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Nick Sanchez is headed back to a full-time NASCAR ride. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced Thursday that Sanchez will drive the team’s No. 18 Chevrolet and compete for the 2027 Craftsman Truck Series championship.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to join MHR and compete full time again at a high level,” Sanchez said. “I’ve always held myself to a high standard and I know the entire team is incredibly motivated and hungry for 2027. Huge thanks to Bill McAnally for putting this together, Chevrolet, and everyone involved at MHR.”
A Year of Part-Time Rides
Sanchez spent 2026 moving between part-time rides after losing his full-time O’Reilly Auto Parts Series seat with Big Machine Racing. He started the year with AM Racing before that team shut down, then drove O’Reilly Series races for Peterson Racing Group and made four Truck starts for Spire Motorsports.
“It was a challenge to only run a limited schedule this last year, so I have a ton of energy and excitement for what’s ahead of us in February,” Sanchez said. “There are a lot of great people here and the desire from everyone to win races is off the charts.”
Nick Sanchez’s Truck Series Record
- Starts: 51
- Wins: 2 (Daytona and Charlotte, both in 2024)
- Top 5s: 14
- Top 10s: 27
- Poles: 8
Sanchez finished fifth in the 2024 Truck standings. He also has 59 O’Reilly Series starts, with a win at Atlanta in 2025.
MHR: ‘Raw Speed and Ability’
“We’re ecstatic to have Nick in the fold with us,” team owner Bill McAnally said. “The raw speed and ability he brings to our group is going to elevate the entire operation. He’s going to be a great asset and teammate in our stable. He’s won at every level throughout his career, and we’re excited to see his potential grow into results next year.”
The 2027 Truck Series Field
Sanchez joins a 2027 Truck field that includes champion Kaden Honeycutt and runner-up Layne Riggs. Former Cup winner Kasey Kahne also returns full time in Spire’s No. 77.
The Truck season opens Friday, Feb. 19, at Daytona International Speedway. See the full 2027 Truck Series schedule.
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