Donovan Strauss - Faith Fest 250 Race Preview
Event: Faith Fest 250 (250 laps / 156.25 miles)
Round: 15 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Date & Time: Saturday, June 18 | 1:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports North Wilkesboro Stats:
NCTS Starts: 9; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 3; Best Finish: 4th (Carson Hocevar, 2023).
- Two Races in One Weekend: For the first time this season, Niece Motorsports will compete in two series at the same racetrack. On Friday night, Connor Hall will take over driving duties of the team’s No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro in the CARS Tour Skyline National Bank 100, and on Saturday, the team will field four Silverados in the Faith Fest 250.
No. 4 Nightclubs Suck Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Donovan Strauss | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
- NCTS Debut: 20-year-old Donovan Strauss looks to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The Marietta, GA, native has regularly competed in the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series, and won the 2023 U.S. Legends Pro national championship.
- Strauss’ North Wilkesboro Stats:
Donovan Strauss will make his first-career NCTS start at North Wilkesboro on Saturday.
CARS Tour LMSC Starts: 2; Best Finish: 15th (2025).
- Shiplett's North Wilkesboro Stats:
NCTS Starts: 2; Best Finish: 25th (2025).
- On the Truck: Strauss’ No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Nightclubs Suck, a performance apparel brand which also offers athletic training programs.
- Quoting Strauss: This is a big weekend for you as you make your Truck Series debut. Since you have experience at this track, how well-prepared are you for Saturday?
“The good news for me is I have a lot of laps around North Wilkesboro in the Late Model, so that’s going to help me out a lot. I’ve performed well here in the past and have been working closely with Mike Shiplett on the Chevy simulator, which has been huge in getting me comfortable with how the truck is supposed to drive. I’ve been watching past races as well to see what I can learn and pick up on. It’s definitely going to be a little different from what I’m used to, but I’ve been trying to use every tool I can to my advantage. My goal for this race is to finish on the lead lap, stay clean, minimize my mistakes and show that I can do this. I’m very appreciative to everyone at Nightclubs Suck and Niece Motorsports for this opportunity.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. The team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra, and was founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. 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 Nightclubs Suck: Nightclubs Suck (NC❌) is a performance apparel brand built for endurance athletes who live differently. Founded in 2025 by two triathletes, Ty and Clayton, NC❌ was born out of a simple but powerful idea: that serious athletes shouldn't have to choose between technical performance and great design. From faster splits to longer distances, we make gear that matches the 24/7 commitment of the endurance lifestyle. For those who earn their Saturday morning PRs on Friday night, this is for you. For those who endure.
