Hill Motorsports Overview
Hill Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team based in Thomasville, North Carolina. The organization is owned by brothers Timmy Hill and Tyler Hill, who have shaped the team’s identity around family involvement and a long-running commitment to stock car competition. The team fields the No. 56 Toyota across multiple national series, with the manufacturer partnership serving as a defining element of its operations.
Today, Hill Motorsports competes primarily in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Menards Series, and the ARCA Menards Series East. Its program is built around part-time and select full-time entries, with Timmy Hill serving as the lead driver. The team is recognized for its persistence in returning to top-level NASCAR competition and for its expansion into ARCA’s developmental ladder.
Founding and Organizational Origins
Hill Motorsports was established in 1991 by the Hill family, with patriarch Jerry Hill as the original driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team’s first race came at the 1991 Peak Antifreeze 500 at Dover, where Jerry Hill drove the No. 56 Hill Motorsports Pontiac. He started and finished 38th after suffering vibration problems that limited the car to just 39 laps, marking the beginning of a long organizational journey for the family-run operation.
From its earliest seasons, Hill Motorsports was structured as a small, family-owned operation with a focus on learning the demands of national-level stock car racing. The team built its early identity through perseverance rather than immediate results, gradually developing the personnel and mechanical expertise required to keep its cars on track. The use of multiple car numbers in these formative years reflected the team’s willingness to adapt while staying true to its grassroots foundation.
Growth Into NASCAR Competition
Following its initial Cup Series debut, Hill Motorsports expanded into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2001, with Jerry Hill driving the No. 41 truck at Darlington. The team’s Truck Series debut produced a 26th-place finish, followed by a 27th-place result at Dover and a 17th-place effort at Kentucky. That same year, the team also fielded the No. 47 truck for Jerry Hill at Auto Club Speedway, where he finished 21st. These entries helped establish the team within NASCAR’s emerging truck racing category.
The organization continued to grow its presence by adding new car numbers and drivers, building a foundation in the Truck Series that would later support its modern program. After years of development at various levels, Hill Motorsports returned to Truck Series competition in 2019, with the No. 56 Toyota Tundra becoming the team’s flagship entry. The brothers Timmy Hill and Tyler Hill have guided the team’s competitive direction, blending family leadership with a renewed focus on Toyota equipment.
Hill Motorsports Competitive Journey
Hill Motorsports’ racing progression spans more than three decades, beginning with its 1991 Cup Series debut and evolving into a multi-series program. The team has competed in 151 recorded races across the Cup Series, Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East. Despite not recording any race victories or pole positions, the team has steadily built experience, expanded its series presence, and reached new competitive benchmarks through persistence and incremental development.
Early Seasons and Development (1991–2018)
Hill Motorsports’ first competitive years were spent primarily in the NASCAR Cup Series between 1991 and 1994. Jerry Hill ran the No. 56 Pontiac during this period, with his best result being a 27th-place finish at Rockingham in 1992, which was also the only race he completed that year. By 1993, the team had shifted to competing only at Rockingham, with both appearances ending in 38th-place DNFs, leading the team to step away from Cup competition.
The team then transitioned into the Truck Series in 2001, where it fielded multiple entries for Jerry Hill. These early truck outings provided valuable experience in NASCAR’s growing Truck Series and helped the team develop its operational capabilities. The combination of Cup and Truck appearances during the 1990s and early 2000s laid the groundwork for the team’s future growth and its eventual re-entry into national competition.
Breakthrough in the Truck Series (2019–2022)
Hill Motorsports returned to the Truck Series in 2019, marking a significant turning point for the organization. The team re-entered at Martinsville with Timmy Hill driving the No. 56, where they finished 21st, and then saw Tyler Hill post a 20th-place finish at Dover. Later that season, Timmy Hill scored the team’s first-ever top-five finish at the Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville, a milestone that signaled the team’s growing competitiveness.
