Austin J. Hill Bio
Austin J. Hill (born February 16, 2007) is an American professional auto racing driver from Frankfort, Ohio. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen. Hill rose through junior formula car racing and captured multiple SCCA Pro Series championships before transitioning to stock car competition in 2025.
Early Life and Background
Austin J. Hill was born on February 16, 2007, in Frankfort, Ohio, in the United States. Growing up in a small Midwestern town, he was introduced to motorsports at a young age by his family, which has long supported his racing ambitions. Hill began racing Quarter midgets at seven years old, an early start that allowed him to develop car control, race craft, and confidence well before his teenage years.
His family-owned racing team became a central part of his development, giving him the opportunity to compete in formula car categories as he moved up the ladder. The combination of family backing and a strong grassroots foundation in Quarter midgets set the stage for his progression into national-level sports car competition.
Path to NASCAR
Hill’s path to NASCAR ran through the SCCA Pro Series, where he built a reputation as a championship-caliber driver in junior formula cars. In 2021, he debuted in the Formula Race Promotions F2000 and Atlantic series, winning two F2000 races and finishing runner-up in points, while also capturing the Restricted Spec Atlantic title. He followed that up with additional F2000 wins and a runner-up finish in 2022, along with the Open Class Atlantic championship.
In 2023, Hill returned to the Atlantic series and secured six wins and twelve podiums en route to a second consecutive title, while also contesting the Formula Regional Americas Championship for his family-owned team. After additional SCCA Hoosier Super Tour competition in 2024, Hill obtained his NASCAR license and announced a part-time move to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in early 2025. His transition marked the move from open-wheel formula cars to heavier stock car machinery on the country’s biggest ovals and road courses.
Austin J. Hill Career
Early Career (2021–2024)
Hill’s early career centered on the SCCA Pro Series, where he drove for his family-owned team across multiple seasons. In F2000, he won four races across 2021 and 2022, finishing runner-up in the championship both years, first to Trent Walko and then to JC Trahan. In the Atlantic series, he was even more dominant, winning the Restricted Spec title in 2021 and the Open Class championship in 2022.
He added a second consecutive Atlantic Open Class title in 2023 with six wins and twelve podiums, while also gaining experience in the Formula Regional Americas Championship. In 2024, Hill shifted to the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour, racing in both the STL and SMX classes, finishing runner-up in STL to Danny Steyn and fourteenth in SMX. A brief Trans-Am Series appearance at Road Atlanta in 2023 also gave him exposure to a different style of racing.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Breakthrough (2025–Present)
On February 25, 2025, it was announced that Hill would compete part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, beginning at Sonoma. In three appearances during the 2025 season, he failed to qualify at both Sonoma and the Charlotte Roval and finished 20th in his only start of the year at the Mission 200 at the Glen at Watkins Glen. That road course start served as his NASCAR national series debut and gave him valuable seat time in stock car competition.
Hill’s program expanded in 2026 with the rebranded NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, where he is scheduled to run a limited schedule. He has also been announced for the No. 30 Chevrolet for Barrett–Cope Racing and participated in the ARCA Menards Series pre-season test at Daytona International Speedway with Fast Track Racing. These moves point toward an increased stock car presence as Hill continues his development.
Driving Style and Strengths
Hill’s background in formula car racing has given him a strong technical foundation, with precise inputs, smooth car control, and comfort on road courses. His ability to learn quickly was evident in his Atlantic series dominance, where he won all but four races in 2022. The early road course focus in NASCAR also plays to his open-wheel strengths and provides a clear area for growth as he adapts to ovals.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Hill’s most notable achievements are his three SCCA Atlantic championships, including a near-perfect 2022 campaign. His NASCAR debut at Watkins Glen in 2025 stands as his first national series stock car start, and his 2026 ARCA Menards Series test at Daytona marked another step in his stock car development.
Austin J. Hill Career Wins
Austin J. Hill has built his resume primarily in SCCA Pro Series competition, with multiple championships and race wins in junior formula categories. His stock car program with Joey Gase Motorsports is still in its early stages, and verified NASCAR national series wins are not on record at this stage of his career.
SCCA Pro Series Highlights
Hill’s SCCA Pro Series results include four F2000 race wins across the 2021 and 2022 seasons, along with runner-up championship finishes in both years. In the Atlantic series, he won the Restricted Spec title in 2021, the Open Class championship in 2022, and a second consecutive Open Class crown in 2023 with six wins and twelve podiums. His most recent win came during the 2023 Atlantic championship run, with no wins confirmed for the 2024 SCCA Hoosier Super Tour season.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside the SCCA Pro Series, Hill’s verified results include a best finish of fifth in the Formula Regional Americas Championship at Mid-Ohio and VIR in 2023, where he ended the year 11th in points. His only Trans-Am Series appearance came at Road Atlanta in 2023, where he was classified fifth in the XGT class after retiring early.
Austin J. Hill Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Hill races for his family-owned team, a setup that has supported his progression from Quarter midgets through SCCA Pro Series competition and into NASCAR. The family’s continued involvement has provided stability and resources as he moved up the ladder.
Personal Life
Despite sharing a name, Hill is not related to the Georgia-born NASCAR driver Austin Hill. The two drivers compete in similar circles but are not family members.
2025 Season Performance
Hill’s 2025 season centered on a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series campaign with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, running the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Across his three scheduled appearances, he failed to qualify at Sonoma and the Charlotte Roval before making his only start of the year at the Mission 200 at the Glen at Watkins Glen, where he finished 20th on the road course.
That single start gave him his first national series stock car result and offered important experience adapting from formula cars to heavier stock car machinery. With the 2026 rebranding to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Hill is set to return on a limited schedule while also adding ARCA Menards Series testing at Daytona with Fast Track Racing. The combined program is designed to build his oval and road course experience and prepare him for an expanded 2026 stock car campaign.
