NCTS RACE RECAP: NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Event: Team EJP 175 (175 laps / 185.15 miles)
Round: 18 of 25 (Regular Season Finale)
Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Location: Loudon, NH
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22 | 1:30 PM ET
No. 42 Operator Standard Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Parker Eatmon | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
Start: 18th | Stage 1: 25th | Stage 2: 25th
Finish: 10th | Driver Points: 30th | Owner Points: 23rd
Read Parker’s Bio
- Key Takeaway: Parker Eatmon and the Operator Standard team earned their first top-10 finish together at New Hampshire. Eatmon qualified the best out of his Niece Motorsports teammates in 18th-place, but slid back to 25th in the opening two stages. The No. 42 team made adjustments in the final stage which brought Eatmon up the running order, and Eatmon made great moves in the closing restarts to gain track position. The rookie picked up his first-career top-10 finish in 10th-place.
- Parker Eatmon’s Post-Race Thoughts: “We struggled to fire off on the short-run in stage one and two, but Landon [Polinski] made some good adjustments at the end of the second stage. In the final stage, we made a little bit of track position up and caught a lucky break at the end to put some fresh tires on. We had a good restart on the green-white-checkered and were able to make it up to 10th. Overall, it was a good day and a great learning experience for sure. I got better on the restarts and came out with a top-10 with our Operator Standard Chevy, so I am pretty happy with our finish.”
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No. 4 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Connor Hall | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 27th | Stage 1: 24th | Stage 2: 24th
Finish: 22nd | Driver Points: 43rd | Owner Points: 31st
Read Connor’s Bio
- Key Takeaway: Connor Hall and the DQS Solutions & Staffing team made gains in New Hampshire. After starting 27th, Hall passed a handful of trucks and maintained 24th in both opening stages. The No. 4 team remained on the lead lap throughout the entire race and made solid improvements to the truck balance on pit road. Hall crossed the line in 22nd-place in his fourth-career NCTS start.
- Connor Hall’s Post-Race Thoughts: “I learned a ton today and had fun with our No. 4 team. I felt like I really got to race hard out there, and our truck was good enough to battle with some of the other guys around us. I got to drive through the field a few times and experienced a tighter pit road with small pit boxes, so that was something new. I feel like I get to learn something new every time I get behind the wheel of one of these trucks, which is awesome. I thought it was a cool race for me to experience because this track reminded me of my home track at Langley Speedway. Huge thanks to Cody Efaw, Greg Fowler, Josh Morris, and everyone at Niece Motorsports for the opportunity.”
About DQS Solutions & Staffing: Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom solutions that address unique business challenges. Recognized as Michigan’s fastest-growing company and #22 in the nation on the Inc. 5000 list, DQS drives industry growth while giving back through its nonprofit, Foundation for Pops, and partnerships like the River Rouge School District.
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Perez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 29th | Stage 1: 17th | Stage 2: 11th
Finish: 27th | Driver Points: 14th | Owner Points: 20th
Read Andrés’ Bio
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the Telcel team had a fast truck in New Hampshire, but were unfortunately swept away in a late-race incident. Pérez de Lara started deep in the field in 29th, but made a lot of ground in the first stage up to 17th. In the second stage, the No. 44 climbed even further up to 11th. The team was in contention for a top-10 finish late in the going, but a spinning truck bounced off the right side door and forced a late pit stop. They were credited with a 27th-place result.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara’s Post-Race Thoughts: “I feel like today was a really solid race for us as a team. We were up there fighting for a top-10 throughout the last run and it was going to be a really solid result for us. The end of the race was just the story of our year with bad luck striking again. I got involved in an overtime restart wreck by just a couple of inches and it ruined our day. It’s really frustrating, but our Telcel Silverado was fast today. We’ll move onto Bristol with our heads held high.”
About Telcel: Telcel is Mexico’s leading telecommunications company, providing nationwide coverage, cutting-edge mobile connectivity, and high-speed internet services to millions of users. With over 30 years of experience, Telcel continues to innovate in digital communication, offering solutions that keep people connected anytime, anywhere.
No. 45 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Landen Lewis | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Start: 22nd | Stage 1: 36th | Stage 2: 35th
Finish: 32nd | Driver Points: 23rd | Owner Points: 9th
Read Landen’s Bio
- Key Takeaway: Landen Lewis and the J.F. Electric team had their race ruined by an early crash due to contact from the No. 5 truck on lap 14. Lewis, with heavy damage to the right side and rear end of his truck, was able to remain on track despite being several laps down. The No. 45 team came home with a 32nd-place finish, but most importantly, were able to clinch their spot in the owner Chase. Lewis will lead the team to a bid for the owner’s championship beginning next race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- Landen Lewis’ Post-Race Thoughts: “Today was obviously not the day we wanted, that’s fore sure. We just put ourselves in a hole early on, but honestly still had a pretty good truck even with all the damage. I’m really proud of the truck we brought this weekend. I thought we made a lot of swings that were in the right direction this week. The biggest thing I can take away after talking with Phil [Gould] is that we’ll start over with a clean slate at Bristol and show up with a clear head to try and run after an owner’s championship. Luckily, Bristol is a place that I’ve had really good runs at before, so I’m looking forward to going there next and starting fresh for the Chase.”
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).
