Andrés Pérez de Lara - Slim Jim 200 Race Recap
Event: Slim Jim 200 (200 laps / 105.2 miles)
Round: 24 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 8)
Track: Martinsville Speedway
Location: Ridgeway, Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, October 24 | 6:00 PM ET
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 10th | Stage 1: 34th | Stage 2: 33rd
Finish: 28th | Driver Points: 16th | Owner Points: 18th
- Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the No. 44 team were taken out in an early incident at Martinsville. The rookie made a great qualifying lap inside the top-10, and had high hopes for the 200-lap event. On lap seven, contact from other competitors forced Pérez de Lara into the outside wall and created heavy damage. The Telcel crew made several pit stops to repair the damage and kept him in the race, multiple laps down. They crossed the line in 28th.
- Andrés Pérez de Lara's Post-Race Thoughts:
“It was a frustrating day for us in Martinsville. I wish we could have shown our speed, because I believe there was a lot of potential in the No. 44 Telcel Chevy tonight. We just got taken out early by an aggressive and unnecessary move early in the race. But hey, that’s racing, so we’ll focus on Phoenix and try to get a solid result there.”
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.
