Tag: Austin Dillon

RCR gives huge extensions to core crew members

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GT Austin Dillon stopped at Talladega Superspeedway. Richard Childress Racing has taken a big step into the future. The Trophy Series team handed massive stretches to four members of the Austin Dillon pit crew. Dillon noted that these deals occurred earlier in the 2022 Cup season, but that RCR confirmed them ahead of the YellaWood 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway. The team released a video showing crew members both on the track and in the middle of training. News: RCR has signed multi-year extension contracts with tire shifter Paul Swan,…

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Austin Dillon played a unique role in the Kyle Bush deal

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GT Austin Dillon played a unique role in the Kyle Bush deal. Kyle Busch officially announced on September 13 that he will be transferring to Richard Childress Racing for the 2023 Cup Series. As it turns out, this was a possible move by Austin Dillon, the grandson of team owner Richard Childers. Childress revealed this information during the press conference. He told members of the media that it was Dillon who approached him about trying to sign with Bush. Then the driver of Car No. 3 met with the media…

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2 NASCAR drivers embrace an ‘underdog’ mentality

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GT Austin Dillon (front) and Alex Bowman (rear) at Kansas Speedway. The Cup Series playoffs continue on September 11th at Kansas Speedway. Two drivers, Alex Bowman and Austin Dillon, are using the race as an opportunity to shut down skeptics while adopting an “underdog” mentality. Bowman has spoken multiple times about being an underdog heading into the playoffs. His mentality didn’t change at all heading towards Kansas Speedway. Crew chief Greg Ives even noted that Bowman’s previous hard hits on the track helped him prepare to accumulate more points. “Alex…

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Austin Dillon sets expectations for the next Chief of Staff

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GT Austin Dillon has set his expectations for his next crew chief. News emerged ahead of the Southern 500 weekend at Darlington Raceway that Austin Dillon will have a new crew chief in 2023. Now he has set his expectations for the person who will replace Justin Alexander. “Just someone who brings something to the table when it comes to automatic file interaction (RCR),” Dillon said on September 3. “We have a lot of positive momentum. Someone who aligns with Randall [Burnett], our other crew chief at RCR; Just kind…

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NASCAR punishes 6 teams before the end of the regular season

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GT Austin Dillon No. 3 Chevrolet failed the inspection twice. The Cup Series regular season ends with a race at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR has penalized six teams after they failed their pre-race check multiple times on a rainy afternoon. NASCAR issued a press release on August 26 during a weather delay at the Florida Circuit. No. 3 Chevrolet raced by Richard Childress, No. 14 Ford to race Stewart Haas, No. 19 Toyota to race Joe Gibbs, No. 41 Ford to race Stewart Haas, No. 43 Chevrolet to Betty GMS…

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Brad Keselowski and Austin Dillon Tangle in Loudoun

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GT Austin Dillon wasn’t happy with Brad Kiselowski. RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski scored the season’s best finish in seventh place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17. This race became less of a story after the intense contact between the sixth-placed and #3 Austin Dillon during the 301 Ampeter Cup Series race. The accident occurred during the second alert phase. Dillon stopped next to Kiselovsky and closed the door on him. Then the owner of the RFK Racing driver responded by hitting the Number 3 more aggressively and chasing…

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Austin Dillon shoots at Ross Chastain after crash

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GT Austin Dillon made strong comments about Ross Chastain. The driver of the #1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet was under fire again in an accident during a NASCAR event. This time, the critical comments came from Austin Dillon after the nine-car crash at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 10. “It looks like we’ve been a victim of Ross Chastain again,” Dillon said after being discharged from the inpatient facility. “…I told myself we were going to be racing hard all day. It wasn’t one of those things I wanted to ride…

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How Austin Dillon’s sacrifice secured Tyler Riddick’s victory

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GT Austin Dillon almost raised the warning flag at Road America. Tyler Riddick raced from Richard Childress Racing to Victory Lane in the Cup Series race at Rhode America after passing Chase Elliott in the final and building the lead by four seconds. He almost fought for the win during overtime, but his teammate took an important step to keep the race green. Riddick took the lead with two laps remaining, and his goal was to take the white flag. The conversation soon turned to Austin Dillon after cameras showed…

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Paul & Mariel Swan Celebrate an ‘Authentic’ Look at NASCAR

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NBC Universal (LR) Marielle Swan and Paul Swan have brought up some amusing moments in the new reality series. Agreeing to become a central character on a reality TV series is not an easy decision, especially when your life is filled with constant activity. It was a no brainer for Paul Swan and Marielle Swan, who both agreed to be a part of “Austin Dillon’s Life in Fast Lane.” The couple must be familiar to NASCAR fans. Swan is the #3 team tire holder at Richard Childress Racing, and perhaps…

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Austin Dillon’s reality series has a personality for everyone

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GT Austin and Whitney Dillon gave an early look at the reality TV series. It’s time for NASCAR driver Austin Dillon and his wife Whitney to put their lives on display. Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane premieres June 23 at 9:30 p.m. ET and will provide fans and casual viewers alike a whole new look at balancing a hectic racing schedule with family time. Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane focuses on four characters. Dillon and tire carrier Paul Swan represent the NASCAR team, while Whitney and…

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