John Hunter Nemechek to race No. 40 at New Hampshire for Dollar Tree's anniversary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
John Hunter Nemechek will compete in the No. 40 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club during the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. This one-time change celebrates Dollar Tree's 40th anniversary, while points earned will still count towards the No. 42 entry. Legacy Motor Club announced the scheme, which features green and gold colors, acknowledging the significance of the milestone. The No. 40 has experienced considerable history in NASCAR, having made 951 previous Cup Series starts and securing nine victories.
- •Nemechek races the No. 40 for the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday.
- •The No. 40 entry is part of a special celebration.
- •Legacy Motor Club confirmed all points will go to the No. 42.
- •The No. 40 has a history of nine Cup victories.
- •AJ Allmendinger previously drove the No. 40 this season.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — John Hunter Nemechek Will Have a Different Number at New Hampshire
"NASCAR fans will see an unfamiliar number on John Hunter Nemechek’s Toyota at New Hampshire, but there’s a special reason behind the one-race change.
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