Eckes and Hemric Stay with McAnally-Hilgemann
Both drivers return to the team for 2027, with NAPA as a primary partner for each.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Trucks
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing has retained Christian Eckes and Daniel Hemric for the 2027 FedEx Freight Truck Series season, with NAPA as a primary partner for both drivers. Eckes will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet and Hemric the No. 19 Chevrolet, and Tyler Ankrum will move to a new team next season.
Why it matters
For fans and households following the sport, the lineup gives a clear picture of the team's driver stability heading into 2027. Eckes returns to a team where he previously won eight races across 2023 and 2024, while Hemric brings championship pedigree as the 2021 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion.
Eckes will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet and Hemric the No. 19 Chevrolet for the 2027 season. Eckes's average finish has slipped from 5.4 in 2024 to 12.5 this season.
The players
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
A FedEx Freight Truck Series team fielding Chevrolet entries, currently retaining Christian Eckes and Daniel Hemric for 2027.
Christian Eckes
A Truck Series driver who previously won eight races with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing and is fifth in the current championship standings.
Daniel Hemric
The 2021 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion who has driven the No. 19 Chevrolet since 2025 and won once at spring Martinsville.
Tyler Ankrum
A Truck Series driver who will move to a new team next season.
The details
Eckes previously drove for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2023 and 2024, combining for eight wins, before spending one season in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with Kaulig Racing and returning to the Truck Series. Hemric has driven the No. 19 Chevrolet since 2025, making the postseason both times and winning once at spring Martinsville in 2025. Both drivers return to the team with NAPA as a primary partner for 2027.
Timeline
2024: Eckes fell short of the championship.
2025 season: Hemric began driving the No. 19 Chevrolet.
2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway: Hemric enters eighth in the standings.
2027 season: Eckes and Hemric return to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.
The Home Front
Team driver continuity like this is a recurring pattern in the FedEx Freight Truck Series, where veteran drivers often return to familiar organizations. The retention keeps a championship-contending program intact heading into the next season.
If you follow the team or plan to attend races, check the 2027 schedule once it is released to plan travel around the season. Keep an eye on official team announcements for any additional lineup or sponsorship changes.
The takeaway
Driver continuity can signal a stable team and a clearer path for fans tracking the season. Note the 2027 driver assignments and sponsor partnerships as you plan your viewing schedule.
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