Austin Hill

Austin Edward Hill, born April 21, 1994, in Winston, Georgia, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 21 Chevrolet Camaro for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet ZL1 for the same team. Hill is known for his aggressive driving style and consistent performance, particularly excelling on superspeedways and intermediate tracks.

Early Life and Background

Hill began racing at the age of six, progressing through grassroots disciplines such as Legend cars and Bandolero racing. He made sporadic appearances in the K&N Pro Series East from 2012, where he quickly demonstrated promise by winning races despite limited starts. Over the next several years, Hill honed his skills across NASCAR’s developmental ranks while driving for his family-owned team, earning multiple wins and high points finishes.

Career

Hill’s racing résumé includes a strong stint in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, where he spent five seasons and claimed eight race victories. He notably captured the 2020 Truck Series regular season championship driving for Hattori Racing Enterprises.

Transitioning to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Hill made his debut in 2019 with Hattori Racing but missed his intended first start due to car issues. He joined Richard Childress Racing full-time in 2022, quickly making an impact by winning the season-opening race at Daytona and securing Rookie of the Year honors. He continued his winning ways with triumphs at Atlanta and Pocono in 2023. In 2024, Hill made history by winning his third consecutive season opener at Daytona, adding victories at Atlanta and Homestead and advancing to the Championship 4.

In the NASCAR Cup Series, Hill debuted for RCR in 2022 at Michigan and has competed in select races since. His 2025 Cup season began with a 33rd-place finish at Daytona but was followed by victories at Atlanta, Martinsville, and Talladega. A mid-season incident at Indianapolis led to a one-race suspension and loss of all playoff points after contact with Aric Almirola, highlighting his intense on-track approach.

Off-Track Ventures

Hill maintains a relatively private life outside racing, focusing on his career and sponsor engagements with brands such as United Rentals and C4 Energy. He regularly participates in community events through his team and sponsors but has limited involvement in independent business ventures.

Net Worth

As of 2025, Austin Hill’s net worth is estimated at around $4 million, bolstered by racing earnings, brand endorsements, and long-term partnerships in NASCAR.

Family Life

Austin Hill is married to Ashlyn Hill, his longtime partner since their teenage years. They have three children: daughters Lynnlee and Kensley, and son Barrett. Hill enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and strives to balance his professional commitments with his role as a husband and father. Ashlyn prefers a private life away from public attention.

Recent Controversies

Hill’s competitive driving style occasionally leads to on-track incidents and penalties. In 2025, he received a one-race suspension and lost all 21 earned playoff points after intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola in a Cup Series race at Indianapolis. Beyond this, Hill has maintained a professional reputation with no major controversies overshadowing his career.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: Captured his third straight NASCAR Xfinity Series season-opening win at Daytona, plus additional victories at Atlanta and Homestead, securing a Championship 4 berth.

• 2025 (1st August): Earned his first Cup Series top-10 with a ninth-place finish at the Chicago Street Course before rebounding from an early-season suspension to score wins at Atlanta, Martinsville, and Talladega, reinforcing his rising status in NASCAR’s top divisions.