Austin Hill Steps In for Busch

Richard Childress Racing has confirmed Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet for the remainder of the NASCAR Cup Series season, following the tragic death of Kyle Busch. The move echoes GM Goodwrench’s 2001 transition after Dale Earnhardt’s passing, with sponsors shifting their branding to the new car. Childress praised his partners’ support and emphasized Hill was the intentional choice, noting the team had been planning a 2027 extension for Busch. He recalled Busch’s confidence in the team’s championship potential and hailed him as a Hall of Famer destined for immediate induction. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1109bb04ecf38a7