Austin Daniel Bud Hill (born January 19, 2008) is an American professional auto racing driver. He currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen.
Racing career.
Early career.
Hill began racing Quarter midgets at seven years old.
Junior formulae.
In 2021, Hill made his debut in the SCCA Pro Series Formula Race Promotions, racing in the F2000 and Atlantic series for his family-owned team. In F2000, he won two races and ended the season runner-up in points to Trent Walko. In Atlantic, he won the Restricted Spec championship.
In 2022, Hill returned to the SCCA Pro Series championships, racing once again in both the F2000 and Atlantic series. In F2000, he won twice and finished runner-up in the standings to JC Trahan. In Atlantic, he won all but four races en route to the Open Class title.
Returning to the Atlantic series for 2023, Hill took six wins and 12 podiums on his way to his second consecutive title.
In parallel to his SCCA commitments, Hill also raced in the Formula Regional Americas Championship for his family-owned team. He scored a best finish of fifth, twice, at Mid-Ohio and VIR, ending the season 11th in points in his only season in the championship.
Trans-Am Series.
During 2023, Hill also raced in the XGT class of the Trans-Am Series, making his series debut at Road Atlanta. In his only race in the series, Hill retired after nine laps and was classified fifth in class. He finished seventh in the XGT standings.
SCCA Hoosier Super Tour.
In 2024, Hill competed in the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour in both the STL and SMX classes. In the former, he finished runner-up to Danny Steyn, while in the latter he finished 14th in the standings.
NASCAR Xfinity Series.
A month after obtaining his NASCAR license, On February 25, 2025, it was announced that Hill would compete on a part-time basis in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, starting at Watkins Glen.
Personal life.
Despite sharing a name, Hill is not related to the Georgia-born driver, Austin Hill.