John Hunter Nemechek May Be More Motivated At Martinsville If His Ride Is At Stake
1 month agoThere are unconfirmed rumors swirling that John Hunter Nemechek will be replaced for 2025 even though he is technically still signed for next year. While Corey Heim's Craftsman Truck Series success does suggest this could be a real possibility, the sources of the rumors don't seem very reliable. If Nemechek is on the hotseat, however, he is more likely to want to prove himself, as his father Joe had a history of grabbing wins to extend his career when he was about to be fired. However, Nemechek probably won't do this at Martinsville, where he starts 32nd and has never finished better than 25th, even though he did win there in the Xfinity Series. The Legacy Motor Club cars just aren't fast enough to win anywhere, even on drafting tracks. His recent form suggests he'll be one of the slowest drivers on track and finish between 25th-30th.
Source: Racing Reference
Source: Racing Reference