The Dillon brothers once again showcased their rivalry on the NASCAR stage during the Clash at the Bowman Gray. Ty Dillon has been a regular in the Cup Series with multiple wins, but Ty is still trying to establish his presence. With Ty back to Cup Series racing, the two once again traded paint in the qualifying race, and let’s just say it was more than rough racing. This aggression and back-and-forth ultimately stalled both their progress in the main event.

This was evidence of how the brothers are still in the process of mending their relationship and might be of concern for Richard Childress. However, Richard Childress, who has closely mentored his grandsons, has seen the two turn a corner for good. Although the fender-bending action on the racetrack seems ultra-competitive, they are making headway off the racetrack.

Childress opened up about the importance of family bonds, especially between the younger generation while speaking on Dale Jr. Download. The conversation between Childress and Dale Earnhardt Jr. highlighted the significance of family unity, a topic that resonated deeply with both.

How Austin and Ty are carrying Richard Childress’ legacy forward

On the podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared a heartwarming moment when he saw Austin and Ty Dillon together on a hunting trip. “I think I texted Austin when I saw them, they had this hunting trip together. I said, man, that’s nice to see you boys enjoying each other,” Dale Jr. recalled. This moment of brotherly bonding sparked a conversation with Richard Childress.

The veteran team owner then shared how fulfilling it was to see his grandsons continuing the traditions he passed down to them. “Both of them have young kids around… boys around. See them out, teaching them how to hunt. That’s the way I carried them when they were real young,” Richard Childress said this to Dale Jr. while having a conversation on his podcast.

With Austin’s son Ace and Ty’s son Kapton both around the same age (both were born in 2020), Richard takes great pride in seeing the younger generation embrace these family traditions.

“That’s the way I carried them when they were real young and they said, man, it’s great to be able to carry our sons and do what you taught us.” The 79-year-old  shared, reflecting on how his grandsons are now teaching their children the same lessons he taught them years ago.