

[edit]
Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos. 		Ref
2021 United States RWR Eurasia Germany Sven Müller
United States Cody Ware
Turkey Salih Yoluç 		Ligier JS P217 LMP2 778 10th 4th [140]

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Austin Dillon

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Austin Dillon is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. Born on April 27, 1990, in Welcome, North Carolina, he is the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Richard Childress. A two-time NASCAR national series champion, Dillon won the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title and the 2013 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, and he has achieved six victories in the Cup Series, including the prestigious 2018 Daytona 500 and the 2025 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Dillon's racing career began in his youth, progressing from and cars to national series competition. He made his Cup Series debut in 2011 and earned Rookie of the Year honors in the Series in 2012. Over his career, he has qualified for the Cup Series Playoffs six times (2016–2018, 2020, 2022, and 2025), with his best points finish being 11th in 2017, 2020, and 2022. In addition to driving, Dillon serves as the general manager of the Carolina Cowboys in the Teams Series, which won the 2025 PBR Teams Championship under his management. On a personal level, Dillon married his longtime partner, Whitney Ward, in December 2017. The couple has two children: son Ace RC Dillon, born on June 14, 2020, and daughter Blaize Austin Dillon, born in June 2023. Dillon's family ties to run deep, as his brother is also a professional driver, and their grandfather founded the team where both compete.

Early Life and Background

Family Legacy

Austin Dillon was born on April 27, 1990, in , to parents Mike Dillon, a former driver and executive, and Tina Dillon. Mike Dillon competed in the Nationwide Series and later served in leadership roles within the sport, while Tina, the daughter of team owner , connected the family directly to motorsports royalty. This familial environment immersed Dillon in racing culture from an early age, shaping his path toward a professional career. As the grandson of , founder of (RCR) in 1969, Dillon inherited a profound legacy in . Childress built RCR into a powerhouse, notably through his long-term partnership with the legendary driver , under whom the team secured six Winston Cup Series championships between 1986 and 1994. Earnhardt's tenure with RCR not only elevated the organization's status but also created an enduring connection to 's history of dominance and innovation, influencing Dillon's upbringing amid stories and artifacts of these triumphs. Dillon shares this heritage with his younger brother, , a professional driver who has competed in the Cup Series and other national divisions. The brothers were raised in a racing-oriented family, with frequent exposure to the sport through their grandfather's operations, including attending races and interacting with prominent NASCAR figures during their childhood. This environment, filled with tales of RCR's past glories and hands-on involvement in team activities, fostered a deep familial bond to motorsports that propelled both siblings into competitive racing.

Introduction to Racing and Education

Austin Dillon's introduction to motorsports came through a combination of family influence and personal passion, beginning with go-karts and quarter midgets in his youth. Growing up in , as the grandson of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, Dillon benefited from early access to racing resources at (RCR), which facilitated his initial forays into the sport. His family's storied legacy provided foundational opportunities, allowing him to transition from recreational karting to more structured competitions without overlapping into professional series. By 2005, at age 15, Dillon made his formal racing debut in INEX Bandolero and Legends cars, quickly accumulating wins and honing his skills on short tracks. Dillon's progression to dirt track racing marked a pivotal step in his development, as he moved up to Dirt Late Models in late 2006 under RCR's guidance. Early sponsorships emerged through these family connections, with RCR providing logistical and financial support that enabled him to compete regularly without immediate reliance on external funding. In 2007, he secured three victories in Dirt Late Model events, including a standout win at the All-Star Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, demonstrating his adaptability to off-road conditions and aggressive driving style. These successes in regional dirt racing circuits built his confidence and technical proficiency, setting the foundation for higher-level stock car endeavors while emphasizing the role of RCR's backing in securing equipment and track time. Alongside his racing pursuits, Dillon maintained a commitment to education, attending Forsyth Country Day School in , where he graduated in 2009. The private institution accommodated his demanding schedule by offering one-on-one instruction during frequent absences for races, allowing him to balance academics with motorsports. He briefly enrolled at on a part-time basis but ultimately prioritized his full-time racing career, forgoing further college studies to focus on professional development. This educational grounding, combined with his early racing experiences, instilled discipline and teamwork—lessons reinforced through his participation in , where he competed in the .

