NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE PREVIEW: ROCKINGHAM SPEEDWAY
Event: Black’s Tire 200 (200 laps / 188 miles)
Round: 5 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Rockingham Speedway
Location: Rockingham, NC
Date & Time: Friday, April 3 | 4:30 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Rockingham Stats:
NCTS Starts: 3; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 6th (Kaden Honeycutt, 2025).
- Aced the Test: All four Niece Motorsports trucks showed speed at the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) organizational test held at Rockingham Speedway in February. Landen Lewis ended the session quickest out of any driver atop the speed charts in the No. 45 Chevrolet.
- Rockingham Thunderfest: Niece Motorsports drivers Connor Hall, Parker Eatmon, and Landen Lewis will sign autographs at the Rockingham Thunderfest event in downtown Rockingham on Thursday evening from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM local time.
No. 4 Comprehensive Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Connor Hall | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
- Welcome, Connor Hall: Veteran short track driver Connor Hall will attempt to make his second-career NCTS start (and first with Niece Motorsports) this weekend at ‘The Rock’. Hall, a two-time NASCAR Local Racing Series champion and winner in the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series, has one prior start in a truck – finishing 10th in his debut at Richmond Raceway in 2024.
- Hall’s Rockingham Stats:
Connor Hall will make his first NCTS start at Rockingham Speedway on Friday.
- Shiplett’s Rockingham Stats:
NCTS Starts: 2; Wins: 1 (Kasey Kahne, 2012); Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1.
- On the Truck: Hall’s No. 4 Chevrolet is supported by Comprehensive Logistics, marking its debut race as a NASCAR sponsor. The company is an industry leader in warehouse logistics and I2M solutions.
- Double Duty: In addition to his NCTS duties, Hall will also compete in Saturday’s ARCA Menards Series East race at Rockingham. Hall will drive the No. 24 Chevrolet SS for SPS Racing, the same team he raced for last weekend in the season opener at Hickory Motor Speedway.
- Quoting Hall: You haven’t raced a truck in a while, but had a chance to learn a lot at the test in February. What can you take from that test and apply into the race?
“I was able to learn a bunch about these trucks when I got to drive one of them at the test. These trucks are super different from anything that I am used to driving, and the main thing I want to pick up on is the dirty air aspect since I’m not used to it. I feel like I have been putting as much work into this weekend as I possibly can, whether that be from watching film, driving in the sim, or practicing pit stops. I’m very appreciative of everyone at Comprehensive Logistics, Greg Fowler, Josh Morris, Cody Efaw, and everyone at the team for giving me this opportunity. My main goal is to go out there and have a solid run, keep the truck in one piece, and make the most out of it.”
About Comprehensive Logistics: Comprehensive Logistics (CLI) is a full-service inbound-to-manufacturing logistics partner specializing in high-volume, high-velocity, and highly complex operations, including warehouse management, value-added services, sequencing, transportation, and sub-assembly manufacturing. By integrating advanced technology, data-driven insights, and process engineering with experienced teams, CLI delivers high-precision, reliable logistics solutions tailored to evolving customer needs. For more information, please visit complog.com.
No. 42 Vetted Ventures Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Parker Eatmon | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
- Welcome to the Big Leagues: Wilson, North Carolina’s Parker Eatmon will make his NCTS debut driving Niece Motorsports’ No. 42 Chevrolet. The 19-year-old rookie competes full-time in the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series, and is a past winner of the Thanksgiving Classic 250 at Southern National Motorsports Park.
- Eatmon’s Rockingham Stats:
Parker Eatmon will make his first NCTS start at Rockingham Speedway on Friday.
- Polinski’s Rockingham Stats:
Landon Polinski will make his first NCTS start as a crew chief at Rockingham Speedway on Friday.
- On the Truck: Eatmon’s No. 42 Chevrolet will race with support from Vetted Ventures, who has sponsored him throughout his Late Model career. Vetted Ventures is a private sales and acquisitions management firm.
- Recapping Darlington: Conner Jones and the DQS Solutions & Staffing team had a hard-fought night in Darlington. Jones qualified in 19th and remained consistent throughout the opening two stages. The team made some adjustments to the handling on pit road, which helped the No. 42 Silverado advance through the field. Late in the race, however, Jones made contact with another competitor, which cut down his right-front tire and forced him into the outside wall. The crew made repairs to allow Jones to finish the race, crossing the line in 16th-place.
- Owner Points Outlook: Niece Motorsports’ No. 42 team gained three spots in the owner points standings following Conner Jones’ 16th-place outing at Darlington Raceway. Now scored in 17th, the No. 42 trails Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 truck by five points, and also leads their No. 12 truck by one point. Heading into Rockingham, the No. 42 team is 35 points behind ThorSport Racing’s No. 99 truck, which currently holds onto the final spot in the Chase.
- Quoting Eatmon: Rockingham might be considered one of the fastest tracks that you’ve raced at before, so how much different is it compared to your short track background?
