Christian Eckes, 25, will compete full-time within the NASCAR Truck Sequence in 2026, reuniting with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) after a 12 months aside.
Eckes drove for McAnally-Hilgemann in each 2023 and 2024, however moved as much as the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence in 2025 with Kaulig Racing. Eckes ended the 12 months thirteenth within the championship standings with six prime fives and 15 prime tens, however subsequent 12 months will see him return to the Vans the place he’s a confirmed winner.
Eckes has 116 profession begins in Vans with 9 wins, and positioned as excessive as third within the standings with MHR. He’ll drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado for the crew subsequent 12 months. He will likely be paired with crew chief Dave Elenz.
“I couldn’t be happier to be again at MHR,” mentioned Eckes in a launch from the crew. “We had loads of success in 2023-24, and we wish to get again to that subsequent 12 months. Invoice [McAnally] and I’ve at all times had an excellent relationship and we’re placing loads of high quality folks and items collectively. We had two nice years right here, and I loved the races I ran this previous 12 months. It’s nice to remain in a Chevrolet and have their dedication to MHR. Additionally, the relationships with NAPA, their suppliers, and ownerships made loads of sense to come back again right here and chase a championship collectively.”
Of Eckes’ 9 NCTS wins, eight of them got here with MHR. “We’re excited to have Christian again,” crew proprietor Invoice McAnally mentioned. “He actually has his fingerprints on our program, and all of us have been proud to see him within the Xfinity Sequence final 12 months, however we’ve unfinished enterprise. Between him and Dave [Elenz], we’re placing an excellent crew collectively to chase that championship. I’m excited to see them work collectively and see the impression it makes all through our firm. It’s particular to have companions like NAPA, Outdated World Industries, and NAPA Brakes Gold Calipers return to help this, and to develop our relationship with Columbia Financial institution.”
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