Professional Racing Career

Regional and Developmental Series (2005–2008)

Austin Dillon began his competitive racing career in 2005 with and Legends cars, competing in regional events that emphasized close-quarters handling and short-track skills. By 2006, he transitioned to racing, entering and modified divisions, where he attended Dale McDowell's to build foundational car control techniques on loose surfaces. These early experiences, supported by family resources from , allowed Dillon to compete in over 30 races in 2007, securing three victories, including the All-Star Shootout at The . In 2007, Dillon also participated in the US Legends Pro Series, a pavement-based regional stock car circuit that marked his initial foray into asphalt while continuing to hone skills in Legends cars. This period highlighted challenges in adapting from dirt's variable grip and sliding dynamics to asphalt's more consistent traction, requiring adjustments in throttle control and line selection to avoid oversteer on smoother surfaces. Early mechanical issues, such as suspension and reliability in transitioning equipment, occasionally hampered consistency during these developmental outings. Dillon's national breakthrough came in 2008 with his debut in the Camping World East Series (now ), where he ran the full 13-race schedule in the Chevrolet fielded by Enterprises. He earned Rookie of the Year honors, finishing second in the championship standings with one win at , six top-five finishes, ten top-ten results, and one . That same year, Dillon made his initial ARCA Racing Series starts, including a seventh-place finish in his debut at Rockingham Speedway's Carolina 500, demonstrating rapid adaptation despite ongoing learning curves in higher-level stock car machinery.

Truck Series Breakthrough (2009–2011)

Austin Dillon made his Camping World Truck Series debut in 2009 with (RCR), driving the Chevrolet in a part-time schedule of three races. His initial outing came at , where he started 17th and finished 12th after running competitively in the truck, marking the return of the iconic number to the series after a decade-long absence. Dillon followed with starts at (15th) and (21st), gaining valuable experience on national tracks while building on his regional racing background. In 2010, Dillon transitioned to a full-time role with RCR in the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops-sponsored Chevrolet, earning NASCAR Truck Series Rookie of the Year honors under crew chief Danny Stockman. He secured two victories that season, dominating the 200 at by leading 187 of 205 laps for his first career Truck Series win, and later triumphing at . These successes contributed to a strong rookie campaign, where Dillon notched seven top-five finishes and 16 top-10s, culminating in a fifth-place points finish with 3,276 points. Dillon's momentum carried into 2011, where he captured the Truck Series championship driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for RCR, again with Stockman as crew chief. The 21-year-old clinched the title with a 10th-place finish in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, which was shortened by rain with 15 laps remaining, securing the crown by six points over . En route to the championship, Dillon achieved five wins, including dominant performances at in June—where he led 104 laps—and , along with 24 top-10 finishes across the 25-race schedule. He led a series-high 815 laps that year, setting records for a Truck Series champion in wins and consistency, while revitalizing the team's legacy under RCR's guidance. This breakthrough established Dillon as a rising star in NASCAR's national series.

Xfinity Series Dominance and Championship (2011–2013)

