NASCAR's Austin Dillon engaged to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward

Rea White

NASCAR's Austin Dillon engaged to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward image

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. 

Dillon, 26, wasn't the only one celebrating on social media.

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. 

 

Rea White