Austin Hill Will Drive Kyle Busch’s Car This Weekend

What’s Happening?

Austin Hill will once again drive the No. 33 for Richard Childress Racing in this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

• In the aftermath of the passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing is left in a tough position, filling out a lineup for Busch’s former ride. This weekend, the team is opting to go with NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series veteran Austin Hill to drive the car once again.
• Upon Busch’s hospitalization for an abrupt illness last week, Hill was set to drive the No. 8, but, after Busch’s passing, the team switched the No. 8 to the No. 33. After starting 13th, Hill brought home his Chevrolet in 27th, just one lap down.
• This race will mark Hill’s fourth Cup Series start of the 2026 season, and his first-ever Cup Series start at Nashville. The Georgia native already has five career top ten finishes in five career NASCAR OAP Series starts at the track.  
• Going forward into the summer stretch of the season, RCR has yet to announce a long-term plan for the No. 33 team. Many have theorized OAP Series teammates Hill and Jesse Love could share duties for the rest of the year.

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