In 2020, the team welcomed Gus Dean for the season opener at Daytona, and in 2021, Mike Marlar joined the team for the Pinty’s Dirt Truck Race. That same year, Tyler Hill drove the No. 56 to a second-place finish at Talladega, establishing a new best finish for the team. In 2022, the team expanded to field the No. 5 truck on a part-time basis, with Tyler Hill qualifying for several races and earning a best finish of 21st at Kansas, demonstrating continued progress across multiple entries.
Modern Program and Current Direction (2023–Present)
For 2023, Hill Motorsports announced that Timmy and Tyler Hill would split time behind the No. 56 truck, with Timmy Hill driving the season-opening race at Daytona. This shared approach allowed both brothers to contribute to the team’s development while maintaining consistency in equipment and preparation. The team continued to operate with a strong emphasis on Toyota machinery and family leadership.
In 2024, Timmy Hill was announced as the full-time driver of the No. 56, reinforcing the team’s commitment to its flagship entry. On February 18, 2025, the team announced its expansion into the ARCA Menards Series and the ARCA Menards Series East, with Timmy Hill driving the No. 56 Toyota Camry part-time in the national ARCA series and full-time in the East division. After a crash at Rockingham, Hill skipped events at Nashville Fairgrounds and Flat Rock before returning to score a sixth-place finish at Dover International Speedway. The team’s latest recorded appearances include the 2025 EcoSave 250 at the Charlotte Roval, the 2025 Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol, and the 2025 General Tire 150 at Dover.
Philosophy and Competitive Strengths
Hill Motorsports’ core identity centers on family ownership, Toyota equipment, and steady development across multiple national series. The team excels in building competitive part-time entries and providing opportunities for its drivers to gain experience at NASCAR’s national level. Its approach emphasizes mechanical reliability, incremental improvement, and a willingness to expand into new series as opportunities arise.
Key Milestones and Major Moments
Among Hill Motorsports’ most notable moments is its 1991 Cup Series debut at Dover, the team’s return to the Truck Series in 2019, and its first top-five finish at Martinsville later that year. The 2021 second-place finish at Talladega set a new benchmark for the organization, and the 2025 expansion into ARCA competition marked its entry into the next generation of stock car racing. These milestones reflect a team that has steadily grown its capabilities and presence in American motorsports.
Hill Motorsports Achievements and Results
Hill Motorsports has recorded 151 career races across all major series, including 8 in the Cup Series, 137 in the Truck Series, 2 in the ARCA Menards Series, and 4 in the ARCA Menards Series East. The team has yet to record a race victory, pole position, or drivers’ championship, but its competitive resume includes multiple top-five and top-ten finishes. Its most recent activities confirm continued participation in the Truck Series and a growing presence in ARCA’s national and regional divisions.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Achievements
Hill Motorsports has competed in 137 Truck Series races, making the series the centerpiece of its modern program. The team’s first top-five finish came at the 2019 Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville, and a second-place finish at Talladega in 2021 set a new best result. These performances established the No. 56 Toyota Tundra as a consistent presence in the series and highlighted the team’s growing competitiveness.
ARCA Menards Series Achievements
Hill Motorsports entered the ARCA Menards Series in 2025 with the No. 56 Toyota Camry, driven part-time by Timmy Hill. The team has competed in 2 races in the national ARCA series, with its debut coming at the General Tire 150 at Dover. Its most recent appearance was the 2025 Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol, signaling an ongoing commitment to building a presence in ARCA’s premier division.
ARCA Menards Series East Achievements
Hill Motorsports announced its entry into the ARCA Menards Series East on February 18, 2025, fielding the No. 56 Toyota Camry for Timmy Hill on a full-time basis. The team has competed in 4 races in the East division, with a best finish of sixth at Dover International Speedway. The team’s debut came at the 2025 Pensacola 150, marking the beginning of its developmental efforts within ARCA’s regional ladder.