NASCAR Truck Series driver Christian Eckes will reunite with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing after a whole year apart. Eckes drove for McAnally-Hilgemann in 2023 and 2024 but moved to the Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing for the 2025 season.Eckes wrapped up his Xfinity campaign with six top fives and 15 top-10s, finishing 13th on points. In 2026, Eckes will be back at McAnally-Hilgemann as the driver of the No. 91 Chevy Silverado RST. NASCAR journalist Claire B Lang shared the news through X, stating:“Christian Eckes is coming home in 2026. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing has announced that Eckes is returning to the organization to compete full time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) in 2026.”“The 2024 NCTS regular season titlist will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST in pursuit of his first championship. Eckes will be paired with Dave Elenz, who will serve as crew chief and lead the No. 91 team,” she added.Christian Eckes will be paired with championship-winning crew chief Dave Elenz. Of Eckes’ nine career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wins, eight came with MHR. Team owner Bill McAnally thinks that Eckes and the No. 91 team have “unfinished business”.“We’re excited to have Christian back,” McAnally said. “He certainly has his fingerprints on our program, and all of us were proud to see him in the Xfinity Series last year, but we have unfinished business.”“Between him and Dave [Elenz], we’re putting a great team together to chase that championship. I’m excited to see them work together and see the impact it makes throughout our company,” he added.Before joining the Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing, Eckes bagged eight victories, 25 top-fives, and 35 top 10s driving MHR’s No. 19 Chevy Silverado RST through 2023 and 2024.“I couldn’t be happier”- Christian Eckes reflects on his return to McAnally-Hilgemann RacingChristian Eckes was happy after landing his third full-time deal with his old team. The 25-year-old driver will be backed by Columbia Bank, NAPA Night Vision, NAPA Brakes Gold Calipers, and NAPA Auto Care throughout his 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.Well, Eckes is happy that he will get to stay within the Chevy camp.“We had two great years here, and I enjoyed the races I ran this past year,” Christian Eckes said in a statement. “It's great to stay in a Chevrolet and have their commitment to MHR. Also, the relationships with NAPA, their suppliers, and ownerships made a lot of sense to come back here and chase a championship together."Next up for Christian Eckes is the season-opening NCTS race scheduled for February 13, 2026, at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. Fans can watch the race on Fox Sports 1 or listen to radio updates on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.