Daniel Hemric Aims to Rebound at Atlanta Truck Race

The NAPA Auto Care driver looks to jump-start his season at one of his team's strongest tracks.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Daniel Hemric and the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care team are heading to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, hoping to rebound from a tough season opener at Daytona. Hemric, who drives for Bill McAnally Racing (BMR), has found success at the Georgia track in the past, with the team securing the last two pole awards and the last three Stage 1 checkered flags dating back to 2023. The driver is looking to capitalize on the team's strong performance at Atlanta and get his season back on track.

Why it matters

Hemric and the No. 19 team are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 26th-place finish at Daytona, where they were running inside the top-five before a mechanical issue forced them to make repairs. Atlanta has been a strong track for BMR, and a good result here could help Hemric climb back up the standings and establish himself as one of the frontrunners in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

The details

Hemric has had consistent success at Atlanta Motor Speedway over the last 11 years, with 15 starts across NASCAR's three national series. While he's still searching for his first win at the track, he has a pair of runner-up results in the former NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2023 and a top-five finish in the 2016 NCTS event. The No. 19 team has also been strong at Atlanta, securing the last two pole awards and the last three Stage 1 checkered flags, dating back to 2023.

  • The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
  • Hemric's most recent visit to Atlanta was in 2023, where he rebounded from early damage to challenge for the lead in the closing laps.

The players

Daniel Hemric

The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST for Bill McAnally Racing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

Bill McAnally Racing (BMR)

The NASCAR team that fields the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet for Daniel Hemric in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

Kevin Bellicourt

The crew chief for the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet team.

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What they’re saying

“Atlanta has been pretty to MHR over the years, and our No. 19 team had some speed last year. The company had some poles, stage wins, got to victory lane, so I'd like to add to that this weekend. We need to get our season rolling this week and put our NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet up front. It's special to race in NAPA's backyard, across town from their home office, and I think we have a truck that can get the job done.”

— Daniel Hemric (MHR PR)

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