Matt Mills - UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics Race Preview
Event: UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics (250 laps / 133.25 miles)
Round: 20 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 10)
Track: Bristol Motor Speedway
Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Date & Time: Thursday, September 11 | 8:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Bristol Stats: Niece drivers have made a combined total of 30 starts at Bristol Motor Speedway. The organization has garnered a total of two top-fives and four top-10 finishes over the years, including a third-place result with Ross Chastain in 2019. In the spring race, Kaden Honeycutt led the team home with an eighth-place run.
No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
- Mills' Bristol Stats: Matt Mills has competed in four NCTS races held at Bristol Motor Speedway including his series debut back in 2016. Mills nabbed his best finish at the track in the spring when he crossed the line in 20th-place. Through five NXS starts here, Mills' best run of 18th-place came in fall, 2019.
- Polinski's Bristol Stats: Landon Polinski will make his first-career NCTS start as a crew chief at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday.
- NXS Return: Over the off week, Mills competed in the NXS race at World Wide Technology Raceway near the home of J.F. Electric. Driving for DGM Racing, Mills finished 21st in his first race with the series in nearly two years.
- On the Truck: Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from longtime partners J.F. Electric, who will be featured as a co-branded primary sponsor along with DQS Solutions & Staffing and Precision Vehicle Logistics.
- Recapping Darlington: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team had their race ended before the end of stage one. Mills started 18th and began to press forward at the start, but incurred damage after picking up a Darlington stripe. On the very next lap, Mills' right front tire blew apart, forcing him to hit the wall at a high rate of speed. With too much damage to continue on, Mills finished the race in 29th.
- Points Rundown: Mills continues to sit 18th in the driver points standings heading into the 20th race of the season at Bristol. The driver of the No. 42 Silverado is 21 points behind his teammate, Andrés Pérez de Lara, in 17th-place, and 14 points ahead of Jack Wood in 19th.
- Quoting Mills: What notes can you take away from the spring race to bring into the fall?
“Going into Bristol, I feel like I just need to be more prepared in studying, because that’s a track that I’ve honestly always struggled at. But, being that my teammates had speed there in the spring, that tells me that our team has a good package to work off of once we roll off the truck. I’m definitely going to rely on my teammates and try to get some more notes on their end going into it.”
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 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 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 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.
