Tim McCreadie will honor his late father's legacy by racing with the iconic No. 9 in the upcoming season, marking the first time he'll use this number in his career. The number was made famous by his father, Bob McCreadie, a Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame driver who passed away last May at 73.

The decision came through a collaboration with Boom Briggs Motorsports, where McCreadie will compete following his departure from the Rocket Chassis house car team. This move represents more than just a number change - it's a tribute to his father's racing legacy and family values.

"Everybody knew when McCreadie rolled in with the No. 9, it was one of the cars to beat," McCreadie reflected in a social media announcement. "Every time we go onto the track, we can honor him as a father, a great race car driver, and a great family man."

The two-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion's 2024 season saw multiple team changes, starting with Paylor Motorsports, then moving to Rocket Chassis in March, before transitioning to Briggs-owned team for 2025. The team change occurred when Brandon Sheppard returned to the Rocket Chassis house car team.

Boom Briggs, who has known McCreadie for over 20 years, will scale back his own driving schedule to focus on supporting McCreadie's pursuit of another Lucas Oil title. The partnership is strengthened by continued support from Mark Richards of Rocket Chassis, who maintains that McCreadie will remain crucial to their development program.

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