Spencer Boyd Steps Back as Nathan Nicholson Joins Freedom Racing Enterprises
Spencer Boyd, a seasoned driver and owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises, has announced that he will not be driving in the first three road course races of the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. Instead, Nathan Nicholson, a promising talent who recently finished third in the 2025 Mazda MX Cup Championship, will take the wheel of the No. 76 Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Silverado during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg weekend.
Boyd expressed confidence in Nicholson's abilities, stating that he embodies the qualities needed to elevate the team's performance. Nicholson, a 19-year-old from Bloomington, Indiana, has an impressive background in motorsports, including multiple national karting championships and recent successes in Spec Miata and Spec MX-5 competitions.
As he prepares for this new challenge, Nicholson emphasized the importance of joining a team with strong values and integrity. Whelen Engineering continues to support the team, providing high-quality products essential for safety and performance. The partnership aims to enhance Freedom Racing Enterprises' competitive edge in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
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