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Eckes and Hemric Return to McAnally-Hilgemann for 2027

The team confirmed both drivers will keep their Chevrolet truck numbers next season.

Daniel Hemric’s No. 19 Chevrolet truck on pit road at Phoenix Raceway on October 16, 2026.
Daniel Hemric’s No. 19 Chevrolet at Phoenix Raceway on Oct. 16, 2026. · Credit: Alex Kawczynski / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; resized

Christian Eckes and Daniel Hemric will return to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s NASCAR Truck Series lineup in 2027, the team announced Nov. 3.

Eckes will continue in the No. 91 Chevrolet, while Hemric keeps the No. 19. Both drivers qualified for the 2026 Chase, accounting for two of the organization’s three postseason entries.

NAPA Auto Care will continue its partnership with team owner Bill McAnally for a 37th year. Columbia Bank and Motion also will return with increased involvement, the team said.

The team said further details of its 2027 lineup will be announced later. Next season’s Truck Series opener at Daytona International Speedway is scheduled for Feb. 19.

Photo: Alex Kawczynski / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; resized.