Mike Dillon News

Talladega Testing UPDATE:

Talladega Testing UPDATE:

January 21, 2022
Talladega Testing UPDATE: On Sunday/Monday(1-21/22), #96-Andy Houston tested at Talladega, turning laps in preparation of his rookie campaign in Winston Cup. The test session – which concluded Monday – was the first opportunity for Houston to drive a Winston Cup car

#78 team hauler damaged in accident near Denver:

#78 team hauler damaged in accident near Denver:

November 15, 2010
Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that a racecar transporter and motor home belonging to the #78 Furniture Row Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup team were demolished this morning in a massive pileup on Interstate 25 near Larkspur, Col.; about

Bowyer replacing Townley: UPDATE 5:

Bowyer replacing Townley: UPDATE 5:

April 16, 2010
Clint Blower will replace #21-John West Townley for the rest of the day at Phoenix. Townley wrecked midway through the day's only practice session.(4-9-2010) UPDATE: Jamie Little reported during ESPN2's qualifying coverage that Townley has been fired from the team

RCR going truck racing? UPDATE 4 One truck; Dillion full season in #3:

RCR going truck racing? UPDATE 4 One truck; Dillion full season in #3:

January 6, 2010
During SPEEDtv's Speed Report broadcast, Ray Dunlap reported that it appears that the #3 RCR Chevy truck, driven by Austin Dillon [grandson of Richard Childress], will be returning to the series in 2010. Dunlap reported word in the garage has it that Richard Childress

RCR Pit Crew Member Recovering in Massachusetts Hospital UPDATE:

RCR Pit Crew Member Recovering in Massachusetts Hospital UPDATE:

December 13, 2009
Richard Childress Racing pit crew member Donald "D.J." Richardson is recovering in a Massachusetts hospital from severe complications due to the H1N1 virus. Richardson, 37, of Leominster, Mass., approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston, joined RCR in July 2009 and

RCR Pit Crew Member Recovering in Massachusetts Hospital:

RCR Pit Crew Member Recovering in Massachusetts Hospital:

December 7, 2009
Richard Childress Racing pit crew member Donald D.J. Richardson is recovering in a Massachusetts hospital from severe complications due to the H1N1 virus. Richardson, 37, of Leominster, Mass., approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston, joined RCR in July 2009 and

Shock issue led to Dillon disqualification:

Shock issue led to Dillon disqualification:

October 31, 2009
The left front shock of Austin Dillon's truck was built wrong and had no way to rebound following his qualifying run, which is what caused the Richard Childress Racing truck to fail post-qualifying inspection Friday, team vice president of competition Mike Dillon said

RCR reorganizes management:

RCR reorganizes management:

September 2, 2009
Richard Childress Racing has reorganized the management of its competition department to provide its race teams and sponsors with consistent improvement in on-track performance. "This reorganization is the result of a process that took place over the past few months

The #3 returns…to the Truck Series:

The #3 returns…to the Truck Series:

September 2, 2009
Richard Childress Racing returns to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa Speedway on September 5 with Austin Dillon making his series debut in the #3 RCR 40th Anniversary Chevrolet Silverado. RCR won the first NCWTS race, at Phoenix International

Dillon to run 7 races in 2009:

Dillon to run 7 races in 2009:

December 16, 2008
Austin Dillon, the 18-year-old grandson of NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner Richard Childress, said Tuesday that he will attempt to qualify for seven Nationwide Series races next season. Dillon made two Nationwide starts in 2008, coming home 26th at Richmond and fourth

Childress may merge to get points for #33:

Childress may merge to get points for #33:

August 24, 2008
from a GM Racing PR: RICHARD CHILDRESS, OWNER OF RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING, met with members of the media to announce the driver alignment for the #07 Jack Daniel's Impala SS and the #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Impala SS for 2009. Highlights from the transcript: RICHARD

Dillon to Truck Series? UPDATE 2: May run Nashville for RMM?

Dillon to Truck Series? UPDATE 2: May run Nashville for RMM?

July 26, 2008
Austin Dillon, the 18 year old grandson of Cup Series team owner Richard Childress and son of former Busch Series driver Mike Dillon, might be headed for the Truck Series. I'm hearing that he may run as many as three races this season in the NCTS to further his development

New spotter for Bowyer:

New spotter for Bowyer:

February 9, 2008
Mike Dillon had spotted for #07-Clint Bowyer but as vice president of competition at RCR, he said he needed to focus on the entire team and he has been replaced by former driver Jimmy Kitchens. "My job is to be as available to all three teams as I can be, and it kind

Childress Still Seeking Nationwide Sponsorship:

Childress Still Seeking Nationwide Sponsorship:

January 15, 2008
Richard Childress Racing still needs to find sponsorship for development driver Tim McCreadie in the team's #21 Nationwide Series car. Bobby Labonte will drive the car in 15 races, but the rest of the season is unsponsored, Vice President of Competition Mike Dillon

Busch Series ponders move to COT-type car in 2009:

Busch Series ponders move to COT-type car in 2009:

September 29, 2007
The Busch Series will be going to a NASCAR-approved chassis, at least a brother if not a twin to the current "car of tomorrow" in the future, likely as early as 2009. Busch Series Director Joe Balash said Saturday that there are too many factors undecided on what or