John Hunter Nemechek, a seasoned competitor with 13 victories in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will make a notable return to the series for the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13. Driving the No. 62 DriveValue.com® Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Halmar Friesen Racing, this race will mark his 150th start in the Truck Series, highlighting a significant milestone in his career.
Current Racing Commitments and Experience
Although Nemechek primarily competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series behind the wheel of the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, he has a vast amount of experience with over 350 starts across NASCAR’s three national divisions. His participation in the Daytona Truck Series event serves as a special return to his roots in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Nemechek Expresses Enthusiasm for Daytona Return
John Hunter Nemechek shared his excitement about returning to the Truck Series at such a renowned venue:
“I’m really excited to get back behind the wheel in the Truck Series, especially at a place like Daytona,”
said Nemechek.
“I’m extremely grateful to Halmar Friesen Racing and Stewart (Friesen) for the opportunity to drive the No. 62 Toyota. Daytona is such a special track, and any time you get the chance to compete there, it means a lot. I’m looking forward to making the most of this opportunity and having a strong run with the support of HFR and DriveValue.com®.”
DriveValue.com Partners with Nemechek at Daytona
The No. 62 Toyota Tundra will feature DriveValue.com prominently on its hood during the race. As an educational platform affiliated with the Exit Planning Institute®, DriveValue.com supports business leaders and owners by enhancing enterprise value and aligning personal and financial objectives to ensure sustainable growth, reflecting the partnership’s commitment to success both on and off the track.
Support From Halmar Friesen Racing and Team Alignment
Stewart Friesen and his team at Halmar Friesen Racing expressed their enthusiasm about Nemechek’s involvement in their first full-time two-truck season:
“I speak for everyone at HFR by saying how pumped we are to have John Hunter kick off our first season as a full-time two-truck team at Daytona,”
Friesen said.
“His track record and experience speaks for itself, and we all know he will do a great job competing for a win in the biggest race of the year. We also welcome the DriveValue.com® team to the Craftsman Truckseries and are thankful for their support of John Hunter at the World Center of Racing.”
Anticipation Builds for Daytona Season Opener
The Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway will launch the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, featuring thrilling competition on one of NASCAR’s most famous tracks. Fans across the country can catch the event on Friday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m. EST via FS1, Sirius XM, and the NASCAR Racing Network, promising an exciting start to the season filled with high-speed action and intense racing drama.
