McAnally-Hilgemann Racing has confirmed that Tyler Ankrum will stay with the team for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.
2025 will mark Ankrum's seventh season with the California-based squad where he will continue working with veteran crew chief Mark Hillman and driving the No. 18 LiUNA! Chevrolet Silverado RST.
Ankrum had a strong start to the 2024 season, topping the standings for the first four races. However, he ultimately finished the Craftsman Truck Series season in eighth with 2183 points.
Speaking about his re-signing with the team, Ankrum explained:
"I'm really glad to be staying at MHR with Mark and the entire LiUNA team. This last year was probably the best of my career with the consistency we showed throughout the season.
"Making the Playoffs was a huge goal for us and we were in the mix all the way to Martinsville, so we want to take another step and make it to Phoenix in 2025.
"We all want to get back to Victory Lane, and I think keeping this group together and continuing to develop as a team will help us get there."
Co-owner Bill McAnally also commented on the contract extension:
"Tyler had his strongest season in 2024 and the best is yet to come," McAnally said.
"He, Mark (Hillman), and the whole LIUNA team worked well together, made a strong playoff run, and put themselves in position to win some races. The growth of MHR we have for 2025 will make the No. 18 team stronger and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish with Tyler next season."
This comes after McAnally-Hilgemann Racing confirmed Daniel Hemric will be driving for the team in the Craftsman Truck Series team in 2025. Speaking about his new contract, Hemric explained:
"This is a great opportunity for me to compete for wins and chase another championship.
"Thanks to Bill McAnally, Bill Hilgemann, NAPA, Chevrolet and everyone involved for the opportunity. It's a big milestone season to be a part of with NAPA's 100th anniversary and the 35th year of Bill's partnership with them. We're going to do everything we can to get the NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet in Victory Lane and be in contention for a championship."
McAnally also released a statement following the news of Hemric's contract:
"We're looking forward to a big year and Daniel is the guy to pick up where we left off.
"The 2025 season will be a milestone year for us with NAPA's centennial anniversary and our 35th year of partnership with them. This relationship started with my local store in California and progressed to the NAPA Sacramento DC and then to national level.
"To see what we've built over the years is incredibly special. Daniel has a wealth of experience in all three national series and can perform in the big moments, so we can't wait to continue our team's success with him behind the wheel."
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing finished the 2024 Truck Series season in third position with 4034 points, behind Thorsport Racing and Tricon Garage who finished in first and second with 4040 and 4035 points, respectively.
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