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Adakonis Wins His Third Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Race in Round Nine at VIR

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Alton, Va. (Aug. 23, 2026) – The current Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin championship leader extended his point lead with a race victory on Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway. Justin Adakonis (No. 23 McCumbee McAleer Racing) held off Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) and Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) to win his third race of the season.

Adakonis started from fourth on the grid, but was lucky enough to have his teammate, VIR ace Fletcher, starting in front of him. When the green flag waved, the pair worked together to move around polesitter William Wallis (No. 24 Advanced Autosports).

The MMR teammates couldn’t shake Wallis though, not until the restart from the first of three full-course cautions. That’s when Noah Harmon (No. 12 Hendricks Motorsports) started to fight with Wallis for the final podium position, which allowed Fletcher and Adakonis to build a little bit of breathing room.

The teammates played nice with each other up front, allowing each other to get clean air when they needed it. It was on the second restart from a full-course yellow when things got dicey.

Thomas had a great restart and was able to take away second place from Fletcher two laps later.

Adakonis was in Thomas’ crosshairs and just when it seemed like Thomas was about to take the lead, the final full-course caution came out. Thomas did complete the pass on track, but race officials ruled it happened after the full-course caution came out and instructed him to give the position back to Adakonis.

The race ended under yellow and Thomas never got a second chance to pass Adakonis.

“I was not told that there was a yellow coming out,” Adakonis said. “So, when I saw Jared [Thomas] pop for the move, I was like, ‘All right, he’s getting really aggressive, so I’m just trying to let him have it.’ I don’t want to get doored off the track, so I was trying to be smart with it. Then I saw the blinking yellow as soon as I went in the corner. I was like, ‘I think I might have been ahead of him.”

It is the third victory of the year for Adakonis, who scored his first win on the streets of St. Petersburg and his second at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

“Heat always affects the car. This car likes to get hot, especially when you’re pushing for as long as I was pushing Jeremy [Fletcher]. And it gets pretty hot inside the cockpit. So just try to keep air on the radiator as much as I can. I ended up getting really hot at the end. That’s why I made that move on Jeremy.

“We (Adakonis and Fletcher) kind of know each other long enough to this point where I know what he’s going to do, and he knows what I’m going to do. I think he trusts me enough that when I pop out for air, I’m not trying to pass him. We were in a really well managed race. I think we could definitely do that in tomorrow’s race for sure.”

As a two-time series champion, Thomas knows what it takes to win sweltering races at VIR and he put that experience to good use.

“You have this big racetrack with these long straits, but with the heat, the cars get hot and you lose power and it makes it harder to pass,” Thomas said. “Overall, there’s just the combination of corners here and you can defend, so it just is a tough place to pass. If you want a spot, you’ve really got to get your elbows out.

“At the beginning of that race, I was just biding my time, trying not to tear up my stuff. Honestly, I was sitting further back than I wanted, and then we had that first caution. I’m like, ‘okay, now it’s time to go.’ With the heat, the track gets slick too, so you’re trying to save your tires there for the end, and it’s not the easiest thing to do. So definitely the cream rises to the top at the end of these races.”

He wasn’t able to win his fifth VIR race in-a-row, but Fletcher did score a podium, which was a welcome result after two frustrating races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

“I think I just drive really well here- I like the flow of the track, and I like the way it races. You can really control everything from the front,” said Fletcher, who led the most laps. “I think we did pretty good today at that.

“At the end, we were three wide in the middle of Oaktree. If the caution would have come out 10 feet later, it would have been a different story. So close, but it’s another podium.”

Max Stallone (No. 3 Wheels America Racing) took home the Penske Shocking Performance Award by advancing an astounding 25 positions in the race. Stallone, the current MX-5 Cup Shootout Scholarship winner, had to start the race from last because he needed to change his engine after qualifying. He was 14th at the checkered flag.

Harmon, who was last year’s scholarship winner, finished the race in fourth. He was followed by Ethan Goulart (No. 29 Saito Motorsports Group), who is back in an MX-5 Cup car for the first time since St. Pete.

Christian Hodneland (No. 32 BSI Racing) collected the Takumi Award for drivers over the age of 40.

The highest finishing female award went to Ellie Gossett (No. 77 BSI Racing) who crossed the line in 23rd.

Sunday’s Round 10 race at VIR will go green at 3:30pm ET with live streaming on the IMSA and RACER YouTube channels.

About: The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature spec series for Mazda Motorsports. The series has been operated by Andersen Promotions since 2017 and is currently sanctioned by IMSA. Mazda-powered grassroots champions can earn Mazda scholarships for this pro-level series. The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup awards more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships.

Find out more at http://www.mx-5cup.com.

Bitcoin Surges 20%: How Crypto Holders Are Exploring Cloud Mining Income in 2026

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Bitcoin is back in the spotlight after one of its strongest rallies of 2026.

BTC has climbed roughly 20% this week, briefly moving above $79,000 and reaching its highest level in about three months. At the same time, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen renewed inflows, adding to expectations that bullish momentum could continue.