In 2011, while securing the Camping World Truck Series championship, Austin Dillon made four part-time starts in the Nationwide Series for (RCR) and Inc., achieving three top-10 finishes but no victories. His Nationwide debut came earlier in his career with limited appearances, but these 2011 outings provided initial exposure to the series' longer race formats compared to Truck events, leveraging his Truck momentum to build experience. Following his Truck title, RCR shifted its developmental strategy to position Dillon for a full-time Nationwide campaign in 2012, assigning him the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet with sponsorship from American Ethanol and later AdvoCare. As a rookie, Dillon competed in all 33 races, securing two wins—both at Kentucky Speedway in June and September—while posting 13 top-five finishes and finishing third in the final standings, 24 points behind champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. He also earned the Sunoco Rookie of the Year award, demonstrating strong adaptation to the series' demands through consistent top-10 runs and battles with established drivers like Joey Logano and Elliott Sadler. Dillon's 2013 season marked the pinnacle of his Nationwide dominance, as he ran the full 33-race schedule in the No. 3 AdvoCare Chevrolet without a single win yet clinched the driver's championship—the first in series history without a victory—through exceptional consistency with 13 top-five and 22 top-10 finishes. Entering the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway with an eight-point lead, he finished 12th in the Ford EcoBoost 300 amid late-race chaos, edging by three points for the title with 1,180 total points. This run highlighted RCR's emphasis on reliability and strategy in longer races, where Dillon's prior experience aided endurance in high-mileage events like those at and , fostering rivalries with title contenders such as Hornish and Logano through close points battles.

Cup Series Progression (2014–2016)

Austin Dillon transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2014, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), marking the return of the iconic number to the series after a 13-year absence. Building on the momentum from his 2013 Xfinity Series championship, Dillon's rookie campaign focused on adaptation to the higher level of competition and equipment demands. He secured the pole for the Daytona 500, leading one lap before finishing ninth in the race. Despite showing promise with four top-10 finishes—including a career-best fifth place in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona—Dillon encountered challenges with equipment reliability, such as a right-front tire failure that forced an early retirement at Phoenix, contributing to several DNFs. These issues, combined with the learning curve from Xfinity racing where cars are less powerful and tracks often shorter, limited his consistency as he adjusted to the Cup Series' 43-car fields and strategic depth. Dillon ended the season 20th in the points standings, earning Rookie of the Year honors while competing closely with fellow rookie Kyle Larson. In , Dillon demonstrated incremental progress, improving his average finish from 17.5 to 21.0 while securing five top-10 results, highlighted by a fourth-place finish at . The season underscored ongoing adaptation hurdles, including mechanical setbacks like engine failures and crashes that hampered reliability; for instance, he suffered DNFs in both Dover races due to accidents and mechanical issues. Drafting alliances with RCR teammate proved beneficial at superspeedways, where paired strategies helped Dillon achieve a seventh-place run at Daytona in the summer race, though broader equipment limitations at RCR persisted compared to top teams. These factors reflected the transitional phase from dominance to consistency, with Dillon prioritizing track position and fuel strategy learning. He concluded the year 21st in points, a slight , as RCR invested in engine partnerships with ECR to bolster performance. Dillon's 2016 season represented a breakthrough in consistency, culminating in his first Cup Series playoff appearance and a career-high 13 top-10 finishes, including four top-fives such as third at Talladega. He captured two poles—at Fontana and —showcasing qualifying prowess, though he started 21st in the and finished ninth. Challenges with reliability eased somewhat, but the learning curve manifested in mid-pack struggles on intermediate tracks, where he averaged 16th-place finishes; at , strong runs like an eighth in the spring race were offset by a 16th in the fall due to late-race traffic. Strategic drafting with Menard remained key at plate tracks, aiding Dillon's third-place effort at Talladega by leveraging RCR's pack positioning. These developments highlighted his growth in racecraft and team synergy, propelling him to 14th in the final standings after advancing to the on points.
SeasonPoints PositionTop 10sPolesBest FinishLaps Led
201420th415th (Daytona)10
201521st504th ()39
201614th1323rd (Talladega)17

Major Wins and Playoff Runs (2017–2019)

