Andrés Pérez de Lara - NCTS Championship Race Recap
Event: NCTS Championship Race (150 laps / 150 miles)
Round: 25 of 25 (Season Finale)
Track: Phoenix Raceway
Location: Avondale, Arizona
Date & Time: Friday, October 31 | 7:30 PM ET
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 16th | Stage 1: 11th | Stage 2: 11th
Finish: 30th | Driver Points: 16th | Owner Points: 18th
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara suffered a violent crash in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway, but was able to walk away unscathed. Pérez de Lara had a solid run throughout the event, and the No. 44 team found speed in the pits. The rookie was positioned to fight for a top-10, but made contact with other competitors late in the race which sent him into the outside wall. Though it was not the result he was looking for to end his rookie campaign, there was no doubt that he proved his worth after changing teams mid-season.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara's Post-Race Thoughts:
“There was a lot of stuff going on in that restart. We had new tires, and coming into turn three and four with the inside wall, there was a lot going on. I just misjudged what the other drivers were doing, so obviously I have to apologize for that. I need to see a better replay to know what happened there, but inside the truck it felt like that. [It was] definitely a big hit; sorry to my team because I thought it was going to be a good night with the strategy. Thank you to everyone at Niece Motorsports, Telcel, and Chevrolet for everything they do.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) since 2016. 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.
