Andrés Pérez de Lara - EJP 175 Race Recap
Event: EJP 175 (175 laps / 185.15 miles)
Round: 21 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 10)
Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Location: Loudon, New Hampshire
Date & Time: Saturday, September 20 | 12:00 PM ET
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 20th | Stage 1: 7th | Stage 2: 2nd
Finish: 15th | Driver Points: 15th | Owner Points: 16th
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the No. 44 team had a great race in New Hampshire, but ultimately left with not much to show. Pérez de Lara earned four points by finishing seventh in stage one, and made a strategy call to stay out and inherit the lead. On the restart, the rookie held his ground and the Telcel Chevrolet led for a total of 47 laps. Though he was close to winning stage two, Pérez de Lara ended up in second. On the next restart, his truck picked up a tire rub from contact with another competitor which cut down his left-front. The team never gave up, and took advantage of the free pass to come home with a top-15 finish.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara's Post-Race Thoughts:
“We had an up-and-down day here for sure. I think we were running one of our best races. Led many laps, and I think we had a shot for the win. We definitely had the speed to be up front and just had some bad luck. The No. 34 (Layne Riggs) cut our tire with some contact on the restart, and our race went downhill from there. I’m super proud of the whole effort from my No. 44 Telcel team. We’ll keep building this momentum up and go out and win at the ROVAL.”
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).
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.