In 2017, Austin Dillon achieved his first victory at the , held at on May 28, where a fuel-mileage gamble allowed him to hold off challengers in the rain-delayed race that extended into early morning. This win, the first for the car since 2000, propelled Dillon to an 11th-place finish in the final points standings with 2,224 points and secured his inaugural playoff berth, marking a breakthrough after three full seasons without a victory. The season's introduction of stage racing, which divided races into segments with bonus points awarded to the top 10 finishers in each stage, significantly influenced team strategies, prompting more aggressive positioning early in races to accumulate points that could prove decisive in playoff qualification. Dillon's momentum carried into 2018, highlighted by his dramatic victory in the on February 18, where he took the lead on the final lap by making contact with Aric Almirola's car in Turn 3, causing a spin that cleared the path for Dillon to win while leading just that one lap amid a late-race "Big One" wreck involving multiple contenders. This triumph, exactly 20 years after Dale Earnhardt's last win in the same car owned by Dillon's grandfather , drew widespread media coverage emphasizing the family legacy and emotional resonance for the Childress family. Despite no additional wins that year, Dillon ended 13th in points with 2,245, earning another playoff appearance, though he was eliminated after the first round. The 2019 season proved more challenging for Dillon, as he missed the and finished 21st in the points standings with 700 points, hampered by inconsistent results and mechanical issues. However, he showed strength on restrictor-plate tracks, capturing the pole and finishing 14th in the spring GEICO 500 at , while placing sixth in the fall 1000Bulbs.com 500 there after leading laps and navigating chaotic restarts. Stage continued to shape Dillon's approach, with his team leveraging stage cautions for tactical pit stops to gain track position, though the format's emphasis on mid-race intensity often exposed vulnerabilities in fuel and tire management during longer runs.

Challenges and Resurgence (2020–2022)

The 2020 season presented significant challenges for Austin Dillon due to the , which disrupted the schedule and affected team operations. Earlier in the season, on July 19, Dillon secured a breakthrough victory at , his first Cup win since the , which automatically clinched a playoff berth. Later, on August 15, 2020, Dillon tested positive for the virus and missed the Series race at the Daytona road course, with Kaz Grala substituting for him in the Chevrolet. He was medically cleared to return for the Dover doubleheader the following weekend after negative tests. This success propelled him to an 11th-place finish in the final driver standings, marking his fourth playoff appearance and equaling his career-best points result at the time. Entering the 2021 season without a prior win to carry over playoff points, Dillon experienced a solid campaign marked by greater consistency, evidenced by an average finish of 14.4 and only three DNFs across 36 starts, though mechanical issues and on-track incidents prevented a return to the postseason. Notable setbacks included accidents at the Indianapolis road course and a last-lap crash at in August, where he was collected while running in the top 10, costing him valuable points in the regular-season finale; other races featured engine failures and handling problems that limited top finishes. Despite these challenges, he secured one top 5, eight top 10s, and numerous top-15 results. Dillon ended the year 17th in the driver standings with 935 points, his lowest points position since 2015 and the first time missing the since then. The introduction of the Next Gen car in 2022 brought further adaptation challenges for Dillon and Richard Childress Racing, as the new chassis and body design emphasized different handling and setup strategies compared to the previous package. Dillon participated in early testing phases, including sessions at various tracks where RCR contributed to the car's development alongside Chevrolet, providing feedback on aerodynamics and durability. His team maintained continuity with crew chief Justin Alexander, who had guided him through prior seasons, avoiding major personnel shifts during the transition. These adjustments paid off in a resurgent regular season, highlighted by a dramatic overtime victory at Daytona in August—his fifth career Cup win—earned through strategic pushing amid a multi-car incident on the final lap. This triumph secured his sixth playoff berth overall and positioned him 11th in the final standings with 2,228 points, including five top 5s and 11 top 10s. However, Dillon's playoff run ended prematurely in the Round of 16 after two wall contacts at the Roval, leading to a 28th-place finish in that elimination race and dropping him below the cutline. Despite the disappointment, he rebounded with top-10 results in three of the final five races, demonstrating resilience amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the advantages of competing for his grandfather's family-owned team, which some critics argued provided preferential resources and development opportunities. Dillon addressed such perceptions by emphasizing his performance-based results and the hard work of the No. 3 team, underscoring a personal determination to prove his merit on the track.

