• In six NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Phoenix Raceway, Spire Motorsports has logged one top-10 and three top-15 finishes, highlighted by a venue-best eighth-place result last November with Connor Mosack. The Mooresville, N.C., organization fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets full time in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The No. 7 entry saw a rotating roster of all-star caliber drivers throughout the season, while Rajah Caruth and NASCAR Cup Series veteran Corey LaJoie have piloted the Nos. 71 and 77, respectively.
• Throughout the month of October, Spire Motorsports is trading its signature “Ascent Yellow” for “Breast Cancer Pink” in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, honoring the incredible strength and resilience of those who have been affected by the life-altering disease. Fans can purchase limited edition “Spire Goes Pink” merchandise online or at the team’s race shop located at 351 Mazeppa Road in Mooresville, N.C. All proceeds will be donated to support breast cancer research. In addition to the financial contribution, Spire Motorsports will recognize the team’s employees, friends and family members who have been impacted by breast cancer. Their stories will be shared across the organization’s social media channels over the next five weeks.
• The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race will be televised live on FS1 Friday, Oct. 31 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The 25th and final event on the series’ 2025 calendar, will be broadcast live on the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.

Stefan Parsons – Driver, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado

• Stefan Parsons will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Transportation Charter Services Chevrolet Silverado in Friday’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
• The 150-lap event will mark Parson’s 28th CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start, where he owns three top-10 finishes, including a series-best sixth-place result behind the wheel of the No. 75 Silverado for Henderson Motorsports last February at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. He has made five truck starts this season between the Tyler Young-prepared Nos. 02 and 20 Chevrolets.
• Parsons’ connection to Spire Motorsports goes beyond Friday’s opportunity. Last season, he served as the spotter for the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series. Parsons has been a client of Spire Sports + Entertainment, part of Spire Motorsports’ parent company Spire Holdings, since 2019.
• The 27-year-old has made nine national series appearances at the Avondale, Ariz., oval, six in a NASCAR Xfinity Series entry and three in a CRAFTSMAN truck. He registered an 18th-place result in Xfinity Series competition in March 2021.
• In 69 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, Parsons earned a series-best eighth-place finish at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in September 2022.
• The Cornelius, N.C., native is the son of former NASCAR Cup Series driver and current FOX Sports broadcaster Phil Parsons and the nephew of 1973 Cup Series champion, the late Benny Parsons.
• Parsons began his racing career driving in the local Bandolero division in 2011, earning his first win the following year at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway during the Summer Shootout Series. He advanced to the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, where he competed in nearly 20 events from 2015-2017.
• Transportation Charter Services (TCS), headquartered in Orange County, California, has been a trusted leader in group passenger transportation since 1988. With a modern fleet, TCS provides safe, clean, and reliable motorcoach services coupled with a first-class customer experience. Serving professional and collegiate sports, tour and travel, corporate markets, high-profile special events, and elite clientele across Southern California, Western Canada, and now Nashville’s entertainer coach market. TCS blends decades of industry expertise with a commitment to innovation and operational excellence. As part of its family of brands—including Royal Coach, operating in San Jose (Calif.), Las Vegas, and Phoenix, and Polynesian Adventure in Hawaii, TCS continues to set the standard as a premier transportation provider.
• Parsons will race Spire Manufacturing chassis SMT-085 Friday. The truck has made three appearances, most recently at Texas Motor Speedway with Andres Perez de Lara at the controls, and earned a chassis-best eighth-place finish last October at Homestead-Miami Speedway with Rajah Caruth.

Stefan Parsons Quotes
What are your thoughts heading into Phoenix, in equipment you have yet to drive?
“This is the kind of opportunity myself and all those around me have been working on for a long time. I’m really excited to work with (Brian) Pattie and the whole No. 7 team. It is a little bit of a homecoming. I have been a part of Spire for several years from the agency side, then I spotted for the No. 7 Cup car last year. I couldn’t be more excited to get on track Thursday afternoon.”

What about Phoenix makes it a fun place to race?
“Phoenix is a lot of fun. It is a place that if you have a good package, you can really stand out and run your race. Obviously with the Championship 4, the race lends itself to chaos. If you can put yourself in position to be up front at the end, there’s no telling what can happen, especially if you get some late-race cautions. The restarts with the runoff through the dogleg make things extremely interesting.”

