Austin Hill Set for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Series Seat with Richard Childress Racing in 2027
Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet full-time for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2027.
Austin, TX, August 24, 2026 —
Austin Hill is slated to compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in the 2027 season, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing (RCR). The announcement confirms Hill’s transition to the Cup Series after a period in NASCAR’s lower divisions.
Hill has been a prominent competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and this move signifies a significant step in his career trajectory. Richard Childress Racing, a long-standing team in NASCAR, will field the No. 33 Chevrolet for Hill, continuing its presence in the Cup Series.
Further details regarding Hill’s racing schedule and any specific team objectives for the 2027 season were not immediately available. The team’s plans for the No. 33 Chevrolet leading up to 2027 also remain to be elaborated upon.
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