Freedom Racing Enterprises

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    Freedom Racing Enterprises Overview

    Freedom Racing Enterprises (FRE) is an American stock car racing team competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Founded in 2024 by Chris Miller and Spencer Boyd, the organization fields the No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado full-time for Boyd and the No. 67 Chevrolet Silverado part-time for Michel Disdier and Ryan Roulette. The team operates from Mooresville, North Carolina, and has yet to secure a race victory or a Drivers’ Championship since its debut. General manager Jeff Hammond, a longtime NASCAR crew chief, oversees the day-to-day operations of the program.

    The team’s identity is rooted in a partnership between businessman Chris Miller, who owns Freedom Warranty, and driver-owner Spencer Boyd. Freedom Warranty, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, Tibbett’s Lumber Co., and Latitude Aero serve as the team’s primary sponsors. Through its Chevrolet affiliation and shop in Mooresville, Freedom Racing Enterprises has positioned itself as a growing single-truck operation with selective part-time entries.

    Founding and Organizational Origins

    Freedom Racing Enterprises was formally announced on January 8, 2024, when Chris Miller and Spencer Boyd revealed plans to compete full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Miller, who operates Freedom Warranty, brought the financial backbone of the organization to the partnership, while Boyd contributed his experience as an active driver. The team’s early goal was to build a competitive single-truck operation capable of running the full 23-race Craftsman Truck Series calendar.

    To launch quickly, Freedom Racing Enterprises purchased former GMS Racing trucks and acquired the owners points from GMS Racing’s No. 43 truck from the 2023 season. This move allowed the new team to enter the series with established equipment and a starting position in the owner standings. Sponsors including Freedom Warranty, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, Tibbett’s Lumber Co., and Latitude Aero were announced in support of the program. The organizational structure centered on Miller and Boyd as co-owners, with Jeff Hammond brought in to manage the racing operations.

    Growth Into NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Competition

    Freedom Racing Enterprises stepped directly into NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competition at the top level, skipping lower development series and entering the 2024 season as a full-time team. The No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado became the team’s flagship entry, driven by co-owner Spencer Boyd. Greg Ely was named the crew chief for the No. 76, providing technical leadership for the program’s debut campaign. The partnership with Chevrolet gave the team manufacturer support, parts access, and engine resources typical of OEM-backed Truck Series programs.

    The team’s operational base in Mooresville, North Carolina, placed it within NASCAR’s heartland, close to most race shops and supplier networks. Jeff Hammond’s appointment as general manager added significant experience to a young organization, given Hammond’s history as a championship-winning crew chief. By structuring ownership around Miller’s business interests and Boyd’s driving role, Freedom Racing Enterprises entered the Truck Series with a clear identity as a driver-owner team with established sponsorship backing.

    Freedom Racing Enterprises Competitive Journey

    Freedom Racing Enterprises has competed exclusively in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series since its founding, racing under the Chevrolet banner with entries numbered 67 and 76. Across 48 combined race starts through the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix, the team has recorded zero pole positions, zero race victories, and zero Drivers’ Championships. The program has focused on consistency, owner-point continuity, and gradual on-track development.

    Early Seasons and Development (2024)

    The team’s first competitive season came in 2024, with the No. 76 truck running the full Craftsman Truck Series schedule under co-owner and driver Spencer Boyd. Boyd’s strongest result came in the team’s very first race, the 2024 Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona, where he finished fifth. That early performance signaled competitive potential, though it proved difficult to repeat on a consistent basis during the rookie campaign.

    Mid-season, crew chief Greg Ely was replaced by general manager Jeff Hammond starting at Bristol, with Hammond handling the crew chief duties through Nashville. From Nashville onward, Mark Hillman Jr. took over as crew chief for the No. 76. Boyd scored his only other top-ten finish of 2024 at Talladega. Despite limited peak results, the team used its first season to learn the rhythms of full-time Truck Series competition and refine its Chevrolet-based technical package.

    Breakthrough in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (2025)

    Freedom Racing Enterprises expanded its competitive footprint in 2025 by adding a part-time second entry, the No. 67 Chevrolet Silverado. On January 22, 2025, the team announced that Ryan Roulette would make his Truck Series debut in the No. 67 on a part-time basis. Later, on March 17, 2025, Michel Disdier was confirmed to drive the No. 67 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking another developmental opportunity for the organization.

    Through the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix, the team’s two-truck operation has combined for 48 race starts across both entries. The competitive results have remained modest, with no victories, pole positions, or championships recorded to date. The 2025 campaign has instead served as a period of expansion, giving the team a chance to evaluate additional drivers and strengthen its technical operations under Jeff Hammond’s leadership.

    Modern Program and Current Direction (2025–Present)

    As of 2025, Freedom Racing Enterprises operates as a Chevrolet-supported, Mooresville-based team with two active Truck Series entries. The No. 76 remains the full-time flagship driven by Spencer Boyd, while the No. 67 runs part-time with Michel Disdier and Ryan Roulette sharing driving duties. Ownership remains split between Chris Miller and Spencer Boyd, with Jeff Hammond continuing as general manager.

    The team’s current direction emphasizes operational stability, owner-point retention, and selective expansion through the part-time No. 67 program. Primary sponsors Freedom Warranty, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, Tibbett’s Lumber Co., and Latitude Aero continue to support the organization. Looking ahead, the team’s long-term goal centers on building toward its first race victory while developing a sustainable two-truck structure within the Craftsman Truck Series.

    Philosophy and Competitive Strengths

    Freedom Racing Enterprises positions itself as a driver-owner operation with a Chevrolet technical base and a Mooresville shop rooted in NASCAR’s competitive core. The team’s strength lies in owner-point continuity, established sponsorship, and the guidance of veteran general manager Jeff Hammond. Its part-time No. 67 program allows the team to evaluate emerging drivers while keeping operational costs manageable.

    Key Milestones and Major Moments

    The team’s most notable milestone came in its debut race, the 2024 Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona, where Spencer Boyd finished fifth in the No. 76. Other key moments include Boyd’s top-ten run at Talladega in 2024, the January 2025 announcement of Ryan Roulette’s Truck Series debut in the No. 67, and the March 2025 confirmation of Michel Disdier at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The accumulation of 48 combined race starts through the 2025 Phoenix finale reflects the organization’s steady growth.

    Freedom Racing Enterprises Achievements and Results

    Across its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series participation since 2024, Freedom Racing Enterprises has recorded 48 combined race starts, zero pole positions, zero race victories, and zero Drivers’ Championships. The team has finished inside the top ten on multiple occasions, with its strongest result being a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona. No playoff berths or championship-level hardware have been recorded to date.

    NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Achievements

    In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Freedom Racing Enterprises has yet to capture a race win, pole position, or Drivers’ Championship. The team’s first top-five finish arrived in its debut race at Daytona in 2024, and a second top-ten followed at Talladega later that same season. Through the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix, the organization has continued to log consistent finishes while preparing for future competitive gains.

    Conference Achievements

    The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series does not use a traditional conference structure, so conference-level achievements are not applicable to Freedom Racing Enterprises.

    Divisional Achievements

    The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series does not use a traditional divisional structure, so divisional achievements are not applicable to Freedom Racing Enterprises.

    Series Achievements

    Within the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Freedom Racing Enterprises has established itself as a two-truck operation by 2025. The series highlights include a fifth-place debut at Daytona, a top-ten run at Talladega, and the development of drivers Ryan Roulette and Michel Disdier through part-time opportunities in the No. 67. These moments represent the team’s ongoing series-level progression.