History of Daniel Hemric in Timeline

Daniel Hemric is an American professional stock car racing driver, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 19 Chevrolet Silverado RST for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing. He also participates part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 19 Chevrolet SS for Bill McAnally Racing. Hemric's career is centered around professional stock car racing within the NASCAR circuit.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 27, 1991: Daniel Hemric Born

On January 27, 1991, Daniel Bryan Hemric was born. He is now an American professional stock car racing driver.

Others born on this day/year

2008: Legends Car Pro Championship

In 2008, Daniel Hemric won the Legends cars Pro championship at the track, marking a significant achievement in his early racing career.

2009: Second Legends Pro National Championship and Summer Shootout Series Championship

In 2009, Daniel Hemric secured his second consecutive Legends Pro national championship and also won the Summer Shootout Series championship.

2010: B. Keselowski

In 2010, B. Keselowski won the race.

2010: Legends Million Win

In 2010, Hemric won the Legends Million at Charlotte Motor Speedway, earning $250,000, the largest paycheck in Legends car history.

2010: NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Debut

Late in the 2010 racing season, Daniel Hemric debuted in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.

2011: R. Stenhouse Jr.

In 2011, R. Stenhouse Jr. won the race.

2012: Champion Racing Association JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour championship

In 2012, Daniel Hemric won the Champion Racing Association JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour championship.

2012: R. Stenhouse Jr.

In 2012, R. Stenhouse Jr. won the race.

October 2013: NASCAR National Series Debut

In October 2013, Daniel Hemric made his NASCAR national series debut at Martinsville Speedway, driving the No. 6 Chevrolet for Sharp Gallaher Racing in the Camping World Truck Series.

November 2013: Second Place Finish at All American 400 and Southern Super Series Championship

In November 2013, Daniel Hemric finished second in the 29th annual All American 400 late model race and won the 2013 Southern Super Series championship.

2013: A. Dillon

In 2013, A. Dillon won the race.

2013: Summer Shootout Series championship Again

In 2013, Daniel Hemric won the Summer Shootout Series championship again.

2014: C. Elliott

In 2014, C. Elliott won the race.

2014: Truck Start for NTS Motorsports

In 2014, Daniel Hemric made his third Truck start for NTS Motorsports, finishing 12th at Homestead.

July 28, 2015: Engagement to Kenzie Ruston

On July 28, 2015, Daniel Hemric announced his engagement to K&N Pro Series East driver Kenzie Ruston.

2015: C. Buescher

In 2015, C. Buescher won the race.

2015: Full-Time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut

In 2015, Daniel Hemric began racing full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for Brad Keselowski Racing.

September 17, 2016: Joins Richard Childress Racing

On September 17, 2016, it was announced that Daniel Hemric would join Richard Childress Racing in 2017.

2016: D. Suárez

In 2016, D. Suárez won the race.

2016: Continued Racing in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

In 2016, Daniel Hemric continued to race full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for Brad Keselowski Racing.

2016: Joins Brad Keselowski Racing

In 2016, Daniel Hemric joined Brad Keselowski Racing to drive the No. 19 Ford F-Series. Hemric made the Chase after being the highest non-winner points.

January 7, 2017: Marriage to Kenzie Ruston

On January 7, 2017, Daniel Hemric married Kenzie Ruston.

November 2017: Practiced and Qualified for Paul Menard

In November 2017, Daniel Hemric practiced and qualified the No. 27 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car of RCR driver Paul Menard at the AAA Texas 500 weekend, qualifying 21st.

2017: Full Xfinity Series Schedule and Rookie of the Year Competition

In 2017, Daniel Hemric ran the full Xfinity Series schedule and competed for Rookie of the Year, driving the No. 21 Chevy Camaro. Hemric won the Dash 4 Cash at Bristol. At Richmond, he won his first career pole and then scored a then career-best 3rd-place finish.

2017: W. Byron

In 2017, W. Byron won the race.

March 20, 2018: Attempt at Two Cup Series Races

On March 20, 2018, it was announced that Daniel Hemric would attempt two races in the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the spring Richmond race and the Charlotte Roval race driving the No. 8 RCR Chevrolet.

September 28, 2018: Full-Time Cup Series Driver Announcement for 2019

On September 28, 2018, RCR announced that Daniel Hemric would be the full-time driver of the No. 31 Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2019, competing for 2019 Rookie of the Year honors.

