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Richard Childress Racing announces Austin Hill as full-time driver for No. 33 car

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Richard Childress Racing announces Austin Hill as full-time driver for No. 33 car

Summary

Richard Childress Racing announced Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 car for the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series season. The decision follows the sudden passing of Kyle Busch, for whom a contract extension was reportedly prepared prior to his death. Hill previously raced in the No. 33 car after Busch's passing and will now take on additional races as he also competes in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Richard Childress characterized this decision as a critical step for the team moving forward. The announcement comes as teams are evaluating their rosters for the upcoming seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Austin Hill to drive No. 33 car for remainder of the season.
•Hill previously raced after Kyle Busch's death.
•Richard Childress announced the decision during a press conference.
•RCR had planned to announce a contract extension with Busch before his passing.
•Hill will drive in both Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.

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