Hill Motorsports Overview
Hill Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, the team is owned by brothers Timmy Hill and Tyler Hill. Hill Motorsports fields the No. 56 Toyota entry on a part-time basis, with Timmy Hill serving as the primary driver. The organization maintains a focus on Toyota machinery and has steadily built its presence across multiple NASCAR and ARCA developmental series over the past three decades.
Founding and Organizational Origins
Hill Motorsports was established in 1991 by the Hill family, with Jerry Hill serving as the initial owner and driver. The team made its professional debut in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series that same year, fielding the No. 56 Pontiac for Jerry Hill. The family’s involvement in motorsports stemmed from a deep-rooted passion for racing, with the brothers Timmy and Tyler Hill growing up around the sport and eventually taking over operational responsibilities as the team evolved.
The early years focused on Cup Series competition, with Jerry Hill running a limited schedule from 1991 through 1993. While results were modest during this period, the experience gained in major series competition provided a foundation for the organization’s future expansion into other racing categories. The team learned valuable lessons about equipment preparation, race strategy, and the demands of professional stock car racing at the highest levels.
Growth Into NASCAR Competition
Following the Cup Series experience, Hill Motorsports shifted its focus toward the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2001. The team debuted at Darlington Raceway with Jerry Hill driving the No. 41 truck, marking the beginning of a long-term commitment to the Truck Series platform. This move allowed the organization to develop its technical capabilities while competing against emerging talent in a more accessible racing environment.
The organization continued operating intermittently over the following years, building experience and maintaining its presence in the sport. In 2019, Hill Motorsports experienced a significant resurgence when Timmy Hill took over driving duties for the No. 56 entry. This return marked a new chapter for the team, with Timmy Hill combining his driving skills with ownership responsibilities to reinvigorate the family racing program.
Hill Motorsports Competitive Journey
Hill Motorsports has developed from a small family operation into a more structured part-time competitor across multiple NASCAR developmental series. The team has navigated the challenges of limited resources while pursuing competitive results, demonstrating resilience and adaptability throughout its racing history.
Early Seasons and Development (1991–2018)
The initial Cup Series campaign in 1991 saw Jerry Hill debut at Dover International Speedway, where vibration problems forced an early exit after completing just 39 laps. The team struggled with consistency during this period, with Jerry Hill managing a best qualifying effort of 36th at Dover in 1992 while competing in four races that season. By 1993, the team had scaled back to just two starts at Rockingham, both resulting in 38th-place finishes and did-not-finish outcomes.
The transition to Truck Series competition in 2001 provided fresh opportunities for growth. Jerry Hill’s debut at Darlington yielded a 26th-place finish, with subsequent starts at Dover (27th) and Kentucky (17th) showing gradual improvement. Additional Truck Series entries followed, including a 21st-place finish at Auto Club Speedway in 2001 driving the No. 47 truck. These early Truck Series efforts established the team’s operational framework and prepared the organization for its eventual expansion.
Breakthrough in the Truck Series (2019–Present)
The 2019 season marked a turning point for Hill Motorsports. Timmy Hill’s return at Martinsville Speedway resulted in a 21st-place finish, followed by strong performances including a 20th-place run at Dover with Tyler Hill driving. Timmy Hill continued his progress with a 16th-place finish at Charlotte and a 24th-place result at Chicagoland. The season reached its peak at the Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville, where Timmy Hill captured the team’s first-ever top-five finish in the Truck Series, establishing a benchmark for future performance.
The organization continued building momentum in subsequent seasons. In 2021, Tyler Hill achieved a breakthrough result by finishing second at Talladega Superspeedway, setting a new team best finish and demonstrating the competitive potential of the program. Timmy Hill assumed full-time driving duties in the No. 56 truck during the 2022 season. For 2024, the team announced Timmy Hill would continue as the full-time driver. The program scaled back to part-time competition in 2025, with plans for Timmy Hill to attempt 17 races in the 2026 season.
Expansion to ARCA Menards Series (2025)
In February 2025, Hill Motorsports announced its expansion into the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East. Timmy Hill would compete part-time in the main ARCA Menards Series driving the No. 56 Toyota Camry while also undertaking a full-time campaign in the East Series. The move represented a natural progression for the organization, leveraging its Toyota technical partnership to compete in additional developmental series.
