Overview

• Austin Dillon told interviewers he and Ty Dillon want to jointly assume future leadership at Richard Childress Racing but emphasized the decision rests with Richard Childress.
• Childress, approaching 80, remains deeply involved in meetings and race operations, though Austin noted he has begun staying home a bit more often.
• Austin framed a shared leadership model as a way to keep RCR competitive while avoiding the personal sacrifices Childress says he regrets.
• Ty’s experience across multiple teams, including his current role at Kaulig Racing, and Austin’s deep knowledge of RCR’s competition side are presented as complementary strengths.
• Recent momentum, highlighted by Austin’s 2025 Richmond win after leading 107 laps and supported by moves such as hiring crew chief Richard Boswell, underpins the family’s succession planning.