McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today a landmark multi-year partnership expansion with NAPA Auto Parts and several NAPA supplier partners. The 2026 season will mark the NAPA brand’s 36th year in partnership with team owner Bill McAnally as the No. 19 and No. 91 entries will carry the NAPA Auto Care colors in a total of 25 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) races.

Daniel Hemric is returning to MHR for his second season behind the wheel of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST and will continue to work with crew chief Kevin Bellicourt. Hemric, the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, scored his first NCTS victory in his fifth outing with MHR in 2025 to clinch a playoff berth in his first year with the team. His No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet will feature a fresh white and blue contrasting color scheme, beginning with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

“I’m incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to come back and drive this No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet again,” Hemric said. “We have a lot to build on after winning a race last year, but we didn’t make as big of a run as we wanted to in the playoffs. Working with Kevin [Bellicourt] for a second year will give us the consistency to keep developing and hopefully get to victory lane more often. Having the support from NAPA Auto Care, the store owners, and all their suppliers is incredible, especially going on 36-straight years. We want to do all we can to reward them with running up front and win races.”

Christian Eckes, who has rejoined MHR for his third season with the organization, will also pilot a primarily blue NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet in multiple races in 2026.

“As part of our long-standing and productive partnership with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, we are excited to support Daniel and Christian as they embark on another successful season as members of the NAPA Racing family,” said Katherine Wooten, NAPA Director of Partnerships.

NAPA suppliers will also be showcased on Hemric and Eckes’ Chevrolets, including Gates Hydraulics as they continue their support of MHR for the 29th consecutive year. The unmistakable Gates Hydraulics hose will adorn the rear bumpers of both the No. 19 and 91 Chevrolets in all 25 races throughout the season, highlighting their staunch commitment to the NAPA system, store owners and repair shop customers.

Terrepower and the Adaptive One Calipers brand will be on board Eckes’ No. 91 for three races, marking a 10-year milestone in the partnership which began in 2016 with an ARCA Menards Series West championship. The pairing between Terrepower and Eckes produced a pair of dominating wins in 2024 at Martinsville Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway.

Old World Industries’ (OWI) NAPA Nightvision brand of lamps and headlights will be featured for multiple races on Eckes’ No. 91 Chevrolet. In 2025, Hemric drove the NAPA Nightvision brand to two top-five finishes, including a runner-up at Watkins Glen International. The OWI brands have also graced victory lane with Eckes at Kansas Speedway in 2023. The 2026 campaign marks the 13th year of OWI’s partnership with MHR which began with the “Peak Stock Car Dream Challenge” in 2013.

NGK Spark Plugs will also elevate their partnership with MHR to include a primary paint scheme on Hemric’s No. 19 at Michigan International Speedway on June 6th. MHR has been powered by NGK’s spark plugs for 30 years and will feature a full NCTS paint scheme for the first time in 2026.

“We celebrated 35 years with NAPA last year and that was a tremendous milestone,” team owner Bill McAnally stated. “But to have NAPA Auto Care and suppliers support two of our trucks is amazing. We’ve had so many relationships for multiple decades, especially Gates Hydraulics, that continue to fuel our program. Terrepower, Old World Industries, and NGK have been so committed over the years to help us win races and championships, so this is an incredible step for our operation. Our drivers and teams make an impact within the NAPA system, and we hope we can celebrate more wins and a championship with the store owners and customers next November.”

Hemric’s quest for his first NCTS title in the NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet begins on Friday, February 13th at Daytona International Speedway, live on FOX Sports 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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