Andrés Pérez de Lara - OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 Race Recap
Event: OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 (80 laps / 144 miles)
Round: 3 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Date & Time: Saturday, February 28 | 12:00 PM ET
No. 44 Zambos Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 14th | Stage 1: 10th | Stage 2: 10th
Finish: 7th | Driver Points: 7th | Owner Points: 10th
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the Zambos team were fast all weekend long in St. Petersburg. Starting from 14th, Pérez de Lara moved up quickly and cracked the top-10 towards the beginning of the 150-mile race. Pérez de Lara captured points in both stages, despite noticeable body damage sustained from contact with other competitors. The No. 44 team secured their season-best finish with an impressive seventh-place result.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara's Post-Race Thoughts:
“I’m happy with the end result we had today in St. Pete. It was a very challenging race, but we stayed out of trouble and had good speed to run up front there. We have some good momentum on our side now, so we’re going to try and keep it that way and keep improving each week so we can get even better. Thank you to everyone at Niece Motorsports, Team Chevy, Zambos, and Acceptance Insurance for everything they do for our team.”
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).
About Zambos: Zambos® is a proudly Honduran brand and a market leader of plantain chips in Central America, Dominican Republic, and United States. Part of Snacks Yummies, Zambos has been delivering high-quality snacks since 1973, becoming a household favorite known for authentic flavors and innovative varieties. Its premium plantain chips are made from locally sourced plantains grown along the Caribbean Coast, carefully sliced, cooked, and seasoned to achieve the signature taste loved for generations. The brand's expansion into the U.S. brings a taste of Honduras to international consumers. For more information, visit www.zambos.com or follow us on social media at @zambosusa.
