Austin Hill was content staying in NASCAR O'Reilly but embraces Cup role
Austin Hill would have been content to remain in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series under a different set of circumstances. Richard Childress Racing named Hill as the full-time driver of the Cup Series No. 33 next season -- a role has already been fulfilling this season ever since the tragic death of Kyle Busch. Hill has been with the company since the 2022 season, having won in his organizational ...…
Austin Hill expressed contentment staying within the NASCAR O'Reilly Series under different circumstances. However, Richard Childress Racing (RCR) named Hill as the full-time driver of the Cup Series No. 33 for the upcoming season, a role he has embraced since the tragic death of Kyle Busch. Hill has been with RCR since the 2022 season, securing 15 wins over the past five years.
Despite harboring reservations about taking on this Cup Series role following Busch's passing, Hill believed that RCR was the right organization for him to achieve this milestone. He emphasized the importance of being surrounded by the right people and avoiding any half-hearted attempt at a Cup Series drive. Hill sought advice from Kevin Harvick, who had faced a similar situation after Dale Earnhardt's death in 2001.
Harvick's counsel focused on maintaining mental toughness and displaying resilience in the face of adversity. Hill intends to leverage this newfound opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to RCR's success in both the O'Reilly Series and the Cup Series.
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