Austin Hill to Race Full Time in NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027
Hill will take the No. 33 Chevrolet after 16 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series wins and a season without a top-10 Cup finish.
- On Monday, Richard Childress Racing announced that Austin Hill will drive the No. Chevrolet full-time in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, stepping into the permanent role after serving as replacement driver for the late Kyle Busch.
- Hill assumed the seat following the sudden death of two-time champion Busch on May 21, 2026, due to sepsis, creating an emotional and professional challenge for the driver stepping into a legendary vacancy.
- Despite struggling at the Cup level this year, Hill is an accomplished driver with 16 wins in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, securing postseason berths in each of the past five seasons.
- Because he will race full-time in the Cup Series in 2027, Hill will not be eligible for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and plans to dedicate his full effort to the Cup side, training three days weekly.
- CEO Richard Childress praised Hill's work ethic and growth, expressing pride in having the driver continue with the organization while Hill remains focused on working through the transition one weekend at a time.
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Austin Hill is quick to tell people that he can't fill the late Kyle Busch's shoes, but he's looking to do Richard Childress Racing proud as the new custodian of the No.33 NASCAR Cup Series entry.
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Austin Hill to race full time in NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027
Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing beginning next season. The team announced the news on Monday.
Austin Hill Inks 2027 NASCAR Cup Deal With Richard Childress Racing
Austin Hill is set to return to the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, the team confirmed on Monday.Hill, a 16-time winner in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, was named the replacement driver for the late Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly on May 21. RCR switched from […] The post Austin Hill Inks 2027 NASCAR Cup Deal With Richard Childress Racing appeared first on HEAVY.
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