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Kris Wright to Drive MHR's No. 81 Full-Time in 2026 Truck Series

F.N.B. Corporation backs a 25-race campaign with Darren Fraley atop the box.

Overview

  • McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced the Dec. 9 signing, placing Wright in the No. 81 Chevrolet for a 25-race 2026 campaign.
  • The move marks Wright’s first full-time season at the NASCAR National Series level after years of part-time opportunities.
  • Fraley becomes the full-time crew chief after working with Wright in two late-2025 races for the team.
  • Those 2025 outings yielded an 11th-place finish at Talladega and 26th at the Charlotte ROVAL.
  • Wright’s season begins Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway with coverage on FS1 and NASCAR radio platforms.