Bayley Currey - eero 250 Race Preview
Event: eero 250 (250 laps / 187.5 miles)
Round: 18 of 25 (Regular Season Finale)
Track: Richmond Raceway
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, August 15 | 7:30 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Special Announcement: Niece Motorsports officials will make a special team announcement via a press conference in the Richmond Raceway Media Center at 1:00 PM ET on Friday, August 15. The press conference will be live streamed on NASCAR.com/PressPass.
- Niece Motorsports Richmond Stats: Niece drivers have made a combined total of 17 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts at Richmond Raceway. The organization captured a victory at this track back in 2023 with Carson Hocevar, and its drivers have picked up one top-five and two top-10s. Last year, Kaden Honeycutt was the team's lead finisher in 14th-place.
- Strength in Numbers: Niece Motorsports will debut a fourth, part-time entry in its NCTS fleet on Friday as the No. 41 Silverado returns to the track for the first time since Phoenix, 2024.
No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
- Driver Change: Veteran NASCAR national series driver, Bayley Currey, begins his new position as the driver of Niece Motorsports' No. 45 Chevrolet this week in Richmond. Currey has made eight starts behind the wheel of the No. 44 Silverado this year, producing one top-five (fourth in Atlanta) and three top-10s. Currey looks to chase after an owner championship for the No. 45.
- Currey's Richmond Stats: Bayley Currey has competed in two NCTS races at Richmond Raceway. Currey's best finish of 18th came in 2023, and he finished 23rd in last year's event. In five NXS starts at the short track, Currey's best result of 19th-place was secured in 2020.
- Gould's Richmond Stats: Phil Gould has called five NCTS races held at Richmond. Gould is a past winner of this event, having won it in 2023 with Carson Hocevar. Last year, Gould's No. 45 team finished 14th here with Kaden Honeycutt. In NXS competition, Gould picked up a pair of poles at the track with Brian Scott in 2013 and 2014. Through 12 NXS starts, Gould owns three top-fives and five top-10 results, including a runner-up finish with Scott in 2013.
- On the Truck: Currey's No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing, who will be featured as a co-branded primary sponsor along with J.F. Electric and Precision Vehicle Logistics.
- Recapping Watkins Glen: Connor Zilisch and the No. 45 team took the scenic route to a top-10 finish in Watkins Glen. Zilisch started off strong by finishing fourth in stage one and was on his way to a repeat performance in stage two before getting punted off the track by another competitor. After getting stuck in the gravel pit, Zilisch was trapped a lap down for a good portion of the race. Finally, the team earned the free pass to get back in contention, and the No. 45 charged towards the front once again. Though the truck was battered at the checkered flag, Zilisch and team carried it home to an eighth-place finish.
- Owner Points Rundown: Niece Motorsports' No. 45 team is on the cusp of qualifying for the Owner Playoffs, but is facing stout competition in the regular season finale. Though the team is posted sixth in overall points, they are currently ninth when factoring in race winners. Entering Richmond, the team has a 14-point cushion above the cutline, with CR7 Motorsports' No. 9 team only seven markers behind in tenth. A good finish on Friday night could see the team jump above Spire Motorsports' No. 7 team, which is eight points ahead.
- Quoting Currey: What are your thoughts on driving a new truck for the rest of the season?
“I’m really excited to be back in the truck this week with the No. 45 group, and am very thankful to everyone at DQS Solutions & Staffing, Precision Vehicle Logistics, and J.F. Electric for thinking of me to put in their truck in this situation. We’re in a tight points battle right now on the owner side, and I’m going to do everything I can to keep us in the Playoffs. Hopefully we can bring back a trophy at the end of the year for them, and hopefully we can get another one this weekend.”
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 DQS Solutions & Staffing: Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom solutions that address unique business challenges. Recognized as Michigan’s fastest-growing company and #22 in the nation on the Inc. 5000 list, DQS drives industry growth while giving back through its nonprofit, Foundation for Pops, and partnerships like the River Rouge School District.
About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.
About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.
About Precision Vehicle Logistics: Precision Vehicle Logistics is a customer-focused group of professionals committed to service excellence in finished vehicle logistics. Precision offers a unique combination of talented experience, industry-leading software and systems, and a network of partners and resources to deliver customized solutions to the world’s leading automakers.
About Niece Equipment: For over 30 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Our reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. Each of our water and fuel/lube trucks are engineered with quality and durability in mind. Our capability ranges from 2,000 gallon water trucks to 12,000 gallon water towers. The fuel/lube trucks we offer range from 600 to 4,000 gallons.
