WELCOME, N.C. – Richard Childress Racing officials announced Friday that Austin Hill will join the organization’s NASCAR Xfinity Series stable next season.
Hill will compete for RCR’s Xfinity Series program on a full-time basis, beginning with the season-opener at Daytona Int’l Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19. RCR’s two-car NASCAR Xfinity Series lineup will also include defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Sheldon Creed.
Hill joins RCR following four successful seasons in the NASCAR Truck Series, where the Winston, Ga., native qualified for the NASCAR Playoffs the last three consecutive seasons and earned the 2020 regular season championship.
“Austin Hill has established himself as a very competitive racer within the NASCAR Truck Series and we know that he is ready for a fulltime opportunity in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR. “Austin is a talented young driver and I feel confident that he will help contribute to wins at RCR.”
The 27-year-old driver is an eight-time winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and led the series in top-five’s, top-10’s and average finish in 2020. He started his racing career at the age of six.
“To say it’s an honor to drive for Richard Childress Racing is an understatement,” said Hill. “I’ve been working hard for an opportunity like this since I was a young kid. I really admire RCR’s NASCAR Xfinity Series program, and I am looking forward to having the chance to add my name to the impressive list of drivers who have won under the RCR banner.”