Andrés Pérez de Lara - Buckle Up South Carolina 200 Race Recap
Event: Buckle Up South Carolina 200 (147 laps / 200.8 miles)
Round: 4 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Darlington Raceway
Location: Darlington, SC
Date & Time: Friday, March 20 | 7:30 PM ET
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 21st | Stage 1: 27th | Stage 2: 16th
Finish: 32nd | Driver Points: 9th | Owner Points: 14th
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the Telcel team made progress all throughout the race in Darlington before their night came to an early close. Pérez de Lara started the event in 21st, but dropped back early in stage one. The No. 44 pit crew was phenomenal all night long, gaining several spots on pit road. After making adjustments, the truck vaulted into the top-10. Unfortunately, after two competitors hit the wall in front of him, Pérez de Lara had nowhere to go and collided into the slower trucks. With too much damage to continue, the team was scored in 32nd-place.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara's Post-Race Thoughts:
“I hate that we had our night came to an end the way that it did. We didn’t start the race how we hoped, but Wally (Rogers) and the guys made some awesome changes and my pit crew did an incredible job all night long. We know we had some speed out there, and I’m super proud of my team for turning our night around. Thanks to everyone at Telcel, Acceptance Insurance, Zambos, Niece Motorsports, and Team Chevy. I look forward to going to Rockingham and hope to have a good result there.”
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.
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).
