[autotag]McAnally-Hilgemann Racing[/autotag] hired Christian Eckes to replace Derek Kraus in the No. 19 truck, and it came with much success. Eckes won four races over the course of the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series season as the team won its first race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 19 truck made too many mistakes in the Round of 8 to advance to the Championship 4.
However, Eckes won the season finale at Phoenix Raceway, which set the stage for what’s to come in 2024. Meanwhile, Jake Garcia ran well in his rookie season by securing three top-5 and nine top-10 finishes. It wasn’t enough to make the 2023 playoffs, but Garcia was very impressive in his 22 starts after missing the first race due to the age limit.
THREE WIDE FOR THE LEAD! Repost to congratulate Christian Eckes on his @NASCAR_Trucks WIN at Kansas. pic.twitter.com/5DAgNakmaH
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In 2024, Eckes hopes to lead McAnally-Hilgemann Racing as it expands. Daniel Dye and Tyler Ankrum will join as full-time drivers, while Jack Wood will drive a fourth truck part-time. The organization has grown into one of the premier teams in the Truck Series, and Eckes seems to be in a great position to give it even more victories.
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