Childress has a number of racers in his family. His son-in-law is RCR general manager Mike Dillon, long-time Nationwide Series driver who made one Sprint Cup start (1998 California 500) in an RCR car. Austin and Ty Dillon (sons of Mike, grandchildren of Richard) are NASCAR drivers.

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Feb 2, 2025 · Richard Childress was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Details about his parents and early family life are limited, but it’s evident that he faced challenges from a young age. Growing up in a working-class environment, Childress developed a strong work ethic and a passion for automobiles.

Dec 6, 2024 · Judy Childress, wife of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Childress, has married him for over 50 years. The couple has one daughter, Tina Dillon. Their son-in-law, Mike Dillon, a former Xfinity Series driver, is now RCR’s Executive Vice President.

4 days ago · Although Richard Childress and his grandson have a road map for the leadership role, the team will need to turn a corner for good in terms of on-track performance in 2025. With Kyle Busch being in his contract year in the No. 8 car, all …

Jul 31, 2024 · Richard Childress, 78, is a NASCAR icon, as a driver, mechanic and engine builder whose racing team has logged more than 200 victories since 1969. His son-in-law Mike Dillon is general manager of the team, whose drivers include his grandsons Austin and Ty Dillon, along with Kyle Busch and Jesse Love.

Childress’ family shares his love for motorsports. His grandsons, Austin and Ty Dillon, began racing under the RCR banner in the early 2000s. The Dillon brothers, who grew up playing stick-and-ball sports, worked their way up the ranks of amateur stock car and dirt car racing and now both race full-time for RCR.

Dec 14, 2024 · For the unversed, Childress has several racers in his family. Starting with his son-in-law Mike Dillon, a former Nationwide Series driver. His sons, and Childress' grandsons Ty Dillon and...

Jan 15, 2017 · Richard Childress. Born: Sept. 21, 1945, Winston-Salem. Family: Wife Judy, daughter Tina Dillon, son-in-law Mike Dillon, grandsons Austin and Ty Dillon.

3 days ago · These actions violated NASCAR's race integrity rules, resulting in a $200,000 fine to Childress's team. Richard Childress voiced his frustrations on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, where he shared ...