Christian Eckes Archives

Tracking The Trucks: Carson Hocevar’s Heart Breaks in the Heartland

September 10, 2022 By Anthony Damcott

2022 Trucks Kansas II John Hunter Nemechek, No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota, burnout (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

While John Hunter Nemechek celebrated his victory, Carson Hocevar came up just shy of advancing to the Round of 8.

Christian Eckes In, Carson Hocevar Out After Kansas Hail Mary Comes Up Short

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 By Michael Massie

2022 Trucks Kansas II Carson Hocevar, No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet, post-race (Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images via NASCAR Media)

Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images via NASCAR Media

Carson Hocevar and crew chief Phil Gould swung for the fence and came up one lap short — and Christian Eckes was the big benefactor.

Fire on Fridays: Is This a Make-or-Break Weekend for ThorSport?

September 8, 2022 By Kevin Rutherford

#66: Ty Majeski, ThorSport Racing, TSPORT Toyota Tundra

(Photo: NKP)

ThorSport is having a great 2022 season. Right?

4 Burning Questions: Can Sheldon Creed Turn His Playoffs Hopes Around?

September 8, 2022 By Stephen Stumpf

Sheldon Creed, driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 2 Chevrolet

#2: Sheldon Creed, Richard Childress Racing, Whelen Chevrolet Camaro

After a near-win at Darlington, could Creed make the playoffs after all?

Friday Faceoff: How Many More Cup Wins Will Come From Non-Playoff Drivers?

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 By Amy Henderson, Brad Harrison, Luken Glover and 1 more

Erik Jones walking around New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Photo: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Erik Jones kicked off the playoffs with a win. Will any others follow?

Fire on Fridays: NASCAR Prospects Ready to Fill Recently Vacated Seats

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022 By Kevin Rutherford

#92: Kyle Weatherman, DGM Racing, Chevrolet Camaro LS Tractor

(Photo: NKP)

With multiple full-time drivers leaving their NASCAR teams in recent weeks, here are some potential replacements.

Christian Eckes Fastest in Truck Practice at Sonoma

June 11, 2022June 10, 2022 By Stephen Stumpf

Christian Eckes smiles on pit road at Gateway. (Photo: NKP)

#98: Christian Eckes, ThorSport Racing, Curb Records Toyota Tundra

With a speed of 88.401 mph, Christian Eckes was the fastest in Friday’s (June 10) Camping World Truck Series practice at Sonoma Raceway.

Truckin’ Thursdays: Will There Be More Than 10 NASCAR Truck Winners This Season?

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 By Anthony Damcott

Carson Hocevar sits on his NASCAR Truck Series Chevrolet on pit road at Gateway. (Photo: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Could the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series produce more than 10 different NASCAR Truck winners during its 16-race 2022 regular season sprint to the playoffs?

Venturini Motorsports ARCA Drivers Succeeding in NASCAR

May 5, 2022May 4, 2022 By Mark Kristl

2022 ARCA Daytona Corey Heim, No. 20 Venturini Motorsports Toyota, wins (Credit: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR via ARCA Racing used with permission)

Photo: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR via ARCA Racing used with permission

Several drivers who competed for Venturini in ARCA have found success in NASCAR, including Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.

Tracking the Trucks: Zane Smith Wins Daytona in Overtime Finish

March 4, 2022February 19, 2022 By Dalton Hopkins

2022 Trucks Daytona Zane Smith trophy (Credit: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Zane Smith started the 2022 season with a new team, new number, new manufacturer and a win at Daytona International Speedway. After starting in 20th, the 22-year-old had found himself in the lead when the caution flag waved shortly after taking the white flag. Ben Rhodes finished runner-up and was followed by teammate Christian Eckes, Tanner Gray, and Parker Kligerman in the top five.