Matt Mills - Ecosave 200 Race Recap
Event: Ecosave 200 (134 laps / 201 miles)
Round: 21 of 25 (Chase)
Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Location: Concord, NC
Date & Time: Friday, October 9 | 5:00 PM ET
No. 4 Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 19th | Stage 1: 30th | Stage 2: 32nd
Finish: 23rd | Driver Points: 68th | Owner Points: 31st
- Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the Utilitra team battled through a considerable amount of adversity in Charlotte. Rolling off from 19th, Mills ran conservatively early on in his first start since last year’s season finale. As the night progressed, Mills began his advance through the field. Unfortunately, his No. 4 Silverado became damaged after getting involved in a multi-truck crash on lap 119. Shortly after, Mills was forced to pit under green as he had a left-front tire go down due to the damage. In his series return, Mills came home posted in 23rd-place.
- Matt Mills’ Post-Race Thoughts:
“It was good to be back, and I had a lot of fun out there tonight. It was tough to go so long without making a start and feel comfortable off the bat, but I felt like we showed speed tonight. Right when we finally got some track position, we got in the big wreck on the backstretch and had to go to the back after we fixed the damage. On the next restart, we had more damage that made the left-front tire go down under green. I really feel like we just needed track position and green flag laps tonight and we could’ve had a solid finish, but I was just glad to be out there. Huge thanks to everyone at Utilitra, J.F. Electric, and Niece Motorsports for the 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 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.
