Daniel Hemric has enjoyed a strong sophomore season, scoring top 10s in all but three races this season. The success has launched him to second in the points standings.
But if he doesn’t win a race – which he has yet to do – all that success might mean nothing.
With three races remaining prior to the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase, chances to lock up a spot are dwindling.
There have been six winners, who would each take one of the eight Chase spots. If there are two new winners, that would leave Hemric on the outside looking in, regardless of a potential second-place points finish.
So, Saturday’s Career for Veterans 200 (1 p.m. ET on FS1) holds even more importance to Hemric, who drives for Michigan native Brad Keselowski.
“Michigan is a very important race for our entire company,” Hemric said. “Going off of how I ran at Michigan last year and knowing how the truck needs to feel will play big into how we approach practice. The most important thing is making sure the truck is exactly where it needs to be in the race. You have to get your truck to where it’s not only fast, but it also drives good; that’s the key at Michigan. The guy who can stay in the gas the longest is probably going to be the best.”
Hemric will go for his first career win at Michigan where he finished seventh last year in his first-ever start there.
Source: NASCAR Wire Service
