Christian Eckes
Christian Eckes is a Craftsman Truck Series competitor from Middletown, NY, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing. Through 130 career starts, Eckes has tallied 8 wins, 5 poles, 40 top-five finishes, 60 top-ten finishes. A proven winner at the national level, Christian has established himself as one of the top talents in his division.
About Christian Eckes
Christian Eckes has quietly assembled one of the strongest Truck Series resumes of his generation: 8 wins, 40 top-five finishes, and 60 top-10s across 130 career starts, with an 11.5 average finish that puts him among the division's elite. The Middletown, New York native broke through at Las Vegas in 2021, then erupted in 2023 with a four-win season (Atlanta, Darlington, Kansas, and Phoenix) that established him as a weekly title threat. He kept the momentum rolling in 2024 with three more victories at Bristol, Nashville, and Martinsville. Eckes spent 2025 testing himself in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, collecting six top fives in 33 starts, before returning to the trucks with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, where he drives the No. 91 Chevrolet. Five career poles underline the qualifying pace, but the real calling card is race control: Eckes has led nearly 2,000 laps in Truck Series competition, winning races from the front the way champions are supposed to.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Driver Profile 
Career Highlights
- 8 career Cup wins
2026 Season
Best Tracks
Christian Eckes's best track is Martinsville Speedway with 2 wins and a 13.3 average finish in 9 races.
| Track | Races | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsville Speedway | 9 | 13.3 |
| Darlington Raceway | 6 | 6.2 |
| Kansas Speedway | 11 | 8.3 |
| Bristol Motor Speedway | 10 | 8.4 |
| Phoenix Raceway | 7 | 10.4 |
Recent Results
Christian Eckes's most recent 20 race results across the Cup Series.
| Date | Race | Start | Finish | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Richmond | 12 | 3 | +9 |
| Jul 18 | Window World 250 | 18 | 4 | +14 |
| Jul 11 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Lime Rock | 13 | 5 | +8 |
| Jun 19 | Navy 250 | 30 | 9 | +21 |
| Jun 6 | DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 | 20 | 32 | -12 |
| May 29 | Flote 200 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| May 15 | ECOSAVE 200 | 27 | 7 | +20 |
| May 8 | Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen | 15 | 16 | -1 |
| May 1 | SpeedyCash.com 250 | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Apr 10 | Tennessee Army National Guard 250 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Apr 3 | Black's Tire 200 | 22 | 14 | +8 |
| Mar 20 | Buckle Up South Carolina 200 | 16 | 3 | +13 |
| Feb 28 | OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 | 31 | 15 | +16 |
| Feb 21 | FR8 208 | 15 | 36 | -21 |
| Feb 13 | Fresh From Florida 250 | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Sep 20 | NASCAR Truck Series at New Hampshire | 28 | 9 | +19 |
| Aug 15 | NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond | 9 | 12 | -3 |
| Nov 8 | NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Nov 1 | NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville | 1 | 1st | — |
| Oct 26 | NASCAR Truck Series at Miami | 8 | 9 | -1 |
Year-by-Year Results
Christian Eckes has competed in 9 Cup Series seasons, with a career average finish of 11.5.
| Season | Races | Wins | Avg Start | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 | 16.60 | 11.20 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 18.50 | 10.50 |
| 2024 | 23 | 4 | 6.74 | 5.39 |
| 2023 | 23 | 4 | 8.09 | 11.13 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 10.57 | 10.87 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 | 13.30 | 13.20 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 | 6.43 | 12.30 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 4.75 | 10.50 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 8.50 | 13.50 |
Related Drivers
| Name | Relation |
|---|---|
| Tyler Ankrum | Teammate |
| Anthony Alfredo | Same Mfr |
| Justin Allgaier | Same Mfr |
| A.J. Allmendinger | Same Mfr |
| Josh Bilicki | Same Mfr |
| Alex Bowman | Same Mfr |
| Spencer Boyd | Same Mfr |
| Jeb Burton | Same Mfr |
| William Byron | Same Mfr |
| Rajah Caruth | Same Mfr |
| Ross Chastain | Same Mfr |
| Sheldon Creed | Same Mfr |
Penalties & Infractions
| Season | Race | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kansas (CWT) | $25,000 |