Recent Seasons and Controversies (2023–2025)

In the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, Austin Dillon competed in 36 races for Richard Childress Racing, achieving one top-five finish and seven top-10s while leading 19 laps overall. He posted a season-best third-place result at Bristol Motor Speedway (dirt race), positioning him strongly in contention for a potential victory before settling just off the podium in a near-miss for his first win since 2022. Despite these efforts, Dillon finished 29th in the final points standings with no playoff appearance, reflecting a season of significant struggles, including an average finish of 21.8—the worst of his full-time Cup Series career to that point. Dillon's 2024 campaign began with the continuation of a prolonged winless streak, hovering around 31st to 32nd in the points standings for most of the season with only two top-10 finishes before August amid team-wide struggles at Richard Childress Racing, including teammate Kyle Busch's winless year and playoff miss, but he ended it dramatically at in August with a last-lap overtime pass that involved aggressive contact, spinning out race leader and later to secure the checkered flag. The incident drew immediate backlash, as no caution flag was thrown despite the visible contact, leading to widespread criticism of the officiating and Dillon's tactics; ultimately revoked his automatic playoff berth citing the move's recklessness, though no on-track penalty was issued during the race. The victory, his first since 2022, highlighted ongoing debates about his hard-charging style, but it could not propel him into the , as he concluded the year 32nd in points with five top-10 finishes and 36 laps led, reflecting a season of significant struggles, including an average finish of 22.6—the worst of his full-time Cup Series career. The 2025 season marked a resurgence for Dillon, bolstered by his adaptation to crew chief Richard Boswell, who was named to the role for the year and emphasized strategic pit calls and setup refinements for the Chevrolet. Dillon claimed a decisive victory at in August—his second consecutive win there—leading a race-high 107 laps in a clean, dominant performance that locked in a playoff berth without the prior year's drama, beating runner-up by over two seconds. Complementing his Cup efforts, he made limited Series appearances for , including a 13th-place finish at in May and 14th at in August amid teammate Austin Hill's one-race suspension for intentionally crashing Aric Almirola at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July. In the playoffs, Dillon advanced to the Round of 16 but was eliminated after key races, ending the year 15th in the final points standings with 2,152 points, one win (his only top-5 finish), five top-10 finishes, and 119 laps led. These recent years have intensified discussions surrounding Dillon's aggressive on-track approach, often likened to his grandfather Richard Childress's legacy but criticized for bordering on recklessness, particularly in high-stakes moments like the 2024 Richmond finish. Supporters within have defended the style as essential for breakthroughs in a competitive field, while detractors, including affected drivers like Logano, argue it undermines fair racing; no formal penalties beyond the 2024 playoff revocation have been levied. Across his career, Dillon has led 531 laps, underscoring his ability to contend at the front despite inconsistent win rates.

