Soddy Daisy native, Whitney Dillion is a former world Monster Energy Girl Model and former NFL cheerleader. She also runs a lifestyle blog called The BFF blog with her best friend, Mariel Lane. The pair are known to have supported women in their Women’s Movement called Girls Tour.
Whitney, also the co-owner of Shop The WM, a jewelry company, has been married to American professional stock car racing driver, Austin Dillion since December 2017, and the two have children together.
Here are 10 Fast Facts about Whitney Dillion
1. Whitney Dillion is a native of Soddy Daisy
Born Whitney Ward, Austin Dillion’s wife was born in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Her parents, Richard and Shawnee Ward welcomed her into their family on August 19, 1990. Reports say she has only one sibling whose identity is still under wraps.
While growing up, Whitney had an interest in sports so she bagged a full-time athletic and academic scholarship to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
While at the university, she was the captain of the cheerleading team. She was also listed among the NFL’s Tennessee Titans cheerleaders following her graduation from the university. Dillion graduated with a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Marketing.
2. She Became a Monster Energy Girl after She Moved to Charlotte
Following her role as a professional cheerleader, Whitney Dillion moved to Charlotte and became the Monster Energy Girl model. In addition to this, she has worked with other lines such as the Florida Georgia Line and she has received awards for the most dedicated, Best Overall Physique, and also a Covergirl.
3. She Met Austin Dillion in 2015
Whitney and Austin started dating in 2015 and a year later, the Stock car racing driver proposed to her while they were on a trip in the Bahamas.
On December 9, 2017, the lovebirds tied the knot at the Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. According to reports, Whitney gifted her husband a basketball shooting machine that cost about $7000 during their wedding.
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4. Does Whitney Dillion and Austin Dillon Have Children?
On June 14, 2020, the couple welcomed their first child and son, Ace RC Dillion. Austin who drives the No.3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet revealed their son was named ‘RC’ after his grandfather.
As per Whitney’s Instagram, she and her husband are expecting their second child and first daughter. The couple has already picked a name for the unborn baby-Blaize Dillion.
5. Her Husband is from a Racing Family
Austin Dillion’s grandfather, Richard Childress, is the owner of the RCR team as well as a former race car driver in NASCAR. His father, Mike Dillion, and brother Ty Dillion all have competed in the NASCAR Cup series as well.
6. Whitney Dillion’s Husband is Rated as One of the Notable NASCAR Racers
Austin Dillion competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. He drives the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing.
Her husband is the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion and the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion and the winner of the 2018 Daytona 500. Austin also holds the record for the most consecutive poles in the nationwide series with four.
7. The 34-year-old Mrs. Dillion Has a Blog
Whitney Dillion shares a lifestyle blog called The BFF blog with her best friend, Mariel Lane. Also, the pair have a jewelry company called Shop The WM. The best friends have reportedly supported several women in their Women’s Movement called Girls Tour.
8. The Former Cheerleader and Her Husband Starred in a Reality Show
According to reports, Whitney and her family featured in the USA reality series, Austin Dillion’s Life in the Fast Lane. Interestingly, that was not the first reality TV feature for Whitney. She starred on CMT’s Racing Wives as well.
9. Is Austin Dillion’s Wife Tall?
The celebrity wife is said to be about five feet nine inches tall. With that, she is just an inch taller than her husband, who is 5 feet eight inches tall.
As a former athlete, Whitney maintains her stunning body by constantly hitting the gym.
10. What is Whitney Dillion’s Net worth?
At the moment, Austin Dillion’s wife’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million. Her husband on the other hand has been reported to have a net worth of over $12 million as indicated by Celebrity Net Worth.
Some of his sponsors include Coca-Cola, Dow, Bass Pro Shops, and American Ethanol.
