Daniel Hemric

Daniel Brian Hemric is an American professional stock car racing driver, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He is known for his 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and as the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year, marking him as a significant figure in recent NASCAR competition.

Early Life and Background

Daniel Hemric was born on January 27, 1991, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, a city deeply rooted in stock car racing culture. Growing up in this environment, Hemric developed an early passion for racing, starting his competitive career at the age of five in go-karts at Concord Speedway. He built extensive experience in Bandolero cars and Legends cars, winning multiple national championships and track titles. His early career included success in late model cars, such as winning the Champion Racing Association JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour championship in 2012.

Career

Hemric steadily climbed the racing ladder into NASCAR’s national series. He competed full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with Brad Keselowski Racing in 2015 and 2016. His breakthrough came in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where he drove full-time for Richard Childress Racing starting in 2017, making the playoffs twice and finishing fourth in points. Hemric moved to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time with RCR in 2019, earning Rookie of the Year honors but with limited success in wins or top finishes.

After losing his full-time Cup ride, Hemric returned to the Xfinity Series part-time and then joined Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 18 Xfinity Series team in 2021. That season, he won his first career race — the Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway — clinching the overall series championship. In 2022, Hemric drove part-time in the Cup Series for Kaulig Racing and filled in for 23XI Racing in the Cup playoffs.

In 2025, Hemric is focused on a full-time return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 19 Chevrolet Silverado RST for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing. Additionally, he competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West with Bill McAnally Racing.

Off-Track Ventures

Hemric is involved in charitable pursuits, including establishing the “Be The Change Scholarship,” which provides grants for students in motorsports-related fields like welding and mechanical engineering. Beyond philanthropy, there is limited public information regarding other business ventures or endorsements. Hemric maintains a relatively low media profile outside of racing-related activities.

Net Worth

Daniel Hemric’s estimated net worth is $3 million.

Family Life

Daniel Hemric’s parents are Brian and Christi, with stepdad Stephen Christopher Woods. He is married to former NASCAR driver Kenzie Ruston Hemric since 2017. They have two children, a daughter and a son.

Recent Controversies

There are no widely reported recent controversies involving Daniel Hemric.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: Hemric competed in various NASCAR series, including limited Xfinity and Truck Series races, focusing on refining his racecraft and gaining experience. He showed competitive runs despite stiff competition and changing team dynamics.
• 1 August 2025: Hemric is driving full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, continuing to build his career with ambitions to return to higher NASCAR series. He also races part-time in ARCA West, maintaining active competitive involvement.