Ricky Stenhouse Jr. - DQS Solutions & Staffing Powered By Precision Vehicle Logistics Race Recap
Event: DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics (125 laps / 250 miles)
Round: 12 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Michigan International Speedway
Location: Brooklyn, MI
Date & Time: Saturday, June 6 | 1:30 PM ET
No. 42 AutoVentive / Precision Vehicle Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
Start: 19th | Stage 1: 16th | Stage 2: 15th
Finish: 7th | Driver Points: N/A | Owner Points: 25th
- Key Takeaway: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the AutoVentive / Precision team had a fantastic showing in Michigan. Stenhouse Jr. started from 19th place and continued to move forward as the race went on. In the final stage, the No. 42 crew made noteworthy changes to aid the balance, prompting the truck to come to life. Stenhouse Jr. crossed the finish line in seventh-place, capturing the best finish for both his crew chief and primary sponsor to cap off the day.
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Post-Race Thoughts:
“It wasn’t by design, but we saved our best for the last run of the day. We started the race off just a little loose, but I think looking back at the whole race, I was talking with Landon (Polinski) and I think we missed the setup a bit. I led him down a path to change the truck, and we probably shouldn’t have. Because of that, we got behind a little bit on adjustments there, but our team did a good job of getting us back on the other side of it.
I battled with Christopher (Bell) there for sixth, but kind of overheated my right front a little too much trying to catch them. The truck was solid at the end and I had a lot of fun driving from 23rd to seventh in the last green flag run. It seems like I just get more comfortable at the end of these races. I need to do that a little bit earlier in the race to get our track position so we can have a better shot at a top-five or even go battle for a win.”
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 AutoVentive: AutoVentive is an industry-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) applications developer providing customized solutions to the automotive logistics industry. The company is part of Liberty Hill Equity Partners, LLC, a Cincinnati-based private equity firm.
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.
