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Daniel Hemric moving back to Truck Series, joins McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for 2025

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McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced Wednesday that Daniel Hemric will drive the No. 19 NAPA Racing Chevrolet for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Hemric, 33, will make the transition back to trucks after spending the last eight seasons in the Cup and Xfinity Series. He replaces Christian Eckes in the No. 19 truck. Eckes is joining Kaulig Racing to drive the No. 16 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series for 2025. Hemric’s crew chief will be announced at a later date.

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“The journey continues, new chapter starts now with @BMR_NASCAR. To Bill McAnally, Bill Hilgermann, @theNAPAnetwork, @TeamChevy, and all involved in making this come together, thank you. Great opportunities ahead, celebrating NAPA & their 100th year anniversary all year long,” Hemric wrote on X. “Excited for the work it will take to get all our partners the success we collectively seek. Let the process begin!”

Daniel Hemric lands top ride in Truck Series for 2025

Hemric spent the 2024 season piloting the No. 31 Chevrolet for Kaulig in the Cup Series, finishing 29th in the points standings. He had his most success in the Xfinity Series, winning a championship in 2021. Hemric has made 50 starts in the Truck Series, the last coming in 2018, finishing seventh in the points standings in 2015 and sixth in 2016.

The No. 19 truck was a highly coveted ride, given Eckes’ success in the last two seasons. Eckes picked up seven victories with McAnally-Hilgemann, recording an impressive 5.3 average finish in 2024.

“We’re looking forward to a big year and Daniel is the guy to pick up where we left off,” McAnally said in a statement. “The 2025 season will be a milestone year for us with NAPA’s centennial anniversary and our 35th year of partnership with them. This relationship started with my local store in California and progressed to the NAPA Sacramento DC and then to a national level.

“To see what we’ve built over the years is incredibly special. Daniel has a wealth of experience in all three national series and can perform in the big moments, so we can’t wait to continue our team’s success with him behind the wheel.”