Austin Dillon News

Teams have bumper covers confiscated:

Teams have bumper covers confiscated:

April 26, 2012
Teams have bumper covers confiscated: All three Richard Childress Racing teams and all three Turner Motorsports teams replaced the upper front bumper covers on their Nationwide Series cars Thursday after NASCAR confiscated modified bumper covers during inspection.

Austin Dillon Featured in New ESPN NASCAR Spot:

Austin Dillon Featured in New ESPN NASCAR Spot:

April 8, 2012
Rising young NASCAR star Austin Dillon and the legendary black #3 made famous by the late Dale Earnhardt are featured in a new ESPN promotional spot entitled 'The Next Generation'€ that will begin airing next week. The 21-year-old Dillon is the leading rookie in the

Joe Falk to take over #33 team:

Joe Falk to take over #33 team:

April 3, 2012
Hermie Sadler will race in Sunday's 'Goody's Fast Relief 500' at Martinsville Speedway, driving a #33 Chevrolet fielded - officially - by Richard Childress Racing. The Virginia native has confirmed, however, that the #33 team will soon belong to former Sprint Cup

Childress joins Growth Energy Board of Directors:

Childress joins Growth Energy Board of Directors:

March 10, 2012
On the opening day of its 2012 Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy announced that Richard Childress, President and Chief Executive Officer of Richard Childress Racing, has agreed to join the organization as a member of its Board of Directors. Growth Energy

2012 Rookie of the Year Class:

2012 Rookie of the Year Class:

February 22, 2012
Earlier than they have been in recent memory, the classes of Sunoco Rookie of the Year contenders for NASCAR's three national series have been set, for the time being. In the Sprint Cup Series, two drivers have registered for the program, though neither is entered

Ty Dillon making Daytona truck debut:

Ty Dillon making Daytona truck debut:

February 21, 2012
Ty Dillon, the 19-year-old grandson of team owner Richard Childress, will make his first NASCAR start of the 2012 season and fourth-career NCWTS start when he takes the green flag at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. Although Dillon has yet to make any laps

Teams Test at Nashville:

Teams Test at Nashville:

February 15, 2012
Richard Childress Racing rented Nashville Superspeedway for a two-day test that kicked off Monday to ascertain the development of its downforce program from last season. With a total of five teams two of its three Sprint Cup entries and three Nationwide Series squads

Bayne may only run Nationwide part-time:

Bayne may only run Nationwide part-time:

January 24, 2012
Bayne may only run Nationwide part-time: Trevor Bayne has a Daytona 500 championship ring, an electric smile, and a bright future in NASCAR's national divisions. What he doesn't have right now, though, is a full-time ride in the Nationwide Series for 2012. The Roush

American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in Cup race:

American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in Cup race:

January 22, 2012
In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the 2012 season. Austin Dillon, 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck

American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in six races:

American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in six races:

January 22, 2012
American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in six races: In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

January 21, 2012
The NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 with NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series drivers on hand for autographs in the ballroom and Exhibit Hall. Here's a complete rundown of drivers and appearance

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

January 20, 2012
Charlotte becomes the epicenter of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend on Jan. 20-21. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class comprised of the late Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Glen Wood, Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough on Jan. 20 at the Crown Ballroom in the Charlotte

Several big name drivers still not locked into Daytona 500:

Several big name drivers still not locked into Daytona 500:

January 18, 2012
The big question that continued throughout testing was whether or not Danica Patrick would be locked into the Daytona 500. Or Mark Martin. Or Trevor Bayne. It likely will be a few weeks before teams know the answer. With Red Bull Racing having closed, there could still

Bodine named to AARWBA All-American Team:

Bodine named to AARWBA All-American Team:

December 3, 2010
The 2010 All-America Auto Racing Team has been chosen by members of the nation's motorsports press. The team includes the largest group ever named to the First Team, 21 drivers, as a result of the addition of a new category this year by the American Auto Racing Writers

Coulter to RCR in 2011: UPDATE formal announcement from RCR:

Coulter to RCR in 2011: UPDATE formal announcement from RCR:

December 1, 2010
During the pre-race broadcast at Homestead on SPEEDtv, host Krista Voda reported that Joey Coulter would be the driver for the second Richard Childress Racing truck team in 2011. Coulter finished 8th in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards driver