Austin Dillon

Quick Facts

Full Name Austin Reed Dillon
Date of Birth April 27, 1990
Birth Place Welcome, North Carolina
Nick Name Austin Dillon, The Ace
Religion Christian
Nationality American
Ethnicity Unknown
Zodiac Sign  Taurus
Age 32 Years Old
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg)
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Brown
Build Athletic
Grandfather’s Name Richard Childress
Father Name Mike Dillon
Mother Name Tina Dillon
Siblings Yes
Siblings’ Name Ty Dillon
Education
  • High Point University
  • Forsyth Country Day School
Marital Status Married
Wife Whitney Ward
Kids A Son
Kid’s Name Ace Dillon
Profession Stock Car Racing Driver
Active Years 2005-Present
Net Worth $12 million
Currently Works For RWR-Eurasia Motorsport
Career Highlights & Awards
  • 2008 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year
  • 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year
Social Media  TwitterYouTubeFacebook
Last Update August, 2022

Austin Dillon is regarded as one of the richest and most powerful race car drivers, with a net worth of $12 million. The young man keeps enjoying vehicles and racing.

Dillon is adored by a large number of people globally and has a sizable following on social media. The great amount of effort he put into his super-face racing gave him his name and recognition.

He began his career in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and quickly began to earn pole positions, including five in a row. He also took first place in the 2018 Daytona 500.

Not to mention, Austin’s career extends beyond racing cars; he has made appearances in a number of TV programs and motion pictures. He has acted in the films Rosewood (2017), SEAL Team (2017), and Stuber (2019). (2015).

Childhood, family, and education

Dillon was born on April 27, 1990, in one of the most stunning and well-known cities in the United States, namely North Carolina. Austin was brought up in a prosperous family by his parents, who also raised his siblings.

He is Richard Childress’s grandchild, to talk about his family. Richard is highly recognized for having a successful racing career. Currently, he is Richard Childress Racing’s owner (RCR).

Dillon with his father and brother.(Source=Instagram)

Similar to Austin, Mike Dillon drives for Richard Childress Racing in competitive stock car racing. He oversees RCR as general manager as well.

Likewise, Tina Dillon is Austin’s mother. The same sports that Austin plays are also played by his brother Ty Dillon. He is a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series employee.

He was inspired to pick vehicle racing as his job because he grew up around tracks and cars.

Regarding Dillon’s educational history, he enrolled in Forsyth Country Day to finish his studies. He later enrolled at High Point University and declared a communication major.

What is the Physical Measurement of Austin Dillon?

Dillon is 32 years old in 1990. He was born with the Taurus solar sign.

And based on what we already know, they are smart, diligent, and devoted. Dillon seems to fit the role somehow. Additionally, the care racing driver is Austin Reed Dillon by birth name.

When it comes to height, Austin is fortunate to stand at a remarkable 5 ft 8 in (173 cm). In a similar vein, he is about 179 lbs (81 kg).

Similar to other athletes his age, he has a stunning physique. Following stringent diet regimens and frequent gym visits could be the cause.

In terms of Dillon’s other physical characteristics, he has brown eyes and brown hair. Unfortunately, despite extensive searching, we were unable to locate the care racing driver’s other body measurements or information regarding shoe sizes.

Not to mention that Austin is a Christian and is of American descent. Dillon’s ethnicity is unfortunately unknown to the general public.

How does he start his Racing Career?

In 2005, The Ace began driving racing cars professionally. He began his career in the Legend Cars Series and Bandolero Mini Cars Series.

He began competing in the Camping World East Series in 2008. Dillon joined his grandfather’s Richard Childress Racing squad after competing in four races with the group.

Austin then began driving the No. 3 truck in the first Camping World Truck Series. With two victories and seven pole positions at the end of the 2010 season, he was named rookie of the year.

He also participated in the Sprint Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2012 while driving the No. 33 Chevrolet.

Dillon also took part in one NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event in August 2012 while driving the No. 4 car for Fitzpatrick Motorsports.

The Ace sustained an injury for the 2015 campaign when competing in the Coke Zero 400 after his car was struck in the front tire. This collision left him with a bruised forearm and a bruised tailbone.

