Late Model\u00a0graduate, Parker Eatmon, is set to\u00a0make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut with\u00a0a part-time schedule for\u00a0Niece Motorsports in 2026.<\/p>\n
Eatmon, who hails from Wilson, North Carolina, primarily spent this past year competing\u00a0full-time in the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series. He also finished\u00a0second overall in the Virginia\u00a0Late Model Triple Crown.<\/p>\n
The 19-year-old is a former winner of the Thanksgiving Classic 250 race at his home track of Southern National Motorsports Park, which is widely considered as a crown jewel event\u00a0in short track\u00a0racing.<\/p>\n
Before claiming the South Boston Speedway Rookie of the Year title in 2022, Eatmon was crowned as the 2021 U.S. Legends Cars\u00a0Young Lions national champion after winning over 20\u00a0feature races. He began his career at nine-years-old while racing in Bandoleros.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really excited for the season to start next year as I make my Truck Series debut,\u201d said Eatmon. \u201cNiece Motorsports has fielded some very competitive trucks throughout the years, so I\u2019m looking forward to stepping into one for the first time. It\u2019s been fun getting to know\u00a0everyone at the team and I think we will be able to have some good runs next year.\u201d<\/p>\n
In January, Eatmon will make his first laps behind the wheel of a truck in the two-day NCTS organizational test at Rockingham Speedway. The preseason test will be crucial in getting him acclimated to\u00a0the team.<\/p>\n
Throughout the year, Eatmon\u00a0will share the No. 42\u00a0Chevrolet Silverado RST with previously announced drivers, Tyler Reif<\/a>, Conner Jones<\/a>, and others. He plans to\u00a0compete in select NCTS events as well as\u00a0several Late Model races.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a strong driver lineup for next year, and I think Parker Eatmon is one to keep an eye on,\u201d said Cody Efaw, Niece Motorsports President and CEO. \u201cWe\u2019ve been paying close attention to the talent coming out of the CARS Tour because we believe that it\u2019s one of the strongest development series out there. Parker has contended for wins there, which makes him a great candidate for a Truck Series seat. We\u2019re looking forward to seeing what he is capable of.\u201d<\/p>\n Primary partners who will support Eatmon during the\u00a0season, along with other team\u00a0personnel announcements, will be made in the near future.<\/p>\n