Bayley Currey - EJP 175 Race Preview
Event: EJP 175 (175 laps / 185.15 miles)
Round: 21 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 10)
Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Location: Loudon, New Hampshire
Date & Time: Saturday, September 20 | 12:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Hello, Old Friend: This weekend marks the first time since 2017 that the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) has visited New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Nicknamed the 'Magic Mile', New Hampshire has seen the series race 20 times at the 1.058-mile track. It is relatively low-banked, but produces exciting action in the North East.
- Niece Motorsports New Hampshire Stats: Niece Motorsports has only competed in one NCTS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which came in 2017. On that day, TJ Bell finished 16th driving for the organization.
No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
- Currey's New Hampshire Stats: Bayley Currey will make his first NCTS start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday. Currey has raced at the facility three times before in NXS competition, and picked up a 10th-place result in the 2022 race.
- Gould's New Hampshire Stats: Phil Gould will call his first-career NCTS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday. Gould has competed in six NXS events here, picking up one top-five (fourth with Brian Scott in 2013) and two top-10 finishes along the way.
- 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 Bristol: Bayley Currey and the No. 45 team were well on their way to a top-10 finish in Bristol before getting turned on the final lap of the race. Currey showed speed early on in practice, and qualified in the 13th position. The No. 45 team earned a stage point in stage one, and made track position gains on pit road throughout the night. Currey drove up to ninth in the final run to the checkers, but unfortunately was not able to earn the finish he deserved. He was credited with a 19th-place finish after limping across the line.
- Points Rundown: Currey's 19th-place result in Bristol keeps him sitting 23rd in the driver points standings with five races left in the season. Entering New Hampshire, the driver is 12 points behind Toni Breidinger in 22nd, and 22 points ahead of Luke Baldwin in 24th-place.
- Quoting Currey: It's been a few years since you've raced at New Hampshire, but what is most important about getting around this place?
“I think braking is really important there because it’s a long straightaway to a relatively flat corner. Being comfortable on the brakes and being able to turn into the corner where you want, especially when it comes to racing against other guys, is really important along with being able to roll the middle. It’s just a standard flat track where it’s tough to roll the middle and easy to lose the handle on your truck. To me, that’s the biggest thing here - maneuverability. What’s nice about this track is the banking is progressive, so if you need to go down and run the apron, you can. If you need to split a seam here and there, you can. You just have the ability to run the corners however you want to.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) since 2016. Fielding the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45 trucks, the team has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. 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 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.
