Hemric and Eckes Return to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Truck Program in 2027

McAnally-Hilgemann Racing has locked in a couple of drivers for the team's 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series driver lineup. On Tuesday, the organization announced that Daniel Hemric and Christian Eckes will return to drive the organization's No. 19 (Hemric) and 91 (Eckes) Chevrolet Silverados next season.

According to a press release from the team, NAPA Auto Care will serve as a primary sponsorship partner for both drivers and teams. This will mark the 37th year of partnership between NAPA and team owner Bill McAnally.

Columbia Bank and Motion will also return to the team in what the team calls "increased involvement."

While the 2026 campaign started off sluggish for Hemric, the driver was encouraged by the improvement down the stretch, and he's excited to return for the 2027 season.

"Our No. 19 team and the company certainly got stronger as the year progressed", Hemric said. "All our partners, NAPA, Motion, and Columbia Bank, have given us a great chance to build together in 2027. There is plenty of hunger internally to build the right culture and prepare the right way for a strong start next year."

With one race remaining in the season, Hemric, the 2021 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, has three top-five finishes and 11 top-10s in a season that he made The Chase.

Eckes is just thrilled to have next season figured out, and he feels confident that he and his No. 91 team can take a step forward in 2027.

"It's nice to have 2027 planned out already", Eckes said. "We want to accomplish much more in '27 than we did this year and feel strong about the plan we have in place to do it. The speed we've generated in the second half of this season has given us a lot of confidence to start next year strong and make the most of the opportunity with NAPA, Columbia Bank, and Motion."

Eckes, a nine-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race winner, has nine top-fives and 15 top-10 finishes this season, heading into this weekend's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.