Atop the No. 7 Box – Crew Chief Brian Pattie

• Brian Pattie stands atop of the No. 7 pit box, an entry that has seen an abundance of all-star caliber drivers behind the wheel throughout the 2025 season.
• Last week at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, the No. 7 team and driver Brenden “Butterbean” Queen started 13th and rebounded from fender damage sustained in Stage 1 to finish 10th.
• Pattie has called two CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Phoenix, claiming an eighth-place finish in last year’s season finale.
• The 50-year-old has been atop the box for 28 NASCAR Cup Series events at the “Diamond in the Desert,” collecting two top fives and five top 10s, highlighted by a fourth-place finish with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., in March 2017.
• The Zephyrhills, Fla., native knows his way to Phoenix Raceway Victory Lane, after calling Jamie McMurray’s 2004 NASCAR Xfinity Series win. McMurray led 47 laps, including the final 13, and held off a young Kyle Busch, the day’s dominant driver, in a green-white-checkered finish.
• Through 24 races, the No. 7 crew has tallied two wins, eight top fives and 12 top 10s.
• In May, the team and driver Carson Hocevar claimed victory in the Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway. Hocevar led 75 of the event’s 134 laps and survived last-lap contact en route to his fifth CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory and first aboard a Spire Motorsports- prepared Chevy Silverado.
• The No. 7 team defended its 2024 victory in the Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in February with Kyle Busch behind the wheel. Busch spent all 135 laps in the top 15 while leading a race-high 80 laps and recording a field-leading average running position (3.2) and driver rating (124.6).
• The 24-year industry veteran spent 14 seasons in NASCAR’s premier division. As a crew chief, he’s amassed six wins in Cup Series competition, 11 in the Xfinity Series and seven in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. He stands as one of 11 crew chiefs to win races across all three of NASCAR’s national touring series.

Rajah Caruth – Driver, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado

• Rajah Caruth will handle the driving chores for Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet Silverado in Friday’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
• Caruth secured his second CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoff berth by claiming victory at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway in May, and advanced to the Round of 8 for the second-consecutive season. Unfortunately, after entering the final race in the Round of 8 at Martinsville Speedway with a 14-point advantage over the Championship 4 cutline, a mid-race incident left the 23-year-old with a flat left-rear, forcing significant contact with the Turn 1 wall. The damage was deemed too severe to continue, and the No. 71 team was eliminated from Championship 4 contention.
• The 23-year-old has made three CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Phoenix, highlighted by a 12th-place finish in the 2023 season finale. He also owns one ARCA Menards Series start and two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the famed one-mile oval.
• Through 24 races, the Washington, D.C., native has registered one win, four top fives and 12 top 10s. He has led 199 laps, nearly quadrupling his 57 career laps led entering the 2025 season.
• In the No. 71 team’s first playoff appearance in 2024, Caruth and Co. advanced to the Round of 8, but mechanical issues stalled their Championship 4 hopes in the season’s penultimate event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
• With his first career CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last season, Caruth became the third African-American driver to win a NASCAR National Touring Series race, joining 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Wendell Scott and current Cup Series star Bubba Wallace.
• HENDRICKCARS.COM is the online home for everything Hendrick Automotive Group. Visitors can shop more than 30,000 new or pre-owned vehicles, locate centers for service and collision repair, receive a value to sell or trade their car, chat online with customer service, discover career opportunities, learn more about vehicle protection programs, and explore how the company gives back to the community.
• The blue and white HENDRICKCARS.COM colors will wrap Spire Manufacturing chassis SMT-087. Kyle Larson drove the truck to Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway in March and a runner-up finish at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway two races later. Most recently, Caruth registered a 10th-place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the same truck, punching his ticket to the Round of 8 of the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoffs.

Rajah Caruth Quotes
Heading into Phoenix, you obviously are not in the position you were hoping for. How do you look on from the tough scenario and finish the season strong?
“Martinsville is obviously still a tough pill to swallow. It is going to sting for awhile, especially not being able to partake in the Championship 4 festivities and have to take off the red playoff indicators on the splitter, spoiler and windshield banner. However, we can still fight for a win and fifth-place in points, which is definitely a great thing to earn for our team. I am excited for another opportunity. Our preparation for Phoenix has put us in a spot where I think we can be competitive and race up front all night.”

