Austin Hill captures first NASCAR victory for RCR since Busch's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Austin Hill won the United Rentals 250 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego on June 20, marking Richard Childress Racing's first victory since Kyle Busch's death on May 21. Hill's emotional win came in a chaotic race featuring 14 cautions and two red flags. He dedicated the victory to his team and paid tribute to Busch in victory lane. Hill celebrated by performing the Busch Bow, a nod to the late champion. He will next compete in the Cup Series, where he qualified 10th.
- •Hill's win is RCR's first road course victory since 2016.
- •The race lasted over four and a half hours with multiple cautions.
- •Hill has driven full-time in the O’Reilly Series for five seasons.
- •He is set to race in the Cup Series after qualifying 10th for the next event.
- •Busch's No. 8 will remain retired until his son decides to use it.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill notches first NASCAR victory for RCR since death of Kyle Busch
"For the first time since Kyle Busch's death, Richard Childress Racing returned to NASCAR victory lane. Austin Hill won the O'Reilly race in San Diego.
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