Austin Hill emerges as leading candidate for Richard Childress Racing's No. 33 car

Austin Hill has been identified as the leading candidate to drive the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. With Kyle Busch having passed away, Hill took over the renumbered car and has performed well alongside teammate Austin Dillon. According to sources, Hill remains competitive in the O'Reilly Series, particularly after Jesse Love's move to Wood Brothers Racing leaves him as the main option from Richard Childress Racing. Hill, 32, has demonstrated strong performance under challenging circumstances, earning the potential opportunity to drive full-time in 2027.

• 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Richard Childress Racing's leading candidate for No. 33 car revealed