Richard Childress Racing Adds Austin Hill To Partial Cup Series Car
Nascar Xfinity Series regular Austin Hill will return to the Nascar Cup Series in 2025. Richard Childress Racing announced a five-race slate for Hill, who will pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet.
'I'm excited to compete in the No. 33 United Rentals Chevrolet again this year,' Hill said in a statement. 'United Rentals has been a longtime supporter of my career and to continue that relationship once again at the top level of our sport is special. I've enjoyed my starts in the Cup Series so far and the goal is to keep learning every time I climb into the car.
'We have been strategic with adding new tracks to the lineup each season, which allows me to gain valuable experience. Racing for Richard at any level is an honor, but especially in the Cup Series. The focus remains on winning the Xfinity Series championship in November, but any laps in the Cup car are important for the future.'
The first 2025 race for Hill will be at Darlington Raceway on April 6, with crew chief Andy Street calling the shots. Street has 11 Xfinity Series wins, with 10 of them coming with Hill. Last year, Keith Rodden was Hill's crew chief in the four Cup races that he participated in. He had a best finish of 25th at Daytona.
United Rentals will sponsor all five races in the third part-time effort for RCR. Hill will also compete at the Chicago Street Course, Daytona, Bristol, and Talladega.
'United Rentals is not only a long-time supporter of Austin, but of our sport,' said Mike Verlander, president of RCR. 'They have consistently and strategically used their partnerships to showcase their position as a leader in the equipment rental industry. We are proud to represent their brand once again this season and to have Austin back in the No. 33 Chevrolet. Our Xfinity Series program is designed to develop talent among drivers and crew members, and we are showcasing that progress.'
Hill started the Xfinity Series season with a victory in the second race of the year at Atlanta, and he has top fives in four of the first six races.
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