“The trucks drive so different from the late models that I’m used to racing, so that has been a fun challenge for me to get used to. They carry so much more speed, and the aerodynamics are huge. I think the biggest difference between the two is just how much heavier the trucks feel, which really affects the handling. My main goal for this weekend is just to run all of the laps and continue to gain experience which will help me throughout the rest of the season. We have a really sweet looking Vetted Ventures paint scheme on our truck this weekend, so I’m hoping that we can run well for them.”
About Vetted Ventures: Vetted Ventures is a pioneer in revolutionizing private sales and acquisitions management through an ecosystem of exclusive clients with the ability to be represented by one company across different industries. We aim to provide our clients with the opportunities they seek backed by the service they deserve. To learn more about the company, please visit www.Vetted-Ventures.com.
No. 44 Precision Vehicle Logistics De Mexico Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andres Perez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
- Pérez de Lara’s Rockingham Stats:
NCTS Starts: 1; Best Finish: 12th (2025).
- Rogers’ Rockingham Stats:
NOAPS Starts: 6; Top-Fives: 3; Top-10s: 3; Best Finish: 3rd (twice in 2002).
NCTS Starts: 1; Best Finish: 20th (2025).
- On the Truck: Pérez de Lara’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Precision Vehicle Logistics De Mexico. The company works directly with auto manufacturers to transport newly-assembled cars and trucks to dealerships.
- Happy Birthday, Andrés!: Pérez de Lara turns 21-years-old on Thursday, April 2nd.
- Recapping Darlington: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the Telcel team made progress throughout the race in Darlington before their night came to an early close. Pérez de Lara started the event in 21st, but dropped back early in stage one. The No. 44 pit crew was phenomenal all night long, gaining several spots on pit road. After making adjustments, the truck vaulted into the top-10. Unfortunately, after two competitors hit the wall in front of him, Pérez de Lara had nowhere to go and collided into the slower trucks. With too much damage to continue, the team was scored in 32nd-place.
- Driver Points Outlook: Pérez de Lara’s crash in Darlington resulted in a loss of two positions in the points standings. The sophomore driver is currently shown in ninth-place overall, 15 points behind Corey Heim.
- Quoting Pérez de Lara: Your team has brought fast trucks to all of the opening races this year, so how do you keep your momentum up?
“Definitely, our team has had a pretty strong opening to our year. If we could have gotten through Darlington clean, we would probably be inside the top-five in points, which says a lot about where we are at with the No. 44 group. We just have to keep pushing hard and take our good results whenever we can get them, but try and minimize our mistakes. The team was really fast here last year at Rockingham, and we made a lot of gains in the test, so I’m hoping we can keep that up and carry that into the weekend with our Precision Vehicle Logistics De Mexico Chevy.”
About Precision Vehicle Logistics: Precision Vehicle Logistics is a customer-focused group of professionals committed to service excellence in finished vehicle logistics. Precision offers a unique combination of talented experience, industry-leading software and systems, and a network of partners and resources to deliver customized solutions to the world’s leading automakers.
No. 45 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Landen Lewis | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
- Welcome Back, Landen: Landen Lewis returns to the seat of Niece Motorsports’ No. 45 Silverado after stepping out of the ride for teammate, Ross Chastain in Darlington. Lewis impressed in his first start of the year at St. Petersburg, where he earned a notable amount of points in both stages and finished sixth in the race.
- Lewis’ Rockingham Stats:
Landen Lewis will make his first-career NCTS start at Rockingham Speedway on Friday.
- Gould’s Rockingham Stats:
NCTS Starts: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 6th (2025).
- On the Truck: Lewis’ No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from J.F. Electric and Utilitra.
- Recapping Darlington: Ross Chastain and the Buckle Up South Carolina team had the win in their sights, but were forced to settle for second-place. Chastain qualified ninth and finished eighth in stage one, noting that his truck was tight early on. After making some adjustments on pit road, the No. 45 came to life and finished second in stage two. In a thrilling final stage, Chastain swapped the lead back and forth several times. The team led the white flag lap, but got passed in turn three for the final run to the checkered flag.
- Owner Points Outlook: Niece Motorsports’ No. 45 team is knocking on the door of the points head heading into Rockingham. Following Ross Chastain’s second-place finish in Darlington, the team is now positioned in second-place, just 10 points behind Front Row Motorsports’ No. 38 team which leads the standings. The No. 45 has a three-point gap over Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet in third, and a 43-point buffer over the Chase cutline.
- Quoting Lewis: Now that you’ve had a chance to get a race under your belt with the team, how has your communication and teamwork been?
“I feel like as a group, we have improved and grown a lot since we first started working together on the No. 45 team. Phil (Gould) and I have worked really well with each other in the race we’ve run, being in the shop, and getting to learn him more. The team chemistry is a lot better, and I feel like I’m more prepared than I was at the test. I’m looking forward to getting out there in Rockingham on Friday and hope to have the same speed in our J.F. Electric Chevy that we had at the test.”
About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. The team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra, and was founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.
Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).
