NASCAR Truck Series injury update: Jack Wood, driving for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, will not participate in the upcoming regular-season finale at Richmond Raceway after being injured during last week’s Mission 176 at Watkins Glen International. The #91 entry has been withdrawn as a result, altering the team’s plans and line-up just days before the eero 250.
Jack Wood Sidelined Following Watkins Glen Wreck
Jack Wood, age 25, started the Mission 176 event from the 23rd spot on the grid, but his race was cut short in the 37th lap as a tire failure heading into Turn 2 led to a serious collision with the wall. Although Wood was initially evaluated and cleared at the infield care center, further assessment confirmed an injury substantial enough to keep him out of the Richmond race. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing quickly responded by withdrawing their #91 Chevrolet entry from the upcoming contest.
“Jack Wood will not compete in Friday’s race at Richmond Raceway for precautionary measures due to an injury he sustained at Watkins Glen International. The #91 entry has been withdrawn from the event. An update on Wood’s status will be announced at a later date,” the team wrote.
Team Adjustments and Replacement Lineups
With Jack Wood unavailable for the Richmond event, the #16 Chevrolet will feature former team driver Christian Eckes, now competing part-time while holding a full-time spot in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Eckes will join his McAnally-Hilgemann Racing teammates Tyler Ankrum, Daniel Hemric, and Connor Mosack for the race, all aiming to adapt quickly to the line-up shakeup.
Elsewhere in the field, Corey LaJoie, recently competing in the Cup Series, has been named as the substitute in the #77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet for Andrés Pérez de Lara. Kaden Honeycutt steps into the #52 Halmar-Friesen Racing Toyota, filling in during Stewart Friesen’s recovery from surgery. These driver changes reflect ongoing adjustments across several teams as the season concludes.
Details for the Richmond Finale and Playoff Implications
The eero 250 at Richmond Raceway is set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, serving as the final regular-season event before the playoffs begin at Darlington Raceway on August 30. Teams including McAnally-Hilgemann Racing and Halmar-Friesen Racing are working to finalize their entries and strategies in light of recent injuries and substitutions.
Qualifying Structure for the eero 250
Qualifying for the NASCAR Truck Series eero 250 will take place on Friday afternoon, starting at 3:10 p.m. ET. Carson Kvapil is set to begin the Group A session driving the #97 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet. In Group B, Spencer Boyd will lead off in the #76 Freedom Racing Enterprises Chevy. The qualifying rounds will determine final starting positions for what may be one of the most unpredictable races of the season, given the recent lineup changes and injuries affecting participants.
The absence of Jack Wood and the withdrawal of the #91 truck underscore the challenges teams face due to injuries late in the season, leaving fans and fellow drivers awaiting further updates on his condition and the overall impact on McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s playoff hopes.
