Austin Dillon
American racing driver
Biography
News
Gallery (9)
FAQ
Lists
Also Viewed
Questions and Answers
FAQ
Q: Who is Austin Dillon?
A: Austin Dillon is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Richard Childress Racing. Dillon is the grandson of Richard Childress and the older brother of Ty Dillon, who is also a professional stock car racing driver.
Q: What is Austin Dillon's racing career?
A: Dillon made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2011, driving for Germain Racing. He has won races in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Dillon won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship in 2011 and the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2013. He has also had success in the prestigious Daytona 500, winning the race in 2018.
Q: What car number does Austin Dillon drive?
A: Austin Dillon drives the No. 3 car in the NASCAR Cup Series. The No. 3 car holds special significance as it was previously driven by the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr., who won seven NASCAR Cup Series championships with Richard Childress Racing.
Q: What is Austin Dillon's most successful season?
A: Austin Dillon's most successful season to date in the NASCAR Cup Series was in 2020. He finished 11th in the championship standings and recorded five top-five finishes and 14 top-ten finishes.
Q: What is Austin Dillon's best finish in the NASCAR Cup Series?
A: Austin Dillon's best finish in the NASCAR Cup Series came in 2020 when he finished second in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 4Race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Q: Has Austin Dillon won any championships?
A: Yes, Austin Dillon has won championships in both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship in 2011 and the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2013.
Q: What is Austin Dillon's racing team?
A: Austin Dillon drives for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Richard Childress Racing is a prominent team in NASCAR and has a long history of success in the sport.
Q: Has Austin Dillon ever won the Daytona 500?
A: Yes, Austin Dillon has won the Daytona 500. He won the prestigious race in 2018, driving the No. 3 car for Richard Childress Racing.
Q: Who is Austin Dillon's grandfather?
A: Austin Dillon's grandfather is Richard Childress. Richard Childress is a former NASCAR driver and the owner of Richard Childress Racing, the team for which Austin Dillon currently drives.
Q: What is Austin Dillon's relation to Ty Dillon?
A: Austin Dillon is the older brother of Ty Dillon. Ty Dillon is also a professional stock car racing driver and has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series.