Some drivers spend their off weekend recharging for the next race. Austin Dillon took another route.
On Wednesday, the driver announced on social media that he was engaged to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward.
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Dillon, 26, proposed to Ward in the Bahamas.
#thatsgold pic.twitter.com/iY6MZkiVZP
— Austin Dillon (@austindillon3) August 10, 2016
Dillon, 26, wasn't the only one celebrating on social media.
So much love and happiness I can't even take it 😍😍 #FutureMrsDillon pic.twitter.com/wDAHRk4YaD
— Whitney Ward (@Whitney_Ward3) August 10, 2016
He’ll have to shift gears from the tropical location quickly as NASCAR heads to Bristol Motor Speedway next week. Dillon is in the heart of the battle for a Chase for the Sprint Cup berth.