Other Racing Endeavors

ARCA and International Series

Austin Dillon's involvement in the primarily occurred through its regional divisions, serving as a key developmental platform early in his career. In 2008, he competed full-time in the , making 13 starts and earning Rookie of the Year honors with consistent performances, including six top-five finishes and ten top-ten results. His standout achievement that year was a victory in the season-opening An American Revolution 150 at , where he started from the pole and led key portions of the race to secure the win. This success highlighted his rapid adaptation to at the national level, finishing second in the championship standings behind Matt Kobyluck. Dillon returned to the for select events in 2009, logging two additional starts with top-ten finishes in both, contributing to his overall regional record of 16 races, one win, one pole, and 12 top-ten results. He also ventured into the that year with one start at Phoenix International Raceway in the Jimmie Johnson Foundation 150, finishing 15th, and made four starts in the national across 2008 and 2009, achieving two top-five and three top-ten finishes without a victory. These limited appearances in 2009 totaled around 20 combined starts across ARCA's main and regional tours during his formative years from 2008 to 2011, emphasizing short tracks and ovals that built his skills for higher-tier competition. The ARCA series, known for its role in grooming talent for the Series, provided Dillon with diverse track experience and mechanical familiarity, paving the way for his breakthroughs in the and Series. On the international front, Dillon made a single appearance in a NASCAR-sanctioned series outside the United States, competing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in 2012. Driving the No. 4 Chevrolet for Fitzpatrick Motorsports at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, he qualified competitively and finished seventh in the NAPA Autopro 100, marking a solid road course debut amid a field of local and international drivers. This outing offered valuable exposure to road racing elements, complementing his oval-focused ARCA experience and aiding his overall preparation for the multifaceted demands of NASCAR's premier division.

Sports Car Racing

Austin Dillon made his foray into with a single appearance in the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the season-opening event of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Driving the No. 51 JS P217 in the LMP2 prototype class for RWR , a collaboration between and Eurasia Motorsport, Dillon teamed with , Salih Yoluc, and Müller. This marked his debut in prototype racing, where he adapted to the open-wheel design and extended stints demanded by formats, contrasting sharply with the enclosed cockpits and short sprints of stock car events. Dillon described the experience as challenging, particularly the physical demands of longer shifts and the car's high handling, which required a steep learning curve from his background. The team's performance was respectable for a debut effort, culminating in a fourth-place class finish and tenth overall after 24 hours of racing marred by cautions and mechanical issues among competitors. Dillon contributed solid stints, including navigating night conditions and traffic with GTP and GTD cars, helping the squad avoid major incidents despite a practice session mishap where he briefly drove the wrong direction on the banking. The result highlighted his adaptability, though he has not returned to competition since. This outing aligned with Racing's broader engine supply partnerships in through ECR Engines, supporting prototype teams like Action Express Racing in their championship efforts.

Superstar Racing Experience and Exhibitions

made his debut in the (SRX) during the 2023 season at on August 10. The event marked his first appearance in the all-star short track series co-founded by and , which features drivers from diverse motorsports backgrounds competing in identical winged supermodified-style cars on various track surfaces. In the Eldora race, Dillon qualified eighth in Heat Race 1, showcasing solid pace on the half-mile dirt oval before a mechanical failure in his No. 33 entry triggered a multi-car incident during the feature event, resulting in a DNF. The crash involved several competitors, including , , and , but Dillon emerged unharmed. went on to win the feature, highlighting the series' emphasis on intense, no-pit-stop racing that tests driver skill across heat races and a main event. The SRX format appealed to Dillon as a platform for crossover , blending talent with open-wheel and stars like Stewart, fostering high-stakes competition on regional short tracks televised nationally. This non-championship endeavor allowed Dillon to leverage his dirt background—honed in earlier events—while engaging fans through its Thursday Night Thunder broadcasts on . Although SRX suspended operations after 2023 due to market challenges, Dillon's participation underscored his interest in diverse spectacles beyond full-time Cup Series duties.

Personal Life

Marriage and Family

Austin Dillon married Whitney Ward, a former model and cheerleader, on December 9, 2017, at Childress Vineyards in . The couple first met briefly in 2015 at a event but reconnected later through mutual friends, leading to their engagement in August 2016. The Dillons have two children: son Ace RC Dillon, born on June 14, 2020, and daughter Blaize Austin Dillon, born on May 31, 2023. Whitney, who served as captain of the cheerleading squad and the cheer team, has been a steadfast supporter of Austin's career, often accompanying him to events and sharing family moments on . Residing in , the family maintains routines that balance Austin's extensive travel schedule with quality home time, prioritizing shared activities and downtime amid the demands of professional racing. Dillon's ties to his extended racing family, including his grandfather and brother , further enrich their household dynamic.

