Mike Harmon Racing announces Truck Series return, reveals Dawson Cram as driver for Pocono Raceway

Mike Harmon Racing announced Monday it is returning to the NASCAR Truck Series beginning with this Friday’s MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway. Dawson Cram will pull double duty at Pocono, piloting the No. 74 Silverado on Friday and the No. 74 Chevrolet in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race.
Cram will handle MHR’s return to Trucks competition on Friday. ARCA Series driver Caleb Costner will be behind the wheel at Richmond Raceway in August.
“We’re thrilled to return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series,” team owner Mike Harmon said. “This isn’t just about getting back on the track—it’s about proving that hard work and determination still count in this sport.” Mike Harmon Racing will field its famous #74 aboard its new truck. “America’s Team” is excited to return to grassroots racing in NASCAR’s Truck Series.
“MHR will continue its tradition of helping new drivers advance in the sport, with ARCA Series driver Caleb Costner slated to make his debut with the MHR #74 truck at Richmond in August.”
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Mike Harmon Racing back in Truck Series at Pocono
Friday will be MHR’s first Trucks start since 2018. The organization has 75 total starts in the series. MHR’s No. 74 car has competed in Xfinity since 2011. The car has featured in three races this season, Cram making two starts and Carson Ware making a single start.
Pocono will be Cram’s 33rd career Trucks start. His last came at Nashville Superspeedway in 2024, a P20 finish driving the No. 46 Silverado for Faction46. Cram finished a career best 13th at Martinsville Speedway in 2019.
“I am thrilled to be back behind the wheel for MHR this weekend and to be the driver picked to bring their truck program back to life!” Cram said. “I can’t wait to run 450 miles at the tricky triangle in two different vehicles for my team!”