Carrying The Legacy of Richard Childress Racing & the No.3 car - Austin Dillon - AJ Buckley Show

In this powerful episode of The AJ Buckley Show, we sit down with Austin Dillon #3   a 2x time NASCAR Champion and Daytona 500 Champion, driver of the no. 3 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing. — to talk about what it really takes to win at the highest level of racing and life. Austin opens up about the role of faith, family, and resilience in his journey through NASCAR, sharing how his beliefs have shaped his mindset both on and off the track. He also dives into the legacy of his grandfather, legendary team owner Richard Childress, and what it means to carry one of the most iconic names and number (#3) in motorsports. The conversation gets real as Austin breaks down his controversial win at Richmond Raceway, giving fans an inside look at the pressure, decisions, and backlash that come with competing at the elite level. This episode is about more than racing — it’s about purpose, legacy, and staying grounded when the world is watching. If you’re a NASCAR fan, entrepreneur, or someone chasing greatness, this episode is for you. 0:00 Intro 3:10 That's a handsome beard 6:15 The Tim Tebow foundation holy smokes 13:14 AJ doesn't know which way he swings (golf clubs) 17:30 AJ and Austin met on Seal Team 18:55 In Hollywood we are conditioned to not talk about our faith 25:20 Marriage is one of the hardest things to do. Start with God. 27:40 I peaked at 12 in baseball.  29:50 Austin and his bond with his kids 33:35 Milkshakes in Victory Lane 38:35 AJ's Kids first hunt  39:00 Having your family by your side. Racing is the family business. 44:00 My love for westerns came from watching John Wayne movies with my Grandfather  44:50 Richard Childress receives the Horatio Alger Award 47:50 The American Dream  55:05 What was the mindset going into NASCAR with such big shoes to fill? 1:07:00 The Chaos at Richmond and the Redemption  1:11:45 What do you want people to say about Austin Dillon when you hang up the helmet? Follow Austin Dillon IG: Austindillon3 X: austindillon3 www.rcrracing.com Follow AJ Buckley IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok: ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG/FB: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: Ajbuckleyshow https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley  Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley  Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com