As Bitcoin recovers, many crypto holders are asking a different question: instead of simply waiting for BTC prices to rise, is there a way to put existing digital assets to work?

Cloud mining is one option gaining renewed attention.

Cloud Mining Returns to Focus

Traditional Bitcoin mining requires expensive ASIC hardware, electricity, cooling and ongoing maintenance. Cloud mining removes much of that complexity by allowing users to access computing power operated through remote data centers.

SHRMiner provides cloud mining contracts for users holding BTC, ETH, DOGE/LTC, ZEC, and other supported cryptocurrencies.

Users do not need to purchase mining machines or manage technical infrastructure. After selecting a contract, the platform allocates the corresponding cloud computing resources, while mining operations and maintenance are handled remotely.

Key features include:

  • No mining hardware required
  • Multiple supported cryptocurrencies
  • Automated cloud computing allocation
  • Enterprise-scale data-center infrastructure
  • 24-hour settlement according to contract terms
  • Mobile and desktop account access

For long-term crypto holders, the model provides an alternative to constantly trading market swings: allocating part of their assets toward computing-power contracts designed to generate periodic payouts.

How to Get Started

Getting started with SHRMiner involves four steps:

1. Create an account
Register with an email address. New users may qualify for a $15 promotional bonus.

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Select a contract based on budget, duration, and projected payout.

3. Activate cloud computing power
Once activated, the corresponding mining resources are allocated and operated through remote data centers.

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Eligible earnings are calculated and credited according to the selected contract’s settlement schedule.

No ASIC installation, electricity management or equipment maintenance is required from the user.

Exploring Cloud Mining Opportunities Above $27,700

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Exploring Cloud Mining Opportunities

Why Crypto Holders Are Paying Attention

A Bitcoin bull market creates opportunities, but it also creates a dilemma. Selling BTC generates liquidity but reduces exposure if prices continue higher, while simply holding the asset does not generate recurring cash flow on its own.

Cloud mining offers another approach.

Instead of trying to predict every market move, crypto holders can explore using part of their assets to access remotely operated mining infrastructure and potential contract-based income.

As Bitcoin’s momentum strengthens again in 2026, the conversation is shifting from simply “How high can BTC go?” to “How can I make my crypto assets more productive?”

For investors exploring that question, SHRMiner provides one potential route into cloud mining without the cost and technical complexity of operating physical mining equipment.

5 Convenience Services Busy San Diego Professionals Should Know About

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Time is the one resource nobody can buy more of. For busy professionals juggling demanding jobs, commutes, and everything else on a calendar, outsourcing routine tasks has stopped being a luxury and started being a practical scheduling decision.

Nearly a third of working-age adults report feeling constantly busy, and that pressure shows up in how people spend their limited free hours. Increasingly, that means paying someone else to handle the tasks that used to eat into evenings and weekends.

Here are five services San Diego professionals are using to buy back real time.

Why This Shift Is Happening Now

A few things converged to make this possible at scale.

On-demand apps made booking nearly frictionless. Scheduling used to mean phone calls and fixed business hours. Now it means a few taps, whenever it’s convenient.

The math also just makes sense for a lot of people. Once you factor in your actual hourly value, whether that’s income potential or simply the worth of an evening back, paying someone else to handle a routine task often comes out ahead.

1. Mobile Car Detailing

Getting a car cleaned used to mean a dedicated errand: drive somewhere, wait around, then drive back. That model doesn’t fit well into a packed weekday.

Mobile detailing flips the process. A professional comes to your home or office parking lot with everything needed already on board, water, power, and equipment, so the car gets a full service without you losing any part of your day.

For San Diego professionals specifically, this solves a real local problem. What premium mobile detailing San Diego offers means a car can get properly cleaned during a workday, in a home driveway or office lot, while its owner is in back-to-back meetings rather than sitting in a waiting room somewhere across town.

2. Laundry Pickup & Delivery

Laundry is one of those tasks that quietly eats an entire evening or weekend morning. Sorting, washing, drying, folding, it adds up to hours most professionals would rather spend elsewhere.

Pickup and delivery laundry services remove nearly all of that. A driver collects dirty laundry, professionals handle the washing and folding at a facility, and clean clothes are delivered back, often within a day or two.

Many services now offer recurring scheduling, so laundry becomes something that just happens in the background rather than a task that has to be remembered and planned around each week.

3. Grocery & Household Delivery

Grocery shopping is another routine task that costs more time than most people realize once travel, parking, and checkout lines are added together.

Instant delivery platforms have made same-day or even same-hour grocery and household delivery normal rather than a novelty. Orders placed during a lunch break can arrive before the workday even ends.

The convenience fee attached to these services often looks steep at first glance. Factored against an hour of a professional’s actual time, though, the math frequently works out in favor of paying for delivery rather than making the trip in person.

4. On-Demand Home Cleaning

A clean home matters for most people’s sense of order and calm, but finding time to actually clean it consistently is a different story for anyone working long hours.

On-demand cleaning services let professionals book a single visit or a recurring schedule, choosing exactly what gets covered, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, based on what actually needs attention that week.

Flexible scheduling is the real draw here. Many services now offer evening or weekend appointment windows specifically built around people who aren’t home during standard business hours.

5. Personal Assistant & Errand Services

Not every task fits neatly into a single category, and that’s exactly what this service type is built for.

Personal assistants and errand-running services handle the small, scattered tasks that don’t warrant a dedicated app of their own: picking up dry cleaning, waiting for a delivery, running to the pharmacy, or handling a handful of unrelated errands in one trip.

For professionals with a long list of small tasks rather than one big one, bundling everything into a single booked service often saves more time overall than trying to squeeze each errand in separately.

How to Decide Which One to Start With

Five options can feel like a lot to take on at once. Starting with just one is usually the better approach.

The simplest place to start is whichever task currently causes the most friction in your week. If laundry is the thing you dread every Sunday, start there. If your car hasn’t been properly cleaned in months because there’s never a good time, that’s the obvious first move.

For most professionals, car care is an easy starting point because it requires zero ongoing coordination. Booking car detailing near me in San Diego takes a few minutes, and once it’s scheduled, there’s nothing left to manage before the appointment itself.

Once one service is running smoothly and genuinely saving time, adding a second becomes an easier decision, since you’ll already have a clear sense of whether outsourcing actually delivers the time-back it promises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these services actually worth the cost for a typical professional? For most people juggling a demanding schedule, yes. The value comes from what the freed-up time is worth to you, whether that’s more focused work hours, family time, or simply rest.

How do I know which convenience service to try first? Start with whatever task currently causes the most stress or gets skipped most often in your routine. That’s usually the service that will feel like the biggest relief once it’s handled.

Is mobile detailing really faster than a regular car wash? In terms of your personal time, yes. A drive-in wash still requires travel and waiting, while a mobile detail happens wherever your car is already parked, so you’re not spending any time on the errand itself.

Can these services be scheduled around a demanding work calendar? Most are built specifically for that. Evening, weekend, and workday-flexible scheduling windows are standard across nearly all of these categories now, which is a big part of why they’ve grown so quickly.

Kris Wright’s NCTS New Hampshire Motor Speedway Recap

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Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Race Results
Venue: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
FINISH: 34th
Start: 28th
NCTS Point Standings Position: 24th

Wright Battles Adversity at The Magic Mile

Kris Wright finished 34th Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) after contact late in the race resulted in heavy damage to the No. 81 Warranty Solutions Chevrolet Silverado RST. Wright started 28th and initially moved forward after starting at the rear of the field due to a brake issue.

The Pittsburgh, Pa. native finished Stage 1 30th, one lap down, after running as high as 27th during the opening stage. The team continued working on the balance, with Wright reporting the truck was loose entering the corners and tight through the center. He posted the third fastest lap in the field on lap 64. Wright moved to 29th on the lap 82 restart to begin Stage 2. He eventually settled into 32nd and finished the stage two laps down as the team continued making tire pressure and trackbar adjustments.

Wright was running 31st on the restart to begin the final stage before being collected in an incident on lap 120. The contact caused heavy damage to the front of the truck, and Wright restarted 33rd, seven laps down. The team continued working on the Warranty Solutions Chevrolet throughout the closing laps. The No. 81 team made repairs and briefly returned Wright on track before retiring early with a 34th-place finish.

Kris Wright Quote:

“Really proud of this team for working on the truck and fixing the balance from practice yesterday. We just struggled to get the truck to roll in the center and turn four was a battle for us all day. I’d like to thank Warranty Solutions for supporting us this weekend and we’ll shift gears, take these three off-weeks to work on stuff, and come back ready to close out the final seven races.

Hunter Lawrence Dominates Budds Creek to Reclaim Points Lead, Set Up Winner-Take-All Championship Showdown with Brother Jett

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Chance Hymas Becomes Seventh Different 250SMX Winner to Set New Record

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (August 22, 2026) – For the first time all summer Mother Nature played a central role in the outcome of the action at the penultimate race of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, from Budds Creek Motocross Park. Heavy morning rains set the tone for a challenging afternoon that remained free from rainfall at Round 27 of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship, where a wet and muddy track eventually transitioned into a competitive racing surface as the sun emerged at the Yamaha Racing Budds Creek National Presented by Carter CAT. In the premier 450SMX Class, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence [#96] put forth a dominant performance to capture his sixth win of the season and reclaim control of the points lead, setting up a winner-take-all showdown at the season finale with his teammate and brother, Jett Lawrence [#1]. In the 250SMX Class, a day that saw a dramatic shift atop the point standings also welcomed the summer’s seventh different winner as Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas [#29] prevailed to set a new record of parity in the smaller displacement and give Honda a sweep of the day’s victories.

450SMX Class

Qualifying

  • The first session of the morning ultimately became the deciding factor in the combined time sheet as a heavy rain shower prior to the second session effectively forced every rider to forego logging any laps. As a result, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan [#38] ended up atop the charts with a time of 1:54.734, which placed him a half second ahead of Jett Lawrence and his time of 1:55.266, while Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire [#24] followed in third [1:55.501]. Hunter Lawrence ended up fourth [1:55.541] after his fastest lap was disallowed for jumping on a red cross flag. He held the second-fastest lap prior to the penalty.

Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • The opening premier class moto kicked off with Deegan out front for the holeshot, with Hunter Lawrence and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac [#3] in tow. Jett Lawrence got a poor jump off the gate, made contact with another rider while navigating the first turn, and emerged deep inside the top 20 before eventually falling outside a points-paying position.
  • Hunter Lawrence showed patience on the opening lap and pulled the trigger on a pass that caught Deegan off guard and allowed the Honda rider to take control of the moto. Deegan responded to keep the battle engaged, but Lawrence soon pulled ahead by more than two seconds.
  • As the top three settled into their respective positions the focus shifted on Jett Lawrence’s climb through the field. He fought his way into the top 15 through the opening 10 minutes and held a pace that was on par with the leaders.
  • As the moto surpassed its halfway point, Jett broke into the top 10. Meanwhile, the gap between Hunter Lawrence and Deegan dwindled down to just over a second as the top two navigated heavy lapped traffic. Behind them, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado [#26] made the pass around his teammate Tomac for third.
  • Hunter Lawrence weathered the pressure from Deegan and reestablished a lead of more than three seconds inside the final five minutes. Further back, Jett Lawrence continued to move up the running order and on the cusp of the top five. As time ran out on the race clock, the championship leader made the pass for fifth.
  • Back out front, Hunter Lawrence finished strong with his biggest lead of the moto and took the checkered flag for the 11th time this summer by a margin of 5.6 seconds over Deegan. Prado finished more than 50 seconds back in third, with Tomac posting a season-best moto finish in fourth ahead of Jett Lawrence, who salvaged fifth.
  • Hunter Lawrence’s exceptional pace saw him lap up to 11th place in the 40-rider field.

Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • The final moto of the afternoon provided the best conditions of the day and saw Hunter Lawrence wrestle his way into the lead with the holeshot over Prado and fellow Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger [#7]. Deegan and Jett Lawrence emerged deep in the top 10.
  • Hunter Lawrence looked to take full advantage of the clear track and laid down a blistering opening lap to establish a 3.4 second lead over Prado, as 5.11 Triumph Factory Racing’s Mikkel Haarup [#31] moved into third.
  • As the lead trio settled in, Jett Lawrence was patiently moving his way forward and picked off several riders to make his way into fourth through the opening five minutes of the moto. Deegan sat a few positions back in seventh.
  • Out front, Prado made inroads on his deficit to Hunter Lawrence and held a faster pace as the first 10 minutes drew to a close. Jett Lawrence, meanwhile, attacked Haarup for third and made an impressive outside move to take the position.
  • Hunter Lawrence withstood the pressure from Prado and once again extended his lead, which soon reached nearly six seconds with less than 10 minutes to go. Further back, Jett Lawrence started to make gains on Prado. As time ran out on the race clock Jett closed in on Prado to initiate a two-lap battle for the position. On the final lap Jett forced the issue and used a lapped rider as a pick to make the pass on the Spaniard.
  • Back out front, a wire-to-wire performance in the final moto capped off another dominant outing for Hunter Lawrence, who made it a dozen moto wins on the season. He crossed the line 5.9 seconds ahead of his younger brother, with Prado third and Deegan fourth.

Overall

  • Hunter Lawrence’s sixth 1-1 performance and sixth victory of the summer is the seventh of his career, but more importantly, moved him back atop the championship standings with one race remaining.
  • Prado secured back-to-back runner-up finishes after a 3-3 afternoon.
  • Deegan captured his fifth consecutive overall podium result in third (2-4) and now has eight podiums in the first 10 races of his rookie season.
  • Jett Lawrence settled for fourth (5-2), which signified just his third-ever non-podium finish in 37 premier class starts and his first not impacted by a crash nor a penalty.
  • An 11-point swing moved Hunter Lawrence back atop the championship standings heading into the final round, with he and Jett separated by a single point. It signified the sixth time the points lead has changed hands between the siblings this summer.

Results & Standings

450SMX Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)

  1. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (1-1 // 50)
  2. Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM (3-3 // 40)
  3. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (2-4 // 40)
  4. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (5-2 // 39)
  5. Mikkel Haarup, Silkeborg, Denmark, Triumph (8-5 // 31)
  6. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha (6-9 // 29)
  7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (10-7 // 27)
  8. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Ducati (7-10 // 27)
  9. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., KTM (4-13 // 27)
  10. RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna (12-6 // 26)

450SMX Class Championship Standings (Race 10 of 11)

  1. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 442
  2. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 441
  3. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 376
  4. Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM – 351
  5. RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna – 308
  6. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki – 265
  7. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati – 265
  8. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 230
  9. Mikkel Haarup, Silkeborg, Denmark, Triumph – 220
  10. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Ducati – 201

SMX World Championship Regular Season Standings (Round 27 of 28)

  1. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 788
  2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 545
  3. Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM – 540
  4. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 441
  5. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati – 441
  6. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki – 407
  7. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 376
  8. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., KTM – 364
  9. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, Suzuki – 349
  10. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 347

Quotes

1st Place – Hunter Lawrence | #96 Honda HRC Progressive (1-1)
“Anything can happen, so I just focused on myself. I tried to get around the first turn the best I can and then just ride my own race. I haven’t felt great all week [physically], so it feels great to get this done.”
 
2nd Place – Jorge Prado | #26 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (3-3)
“My start was good [and] my riding was good most of the time. In those last 10 minutes I struggle and have a hard time with the lappers. I need to be better at that. Hopefully we can get a moto win before the season ends.”
 
3rd Place – Haiden Deegan | #38 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (2-4)
“I was chasing BamBam [Barcia] for so long and overheated my bike. I’m still happy with the day. We’re making improvements each week and I just want to keep putting in the work. On to the next one.”
 
4th Place – Jett Lawrence | #1 Honda HRC Progressive (5-2)
“It’s going to be exciting [next weekend]. [Hunter and I] have been going back and forth with the red plate. Now it’s one point and winner-take-all at the next one. I need to get better on the starts; those have been terrible. If I can fix that I think we’ll be in good shape.”

250SMX Class

Qualifying

  • The first qualifying session proved to be faster for the smaller displacement as the final session was greeted with the early stages of a steady storm that ultimately altered the course of the day. For the second week in a row, points leader and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Levi Kitchen [#47] paced the field with a time of 1:56.283, which placed him three tenths ahead of his championship rival, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies [#37] and his time of 1:56.596. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco [#34] rounded out the top three [1:56.944].

Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • The first moto of the afternoon saw Kitchen take advantage of his first gate pick with his first holeshot of the summer ahead of Davies and Hymas. The Honda rider went on the attack early and made a pass on Davies. Then, as he pressured Kitchen for the lead, the Kawasaki rider went down and reentered the race in 17th place.
  • Hymas took advantage of the opportunity to lead the field and assert his hold of first. However, Davies closed in and snuck through to seize control of the moto. After one lap, Davies’ lead sat at 3.5 seconds. Behind them, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Landen Gordon [#180] moved into third.
  • As Davies started to pull away from the field, Kitchen was in the midst of a recovery effort, fighting his way back into the top 10 with 23 minutes remaining on the race clock. However, as the moto wore on, Kitchen’s vision was compromised as he ran out of tear-offs, which forced him to remove his goggles with 18 minutes to go. As a result, he slowly started to lose positions and dropped outside the top 10 with about 10 minutes to go.
  • The top three settled in through the heart of the moto, with enough distance between each of them to assert their hold on each position. On the final lap, Hymas was able to get Davies in his sights, but it was too little too late. Davies closed out his eighth moto win of the season by 2.2 seconds, with Gordon in third. AEO Powersports KTM’s Carson Mumford [#71] was fourth, with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Kayden Minear [#99] fifth.
  • Kitchen made a late push and salvaged 10th but was ultimately penalized for going beyond the track limits as the field emerged from the starting gate. As a result, Kitchen was docked four positions and was credited with 14th place.

Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • With the sun shining and an improving racetrack, the second moto began with Hymas out front with the holeshot ahead of Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha’s Parker Ross [#40] and Davies, with Gordon in fourth. Kitchen slotted into sixth. Davies was able to make the move around Ross before the end of the opening lap.
  • Hymas established a lead of 2.4 seconds over Davies as Kitchen put in a charge to break into the top three. The Kawasaki rider closed in on Ross and made the pass, giving him 25 minutes to try and track down the top two.
  • As the moto reached its halfway point, Hymas’ lead grew to nearly four seconds over Davies, with Kitchen able to make small gains in his pursuit from third.
  • In response to Kitchen’s push, Davies also picked up the pace and started to close in on Hymas. As the fastest rider on the track, Kitchen moved within striking distance of Davies with a little more than 10 minutes remaining on the race clock. The Kawasaki rider continued to close in and was able to take advantage of a miscue by Davies to take control of second. Kitchen faced a 3.2 second deficit to Hyams with just under seven minutes to go.
  • Kitchen closed in on Hymas and got within striking distance of making a challenge for the lead, but Hymas kept him at bay over the final several laps to hold on for his second moto win of the season by 2.5 seconds over Kitchen, with Davies nearly a half minute behind in third.

Overall

  • Hymas’ 2-1 effort allowed him to break through for the third overall win of his career. With it, he became the seventh different rider to capture a 250SMX Class victory this summer, which set a new record for race winners in a single season.
  • Davies grabbed his third straight podium result in second (1-3) and now has seven top three finishes this summer, which has ultimately moved him in control of his own destiny in the championship.
  • The rookie Gordon captured the first overall podium result of his career in third (3-7), making him the eighth different rider to claim a maiden podium this summer.
  • Kitchen’s strong effort in the second moto helped him make the most out of a challenging afternoon in fifth overall (14-2).
  • A 15-point swing in the championship moves Davies back atop the point standings heading into the final round, where he’ll hold a 14-point lead over Kitchen for the last two motos of the season.

Results & Standings

250SMX Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)

  1. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda (2-1 // 47)
  2. Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha (1-3 // 45)
  3. Landen Gordon, Atascadero, Calif., Yamaha (3-7 // 35)
  4. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM (8-4 // 32)
  5. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki (14-2 // 30)
  6. Kayden Minear, Perth, WA, Australia, Yamaha (5-10 // 29)
  7. Lux Turner, Gardnerville, Nev., Yamaha (7-9 // 28)
  8. Caden Dudney, Des Moines, Iowa, Yamaha (10-8 // 26)
  9. Daxton Bennick, Morganton, N.C., Husqvarna (9-11 // 24)
  10. Drew Adams, Chattanooga, Tenn., Kawasaki (17-5 // 22)

250SMX Class Championship Standings (Race 10 of 11)

  1. Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha – 378
  2. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 364
  3. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 322
  4. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 317
  5. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 291
  6. Kayden Minear, Perth, WA, Australia, Yamaha – 269
  7. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM – 244
  8. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda – 194
  9. Casey Cochran, Portsmouth, Va., Husqvarna – 166
  10. Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., Yamaha – 162

SMX World Championship Regular Season Standings (Round 27 of 28)

  1. Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha – 609
  2. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 541
  3. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 455
  4. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 355
  5. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 322
  6. Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki – 314
  7. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM – 314
  8. Kayden Minear, Perth, WA, Australia, Yamaha – 296
  9. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda – 294
  10. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha – 291

Quotes

1st Place – Chance Hymas | #29 Honda HRC Progressive (2-1)
“I feel like you get a flash of all the hard times. It feels amazing to get back to this point. I owe so much to my team for their support of me and everything they’ve done to get us here. Holeshot, wire-to-wire, it doesn’t get any better than that.”
 
2nd Place – Cole Davies | #37 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (1-3)
“It’s not over ’til it’s over. I just need to focus on getting two good starts next weekend and see how it plays out. Another good day and we’ll try to do it again next weekend.”
 
3rd Place – Landen Gordon | #180 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (3-7)
“I’ve been putting in good days during the week recently and was able to bring it into the weekend. I finally did it. This is unreal. Outdoors is tough, so I’m stoked.”
 
5th Place – Levi Kitchen | #47 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki (14-2)
“I just need to treat this like any other weekend and put this behind me. It’s hard to do, but it is what it is. One mistake can have a massive impact, which is tough, but all I can do is give it everything I’ve got next weekend and see what happens.”

Budds Creek also hosted the penultimate round of the Women’s Motocross Championship Powered by Synchrony. It proved to be another dominant outing for reigning back-to-back champion and current points leader Lachlan Turner [#1], who piloted her Altus Motorsports bLUcRU Yamaha to dominant moto victories on Friday and Saturday. The fourth win of the season for Turner saw her outrun Quad Lock Honda’s Charli Cannon [#7] and SLR Honda’s Mikayla Nielsen [#51]. The victory allowed Turner to extend her lead in the championship to 21 points over Cannon with one round and two motos remaining.

The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will culminate with a title heavy season finale next Saturday, August 29, where a trio of champions will be crowned for the first time at the final round of the SMX World Championship regular season from Indiana’s Ironman Raceway. The U.S. Army Ironman National Finals Presented by Tucker Freight Lines will be shown live in its entirety exclusively on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET, followed by coverage of the motos at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.

For information about the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, please visit www.SuperMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the new SMX social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:
Instagram: @supermotocross
Facebook: @supermotocross
X: @supermotocross
YouTube: @supermotocross
TikTok: @supermotocross

About the Monster Energy SMX World Championship:
The Monster Energy SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs.
Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

About Pro Motocross Championship:
The Pro Motocross Championship features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of seven competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the Pro Motocross Championship.
For more information, visit ProMotocross.com.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:
Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide.
For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.:
MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., manages and produces the world’s premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators.
Visit MXSportsProRacing.com for more information.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.:
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

Tyler Ankrum’s NCTS New Hampshire Motor Speedway Recap

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Team EJP 175 – Race Results
Venue: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
FINISH: 16th
Start: 15th
Stage One: 16th
Stage Two: 28th
NCTS Point Standings Position: 10th

Ankrum’s Thrilling Loudon Performance Secures Final Spot in The Chase

Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet battled a wide range of adversity at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) as he raced his way in to secure the final spot in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) playoffs. The young driver started his day mid-pack in the 15th position. The field spread in chaos early and Ankrum fought to stay in the top 15 until a quick caution arose and he expressed to the team that he was free to fire off but overall, the truck was starting to come to him. The No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet continued to build tight as the run continued and Ankrum settled for a 16th-place Stage One finish. Crew chief Mark Hillman threw a handful of adjustments at the No. 18 as they came down pit road under the stage break for four tires, fuel, a trackbar and packer adjustment.

