May 2026 Edition | Volume 5

We are proud to announce a new partnership with Blues Hog, a leading BBQ sauce, rub, and marinade brand. The brand becomes the “Official Grilling Partner of Niece Motorsports”.

In addition to the brand’s season-long associate placement on the No. 45, Blues Hog will serve as the primary sponsor for Garrett Mitchell, aka “Cleetus McFarland”, in the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado at Talladega Superspeedway on October 23.

Headquartered in Washington, MO just outside St. Louis, Blues Hog has exploded in the BBQ industry since its initial blend was first created in the mid 1980’s by founder, Bill Arnold. A visionary behind the brand’s success, Arnold won several awards for his cooking, and was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2023.

Whether you’re craving barbecue, wings, snack sticks, or other recipes, Blues Hog has fans covered. Visit www.BluesHog.com to find the brand’s full listing of products.

We’re pumped to welcome Shane van Gisbergen back to Niece Motorsports for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International. After making his Truck Series debut with us in 2023, he returns to pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado with the support of Circle B Diecast. SVG boasts 11 NASCAR wins on road and street courses, including one Cup Series win at Watkins Glen.

We’re excited to see Donovan Strauss take the next step in his racing career, as he’s set to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut with Niece Motorsports at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Strauss, a rising talent with a strong background in Late Model competition, has already spent time around the shop getting to know the team. We’re looking forward to seeing him behind the wheel of the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado and can’t wait to support him as he makes his first Truck Series start.

We ask that rental cars awaiting pickup be parked along the front curb of the building. Please do not block the sidewalk that leads to the entrance.

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We’re excited to share that our Second Annual Fan Day will take place on October 8, right here at the shop! After a great turnout last year, we can’t wait to open our doors again and welcome fans, families, and friends for another great day together.

More details will be coming soon, but for now - go ahead and mark your calendars and start spreading the word!

Guests at Track: Please send all credential requests to credentials@niecemotorsports.com. Be sure to include the race for which you are requesting the credentials in the subject line of your email. In the body of the email be sure you include the individual’s name (as it appears on their driver’s license or photo ID), along with either their cell phone number or email address.

A few things to be aware of:

• Please feel free to send your credentials as early as possible, but no later than one week prior to the race for which you are requesting passes

• Your guest should typically receive their link to register on the Monday or Tuesday of race week (sometimes earlier)

• We only have access to Truck Series credentials; these passes are series-specific and cannot be used for the O’Reilly or Cup garages

• Minors are not permitted in the garage or on pit road any time there is on-track activity

• If you have a guest that is bringing a minor, we recommend also purchasing grandstand tickets so they have a place to watch the race

• NASCAR will not issue credentials for minors at the following tracks: St. Pete, Bristol, Martinsville, North Wilkesboro, IRP, and San Diego

• Per NASCAR rules, guests with garage and pit passes are not allowed to re-enter the garage once the race has started (this includes once the race is over). Please be sure that guests remove all personal belongings from the hauler/garage area, prior to the start of the race

• Guests are not permitted to have alcohol in the garage or on pit road at any time

• Our marketing and hospitality team will let you know if guests can sit on the team pit box; these spaces are contractually guaranteed to our sponsors, so they have first access

• Please note that radios and headsets are reserved for sponsors only. If you have guests that would like to utilize a radio/headset during the race, we kindly ask that they arrange for a rental. Radio rentals can be secured here.

• Please share the guest guide link with your guests so they know how to pick up credentials, parking information, etc.

• We do our best to accommodate all employee credential requests, but please be aware that we have a credential allotment from NASCAR that we cannot exceed. The earlier you get us your information the better.

• Make note of highly attended races (like Daytona, Charlotte, Michigan, etc.) as well as races where NASCAR cuts our allotment of passes in half (St. Pete, Bristol, Martinsville, North Wilkesboro and IRP)