Austin Hill will drive Kyle Busch’s Cup Series car in Nashville this weekend, serving as Busch’s replacement for the second week in a row since the shocking death of NASCAR star on May 21.
Hill, 32, drove Busch’s car at the Coca-Cola 600 last week Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, where spectators, drivers and NASCAR officials mourned the death of Busch, who was 41.
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With Busch’s wife and two children in attendance during an emotional day, Hill finished 27th and one lap down in the Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33 car.
Busch’s No. 8 was replaced by No. 33 after his death. It will be retired until his son Brexton, who is 11, can take it over.
The start was Hill’s third on the Cup Series this season, and his previous two came while he rode the team’s third car, then No. 33.
He’ll make his fourth start in the Cup series car Sunday in the Cracker Barrel 400.
Contributing: Mitchell Northam
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