Right off the restart of the second stage, Ankrum noticed a brake issue and reported to the team immediately. The young driver held on until a yellow flag fell on lap 77 and came down pit road to assess the issue. The crew took a quick look under the truck to make sure no fluid was leaking and sent the San Bernardino, Calif. native on his way to avoid going a lap down. Throughout the rest of the stage run, Ankrum worked with spotter Eddie D’Hondt to try and diagnose the problem inside the truck working on his rear brakes to check for leaks but was relegated to the 28th position to round out Stage Two. Under the stage break, the No. 18 crew worked to double check all lines under the hood and make sure there were zero leaks and everything was tight. After a few stops, four tires and fuel, the young driver was back on track and fighting to stay above the cutline.

The 25-year-old driver was fighting with all he had to gain as many spots as possible throughout the remainder of the final stage as he juggled the cutline with competitor Stewart Friesen. The pack was back to chaos as multiple cautions appeared with under 30 laps to go in the Team EJP 175. The green-white-checkered was in sight and Ankrum powered to the white flag as he crossed the line for the final time at just seven points above the playoff cutline. The young driver was able to fight to the finish and claw his way into the final spot in the NCTS 2026 playoff lineup. As the points reseed to begin The Chase, Ankrum will go into the first race of the playoffs at 70 points behind the leader.

Tyler Ankrum Quote:

“Man, I just wish for once we could have a boring day. It can never be easy. Obviously, happy to be in the playoffs but not happy with how today had gone. We had a lot of mechanical issues in the beginning of the year and I thought we were past that. I don’t like to be in these positions so we are going to take this three week break as a reset and come back to Bristol with momentum and consistency to start The Chase. Thank you to our track house pit crew for awesome stops today and keeping us in the game. Huge thank you to LIUNA and Chevrolet for the constant support and we will go get em’ in Bristol.”

Daniel Hemric NCTS New Hampshire Recap

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Team EJP 175 – Race Results
Venue: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
FINISH: 8th
Start: 6th
Stage 1: 3rd
Stage 2: 7th
Laps Led: 0
Points Position: 8th

Hemric Locks Into Chase with Top-10 Result in Loudon

Daniel Hemric clinched his second-consecutive berth into the Chase for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) championship with an eighth-place finish on Saturday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). The driver of the No. 19 Delphi Chevrolet Silverado RST not only secured his spot but improved his seeding by scoring 41 points on the afternoon, moving to eighth in the standings. The seven-race dash for the title will begin with Hemric 60 markers out of the lead at Bristol Motor Speedway next month after his eighth top-10 result of the season.

His second-straight top-10 effort began with a strong qualifying effort on Friday afternoon, which placed Hemric sixth on the starting grid. The Delphi Chevrolet cracked the top five in the opening laps and was seen as one of the strongest trucks in the field during the opening stage. Following two early yellows, Hemric claimed third position on lap 30 and held the podium spot to score eight points at the end of Stage 1 on lap 55.

The first pit stop of the day came under the stage caution when Hemric received four tires, fuel, and minor air pressure adjustments to aid his loose condition on corner entry. After restarting eighth on lap 64, Hemric bolted back into fifth but faded to eighth after a restart on lap 83. His long run speed showed up at the end of the segment and was able to notch four points in seventh position at the end of Stage 2 on lap 110.

A hiccup on the team’s second pit stop of the day sent Hemric back to 24th for the ensuing restart. He made methodical progress back to 15th by lap 153 before a caution five laps from the scheduled distance changed the event’s complexion. He took the opportunity to put on two tires and restarted 17th for the first overtime restart. Hemric narrowly avoided a multi-truck accident in Turn 2 and climbed to 14th. On the final restart of the day, 13 laps past the advertised distance, Hemric vaulted from 14th to eighth to notch consecutive top-10 finishes.

Daniel Hemric Quote:

“It feels great to lock into the Chase. Starting the year off, this is the first goal to get to this point of the year and have a chance to rerack and have a chance to compete for a championship. Thanks to this No. 19 team, [crew chief] Kevin Bellicourt, everyone at MHR to put three trucks in the Chase. We pulled the alarm a few weeks ago to make bigger gains to improve, and we’ve had a lot of speed the last two weeks. The Delphi Chevrolet was really good to start the day, just weren’t able to keep our track position, but it’s encouraging to see the pace we had this weekend. There’s plenty to look forward to now and we’ll work hard to start strong at Bristol.”

Christian Eckes NCTS New Hampshire Recap

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Team EJP 175 – Race Results
Venue: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
FINISH: 28th
Start: 19th
Laps Led: 0
Points Position: 4th

Eckes Protects Fourth Position in Points at NHMS

Christian Eckes protected the fourth position in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) standings on Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) despite a trying day that resulted in a 28th-place finish. The driver of the No. 91 CRC Brakleen Chevrolet Silverado RST closed out the regular season fourth in the drivers’ point standings and will begin the seven-race Chase for the NCTS title 40 points out of the lead at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17th.

