Ricky Stenhouse Jr. - Fresh From Florida 250 Race Recap
Event: Fresh From Florida 250 (100 laps / 250 miles)
Round: 1 of 25 (Season Opener)
Track: Daytona International Speedway
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date & Time: Friday, February 13 | 7:30 PM ET
No. 45 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Start: 30th | