Bayley Currey - Love’s RV Stop 225 Race Preview
Event: Love's RV Stop 225 (85 laps / 226.1 miles)
Round: 23 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 8)
Track: Talladega Superspeedway
Location: Talladega, Alabama
Date & Time: Friday, October 17 | 4:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Talladega Stats: Niece drivers have made a total of 22 combined NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts at Talladega Superspeedway, resulting in two top-fives and four top-10s finishes. The team's best finish at the track was a second-place run made by Trevor Bayne in 2020. Last year, Danny Bohn was the highest-finishing driver here in 17th-place.
No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
- Currey's Talladega Stats: Bayley Currey has competed in four NCTS races at Talladega Superspeedway, finishing as high as 15th in 2020. Last year, Currey had his race end early due to a mechanical failure. In four NXS starts at the track, Currey's highest finish was 17th in 2022.
- Gould's Talladega Stats: Phil Gould has called six NCTS races at Talladega Superspeedway. Gould's series-best result at the track was a runner-up finish with Trevor Bayne in 2020. Out of six NXS starts here, Gould's best finish was a seventh-place showing with Elliott Sadler in 2015. He also made his Cup Series debut at the speedway in 2016, finishing 26th with Ryan Reed.
- 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 the Charlotte ROVAL: Bayley Currey and the No. 45 team overcame several moments of adversity throughout the day at the Charlotte ROVAL to come away with a respectable finish. Currey's issues began in qualifying, where a spin led to hard contact with the SAFER barrier. The crew made significant repairs to the truck prior to the race, and had to start from the rear of the field after qualifying 12th. Once the race began, Currey maneuvered his way into the top-15 with ease until colliding with his teammate on pit road in stage one. Not to be deterred, the team marched forward again and battled back with plenty of contact made along the way. The battered truck crossed the line in 12th-place.
- Grassroots Outings: Over the last couple of weeks, Currey has spent time racing in the local ranks in multiple types of vehicles. Currey made his CARS Tour Pro Late Model debut two weeks ago at Tri-County Speedway where he contended for the race win before finishing second. Most recently last week, he attempted the Blue Gray 100 Dirt Late Model race at Cherokee Speedway.
- Points Rundown: Currey gained a spot in the driver points standings after his 12th-place run at the Charlotte ROVAL, where he now sits 22nd overall. With three races left, he is 35 points behind Spencer Boyd in 21st and 13 points ahead of Toni Breidinger in 23rd. The No. 45 team continues to hold onto 11th-place in owner points by 32 points over Spire Motorsports' No. 77 team.
- Quoting Currey: You had two really strong runs at Daytona and Atlanta earlier this year, so do you think you'll use a similar strategy this week?
“I don’t know, I’ve flip-flopped on this multiple times throughout my career of what I think is the best way to approach it. Seeing how our equipment is really good since the guys at Niece Motorsports bring a great truck to the speedway races, that gives us the privilege of being able to ride around in the back for as long as we want to because we have the ability to drive through the field.
I used to hate it in my Xfinity Series days, but a lot of times, my cars weren’t good enough to just drive through the field. Because of that, I had to race the whole time. With these trucks being so fast, I kind of like the idea of riding around. Talladega is usually a lot more calm than Daytona because the track surface is a lot wider, but every time I go with a plan, it usually changes when I start the race.”
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.
