#61 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
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DeWalt/Rheem Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the Busch Light Pole at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christopher Bell to drive for Hattori Racing at North Wilkesboro

Christopher Bell to drive for Hattori Racing at North Wilkesboro

March 17, 2023
Hattori Racing Enterprises announced on Friday that Cup Series driver and 2017 Truck Series champion Christopher Bell will
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 09: Chase Purdy, driver of the #61 BAMA Buggies 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

Hattori Racing Enterprises Parting Ways with Chase Purdy After 2022 Season

Hattori Racing Enterprises Parting Ways with Chase Purdy After 2022 Season

October 18, 2022
In a statement posted on Twitter, Hattori Racing Enterprises announced Chase Purdy won't return to the team for the 2023
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Chase Purdy to Run Ole Miss Scheme at Talladega Superspeedway

Chase Purdy to Run Ole Miss Scheme at Talladega Superspeedway

September 27, 2022
Ole Miss Athletics and Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced Tuesday that NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 09: Tanner Gray, driver of the #15 Ford Performance Ford, 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

Kansas Penalties Announced; Two Truck Crew Chiefs Hit with Fines

Kansas Penalties Announced; Two Truck Crew Chiefs Hit with Fines

September 13, 2022
The Nos. 15 and 61 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams were penalized as a result of loose lug nuts, the sanctioning
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Rising Musician David S. Gray Joins Chase Purdy at Daytona

Rising Musician David S. Gray Joins Chase Purdy at Daytona

February 12, 2022
Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced that rising musician David S. Gray will partner with Chase Purdy in next Friday

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