Austin Hill captures victory in last-lap pass at O'Reilly San Diego race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Austin Hill secured a dramatic victory at the O'Reilly San Diego race on June 21, 2026. Driving the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, Hill took the lead on the final lap after Taylor Gray spun Carson Kvapil with just three laps remaining. Gray finished in second place, while Sheldon Creed and Kvapil rounded out the top four. The race, which lasted nearly five hours, added another chapter to Hill's season as he continues to compete in the NASCAR series.
- •Race took place on June 21, 2026, in San Diego.
- •Hill won driving the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.
- •Gray spun Kvapil to create an opportunity for Hill.
- •Gray finished second, and Creed placed third.
- •The race was lengthy, lasting almost five hours.
- 2:18 AMMotorsport.com — Austin Hill wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race in last-lap pass
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race in last-lap pass
"It took almost five hours from start-to-finish, but in the end, it was the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet of Austin Hill who captured the checkered flag. After Taylor Gray sent Carson Kvapil spinning from the lead with three laps to go, Hill muscled Gray out of the way on the white flag lap, claiming victory for RCR. Gray finished second, Sheldon Creed third, Kvapil fourth, and ...Keep reading
"The Richard Childress Racing driver took an emotional win for a team that has been through a lot in the past month, following the tragic death of Kyle Busch
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 2:18 AMAustin Hill wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race in last-lap pass
It took almost five hours from start-to-finish, but in the end, it was the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet of Austin Hill who captured the checkered flag. After Taylor Gray sent Carson Kvapil spinning from the lead with three laps to go, Hill muscled Gray out of the way on the white flag lap, claiming victory for RCR. Gray finished second, Sheldon Creed third, Kvapil fourth, and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:18 AMAustin Hill wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race in last-lap pass
The Richard Childress Racing driver took an emotional win for a team that has been through a lot in the past month, following the tragic death of Kyle Busch
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