December 14, 2018: Driving No. 8 Car for 2019 Season

On December 14, 2018, RCR announced that Daniel Hemric would be driving the No. 8 car instead of the No. 31 car for the 2019 season.

2018: Truck Series Return for Young's Motorsports

In 2018, Daniel Hemric returned to the Truck Series for a one-off race with Young's Motorsports at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2018: T. Reddick

In 2018, T. Reddick won the race.

August 17, 2019: Uncertainty About 2020 Status

On August 17, 2019, Daniel Hemric expressed uncertainty about his status for 2020, despite having a two-year contract with RCR.

September 4, 2019: Daniel Hemric Be the Change Scholarship Established

On September 4, 2019, Daniel Hemric established the Daniel Hemric Be the Change Scholarship with Rowan–Cabarrus Community College.

November 2019: Announcement of Expecting First Child

In November 2019, Daniel Hemric announced that Kenzie Ruston was expecting their first child.

2019: Last Full-Time Cup Series Competition Before Return

In 2019 Daniel Hemric last full time cup series competition before return

2019: Full-Time Cup Series Driver

In 2019, Daniel Hemric became the full-time driver of the No. 31 Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

2019: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Debut

In 2019, Daniel Hemric competed in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing.

2019: T. Reddick

In 2019, T. Reddick won the race.

2019: First Race in No. 8 at Daytona 500

In 2019, during his first race in the No. 8 car at the Daytona 500, Daniel Hemric drove a gold paint scheme to celebrate RCR's 50th Anniversary.

May 9, 2020: Birth of First Child

On May 9, 2020, Daniel Hemric and Kenzie Ruston's daughter was born.

2020: Release from RCR

Daniel Hemric was released after the 2019 season, despite a two-year contract with RCR, leading into 2020.

2020: A. Cindric

In 2020, A. Cindric won the race.

2020: Return to Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports

In 2020, Daniel Hemric returned to the Xfinity Series, joining JR Motorsports' No. 8 car for a 21-race schedule.

2021: D. Hemric

In 2021, D. Hemric won the race.

2021: First Career NASCAR Race and Xfinity Series Championship Win

In 2021, Daniel Hemric joined Joe Gibbs Racing, won his first career NASCAR race, and secured the Xfinity Series championship.

2021: Joins Joe Gibbs Racing and Fight with Noah Gragson

In 2021, Daniel Hemric moved to Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 18 Xfinity car. He was involved in a fight with Noah Gragson after the Atlanta race. Despite scoring no wins during the 2021 regular season, Hemric made the Playoffs through his consistency.

2021: Xfinity Series Championship Win

In 2021, Daniel Hemric won the 2021 Xfinity Series title at Phoenix Raceway.

August 2022: Announcement of Expecting Second Child

In August 2022, Daniel Hemric announced that Kenzie Ruston was expecting their second child.

December 23, 2022: Birth of Second Child

On December 23, 2022, Daniel Hemric and Kenzie Ruston's son was born.

2022: Part-Time Cup Series with Kaulig Racing and Fill-In Role for 23XI Racing

In 2022, Daniel Hemric drove the Kaulig Racing No. 16 part-time in the Cup Series. On November 6, Hemric filled in for Ty Gibbs in the No. 23 car for 23XI Racing in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.

2022: T. Gibbs

In 2022, T. Gibbs won the race.

2022: Move to Kaulig Racing Announced

On September 25, 2021, Kaulig Racing announced that Daniel Hemric would pilot the No. 11 in 2022, replacing Justin Haley.

April 22, 2023: Crash at Talladega Superspeedway

On April 22, 2023, Daniel Hemric crashed at Talladega Superspeedway, getting airborne into turn 3, and flipped onto its roof. Hemric was uninjured.

September 15, 2023: Return to Full-Time Cup Series Competition in 2024

On September 15, 2023, Kaulig Racing announced that Daniel Hemric would drive the No. 31 in 2024, marking his return to full-time Cup Series competition since 2019.

2023: C. Custer

In 2023, C. Custer won the race.

November 20, 2024: Return to Truck Series Full-Time

On November 20, 2024, it was announced that Daniel Hemric will return to the Truck Series full-time in 2025, driving the No. 19 Chevrolet for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.