Andrés Pérez de Lara Joins Niece Motorsports for Remainder of 2025 Season
Salisbury, NC (August 11, 2025) - ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Mexico Challenge Series champion, Andrés Pérez de Lara, has inked a deal to complete the remainder of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) season with Niece Motorsports beginning this weekend at Richmond Raceway.
The latest addition to the organization's driver lineup comes on the heels of Pérez de Lara's former team, Spire Motorsports, announcing his permission to seek other opportunities outside of the No. 77 entry where he completed the first 17 races of the year.
Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Pérez de Lara began his driving career at the young age of 11-years-old through karting, and later moved up the open wheel ladder to compete in L-A Formula 4 before transitioning into stock cars.
In 2023, Pérez de Lara was signed by Rev Racing, a Chevrolet development team, for two years in ARCA. After securing Rookie of the Year status in his first season, he became the first Mexican driver to win the championship in 2024.
Now a graduate of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, Pérez de Lara is currently chasing Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in his full-time NCTS debut campaign. He is currently posted third in the rookie standings ahead of the regular season finale.
"Overall, I'm really excited about the upcoming races with Niece Motorsports," said Pérez de Lara. "Making a change mid-season always has its challenges, but the team and I are working hard to be 100% by the time Richmond comes. I'm really focusing on having a good race there and feel very motivated with how the team has treated me. I feel the team is also motivated with having me there as well."
Telcel, Claro, and Infinitum, who each have backed Pérez de Lara during his tenure at Spire Motorsports, will continue to serve as his primary partners as he now shifts over to the Niece organization.
"It feels like things are working well, and I'm ready to start a good foundation and build from there for the last eight races," Pérez de Lara continued. "I want to go out there and show what we've got. I'm expecting some good results starting in Richmond, which is a track that I don't know, but I'm putting a lot of emphasis in the pre-race work to go out there and start getting some good results with the team, which is what we're all here for."
Wally Rogers will continue to serve as crew chief for the Telcel team, with other noted competition changes occurring within the organization.
Landon Polinski, a veteran race engineer, has been promoted from within the company as the new crew chief for the No. 42 team. This change allows Mike Shiplett to oversee the return of the No. 41, part-time entry, which will also make its season debut in Richmond.
Previously announced drivers, Josh Bilicki, and Connor Jones, will continue to drive for the team in their select events.
"We are preparing for a bright future ahead of us at Niece Motorsports," said Cody Efaw, CEO of the organization. "Adding Andrés to our talent arsenal is an enticing addition as we look to finish out the year strong. While it is difficult to hear of another team scaling back their program, we saw this as an opportunity for our team to grow our footprint in the Truck Series. We have more exciting news coming out in the near future, and I look forward to seeing our team unload four fast Chevrolet Silverados in Richmond."
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will complete its regular season at Richmond Raceway on Friday, August 15. Live coverage of the race will air on FOX Sports 1, the NASCAR Racing Network, and SiriusXM at 7:30 PM Eastern.
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2025, the team celebrates its 10th consecutive season competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) where it fields the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45. Since its founding in 2016, Niece Motorsports has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a trusted build shop for the Chevrolet Silverados of multiple NCTS teams 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.
