Conner Jones - EJP 175 Race Recap
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
No. 41 AutoVentive / Precision Vehicle Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Conner Jones | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 18th | Stage 1: 30th | Stage 2: 31st
Finish: 31st | Driver Points: 38th | Owner Points: 40th
- Key Takeaway: Conner Jones and the No. 41 team had their day ended with a crash in stage one. Jones was making up ground on the initial start of the race, and the team elected to gain some track position and pit at the end of the stage. Unfortunately, however, Jones was collected in an incident on the ensuing restart. The truck had too much damage to continue, and the team was credited with a 31st-place finish.
- Conner Jones' Post-Race Thoughts: Interviewer: Conner Jones unfortunately out of this one early at New Hampshire. Just take me through what happened.
“I really don’t know. I was making my corner, getting off straight, and just got nailed in the left-rear. From there on, I just couldn’t really do anything to keep it out of the wall. I felt like we brought a pretty solid Precision Vehicle Logistics / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado.”
Interviewer: Is it frustrating to be out so early and get caught up in other people’s messes?
“Yeah, it’s definitely not fun. It’s not what I want to do. My goal is not to come here and tear up some race cars, my goal is to come here and do the best I can in these races and get more experience and hopefully do good for these guys who work their butts off all week. I just hate to do it like this.”
Interviewer: You’ve had quite a few starts with Niece Motorsports now, is this something you’re working towards being with them for next year?
“Yeah, I’m definitely hoping to be with them next year, just in a different fashion and not tearing up race cars.”
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 AutoVentive: AutoVentive is an industry-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) applications developer providing customized solutions to the automotive logistics industry. The company is part of Liberty Hill Equity Partners, LLC, a Cincinnati-based private equity firm.
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.
