In a surprising twist of events, Austin Dillon, grandson of Richard Childress, has once again found himself in the spotlight. This time, however, it’s not for a controversial NASCAR Cup Series win, but rather for his unabashed love for the Atlanta Braves and a quirky habit of performing donuts at their home ground.
A year after his contentious victory at the Richmond Raceway, where Dillon clinched his first win in almost two years amid high drama, he is now back to performing donuts. This time, it’s not on the racetrack, but at a venue he cherishes – the home of his favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves.
Dillon, known for his exuberant personality, has recently been spotted flaunting a unique helmet adorned with the iconic Atlanta Braves logo. This helmet is more than just a fashion statement. It’s a symbol of Dillon’s dedication to his beloved Braves. He gave fans a glimpse of this helmet on an Instagram post shared by the Atlanta Braves, Richard Childress Racing, and Bristol Motor Speedway.
Dillon’s loyalty to the Braves is deeply rooted in his childhood, as he revealed on the USA Network’s program, Life in the Fast Lane. His grandfather, Richard Childress, and other family members, all ardent sports fans, instilled in him a love for the Braves, taking him to games in his home state of North Carolina. As a father, Dillon is keen to pass on this love for the Braves to his son, Ace.
While Dillon’s off-track activities continue to draw attention, his on-track endeavors have been equally dramatic. A recent incident at the Circuit of The Americas involving Denny Hamlin and Dillon has created quite a stir in the NASCAR community. Hamlin, driving his No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, collided with Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet, causing a caution and effectively ending Dillon’s race.
Hamlin later acknowledged his mistake on his podcast, “Actions Detrimental,” and apologized to Dillon via text. Despite the setback, Dillon’s team worked tirelessly to repair the damage, but their efforts were in vain as the car had to be retired.
Adding to the drama was another incident involving Austin’s brother Ty Dillon, who was intentionally spun by Austin Cindric in the same race. Cindric was slapped with a hefty fine and a points deduction, adding fuel to the fiery drama of the 2025 NASCAR season.
These recent events have put Richard Childress’ grandsons squarely in the limelight, albeit for the wrong reasons. As the owner of Richard Childress Racing, he will undoubtedly be hoping for better headlines as the season unfolds. With the Braves’ upcoming MLB game at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025, against the Cincinnati Reds, one can only speculate if Dillon’s helmet will make another appearance.