Eckes’ weekend started strong with tremendous pace in Friday’s practice session. After a 19th-place qualifying run, Eckes made progress in the opening laps under Saturday’s overcast skies. However, the early progress was met with a severely loose balance and necessitated Eckes to make an early pit stop under the event’s second caution on lap 13. Following the stop, Eckes restarted outside the top-30 and drove back to 21st by the end of Stage 1 on lap 55.

Quick work by the CRC Brakleen pit crew gained Eckes six positions on pit road and allowed him to restart 15th on lap 63. However, the balance continued to pose a hindrance to Eckes during the second segment as his progress paused in 15th for the remainder of Stage 2.

He lined up 14th on lap 119 but battled the balance that began to deteriorate in the waning laps. A late caution on lap 170 bunched up the field with Eckes running in 20th position and allowed him to pit for two right side tires. A multi-truck accident on the first overtime restart collected Eckes’ Chevrolet and ultimately forced him to finish 28th.

Christian Eckes Quote:

“Trying day, for sure. Certainly not how we wanted to finish the regular season. Our CRC Brakleen, NAPA Chevy was really good in practice yesterday. Felt like we had capability to be one of the trucks to contend today. We’ll go back and diagnose it to get better. We’ll get prepared for Bristol and start the Chase off the right way.”

Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

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WASHINGTON (Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026) – On a weekend full of iconic moments, sights and sounds for global motorsports and America’s capital city, Alex Palou continued his relentless march toward the INDYCAR SERIES history Saturday.

Palou zeroed in on his record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall by winning the NTT P1 Award on Saturday for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever motor race on the streets of the District of Columbia.

The Spaniard earned his seventh pole of 2026 – his career best for a season – and 19th of his career with a lap of 56.8993 seconds in the No. 10 OpenAI Chip Ganassi Racing Honda during the single-car, one-lap format of the Firestone Fast Six. He leads the series standings by 133 points – a gap of more than two races – over Kyle Kirkwood with just four races to go this season.

“Incredible,” Palou said. “Such a privilege to be racing here. Spectacular place, spectacular fans, as well. My car was on rails. Super-fun lap, super-fun car to drive. Couldn’t be happier. Looking forward to tomorrow. Tomorrow is going to be a long day, man, 250 miles.”

The 250-mile race – the second-longest street race in INDYCAR SERIES history – will cover 147 laps on the seven-turn, 1.7-mile temporary circuit that winds around the National Mall and past many historic buildings and monuments in one of the most stunning backdrops in motorsports history. Live coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One, with INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls also broadcasting live.

Palou has won three of the five previous street races this season, but Arlington street race winner Kirkwood kept his faint title hopes flickering by earning the second spot at 57.4661 in the No. 27 Sam’s Club Honda of Andretti Global after leading the first two rounds of qualifying and setting the new circuit’s qualifying record in round one with a lap of 56.7729. Kirkwood locked his front Firestone Firehawk tire under braking in Turn 1 of his Firestone Fast Six hot lap, but even without that small bobble admitted it would have been tough to top Palou.

“P1 both first and second group, and the last one Alex Palou is just a legend and goes faster on his one-lap dash than he did the whole rest of the run, I think,” Kirkwood said. “He made us look silly out there.

“But I’m telling you what: It wasn’t that easy. I thought I put a stellar lap in, and he just went six-tenths clear. So, hat’s off to them. But we’ll race them hard tomorrow.”

Scott McLaughlin was the quickest Chevrolet-powered driver in qualifying, third at 57.6200 in the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevy sporting a patriotic, stars-and-stripes livery for this race. Christian Rasmussen produced one of the most impressive performances of the three-round qualifying session, ending up a career-best fourth at 57.8892 in the No. 21 Splenda Stevia Chevrolet of ECR.

Marcus Armstrong qualified fifth at 58.8145 in the No. 66 REMAX Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian, snapping a qualifying drought that saw him line up 20th or worse in three of the last four races this season.

David Malukas, third in points, rounded out the Firestone Fast Six at 1 minute, 10.6709 seconds in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Malukas locked his front tires under braking in Turn 1 and clipped the concrete wall with his right rear wheel, damaging his car’s alignment.

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson, last weekend’s winner in Markham, Ontario, didn’t advance past the first round and qualified 15th in the No. 28 Acura Honda. Three multiple series champions – Andretti Global’s Will Power (qualified 13th), Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon (14th) and Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden (16th) each also were eliminated in the first round.

A 30-minute warmup session at 9:15 a.m. ET will precede the historic race, with FS1, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls starting coverage at 9 a.m.

2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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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.”

About Operator Standard: Operator Standard is the first daily operating system for your life. A full-life execution system that builds discipline, identity, and consistency through pressure, structure, accountability, and community. Not a habit tracker, not a mastermind, not a coaching group, not a motivation app. It’s a daily operating system, powered by ARCANE, the AI brain inside the app, designed to turn you into someone who follows through every single day. Nothing on the market works like this. Join 15,000+ Operators who use The Operator Standard to execute, win the day, and become someone they actually respect.

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).

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