Ray Hackett Racing
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Ray Hackett Racing is a NASCAR
Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series team owned by Ray Hackett. Hackett is also the owner of sponsor J and R Supply. RHR fields the #76 SUPERSEAL Construction Products Ford F-150 for Ryan Hackett
as well as the #75 JandRSupply.com Ford F-150 in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series. It has also fielded the #76 Ford Fusion in NASCAR's Nationwide Series.
The team focused primarily on the NASCAR Nationwide Series to start the 2008 season. However late in the season they purchased the fleet of trucks from JTG Racing in order to pursue racing in the Camping World Truck Series.
Hackett Racing purchases and leases their engines from Roush/Yates
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in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, starting 26th and finishing 34th after engine troubles. Ryan Hackett
was the primary driver for both races.
. Later in the season at the Michigan 200, the #76 truck driven by Hackett led its first ever laps and was awarded the "Wix Lap Leader Award" for the race.. The #76 also put up a 4th place practice run at Talladega Superspeedway
in their final race of the season, however despite running most of the race in the top 15 a rear axle problem about halfway through the race ended the day early.
West Series Champion Brian Johnson, Jr.
would drive the #76 truck in the Kroger 250
, bringing sponsor SUPERSEAL Construction Products along with him. Johnson Jr. raced to a 32nd place finish at Martinsville and then a 30th place finish the following week at Nashville. The #75 truck would make its season debut at Kansas Speedway
with Chris Jones driving it. For 2010 Hackett will again drive the #76 Ford with Johnson Jr. running at Martinsville again. On April 28, it was announced that veteran driver Rick Crawford
would take over the #76 Ford at Kansas with sponsorship from SUPERSEAL originally entered for Hackett. This driver swap was due to Crawford's regular team, Circle Bar Racing
, facing financial difficulties despite having the necessary equipment to race. Crawford qualified 15th for the race and was actually racing for the lead when he was involved in an accident. He would finish the race in 31st position.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series team owned by Ray Hackett. Hackett is also the owner of sponsor J and R Supply. RHR fields the #76 SUPERSEAL Construction Products Ford F-150 for Ryan Hackett
Ryan Hackett
Ryan Orion Hackett is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #76 Ford F-150 for Ray Hackett Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.-Racing History:...
as well as the #75 JandRSupply.com Ford F-150 in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series. It has also fielded the #76 Ford Fusion in NASCAR's Nationwide Series.
The team focused primarily on the NASCAR Nationwide Series to start the 2008 season. However late in the season they purchased the fleet of trucks from JTG Racing in order to pursue racing in the Camping World Truck Series.
Hackett Racing purchases and leases their engines from Roush/Yates
Roush Performance
Roush Performance is an automotive company owned and operated by automotive mogul Jack Roush. It was formed in 1995 by Roush to provide engineering from racing to street cars.-Aftermarket parts:...
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2008 season
The team raced in 2 events in the 2008 Season. The Lipton Tea 250 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, starting 43rd and finishing 35th and the Ford 200Ford 200
The Ford 200 is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that takes place at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The races of 1996-2001 were scheduled 250 miles.It has served as the final event of the season for the Truck Series since 2002.-Past winners:...
in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, starting 26th and finishing 34th after engine troubles. Ryan Hackett
Ryan Hackett
Ryan Orion Hackett is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #76 Ford F-150 for Ray Hackett Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.-Racing History:...
was the primary driver for both races.
2009 season
The team started the season by failing to qualify in the Nationwide Series race at Nashville. Following that effort they concentrated on the Truck Series. Hackett Racing scored their first top twenty finish, an 18th place finish in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200. At the WinStar World Casino 400 they debuted their second truck, the #75, driven by Ryan MathewsRyan Mathews (racer)
Ryan Mathews , is an American racecar driver from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He is currently the part-time driver of the #75 Ray Hackett Racing Ford in NASCAR.-Background:...
. Later in the season at the Michigan 200, the #76 truck driven by Hackett led its first ever laps and was awarded the "Wix Lap Leader Award" for the race.. The #76 also put up a 4th place practice run at Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in...
in their final race of the season, however despite running most of the race in the top 15 a rear axle problem about halfway through the race ended the day early.
2010 season
In January 2010 RHR announced that it would be attempting to race the entire 2010 Camping World Truck Series schedule with the #76 truck, again with Ryan Hackett as the driver. It also announced that it would run select races with its #75 truck, with Ryan Mathews again as primary driver. They debuted at the February 12th Daytona race with new sponsor Sears Sand and Gravel of Gloucester, Virginia on board and finished 15th. Prior to the Martinsville race in March it was announced that 2009 ARCAAutomobile Racing Club of America
Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
West Series Champion Brian Johnson, Jr.
Brian Johnson, Jr.
Brian Johnson, Jr. is an American stock car/truck driver. He is currently the driver of the #73 Tagsby Racing, SUPERSEAL Construction Company Chevy Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series....
would drive the #76 truck in the Kroger 250
Kroger 250
The Kroger 250 is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that takes place at Martinsville Speedway in the spring.-Past winners:*1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2008, & 2009: Race extended due to a Green-white-checker finish....
, bringing sponsor SUPERSEAL Construction Products along with him. Johnson Jr. raced to a 32nd place finish at Martinsville and then a 30th place finish the following week at Nashville. The #75 truck would make its season debut at Kansas Speedway
Kansas Speedway
Kansas Speedway is a tri-oval race track in Kansas City, Kansas. The speedway was built in 2001 and currently hosts two annual NASCAR race weekends. The IndyCar Series also raced at the speedway until 2011...
with Chris Jones driving it. For 2010 Hackett will again drive the #76 Ford with Johnson Jr. running at Martinsville again. On April 28, it was announced that veteran driver Rick Crawford
Rick Crawford (NASCAR)
Richard Crawford is a race car driver who drives the #73 SUPERSEAL Chevrolet Silverado for Tagsby Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Crawford is the current record holder for the most NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races competed in with more than 325. He is a regular weekly...
would take over the #76 Ford at Kansas with sponsorship from SUPERSEAL originally entered for Hackett. This driver swap was due to Crawford's regular team, Circle Bar Racing
Circle Bar Racing
Circle Bar Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The team is owned by Tom Mitchell, and they hold the distinction of having one of the longest lasting teams in the Truck Series. They field the #14 Ford F-150...
, facing financial difficulties despite having the necessary equipment to race. Crawford qualified 15th for the race and was actually racing for the lead when he was involved in an accident. He would finish the race in 31st position.
2011 Results #76 Truck
| Race | Driver | Start | Finish | Owner's Points Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy Resources 250, Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross... |
Alli Owens | DNQ | DNQ | N/A |
| Coca-Cola 250, Talladega Superspeedway Talladega Superspeedway Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in... |
Ryan Hackett | 30th | 22nd | 57th |