Andrés Pérez de Lara - eero 250 Race Recap
Event: eero 250 (250 laps / 187.5 miles)
Round: 18 of 25 (Regular Season Finale)
Track: Richmond Raceway
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, August 15 | 7:30 PM ET
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 22nd | Stage 1: 24th | Stage 2: 17th
Finish: 21st | Driver Points: 17th | Owner Points: 17th
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the No. 44 team battled through adversity in Richmond and salvaged a decent night. Pérez de Lara struggled to find pace early on, but showed speed in stage two. The team made a bold strategy call to wave around onto the lead lap, but was quickly spun around on a restart where a caution did not fly. Stuck on old tires, Pérez de Lara fell back off the lead lap, but carried forward to finish in 21st-place.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara's Post-Race Thoughts:
“I think our result doesn’t reflect how hard we worked and how we got better throughout the night. We were very tight at the start of the race, and my crew worked on it and got it better. There was a point that things were looking way better, and I made a big mistake on a restart which really changed our night and put us on the wrong foot. I’m frustrated with that, but we’ll keep on working for Darlington and try to fire off better. Thank you to Telcel and everyone on this Niece Motorsports team for their support in me for our first race together this weekend.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series 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).
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.
