Our sponsorship of the No. 3 Dow Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 goes far beyond the race track and extends into the lab. We partner with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) to bring science and innovation to the transportation industry using the most extreme lab available: the race track. Together, our scientists at the Materials Engineering Center and RCR racing technicians develop automotive technology that make the No. 3 Dow Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 faster, more tuned and precise.
Dow and Richard Childress Racing
The Science Behind Safety and Speed
Dow and Richard Childress Racing are both dedicated to enhancing the performance and safety of vehicles. Our partnership enables us to improve vehicle aerodynamics through data analysis, identify the effects of the extreme environment on the component performance, and understand the race environment so we can determine the necessary improvements. In the highly competitive racing industry, a driver’s car should be fast, but it also needs to be safe and reliable. Through prototype development, data analysis and experimentation, Dow and RCR’s strong collaboration has maximized performance on and off the race track.
Taking testing to the track
Learn how this partnership extends beyond the racetrack, and benefits the automotive industry as a whole.
Austin Dillon, Driver
Dillon is a two-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series winner, earning his first win in 2017 in the Coca-Cola 600 followed by winning the 2018 Daytona 500.
Keith Rodden, Crew Chief
Rodden is the crew chief of the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing with driver Austin Dillon. 2023 marks the pair’s first year working together, and Rodden’s first year at RCR.