Timmy Hill’s ARCA East debut at Dover International Speedway resulted in a impressive sixth-place finish, immediately demonstrating the team’s competitiveness in the series. He later competed in the Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway in both the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East, gaining valuable experience across the program’s expanded competition schedule.
Modern Program and Current Direction (2019–Present)
Hill Motorsports operates as a family-owned organization with Timmy Hill and Tyler Hill serving as co-owners while Timmy takes on the primary driving duties. The team’s technical relationship with Toyota provides a stable manufacturer platform, with the No. 56 Toyota Tundra serving as the primary Truck Series entry and Toyota Camry models competing in ARCA competition. The Thomasville, North Carolina facility serves as the operational headquarters for the multi-series program.
The organization’s current direction emphasizes sustainable growth and competitive participation across multiple series. With Timmy Hill planning an ambitious 17-race schedule in the No. 56 truck for 2026, the team continues to balance development priorities with competitive aspirations. The expansion into ARCA competition has opened new opportunities for the Hill brothers to showcase their abilities while building the program’s long-term stability.
Philosophy and Competitive Strengths
Hill Motorsports operates with a focus on steady improvement and maximizing results within the constraints of a part-time program. The team’s strengths lie in its family-oriented approach, consistent Toyota technical partnership, and the dedication of the Hill brothers to both driving and organizational development. The program has shown particular capability at intermediate-length tracks and superspeedways, with past performances at Talladega and Martinsville highlighting the team’s potential for breakthrough results.
Key Milestones and Major Moments
Several moments define the Hill Motorsports legacy. The 2019 Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville stands as the team’s most significant achievement, with Timmy Hill’s top-five finish marking the first major milestone in the Truck Series era. Tyler Hill’s second-place run at Talladega in 2021 surpassed that benchmark, establishing a new team best result. The 2025 expansion into ARCA Menards Series competition represents another important chapter, with Timmy Hill’s sixth-place finish at Dover immediately validating the program’s competitiveness in a new racing discipline.
Hill Motorsports Achievements and Results
Despite operating primarily as a part-time program without championship victories to date, Hill Motorsports has accumulated meaningful results across its competition history. The team has competed in 157 total races spanning the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East. With zero championships and zero victories recorded across all series, the program’s achievements reflect incremental progress and competitive participation rather than dominant success.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Achievements
The Truck Series serves as Hill Motorsports’ primary competition platform, accounting for 143 of the team’s 157 total race entries. The 2019 season delivered the program’s most significant results, including Timmy Hill’s first top-five finish at Martinsville and multiple top-20 performances throughout the campaign. Tyler Hill’s runner-up finish at Talladega in 2021 established the team’s best-ever Truck Series result. The brothers have shared driving duties in the No. 56 entry, with Timmy Hill assuming full-time responsibilities in 2022 and 2024.
ARCA Menards Series Achievements
Hill Motorsports entered ARCA Menards Series competition in 2025, with Timmy Hill piloting the No. 56 Toyota Camry on a part-time basis. The Dover International Speedway debut yielded a sixth-place finish, immediately demonstrating the program’s ability to compete against established ARCA teams. The team continues to develop its ARCA program while maintaining its Truck Series commitments.
ARCA Menards Series East Achievements
The ARCA Menards Series East expansion in 2025 marked Hill Motorsports’ entry into regional ARCA competition. Timmy Hill undertook a full-season campaign in the East Series, with his Dover performance matching the sixth-place result achieved in the national series. The dual-series ARCA program provides additional track time and development opportunities for the organization.
NASCAR Cup Series History
Hill Motorsports’ Cup Series history consists of eight race entries between 1991 and 1994. Jerry Hill served as the driver for all Cup Series appearances, with the team competing primarily at Dover International Speedway and Rockingham. The best qualifying effort was a 36th-position start at Dover in 1992, while race results never exceeded a 27th-place finish at Rockingham in the same year. The Cup Series experience, while unsuccessful competitively, provided foundational knowledge that guided the organization’s future direction toward Truck Series and ARCA competition.