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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fans Respond To Daniel Hemric Flipping Out After Claiming Boys and Girls Club 200

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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry, in both print and digital media. He joined the Sportscasting team in 2021 following a decade of freelancing. He spent his early career as a reporter for various newspapers in Illinois, New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, with a particular emphasis as a beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. Over the course of his career he earned several sports writing awards, including two national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for column writing and news reporting. One of the five prized columns included a commentary on NASCAR's increasing corporate influences, particularly in northern racetracks — commentary which you might find Jeff building on as part of the Motorsports writing team at Sportscasting now.  

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Published28 Mar 2025

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Moments after watching his buddy capture Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Martinsville Speedway, Bubba Wallace offered his assistance to help move his new grandfather clock trophy to his “crib.” 

Writing on X (Twitter), Wallace, a Cup Series regular, wrote to driver/friend Daniel Hemric: “First one at the vill … nothing like it. Gladly help ya move that thing in the crib.”  

Moments after taking the checkered flag for the Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200 title, Hemric, a former Cup and Xfinity Series competitor, told Fox Sports he had long of the place he has long envisioned placing the coveted track trophy in his dining room. 

Earning his first Truck Series win in 55 starts, Hemric battled his McAnally-Hilgemann Racing teammate Tyler Ankrum cleanly over the final laps. Ankrum’s winless skid extended to 129 outings.  

“We found a way there at the end,” said Hemric, the 2021 Xfinity Series champion. “I came back here (to the Truck Series) to win, stay humble and enjoy this journey.” 

Corey Heim dominated the opening two stages, but Hemric secured his long-await trip back to Victory Lane.

Social media users responded to Hemric flipping out … 

 Boys & Girls Club starting power … 

Heim, the pole-sitter, started strong Friday night. After clearing Ty Majeski, who started second, he pulled out to a 1.1-second lead by the Lap 6 … 

A rookie mistake? About to be lapped by Heim, Ryan Roulette, making his circuit debut, was spun out along the front stretch on Lap 13. While running P34, Roulette created contact with the wall, but was able to race on … 

Running P5, Layne Riggs was forced around along Turn 4 on Lap 24. His truck was able to continue, but he re-started P33. With fresh tire, Riggs moved up four spots in just a few laps … 

Heim, who captured both stages at Homestead last Friday, earned his third straight stage win, never surrendering the lead … 

Heim’s domination continued through Stage 2, leading all 100 laps as he set a personal mark for leading the most laps in a Truck Series event. By winning his fourth consecutive stage, he became the first circuit pilot to accomplish the feat since Majeski in 2023 … 

Heim’s dominance ended on Lap 167 when he suffered a left-rear flat. He regained the advantage one rotation earlier … 

Hemric executed the decisive move Friday night and qualified for the postseason. The win was his second in 324 career national series starts …