McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) has tapped Nick Sanchez to compete full-time in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027, piloting the No. 18 Chevrolet Silverado RST.
The Miami, Florida-native comes to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing looking for stability, after spending this past season jumping between organizations in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – competing in 22 total events between AM Racing, Peterson Racing, Spire Motorsports, and Henderson Motorsports.
“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. 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. There are a lot of great people here and the desire from everyone to win races is off the charts.”
Sanchez has two seasons of experience racing full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series, having competed for REV Racing in 2023 and 2024, during which time he collected two wins, 13 top-fives, and 26 top-10 finishes in 46 starts. The 25-year-old’s experience also includes a full campaign in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for Big Machine in 2025, and an ARCA Menards Series championship for REV Racing in 2022.
“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.”
Sanchez completes McAnally-HIlgemann Racing’s full-time NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series roster for 2027, alongside teammates Christian Eckes and Daniel Hemric, as they continue to search for the organization’s first title.
