Freedom Racing Enterprises

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Freedom Racing Enterprises
Freedom Racing Enterprises logo.jpg
Owner(s)Chris Miller
Spencer Boyd
Principal(s) Jeff Hammond (General Manager)
Base Mooresville, North Carolina
Series NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Race driversCraftsman Truck Series:
76. Spencer Boyd
SponsorsCraftsman Truck Series:
76. Tibbett's Lumber Co., Latitude Aero, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, Freedom Warranty, FR8 Factory, Tohatsu, A&M Premier Roofing, Record Rack, Erickson Manufacturing, KIR Ammo, Camp Cowboy, Michael Waltrip Brewing, Sesh Products, Tenikle, Amthor International, SoCalX
Manufacturer Chevrolet
Opened2024
Career
Races competedTotal: 23
Craftsman Truck Series: 23
Drivers' Championships Total: 0
Craftsman Truck Series: 0
Race victoriesTotal 0
Craftsman Truck Series: 0
Pole positions Total: 0
Craftsman Truck Series: 0

Freedom Racing Enterprises (FRE) is an American stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The team was founded in 2024 by Chris Miller and Spencer Boyd, and they field the No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado full-time for Boyd.

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History

On January 8, 2024, Chris Miller and Spencer Boyd announced the formation of Freedom Racing Enterprises, a new team that would compete full-time in the Truck Series in 2024. [1] The team purchased former GMS Racing trucks and used the owners points from the team's 43 truck in 2023. Miller, who is the owner of Freedom Warranty, operates the team with Boyd, who serves as an owner/driver. Longtime NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hammond serves as the team's general manager. [2] Freedom Warranty, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, Tibbett's Lumber Co., and Latitude Aero were announced as the team's primary sponsors. [3]

Craftsman Truck Series

Truck No. 76 history

Boyd's No. 76 truck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024. Spencer Boyd 76 Truck Las Vegas 2024.jpg
Boyd's No. 76 truck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024.

The team ran the No. 76 truck full-time in 2024, having purchased the owners points from GMS Racing's 43 truck in 2023. Boyd drove the truck, with Greg Ely serving as the crew chief. [3] Starting at Bristol, Hammond would replace Ely until Nashville, when Mark Hillman Jr. would take over as crew chief. Boyd's best finish was fifth in the team's first race, the 2024 Fresh From Florida 250. He would score his only other top ten of the season at Talladega.

Truck No. 76 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920212223NCTCPtsRef
2024 Spencer Boyd 76 Chevy DAY
5
ATL
22
LVS
29
BRI
30
COA
30
MAR
25
TEX
27
KAN
31
DAR
19
NWS
32
CLT
20
GTW
26
NSH
22
POC
36
IRP
34
RCH
24
MLW
28
BRI
29
KAN
28
TAL
10
HOM
27
MAR
22
PHO
28
29th267

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