Talk about your time at Spire Motorsports.
“I learned a lot. From what it takes on a personal commitment level. At this stage in my career, I learned what it really means to grind, listen to those around you, and work towards building something over time. I have lived through Spire’s core value of respect, and I truly think it is applicable to anywhere I will go or anything I do in life. Above all, above the wins and everything I’ve learned and accomplished, I think the intangibles and all the memories with the people I’ve worked alongside is what will live with me the most. Thank you to Jeff (Dickerson) and everyone at Spire that has helped me along the way, and who knows, maybe I will be back in the building some day.”

Atop the No. 71 Box – Crew Chief Kevin “Bono” Manion

• Veteran crew chief Kevin “Bono” Manion has called eight CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Phoenix Raceway, logging one win and four top fives.
• In the penultimate race of the 2016 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season, Manion helped newly named Spire Motorsports driver Daniel Suarez to his first lone CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory. Suarez led 34 laps and inherited the lead when William Byron’s engine expired. He led the final 12 laps and fended off series-mainstay Johnny Sauter en route to the win. One week later, Suarez clinched the Xfinity Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
• The Boylston, Mass., native owns one top five and three top 10s in three Xfinity Series events at the venue, and one top five and five top 10s in 21 races in Cup Series competition.
• The 53-year-old, a 31-year veteran of the sport, founded Spire Motorsports’ CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program alongside industry veteran Mike Greci in 2022. The team claimed victory in its second outing with driver William Byron at Martinsville Speedway.
• “Bono” has racked up six Cup Series victories – including the 2010 Daytona 500 – 17 NASCAR Xfinity Series triumphs and 12 CRAFTSMAN Truck series wins. Manion is also one of 11 crew chiefs to have called wins across all three of NASCAR’s national touring series.
• In 2023, Manion became one of few crew chiefs to call a race in all three of NASCAR’s national series in a single season, all of which came under the Spire Motorsports banner. He led the part-time effort on the No. 7 Silverado in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, helped in limited starts for Carson Hocevar in the Xfinity Series and took the reigns during the second half of the Cup Series season for Ty Dillon and the No. 77 team.

Corey LaJoie – Driver, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado

• Corey LaJoie will race Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
• Last weekend at Martinsville Speedway, LaJoie registered a fifth-place showing after battling water temperature issues early. The Concord, N.C., native rallied from outside the top 20 to secure his third top-five finish of the 2025 campaign.
• In September’s visit to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, another flat one-mile oval, LaJoie started eighth and maintained top-10 speed throughout the day to earn his fourth top-10 finish in just five starts with Spire Motorsports.
• The 34-year-old has made seven CRAFTSMAN Truck Series appearances in 2025, collecting three top fives and six top 10s.
• The former Spire Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series driver has made 15 appearances in the premier stock car series at Phoenix Raceway. His best outing came in the 2022 season finale, recording an 18th-place finish in the No. 7 Chevrolet.
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• LaJoie will pilot Spire Manufacturing chassis SMT-091 Friday evening. The truck owns three top-five and four top-10 finishes in four starts, scoring back-to-back fifth-place showings with LaJoie at Michigan International Speedway and Richmond Raceway. In the chassis’ maiden voyage at Kansas Speedway this May, William Byron scored a runner-up finish. Overall, the truck has averaged a finishing position of 5.0.

Corey LaJoie Quote
What are your thoughts heading into Phoenix?
“I’m looking forward to closing out the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season at Phoenix. It’s a tricky place because you’re a little underpowered and track position means everything. The surface gets slick, and pit road can be just as challenging with how smooth the concrete is, so you’ve got to be disciplined all night. Hopefully, we can cap off the year strong with our No. 77 team and finish on a high note.”

Atop the No. 77 Box – Crew Chief Chad Walter

• Crew chief Chad Walter has called four CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Phoenix Raceway, earning a venue-best eighth-place finish with Tyler Ankrum at GMS Racing in 2020.
• Walter has seen his share of success atop the box at the “Diamond in the Desert” in Xfinity Series competition. He led Sam Hornish, Jr., to a victory at the one-mile oval in November 2011. He returned to the venue four months later to call Brad Keselowski’s runner-up finish in March 2012.
• Between NASCAR’s Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, the Cornell University graduate has racked up six wins, 54 top fives and 137 top 10s.
• In his last seven CRAFTSMAN Truck Series appearances with LaJoie, the No. 77 crew has tallied two top five and five top 10s.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win came on May 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and an ARCA Menards Series Chevrolet in select events.

NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE ADVANCE: PHOENIX RACEWAY
Event: NCTS Championship Race (150 laps / 150 miles)
Round: 25 of 25 (Season Finale)
Track: Phoenix Raceway
Location: Avondale, Arizona
Date & Time: Friday, October 31 | 7:30 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90

Team Stats & Notes

• Niece Motorsports Phoenix Stats: Niece drivers have made a total of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts at Phoenix Raceway. The team has recorded four top-10 finishes over the years, including a best overall result of seventh-place which was delivered by Kaden Honeycutt last year.

No. 41 McLaren Transport Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Tyler Reif | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett

• Welcome to the Big Leagues: Henderson, Nevada’s Tyler Reif will make his NASCAR national series debut this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. The 19-year-old competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series East tour this year and finished second in the championship points standings. Reif grew up racing on the short tracks of the west coast, and is a multi-time winner in ARCA, Late Models, and U.S. Legends Cars competition.
• Reif’s Phoenix Stats: Tyler Reif has competed in three ARCA Menards Series races at Phoenix Raceway. In 2023, he won in his series debut at the track when he was just 16 years of age. Reif has also ran three standalone ARCA Menards Series West races here, securing one top-five and two top-10s.
• Shiplett’s Phoenix Stats: Mike Shiplett has called one NCTS race at Phoenix, resulting in a 25th-place finish last year with Matt Mills. Shiplett has made 13 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) starts on top of the pit box here, including three top-fives and six top-10 finishes. The crew chief has earned two poles at this track; first in 2010 with AJ Allmendinger in the Cup Series, and then in 2018 with John Hunter Nemechek in NXS competition. In 11 Cup starts, Shiplett earned two top-10 finishes here.
• On the Truck: Reif’s No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from McLaren Transport, a division of DQS Solutions & Staffing. This race will mark their first foray into primary sponsorship in NASCAR.
• Recapping Martinsville: Conner Jones and the No. 41 team had a great run going in Martinsville, but did not get the finish they deserved. After qualifying 25th, Jones methodically advanced his position throughout the opening two stages. A great strategy call in stage two earned Jones two additional points and set him up to use fresh tires at the end of the race. Unfortunately, contact from another competitor sent him spinning late in the event and he was only able to recover to a 22nd-place finish.
• Quoting Reif: You’ve won at Phoenix before, so what is so special about this place to you?

“I think I run well at Phoenix because it’s similar to a lot of the tracks on the west coast that I grew up racing on. It’s a bigger track than all of those ones, but it races like a short track with the only difference being dirty air. I like how there are two different corners and the dog leg here because you have to be aggressive on restarts. It just fits my driving style. I’m super excited to make my Truck Series debut this weekend with everyone at Niece Motorsports and McLaren Transport behind me, it’s going to be so much fun.”

About McLaren Transport: McLaren Transport, a division of DQS Solutions & Staffing, is a leader in automotive logistics, specializing in reliable, safe, and efficient transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Supporting its core transportation services, McLaren also offers warehousing, cross-docking, and supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive goods. Strategically located near the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the company supports efficient border-crossing for clients across industries. Backed by DQS’s logistics and operational resources, McLaren delivers end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and keep the automotive and logistics industry moving forward.

No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski

• Mills’ Phoenix Stats: Matt Mills has competed in two NCTS races at Phoenix, finishing 21st in 2016 and 25th in last year’s race. Mills made his NXS debut at this track back in 2017, and went on to make a total of seven series starts here. His best NXS finish was a 19th-place effort in 2019.
• Polinski’s Phoenix Stats: Landon Polinski will make his first NCTS start as a crew chief at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.
• On the Truck: Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from longtime partners J.F. Electric, who will be featured as a co-branded primary sponsor along with DQS Solutions & Staffing and Precision Vehicle Logistics.
• Recapping Martinsville: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team fought overheating issues early at Martinsville. Before the team was able to diagnose the issue, Mills’ engine shut off which dropped him a handful of laps down. The J.F. Electric crew was able to hook the cooldown unit onto the truck which kept him in the race, multiple laps down. Mills came home 27th with an otherwise clean truck.
• Points Rundown: Mills currently holds onto 18th-place in the championship points standings heading into the final race of the season. The driver is 14 markers behind Dawson Sutton in 17th-place, and 14 points ahead of Jack Wood in 19th-place.
• Quoting Mills: How would you assess your second season racing for Niece Motorsports in the Truck Series?

