A Strategic Promotion
Austin Hill will compete full‑time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing beginning in 2027, a move that caps a five‑year ascent that has seen the driver dominate the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
During the 2026 season Hill entered fifteen Cup events but was unable to break into the top ten, a statistic that underscores both the challenge of the premier series and the learning curve he has been navigating.
Yet the same period was marked by a different kind of success: sixteen victories in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, coupled with five consecutive Chase qualifications, a testament to his consistency and ability to perform under pressure.
Richard Childress Racing, a organization renowned for cultivating championship‑caliber talent such as Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick, sees in Hill the same blend of raw speed and work ethic that propelled those drivers forward.
Childress’s Vision
Richard Childress himself highlighted Hill’s talent, growth and relentless work ethic as the qualities that make him ready for the next step, emphasizing that the partnership is built on mutual confidence and a shared ambition to contend for wins.
Hill, for his part, expressed deep appreciation for the team’s belief in him, noting that the opportunity to continue his career trajectory within the Cup Series is both a privilege and a natural progression.
The move also reflects a broader strategy by RCR to blend proven veteran presence with emerging talent, a formula that has repeatedly delivered competitive packages and race‑winning performances.
Fans can expect Hill to pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet in the upcoming season, a car that has become synonymous with the team’s competitive spirit and technical excellence.
As the 2027 schedule approaches, the racing community watches closely to see how Hill will translate his proven success in the support series into results on the sport’s biggest stages.