Matt Gould - eero 250 Race Recap
Event: eero 250 (250 laps / 187.5 miles)
Round: 18 of 25 (Regular Season Finale)
Track: Richmond Raceway
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, August 15 | 7:30 PM ET
No. 41 Niece Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Gould | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 29th | Stage 1: 27th | Stage 2: 26th
Finish: 25th | Driver Points: 44th | Owner Points: 45th
- Key Takeaway: Matt Gould and the No. 41 team played the strategy game in Richmond, but it did not play out as well as the they hoped. Gould advanced his starting position through the opening two stages, but was trapped two laps down due to a quick pace out of the leaders. The team elected to take the free pass to give him a chance at getting back onto the lead lap late in the race, but was forced to pit under green and finished in 25th-place.
- Matt Gould's Post-Race Thoughts:
“Obviously, this is a difficult track has a lot of tire falloff. I felt like we struggled tonight; we weren’t very good in the first stage and got behind the eight ball after we went a couple laps down. As the race went on, we made our truck better after we put some tires on and drove up to around 10th or so. Mike (Shiplett) tried to offset our strategy to get our laps back, but the last stint ran green. Then, we took the wave around and got another lap back, but I couldn’t do much on old tires. Regardless, it’s always fun to hop in the truck any time I get the opportunity to. I just can’t thank DQS Solutions & Staffing, Precision Vehicle Logistics, J.F. Electric, and everyone at Niece Motorsports enough for giving me the privilege to drive this truck. Even when we were struggling across the board, I had a lot of fun tonight.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series 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 Niece Equipment: For over 30 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Our reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. Each of our water and fuel/lube trucks are engineered with quality and durability in mind. Our capability ranges from 2,000 gallon water trucks to 12,000 gallon water towers. The fuel/lube trucks we offer range from 600 to 4,000 gallons.
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.
