Bayley Currey - UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics Race Recap
Event: UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics (250 laps / 133.25 miles)
Round: 20 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 10)
Track: Bristol Motor Speedway
Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Date & Time: Thursday, September 11 | 8:00 PM ET
No. 45 Sparco Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Start: 13th | Stage 1: 10th | Stage 2: 11th
Finish: 19th | Driver Points: 23rd | Owner Points: 11th
- Key Takeaway: 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.
- Bayley Currey's Post-Race Thoughts:
Interviewer: Bayley, what happened on the last lap there?
“I got turned around. We were racing hard there at the end, and guys were running the top while I was running the bottom. It seemed like the No. 77 (Corey LaJoie) got a run off the top, and I don’t know if he was trying to shoot low or not, but he ran right in the back of me in the middle of the back straightaway and got me out of control. He shot to the bottom, but I was out of control because he hit me in the middle of the straightaway. And then, he just turned me in the middle of turn three. It is what it is. We talked afterwards and he apologized I guess. But it sucks because it doesn’t change anything. I’m really happy with the effort on this No. 45 team. Our Sparco Chevrolet had some speed tonight. It was really hard to pass with the PJ1 getting laid down before us, but as always a huge thanks to them and everyone that helps us go around.”
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 Sparco: Sparco designs, manufactures, and sells racing safety apparel, karting safety apparel, vehicle racing seats / accessories, and gaming products. Headquartered in Volpiano, Italy, and founded in 1977, Sparco is a well-known provider in the racing industry.
