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Austin Hill named full-time driver for Richard Childress Racing in 2027

12 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Austin Hill named full-time driver for Richard Childress Racing in 2027
Summary

Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2027. Hill, who has been competing this season and previously in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, took over the ride after the passing of Kyle Busch. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aims to apply what he has learned this year to help the organization. Hill won 16 races at the secondary level of NASCAR and also competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

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Status Watch
  • •Austin Hill confirmed as full-time driver for RCR in 2027.
  • •He has been driving the renumbered No. 33 Chevrolet.
  • •Hill won 16 races in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
  • •He is currently finishing the 2026 season in the No. 33.
  • •Hill initially joined RCR in 2022, marking a successful career.
Latest Updates
  • 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill was content staying in NASCAR O'Reilly but embraces Cup role
  • 7:41 PMMotorsport.com — Austin Hill was content staying in NASCAR O'Reilly but embraces Cup role
  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill to drive No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing in 2027
  • 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill to race full time in NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027
  • 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill Lands Full-Time NASCAR Cup Series Ride With RCR for 2027
  • 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Hill will be the full-time replacement for Kyle Busch at RCR in 2027
  • 7:46 PMRacer — After getting the opportunity of a lifetime under the worst possible circumstances, Austin Hill's carving his own path at RCR
  • 7:24 PMRacer — Hill to drive RCR's No.33 NASCAR Cup Series entry full-time in 2027
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Austin Hill has been announced as the official driver of the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in 2027. Hill stepped into the role following the tragic death of Kyle Busch, and has been driving the renumbered car (as it was the No. 8) while also competing for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship. Hill, 32, will run for NASCAR Cup points next year after signing a deal with ...Keep reading

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Austin Hill would have been content to remain in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series under a different set of circumstances. Richard Childress Racing named Hill as the full-time driver of the Cup Series No. 33 next season -- a role has already been fulfilling this season ever since the tragic death of Kyle Busch. Hill has been with the company since the 2022 season, having won in his organizational ...Keep reading

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Austin Hill will remain in the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in 2027.“I’m extremely thankful to Richard and everyone at RCR for believing in me and giving me this opportunity,” Hill said. “Every race car driver dreams of competing full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, and to...

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