“We’ve definitely been better in certain areas compared to last year, namely by taking care of our inventory. I feel like our speed has been there at certain tracks, but we’ve had a lot of moving parts as far as our particular race team this year. We have had some good moments and improved in places, but still definitely have room to improve more going into next year.”

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 Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.

No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

• Pérez de Lara’s Phoenix Stats: Andrés Pérez de Lara has made one NCTS start at Phoenix Raceway, finishing 31st after a crash. Pérez de Lara ran two ARCA Menards Series races here, finishing fourth and eighth, respectively. He has also finished third in an ARCA West race.
• Rogers’ Phoenix Stats: Wally Rogers has called nine NCTS races at Phoenix Raceway, including a runner-up finish in 2005 and two top-fives in total. In nine NXS starts here, Rogers amassed one top-five and four top-10s. He has also called nine Cup Series races at the 1.0-mile track.
• On the Truck: Pérez de Lara’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Telcel, a Mexican telecommunications giant, along with associate partners, Claro and Infinitum.
• Recapping Martinsville: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the No. 44 team were taken out in an early incident at Martinsville. The rookie made a great qualifying lap inside the top-10, and had high hopes for the 200-lap event. On lap seven, contact from other competitors forced Pérez de Lara into the outside wall and created heavy damage. The Telcel crew made several pit stops to repair the damage and kept him in the race, multiple laps down. They crossed the line in 28th.
• Points Rundown: Pérez de Lara remains 16th in the points standings for his maiden NCTS season heading into the series finale. The rookie is only five points behind Matt Crafton in 15th-place, and has a 21-point lead over Dawson Sutton in 17th-place.
• Quoting Pérez de Lara: What all have you learned in your first season of racing in the Truck Series?

“Oh, so many things. I think it was definitely a big step to race in the Truck Series after spending two years in ARCA, and it took time for me to adapt to such a competitive series. But, I feel really good where we are at right now. I feel confident heading into Phoenix, and more than anything, I’m looking forward to getting some good stuff going for next year. I will have much more confidence in the team and I returning to these racetracks for a second time which can hopefully lead to better results for us.”

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 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
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• Currey’s Phoenix Stats: Bayley Currey has competed in three NCTS races at Phoenix Raceway, picking up a top-10 finish in 2017. Last year, Currey finished 21st in the season finale. Through nine NXS starts at the track, Currey’s best finish of seventh-place came in 2021. He also made a Cup Series start here in 2019, finishing 31st.
• Gould’s Phoenix Stats: Phil Gould has called six NCTS races at Phoenix, capturing a total of four top-10 finishes including a best result of seventh last year. In 11 NXS starts here, Gould’s drivers picked up four top-10 finishes.
• On the Truck: Currey’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing, who will be featured as a co-branded primary sponsor along with J.F. Electric and Precision Vehicle Logistics.
• Recapping Martinsville: Bayley Currey and the No. 45 team had an eventful night in Martinsville. After starting 20th, the team took advantage of track position and kept it throughout the opening stages. By using strategy calls, Currey moved into the top-five on older tires. Unfortunately, on a late-race restart, the driver was forced into the outside wall via contact from another competitor which resulted in a cut tire. Currey finished the race in the 21st position.
• Points Rundown: Following the penultimate race of the year in Martinsville, the No. 45 team remains 13th in the owner points standings. Entering Phoenix, the team is 21 points behind Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 team in 12th, and 46 points ahead of ThorSport Racing’s No. 99 entry. Currey remains 22nd overall in driver points ahead of the season finale.
• Quoting Currey: What are your takeaways from running part-time with the Nos. 44 and 45 teams this year?

“I feel very fortunate to have run as many races as I have this year. Going into the year, I didn’t think I would have this many on my schedule, so I’m very thankful for those opportunities. We have had good speed everywhere, and even though some things have gone wrong, I feel like we’ve been in contention to win a couple of times. With all of that said, I’ve been pretty happy with our year. There are definitely some races that I’d like to have back and see what could go differently if our luck changed a little bit. All-in-all, it’s been a pretty good year and I couldn’t be more thankful for everyone at Niece Motorsports.”

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.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) since 2016. Fielding the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45 trucks, the team has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. Founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece, the team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra. 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).