Austin Hill delivers command before NASCAR Truck Series race at Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Austin Hill and his children gave the pre-race command prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday night. Hill, an eight-time Truck Series winner, shared the moment with his three kids, creating an emotional scene for fans. The race featured two cautions and Kaden Honeycutt emerged as the winner, extending his points lead as the season nears its conclusion. With only three races remaining, Honeycutt is in pursuit of his first championship. Austin Hill is set to compete full-time in the Cup Series starting in 2027, following a successful tenure in Truck and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
- •Austin Hill delivers the command with his children at Phoenix
- •Kaden Honeycutt wins the Truck Series race
- •Honeycutt extends points lead to 39 over Layne Riggs
- •Three races remain in the Craftsman Truck Series season
- •Austin Hill set for full-time Cup Series role in 2027
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill, Family Give Command For NASCAR Truck Series Race at Phoenix
"Austin Hill and his family delivered the command for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Phoenix.
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