Philanthropy and Community Involvement

Austin Dillon has been actively involved in charitable initiatives through partnerships with organizations focused on children's health and military support. He co-hosted the Dillon Brothers 3-on-3 Celebrity Basketball Tournament with his brother Ty Dillon from 2015 to 2018, an event that raised funds for the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, which supports research, education, and advocacy to improve care for injured children across the United States. The tournament, featuring celebrities from NASCAR, music, and sports, had its fourth edition in 2018 drawing participants like NASCAR drivers and country artists to benefit pediatric trauma care. Dillon participates in NASCAR Salutes, a program honoring military members and their families, including a 2018 interview with Shelia Brookins, the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, to highlight the sacrifices of service members' spouses. This effort is part of broader initiatives refreshed by to recognize armed forces heroes during race weekends. In support of autism awareness, Dillon has driven cars featuring decals and designs for Autism Delaware and at events like the Dover race in 2017 and 2015, promoting advocacy and research for autism spectrum disorders. He also represented the Eagles Autism Challenge in 2018 at the AAA 400 Drive for Autism, partnering with AAA Mid-Atlantic to advance autism-related causes. Dillon's community efforts extend to local North Carolina charities through his affiliation with , including support for Speedway Children's Charities via events like the 2025 charity golf tournament at , where he hosted and MLB stars to fund pediatric programs in the region. Additionally, in 2025, following his playoff-qualifying win at , Dillon raced the No. 3 Chevrolet at multiple events, including and , as part of a multi-year partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to provide toys and support to disadvantaged children nationwide.

Motorsports Career Results

NASCAR Cup Series

Austin Dillon has made 443 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series as of the end of the 2025 season, securing 6 wins, 24 top-5 finishes, and 85 top-10 finishes. His career-best points finishes came in 11th place during the 2017, 2020, and 2022 seasons. Dillon's Cup Series victories consist of the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the 2018 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, the 2020 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, the 2022 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, and the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway in both 2024 and 2025. These triumphs often involved strategic late-race maneuvers, such as the overtime chaos at Richmond in 2025 that clinched his playoff berth. Dillon has qualified for the on six occasions: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2025. His deepest advancement occurred in 2022, reaching the Round of 8 before elimination.
YearStartsWinsPolesPoints Position
2014360120th
2015360021st
2016360014th
2017361011th
2018361013th
2019360221st
2020351011th
2021360017th
2022361011th
2023350029th
2024361032nd
2025361015th

