Donovan Strauss - Faith Fest 250 Race Recap
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, July 18 | 1:00 PM ET
No. 4 Nightclubs Suck Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Donovan Strauss | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 32nd | Stage 1: 30th | Stage 2: 36th
Finish: 36th | Driver Points: 79th | Owner Points: 32nd
- Key Takeaway: Donovan Strauss and the Nightclubs Suck team had a challenging day in North Wilkesboro. Strauss started his NCTS debut race in 32nd-place, but made progress in the opening laps. On lap 14, another competitor sent the No. 4 for a spin on the backstretch, but the rookie maintained confidence with no damage. A cool shirt issue plagued Strauss early on and persisted throughout the rest of the afternoon. Strauss suffered heat exhaustion at the end of stage two, and brought his truck to a halt to seek medical attention. The team finished the race behind the wall in 36th, and Strauss was evaluated and released from the infield care center.
- Donovan Strauss’ Post-Race Thoughts:
“I am super proud of the effort from everyone on the No. 4 team today. I felt like my race craft was on par and I made smart decisions setting up passes. Unfortunately, my cool suit didn’t work from the start of the race and I was battling the heat to the best of my ability, but our race came to an end. It wasn’t the result I wanted, but I felt like the progression today was there and I’m looking forward to another opportunity to finish the deal. I had a lot of supporters today and I’m overly grateful for the amount of No. 4 shirts we had walking around. Huge thank you to Ty Martin, Clayton Wilson, and everyone at Nightclubs Suck for the opportunity, along with J.F. Electric, DQS Solutions & Staffing, Precision Vehicle Logistics, Chevrolet, Greg Fowler, Josh Morris, and Cody Efaw. I’m looking forward to the next one.”
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.
