Career Timeline of Austin Hill: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Austin Hill built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Austin Edward Hill is an American professional stock car racing driver. Currently, he races full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 21 Chevrolet SS for Richard Childress Racing. He also participates part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet ZL1 for the same team. From 2013 to 2017, Hill owned Austin Hill Racing, which competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Sporadic Driving

In 2012, Austin Hill drove sporadically.

2013: First Win

In 2013, Austin Hill captured a win despite only running five races that season.

2013: Austin Hill Racing Founded

In 2013, Austin Hill founded Austin Hill Racing which was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series team.

2014: Debut with RBR Enterprises & Empire Racing

In 2014, Austin Hill debuted with RBR Enterprises, finishing 26th at Martinsville Speedway and 20th at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He also had a part-time ride with Empire Racing, with a best finish of 16th at Dover International Speedway.

2014: Full Season & Race Wins

In 2014, Hill had his first full season, winning the final two races and finishing fifth in the points.

2015: ARCA Menards Series Debut

In 2015, Austin Hill debuted in the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway, finishing just outside the top ten.

2015: Strong K&N Pro Series Season

In 2015, Austin Hill had a strong season in the K&N Pro Series East, capturing a pole, two wins, and finishing third in points driving for a family-owned team.

2016: Daytona Race with Empire & Austin Hill Racing

In 2016, Austin Hill announced he would run the Daytona race with Empire Racing, then switch to his family-owned Austin Hill Racing for a part-time schedule, with a best finish of 15th.

2016: Camping World Truck Series Focus

In 2016, Austin Hill switched his focus to the Camping World Truck Series and ran one race in the K&N Pro Series East, finishing ninth.

2017: Austin Hill Racing Closed

In 2017, Austin Hill Racing, which was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series team founded by Austin Hill, closed down.

2018: Joins Young's Motorsports

In 2018, Austin Hill formally became a part of the Young's team, running a full season and grabbing a top-five finish at Texas Motor Speedway.

January 8, 2019: Joins Hattori Racing Enterprises

On January 8, 2019, Austin Hill joined Hattori Racing Enterprises' No. 16 Toyota Tundra full-time for the upcoming season, and scored his first win at Daytona.

June 16, 2019: Xfinity Series Debut Announced

On June 16, 2019, it was announced that Austin Hill would make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at the Circle K Firecracker 250 at Daytona for Hattori Racing Enterprises, driving the No. 61 Toyota Supra.

November 5, 2019: Hill to Remain with HRE for 2020

On November 5, 2019, HRE announced that Austin Hill would remain in the No. 16 for the 2020 Truck Series season.

October 30, 2020: Third Full Season with HRE Confirmed

On October 30, 2020, Austin Hill was confirmed for a third full season with HRE.

2020: Part-time Xfinity Schedule

In 2020, Austin Hill and HRE continued their part-time Xfinity schedule starting with the season opener at Daytona.

2020: Playoff Run Ends Due to Engine Failure

In 2020, Austin Hill qualified for the playoffs and advanced to the Round of 8 with a win at Las Vegas, but an Ilmor engine failure at Martinsville ended the team's playoffs.

October 29, 2021: Full-Time Driver for Richard Childress Racing

On October 29, 2021, Austin Hill was announced as a full-time driver for Richard Childress Racing.

2021: Return to ARCA Menards Series

In 2021, during his Truck Series off weekend, Austin Hill returned to the ARCA Menards Series, driving at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in preparation for the Truck Series road course races.

2021: Part-time Return to Xfinity Series

On October 30, 2021, Austin Hill was confirmed for a 2021 part-time return to the No. 61 machine in the Xfinity Series.

February 11, 2022: Drives for Spire Motorsports at Daytona

On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Austin Hill would drive the No. 7 truck for Spire Motorsports at Daytona.

August 2, 2022: Cup Series Debut Announced

On August 2, 2022, RCR announced that Austin Hill would make his Cup Series debut in the No. 33 at Michigan.

2022: First Career Win & Rookie of the Year

In 2022, Austin Hill scored his first career win at Daytona, led the most laps and scored his second career Xfinity win at Atlanta, and was named the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year, finishing sixth in points.

2023: Failed Daytona 500 Attempt

In 2023, Austin Hill attempted to make the Daytona 500 with the Beard Motorsports No. 62, but failed to make the field after a late crash resulted in an 18th-place finish in Duel 2 of the 2023 Bluegreen Vacations Duels.

2023: Victories at Daytona, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Pocono

In 2023, Austin Hill began the season by winning his second straight season opener at Daytona. He also scored wins at Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Pocono.

April 5, 2024: Multiple Races in No. 33 Announced

On April 5, 2024, RCR announced that Austin Hill would race in the No. 33 for multiple races starting at Texas.

2024: Third Straight Win at Daytona

In 2024, Austin Hill made history by winning his third straight season opener at Daytona, and won his second race in a row at Atlanta. Later, he won his third race of the season at Atlanta and at Homestead to make the Championship 4.

March 24, 2025: Multiple Races in No. 33 Announced

On March 24, 2025, RCR announced that Austin Hill would run in the No. 33 for multiple races starting at Darlington.

2025: Win at Atlanta, Martinsville and Talladega

In 2025, Austin Hill started the season with a 33rd place DNF at Daytona. A week later, he rebounded with a win at Atlanta. Hill also scored wins at Martinsville and Talladega.