A champion-worthy love! NASCAR driver Austin Dillon found love with Whitney Dillon (née Ward) — which has only continued to grow over the years.
“I think centering [our relationship] off of God is first and foremost,” the race car driver exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2022. “[We] both have a relationship with God and [also] knowing that Whitney reminds me constantly ‘put the phone down, it’s time for family time now,’ [because] I mean, I’m constantly working on either racing or our PBR [professional bull riding] team.”
He continued: “So when we sit down to have time for each other, we’ve been really working on that and just working together and, and pushing each other in, in our careers and what we love to do. And, you know, since we’ve had [our son] Ace, our mind’s really been set on him.”
The North Carolina native and Whitney first connected in 2015, nearly one year before they got engaged.
“I actually went back for an exhibition race at Boyd’s when Whitney and I were talking, and her dad came with her brother to watch me race, and we had a really good night there,” Austin recalled during an April 2022 interview on Chattanooga, Tennessee’s WDEF News 12. “That’s the night I set the fast time. I took her brother and him in a ride around the track, and that was kind of when I felt like I’d locked in the family. … When I talked on the mic that night, I said, ‘Yeah, I’m dating a girl from Soddy.’ Everybody cheered. It was cool.”
As the couple’s romance continued to heat up, the former Tennessee Titans cheerleader has continued to be a fervent supporter of her man’s career.
“I always get nervous [watching him compete]. I’m like a high-energy person,” Whitney admitted to Us in June 2022 ahead of the premiere of the couple’s Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane reality TV series. “My emotions are on, like, 50,000 at all times. So yes, I always get nervous and very excited. It’s an exciting sport and I love that we’re a part of it.”
The pair eventually expanded their brood when their first child, son Ace RC Dillon, was born in June 2020.
“I would love if Ace was a race car driver and took on the three and really continue the family legacy [because] that’s what it’s all about. It’s all about family at RCR,” the boutique owner told Us, referring to Richard Childress Racing, which was founded by her spouse’s grandfather, Richard Childress.
Scroll below for the twosome’s complete relationship timeline:
Austin dated Whitney for nearly one year before he decided to pop the question. Mediapunch/Shutterstock
During a joint trip to the Bahamas, the professional athlete proposed to Whitney. “That’s gold,” he tweeted on August 10 alongside the pair’s official engagement announcement. John Locher/AP/Shutterstock
“Love my girls. Solid days work,” he captioned an Instagram snap of his then-fiancée and their dog visiting him at the racetrack. Courtesy of Austin Dillon/Instagram
They tied the knot at his family's Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina, on December 9. (The winery is owned by Childress.) Kcr/Shutterstock
The duo celebrated Christmas alongside their French Bulldog, Gucci Girl. Courtesy of Austin Dillon/Instagram
The lifestyle blogger frequently cheers on her love during his NASCAR races. AP/Shutterstock
After announcing Whitney’s first pregnancy in December 2019, she debuted her baby bump at his Daytona 500 competition. Julie Bennett/AP/Shutterstock
“Wow, @whitneydillon you amaze me every day! This by far is your biggest feat yet. My love for you and @acedillon3 is Agape Love,” Austin gushed via Instagram on June 14, revealing their son was born. “Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do was say goodbye to go race today. Hopefully, we bring back a trophy for Ace on the first day we welcomed him into this world! 👶🏻♠️" Phelan M Ebenhack/AP/Shutterstock
The pair enjoyed an NFL date night several months after Ace’s birth. Courtesy of Austin Dillon/Instagram
“My family is my heart,” Austin wrote via Instagram, sharing a snap of the family of three. Courtesy of Austin Dillon/Instagram
The twosome and Ace were all smiles at their annual Thanksgiving celebration via Instagram snaps. John Raoux/AP/Shutterstock
Austin opened up about his love for his wife in a sweet Valentine’s Day tribute via Instagram. He gushed: “To my forever Valentine I love you so much. Your smile lights up the world. My🫀is yours till the last beat.” Courtesy of Austin Dillon/Instagram
The pair’s Austin Dillon's Life in the Fast Lane docuseries premieres June 23 on USA Network, chronicling their romance. Friends Paul Swan, a fellow NASCAR racer, and wife Mariel Swan also star. Andrew Eccles/USA Network
The couple announced via Instagram that they are expecting their second child together. Arlene Richie/Shutterstock
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