#16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Team Truck Series News

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Brett Moffitt, driver of the #16 AISIN Group Toyota, crew chief Scott Zipadelli and team owner Shigeaki Hattori pose for a photo after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sad News – Shigeaki “Shige” Hattori

Sad News – Shigeaki “Shige” Hattori

April 7, 2025
Update (5-12-2025): Shigeaki Hattori, 61, passed away April 5, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1963, to  Hideyasu Hattori
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #04 CarQuest Ford, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 20, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Johnny Sauter in for suspended Conner Jones; Landen Lewis to replace Sauter in Hattori truck for Martinsville

Johnny Sauter in for suspended Conner Jones; Landen Lewis to replace Sauter in Hattori truck for Martinsville

October 31, 2024
Johnny Sauter will replace Jones in the No. 66 at Martinsville, returning to his former longtime team for a one-off. Coincidentally
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #04 CarQuest Ford, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 20, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hattori Racing Enterprises adds Johnny Sauter for TSport 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park

Hattori Racing Enterprises adds Johnny Sauter for TSport 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park

July 15, 2024
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that the team will field an entry for Johnny Sauter for the TSport 200
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 07: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 IHOP Ford, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 07, 2023 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hattori Racing Enterprises adds Aric Almirola for Wright Brand 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Hattori Racing Enterprises adds Aric Almirola for Wright Brand 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway

May 13, 2024
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that the team will field an entry for Aric Almirola for the Wright Brand
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 09: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #16 LiUNA! Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway on September 09, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Doug Randolph to crew chief for Tyler Ankrum in Truck Series

Doug Randolph to crew chief for Tyler Ankrum in Truck Series

January 13, 2023
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) winner and playoff contender
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Brett Moffitt, driver of the #16 AISIN Group Toyota, and crew chief Scott Zipadelli pose for a photo after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Scott Zipadelli leaving crew chief role at Hattori Racing Enterprises

Scott Zipadelli leaving crew chief role at Hattori Racing Enterprises

November 14, 2022
Crew chief Scott Zipadelli posted on social media on Monday that he is departing the role he's held at Hattori Racing Enterprises
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Tyler Ankrum’s Charlotte Truck to Carry Names of 2,400 Active Duty and Military Veterans

Tyler Ankrum’s Charlotte Truck to Carry Names of 2,400 Active Duty and Military Veterans

May 24, 2022
Tyler Ankrum will carry a unique look on board the No. 16 LiUNA! Toyota Tundra TRD Pro on Friday night as the NASCAR Camping
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #16 LiUNA! Toyota, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin, Texas Mayor to Proclaim March 26th as “Tyler Ankrum Day”

Austin, Texas Mayor to Proclaim March 26th as “Tyler Ankrum Day”

March 22, 2022
Steve Adler, Mayor of the City of Austin, TX will officially proclaim March 26, 2022, as, “Tyler Ankrum Day.” Ankrum, who

Matt Lucas Joins Hattori Racing Enterprises as Team Manager, Crew Chief

Matt Lucas Joins Hattori Racing Enterprises as Team Manager, Crew Chief

December 22, 2021
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that industry veteran Matt Lucas will join the organization to assume the role of Team Manager effective immediately. Lucas will also serve as crew chief for Chase Purdy and the No. 61 team
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 18: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #26 LiUNA! Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 18, 2021 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tyler Ankrum to Drive the #16 as Hattori Racing Enterprises Expands to Two Teams in 2022

Tyler Ankrum to Drive the #16 as Hattori Racing Enterprises Expands to Two Teams in 2022

December 1, 2021
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that the team will field two full-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Hattori Racing Enterprises Adds Chase Purdy for 2022; Team Will Run No. 61

Hattori Racing Enterprises Adds Chase Purdy for 2022; Team Will Run No. 61

November 30, 2021
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that the team will introduce a new number in 2022, with Chase Purdy taking the wheel of the No. 61 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro beginning with the season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Fri., Feb. 18, 2022
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: Austin Hill, driver of the #16 United Rentals Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series LiftKits4Less.com 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 07, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Hill will not return to Hattori Racing in 2022: UPDATE

Austin Hill will not return to Hattori Racing in 2022: UPDATE

October 5, 2021
UPDATE: Everyone at HRE is proud of Austin Hill’s accomplishments over the past three seasons and to also see him graduate
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Austin Hill, driver of the #16 United Rentals Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series United Rentals 176 at Watkins Glen International on August 07, 2021 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Hill wins rain-shortened race in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Return to Watkins Glen

Austin Hill wins rain-shortened race in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Return to Watkins Glen

August 7, 2021
Race leader Austin Hill was declared the winner of Saturday’s United Rentals 176 at the famed Watkins Glen International
KNOXVILLE, IOWA - JULY 09: Austin Hill, driver of the #16 Toyota Mobility Parts/Tochigi/Fukishima Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers at Knoxville Raceway on July 09, 2021 in Knoxville, Iowa. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Hill wins drama-filled inaugural NASCAR Truck race at Knoxville

Austin Hill wins drama-filled inaugural NASCAR Truck race at Knoxville

July 9, 2021
At the end of a remarkable race on an equally remarkable race track, Austin Hill took home the trophy in Friday night’s
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Austin Hill, driver of the #61 Toyora Tsusho Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Hill Planning on Running Select Xfinity Races This Season

Austin Hill Planning on Running Select Xfinity Races This Season

April 29, 2021
By Dustin Albino