Austin Hill is set to embark on a full‑time NASCAR Cup Series campaign in 2027, taking the wheel of the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.
The announcement comes after a season in which Hill made 15 Cup starts without a top‑10 finish, a statistic that underscores both the challenge and the opportunity that lie ahead.
A New Chapter for Hill
Over the past five years Hill has turned the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series into his personal proving ground, collecting 16 victories and securing a place in the series’ Chase each season.
His consistent performance there has drawn the attention of RCR’s chairman and CEO, Richard Childress, who highlighted Hill’s talent, growth and dedication as key factors in the team’s driver development pipeline.
Childress noted that the organization has a storied history of nurturing drivers such as Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick, and sees Hill as the next candidate to ascend to the Cup level.
Having previously piloted RCR’s No. 21 Chevrolet in the O’Reilly series, Hill expressed gratitude for the chance to compete full‑time at the Cup level, stating that the move represents a culmination of years of hard work and belief in his abilities.
The upcoming season will mark a pivotal moment for both Hill and RCR as they aim to translate past successes into competitive results on the sport’s premier stage.