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Austin Dillon's NASCAR Xfinity Series career, spanning from 2008 to 2025, featured 156 starts, 9 wins, 65 top-5 finishes, 107 top-10 finishes, 18 poles, and an average finish of 9.9. Driving primarily for , he demonstrated strong consistency, leading 1,854 laps across his appearances. His pinnacle achievement was the 2013 driver's championship, secured through reliable performances in a full-time schedule of 33 races, including 13 top-5s and 22 top-10s, despite not recording a that season—a rare feat in the series. This title underscored his ability to accumulate points methodically, finishing no lower than 18th in any race during the championship run. Dillon entered the series part-time early on, making two starts in 2008 with a best finish of fifth at Memphis Motorsports Park. He expanded to four starts in 2009 and one in 2010, showing promise but no podium results. His 2011 rookie efforts included four outings, yielding one top-5 (third at ) and three top-10s, with an average finish of 8.5—highlighting his adaptability despite limited experience. Transitioning to full-time competition in 2012 with the No. 2 Chevrolet, Dillon posted 2 wins, 16 top-5s, 27 top-10s, and three poles in 33 starts, culminating in a third-place points finish just 24 points shy of the title. His victories included a dominant performance at on June 30, where he led 192 of 200 laps. The following year, his championship campaign emphasized endurance over flash, with seven poles and no DNFs, averaging a start of 8.2. Post-championship, Dillon shifted to part-time schedules while prioritizing the Cup Series, yet he added to his win tally with standout efforts. In 2015, he secured four triumphs in 20 starts—dominating (leading 183 laps on March 7), twice (May 23 and October 9), and (July 4)—alongside 13 top-5s. He notched two more wins in 2016 across 19 races, including , and one final victory in 2018 at on June 9, a rain-shortened event. These results, in 7 starts that year, featured 2 top-5s. Sporadic appearances in 2017 (17 starts, 7 top-5s), 2019 (4 starts, 1 top-5), 2021 (5 starts), 2022 (2 starts), and 2023 (2 starts, 1 top-10) maintained his competitive edge without additional wins. In 2025, Dillon made two starts, with a best finish of 14th at on August 2.
YearStartsWinsTop 5sTop 10sPoints Position
2008201185th
2009400080th
20101000119th
20114013107th
201233216273rd
201333013221st
2014100194th
2015204131681st
2016192111686th
201717071398th
2018712489th
2019401286th
2021500182nd
20222000103rd
2023200186th
2025200089th
The 2013 championship propelled Dillon's transition to full-time Cup Series competition in 2014, marking the end of his primary focus on the Series.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Austin Dillon began competing in the in 2009 with , driving the No. 3 Chevrolet. Over his career in the series, he made 73 starts, securing 7 wins, 24 top-5 finishes, 48 top-10 finishes, and 13 pole positions, while clinching the 2011 drivers' championship. Dillon's debut season in 2009 was limited to two starts at and , where he finished 12th and 15th, respectively, without recording a top-10 result. In 2010, he ran the full 25-race schedule as a , earning Rookie of the Year honors with 2 wins, 7 top-5s, 14 top-10s, and 5 pole positions, finishing 5th in the points standings with 3,379 points. His rookie campaign showcased consistent performance, including strong runs at short tracks and ovals. The pinnacle of Dillon's Series tenure came in , when he captured the in his second full-time . Competing in all 25 races, he achieved 2 wins, 10 top-5 finishes, 16 top-10s, and 3 poles, accumulating 888 points to edge out by 6 points. At 21 years old, Dillon became the youngest in series history, leading 447 laps across the and demonstrating versatility on diverse track types. Dillon's 7 Truck Series victories spanned multiple venues and highlighted his adaptability:
YearDateTrackRace Name
2010October 2Lucas Oil 200 Presented by SpeedCo
2010October 30Smith's 350
2011June 24Lucas Oil Deep Clean 200
2011September 16Fast Five 225
2013July 24Mudsummer Classic
2014June 6Pocono Mountains 150
2015September 25UNOH 175
Following his championship, Dillon shifted focus to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, resulting in limited Truck Series appearances. In 2013, he made 3 starts, including a win at the inaugural dirt race at . He competed in 9 races in 2014, posting 1 win and 6 top-10s at , and 4 races in 2015 with another victory at , marking the series' 500th event. Sporadic starts continued through 2022, totaling 22 post-championship outings without additional wins.

Other Series Results

Austin Dillon began his stock car racing career in the , where he competed in 20 starts between 2008 and 2011, securing three wins, including a victory at in 2009. His ARCA efforts provided early experience on short tracks and ovals, contributing to his development as a versatile driver. In the K&N Pro Series East and West from 2008 to 2010, Dillon made multiple starts, earning two wins—such as one in the East series at —and finishing fifth in the East points standings in 2008. These regional series races honed his skills in shorter, more intense events, supplementing his progression toward higher divisions. Dillon made a single start in the Canadian Tire Series in 2010, finishing fifth at ICAR. In , Dillon participated in 12 starts, with his best finish of sixth coming at in 2015; he also entered the three times, achieving a 12th-place overall finish in 2015. These endurance and road course outings diversified his racing portfolio beyond oval track dominance. Dillon competed in the (SRX) during 2021 and 2022, recording two wins across six starts and placing second in the 2021 points standings.

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