He finished second in the 2016 Infinity Series, splitting the No. 2 RCR car with six other drivers. Similar to this, he finished third in the Talladega Cup race, one of his greatest finishes ever.

The Xfinity Series race at Michigan was broadcast on Fox NASCAR the next year, with Dillon serving as the commentator.

The race car driver had the opportunity to represent Kaulig Racing at Indianapolis in 2018 by piloting the No. 10 Chevrolet.

Sadly, Austin’s Covid-19 test was positive, which prevented him from competing in the Go Bowling 235 at Daytona. He joins the RWR-Eurasia Motorsport for the 2021 season.

Austin preparing before getting in his car for NASCAR Daytona 500 auto Race.(Source=Instagram)

Career Awards and Achievements

  • Rookie of the year in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series -2011
  • NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion -2011
  • Most Popular Driver in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – 2011
  • Rookie of the Year in NASCAR Nationwide Series – 2012
  • Daytona 500 pole winner – 2014
  • Coca-Cola 600 winner – 2017
  • Daytona 500 winner – 2018
  • Bluegreen Vacations Duel – 2021

 TVs Shows and Series Career

Dillon has worked in a number of TV dramas and series in addition to being a race car driver. In the film Stuber, his brother Ty Dillon and fellow driver Daniel Suárez appeared.

Additionally, he made an appearance in SEAL Team’s Season 3, Episode 14 as a guest in a television series.

Similarly, Austin has appeared in The Crew, a Netflix series focused on NASCAR in 2021, along with his colleagues racers Ryan Blaney and Cole Custer.

How was the Networth of Austin Dillon?

Dillon began his professional career at a young age, as was already mentioned. His career as a race car driver has been prosperous.

Since 2007, he has been engaged in an active professional career. Since then, Austin has gained international acclaim in fifteen years.

Well, Austin has made millions of dollars in addition to his reputation and celebrity.

Dillon’s net worth is anticipated to be over $12 million as of 2022. Despite the fact that the racer salary is not made public, we might imagine it to be in the millions.

The majority of the sum comes from his lucrative racing career and the awards he received in competitions. The average basic compensation for car racing drivers is thought to be between $200,000 and $500,000.

His involvement with various brand sponsorships is another factor that has increased his market worth. Austin is now working with numerous businesses, including Bass Pro Shops, American Ethanol Racing, Dow Chemical Co., New Era, and more.

Dillon and his brother Ty both share ownership of a sports management company.

According to reports, he made close to $6 million from the deal. Regarding Austin’s other real estate holdings, he has bought his own Barn where he currently dwells.

He owned a one-story house before relocating to the Barn, which he eventually sold to his brother before starting to live there with his wife and children. The Barn is large and has custom water slides in the pool.

We can infer Austin’s passion of vehicles from the fact that he races cars. He is presently operating Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 #3.

Additionally, he is frequently observed traveling the nation and spending holidays with his family.

What is the relationship status of Austin Dillon?

Fans of Dillon are often curious about what is going on in his life. Austin discloses everything pertaining to his personal life in a very public manner.

The aspiring race car driver is a husband and father. He and Whitney Ward are now happily married. Closer to the 2018 NASCAR season, on December 9, 2017, the pair exchanged vows.

In North Carolina’s Childress Vineyards, the wedding was held. The wedding ceremony was attended by a sizable number of friends and family.

Austin with his wife and son.(Source=Instagram)

The pair dated for a while before being married, after which they exchanged vows. Dillon didn’t reveal his relationship with Whitney, though, until he proposed to her on August 9, 2016, when they were on vacation in the Bahamas.

Whitney Ward was born on April 27, 1990, and she was from Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in communications with a marketing concentration.

Whitney previously served as the team captain of the University of Chattanooga cheerleading squad in Tennessee. After serving as the cheerleader during her undergraduate years, she was also given the title of Tennessee Titans Cheerleader.

On June 14, 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, Son Ace RC Dillon, after three years of marriage. Through social media, Austin and his wife Whitney both announced the news.

Like Whitney, Austin frequently posts the images on social media and with his wife. There aren’t any rumors of divorce or separation among the spouses, though.

Social Media

  • Twitter: 288.1k Followers (As of Feb 2022)
  • YouTube: 4.4k Followers (As of Feb 2022)
  • Facebook: 172k Followers (As of Feb 2022)

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