Ty Dillon is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 10 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing.
Born on May 27, 1992, in Lewisville, North Carolina, he comes from one of NASCAR’s most prominent racing families.
He is the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Richard Childress, the son of former driver and current Richard Childress Racing executive Mike Dillon, and the younger brother of fellow Cup Series driver Austin Dillon.
Known for his versatility across NASCAR’s national series, Ty has built a career highlighted by strong performances in developmental ranks and consistent runs in the top tier of stock car racing.
Siblings
Ty has one sibling, his older brother Austin Dillon, who drives the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet full-time for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The brothers grew up deeply immersed in racing, often competing against each other on and off the track while sharing family traditions tied to their grandfather’s legendary team.
Both sons of Mike and Tina Dillon, they were raised in a competitive yet supportive household in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina, where racing was a central part of family life.
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Career
Dillon’s racing journey began at a young age in go-karts and Legends cars, quickly progressing through regional series.
He made his mark in the ARCA Racing Series, winning the championship in 2011 as one of the youngest drivers to achieve the feat at the time.
He moved into NASCAR’s Truck Series with strong results, securing three wins and finishing runner-up in points in 2013.
Dillon also competed full-time in the Xfinity Series, earning one victory at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2014 and multiple top finishes.
His Cup Series career has included full-time stints with teams like Germain Racing, Gaunt Brothers, Petty GMS, and Spire Motorsports before joining Kaulig Racing.
While he has yet to win in the Cup Series, he has posted a career-best third-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway and accumulated several top-10 results.
Dillon is valued for his experience, adaptability, and contributions in superspeedway and road course events.
Accolades
In NASCAR, Dillon earned the 2012 Sunoco Rookie of the Year award in the Camping World Truck Series and was named the series’ Most Popular Driver in 2013.
He has secured four NASCAR national series wins overall, one in the Xfinity Series and three in the Truck Series, along with multiple stage victories and top finishes across his career.
His early success in developmental racing and longevity in the Cup Series underscore his role as a steady competitor within NASCAR’s premier family dynasty.
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