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

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.

So much love and happiness I can't even take it ud83dude0dud83dude0d #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.