Austin Hill has been appointed as the official driver of the number 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Hill took over the role following the tragic death of Kyle Busch, driving the car that previously carried the number 8 while competing at the same time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
This 32-year-old driver has signed a contract with RCR to continue at the wheel of the number 33 for the upcoming year. «I am extremely grateful to Richard and the entire RCR team for believing in me and giving me this opportunity,» Hill said. «Every race driver dreams of competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, and having this opportunity with RCR is a privilege I do not take lightly. I have learned a lot this year about what it takes to compete at this level and I am excited to apply everything I have learned in this new chapter of my career».
Throughout his career, Hill has accumulated a total of 16 wins in the last five years within NASCAR’s secondary competitions, in addition to achieving eight victories in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, all with Hattori Racing Enterprises. He still has to complete the 2026 season with the number 33, where he has so far achieved a top 10 with a ninth place in the 2025 Chicago Street Course race.
Richard Childress, President and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, has expressed his values regarding Hill, emphasizing his talent and work ethic. «Austin has worked very hard in his career, especially this year with everything he has had to face. We have seen his growth as a driver and as a person, and we are proud to see him continue this path with RCR in the NASCAR Cup Series«.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
