[autotag]Austin Hill[/autotag] and [autotag]Richard Childress Racing[/autotag] officially announced a multi-year extension that keeps the driver in the No. 21 Xfinity car for the 2024 NASCAR season. Hill currently leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series point standings over Joe Gibbs Racing driver John Hunter Nemechek with four wins, 13 top-5 finishes, and 17 top-10 finishes.
On paper, the Richard Childress Racing driver has been one of the best drivers in the Xfinity Series and will be one of the championship favorites in 2024. Hill was previously linked to Kaulig Racing as the organization is looking to replace Justin Haley in the No. 31 Cup car following his departure to Rick Ware Racing.
NEWS: @_AustinHill has signed a multi-year extension to return to Richard Childress Racing as the driver of the No. 21 Chevrolet Camaro SS in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
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— RCR (@RCRracing) August 17, 2023
Overall, this seems like a strategic move for Hill when it relates to his future in the NASCAR Cup Series. There aren’t many premium seats available in NASCAR silly season and if there are some open for 2025, Hill could be one of the most pursued drivers in the lower ranks of the sport.
For now, Hill will continue to dominate the Xfinity Series as he pushes for his first NASCAR championship at Phoenix Raceway in November.
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