“The Fact That He’s Richard Childress’ Grandson?”- NASCAR Insiders Prediction on Ty Dillon Cup Future Infuriates Racing Community

Published 10/25/2023, 8:37 PM EDT

In NASCAR, skill behind the wheel reigns supreme, but the shadows of wealth and influence loom large. Take the case of Ty Dillon, the grandson of racing luminary Richard Childress. The driver of the No. 77 Chevy, who’s been spinning his wheels in the NASCAR Cup series scene for nine long years, has yet to taste victory. With a track record that’s shorter than a pit stop, he’s managed a meager seven top-10 finishes, leaving fans wondering why he’s still in the driver’s seat. But lo and behold, a potential new ride is rumored to be on the horizon for Dillon in the upcoming season.

It’s the 4th consecutive season where Ty Dillon’s seat has been snatched away, leaving him in the crosshairs of criticism once again. This time, he’s paving the way for a truck series prodigy, Carson Hocevar, who’s already shown his mettle in the world of cup cars.

Is Richard Childress’ grandson’s bumpy ride from team to team undeserved?

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Ty Dillon’s journey through the wild twists and turns of NASCAR has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. After his long-time ride with Germain Racing came to a screeching halt in 2020, Richard Childress’ grandson competed part-time for GBR. But just as things seemed to be picking up, Gaunt Brothers Racing pumped the brakes on their operations after the 2021 season.

In 2022, the 31-year-old strapped into the cockpit of Petty GMS Motorsports. While the team exceeded expectations, Ty Dillon couldn’t quite catch up to his teammate Erik Jones. The result? Young gun Noah Gragson would take the wheel of the No. 42 Chevrolet in 2023.

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However, even in 2023, Ty Dillon struggled to find his groove with Spire Motorsports in the No. 77, with no top 10 finishes this season. The writing was on the wall for his departure. Now, as a free agent with no 2024 plans, his name has surfaced as a potential candidate for Kaulig Racing.

There are three seats currently open in Cup – Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 (favorite: Noah Gragson), Kaulig Racing No. 16 (favorite: Ty Dillon) and Rick Ware Racing No. 15 (TBD, likely more than one driver). https://t.co/SEE1XV4T3B
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) October 25, 2023

This has caused quite an uproar on Twitter, with fans voicing their displeasure and arguing that his influence has kept him in the driver’s seat far longer than his talent alone would have allowed.

AJ Allmendinger is out, and Ty Dillon is in Kaulig Racing?

Following the revelation, some fans vocally expressed their skepticism, as one fan sternly stated, “I’ll lose respect for Kaulig if they put Ty Dillon in the 16.” Others are more critical of Dillon’s racing career, with one commenter pondering, “No idea how Dillon keeps getting Cup rides. He’s done absolutely nothing in this series and has one career Xfinity win that came 9 years ago.” This highlights a widely held sentiment that Dillon’s performance in the Cup series doesn’t align with his consistent presence in the sport.

The influence of Ty Dillon’s family name and his relation to Richard Childress, also comes under scrutiny, as one fan questioned, “Does Ty Dillon continue to get rides solely based on the fact he’s Richard’s grandson? I mean, the dude is trash and has no place in Cup.”

Dillon’s career continues to be a source of confusion for some, with one fan succinctly wondering, “How does Ty Dillon keep getting Cup rides?”

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Another fan echoed this sentiment, asking, “Why does Ty Dillon keep getting jobs?” In a more direct and disapproving comment, one fan simply declared, “Ty Dillon hell no.”

The decision to replace AJ Allmendinger, the current man behind the wheel for Kaulig, with Richard Childress’ grandson Ty Dillon has sparked disbelief among fans, as one fan exclaimed, “They are replacing AJ with Ty Dillon??? @KauligRacing is losing it. AJ just won 1 race and finished 5th last week, and this is what you are doing???”

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As the 2024 season approaches, the question looms: will Ty Dillon’s move to Kaulig Racing become a reality?

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Rashi Shetty is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Her passion for the world of motorsport extends beyond the thrill of on-track racing, as she finds the behind-the-scenes aspects of car development and sportsmanship equally captivating. Her favorite motorsports moment of 2023 is the NASCAR Garage 56 entry at Le Mans, which she covered extensively at the time.

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Shivali Nathta

“The Fact That He’s Richard Childress’ Grandson?”- NASCAR Insiders Prediction on Ty Dillon Cup Future Infuriates Racing Community

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