Andrés Pérez de Lara - UNOH 250 Presented By Ohio Logistics Race Preview
Event: UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics (250 laps / 133.25 miles)
Round: 19 of 25 (Chase Opener)
Track: Bristol Motor Speedway
Location: Bristol, TN
Date & Time: Thursday, September 17 | 8:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Bristol Stats:
NCTS Starts: 38; Top-Fives: 3; Top-10s: 7; Best Finish: 3rd (Ross Chastain, 2019).
- Chase Bound: Niece Motorsports’ No. 45 team begins its owner’s championship hunt this weekend in Bristol. This will mark the organization’s sixth NCTS postseason appearance (2019, ‘21,’22,’23, & ’24) in its 11th year of competition. In 2019, the team finished second overall, coming up just one point shy of the championship.
- Historical Team Postseason Stats:
2019 (Chastain): Points Finish: 2nd; Wins: 3; Poles: 1; Top-Fives: 10; Top-10s: 18
2021 (Hocevar): Points Finish: 8th; Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 3
2022 (Hocevar): Points Finish: 10th; Poles: 1; Top-Fives: 7; Top-10s: 12
2023 (Hocevar): Points Finish: 4th; Wins: 4; Top-Fives: 11; Top-10s: 13
2024 (All-Star): Points Finish: 10th; Wins: 1; Top-Fives: 5; Top-10s: 9
No. 44 BLAC / GoKartMania Academy Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Perez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
- Pérez de Lara's Bristol Stats:
NCTS Starts: 3; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 8th (2025).
ARCA Starts: 3; Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 3; Best Finish: 3rd (2023).
- Rogers' Bristol Stats:
NCS Starts: 11; Best Finish: 18th (2014).
NOAPS Starts: 13; Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 7; Best Finish: 3rd (twice - 2001 & 2006).
NCTS Starts: 11; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 3rd (2004).
- On the Truck: Pérez de Lara's No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from BLAC (a Mexican technology company) and GoKartMania (an indoor go kart race track chain). The two brands have joined forces to sponsor the fastest go kart racers in Mexico for a fully-funded Formula 5 seat. To learn more, visit https://blac.racing/en.
- Recapping New Hampshire: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the Telcel team had a fast truck in New Hampshire, but were unfortunately swept away in a late-race incident. Pérez de Lara started deep in the field in 29th, but made a lot of ground in the first stage up to 17th. In the second stage, the No. 44 climbed even further up to 11th. The team was in contention for a top-10 finish late in the going, but a spinning truck bounced off the right side door and forced a late pit stop. The team was credited with a 27th-place result.
- Driver Points Outlook: Despite finishing 27th in New Hampshire, Pérez de Lara gained a spot in the point standings up to 14th-place overall. Entering Bristol, the sophomore driver is only nine points behind Brenden Queen in 13th, and three points ahead of Justin Haley in 15th.
- Quoting Pérez de Lara: In last year’s fall race, your team had a great run, but you had a lot going on earlier this year in the spring. What do you need to do to get back into the top-10 this time around?
“We had a really strong race in the fall, and I think the track races a little differently when you compare it to the spring. More than anything, we just need to execute a clean day on Thursday. I put ourselves in a bad situation with qualifying earlier this year and that really affected our race. Track position is going to be important, so if you have a good qualifying result, you should be able to stay up there. We’ve shown pace here before, so I’m hopeful that our BLAC / GoKartMania Academy Chevy will be fast this week.”
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 BLAC: BLAC is a technology and logistics company specializing in real-time tracking, asset visibility, and intelligent monitoring solutions for transportation, providing also location and condition data in real time for all shipments in the entire supply chain operations. With operations and coverage at an international level, BLAC provides advanced tracking technology designed to help companies reduce risk, improve operational control, and protect high-value cargo through real-time visibility and smart alert systems.
Through its innovative platform and 24/7 monitoring capabilities, BLAC supports businesses across multiple industries with scalable solutions focused on logistics security, transportation efficiency, and asset recovery. With years of experience in GPS tracking, supply chain visibility, and transportation security, BLAC continues to position itself as a trusted technology partner for companies seeking smarter and safer logistics operations.
About GoKartMania: GoKartMania is Mexico's leading indoor go-kart track, a 100% Mexican company with a global presence. Their karts are of European origin and feature the most precise timing system. At GoKartMania, you'll find activities for the whole family and a wide variety of race formats and activities.
GoKartMania is the ideal place for both beginners and seasoned motorsport enthusiasts. From a fun-filled, adrenaline-fueled afternoon with the family to competing in high-level series and championships, including position races, knockout format, endurance races, and karting clinics. They also offer birthday parties, team building activities, product launches, and much more.
