Richard Childress Racing Weighs Driver Promotions for 2027 NASCAR Season

Richard Childress Racing is preparing to realign its roster for the 2027 NASCAR season following the passing of Kyle Busch. As the organization looks to solidify its lineup, reports indicate that current driver Austin Hill is the leading candidate to assume full-time duties in the Cup Series.

Hill has been piloting the renumbered No. 33 Cup car during the current season. Should he secure the promotion for 2027, he would race alongside Austin Dillon. This potential move would create two vacancies within the team’s NASCAR O’Reilly Series lineup.

To fill those openings, Chandler Smith is expected to take one of the O’Reilly Series seats. Industry reports, including those from FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, suggest Carson Brown is the favorite to claim the second spot, effectively replacing Hill. Brown has performed strongly in the No. 21 car this year, positioning himself as a logical successor should Hill move up to the premier series.

These strategic shifts come as major sports media outlets continue to cover the evolving landscape of the racing circuit. Fox Corporation, a key player in sports broadcasting, currently has a market capitalization of approximately $24.44 billion. FOX shares were trading at $58.26 on Tuesday, reflecting a slight decline of 0.75% from the previous close.

What to watch

• Official confirmation from Richard Childress Racing regarding the 2027 Cup Series driver for the No. 33 car.
• Performance metrics for Carson Brown and Chandler Smith in the upcoming O’Reilly Series events.

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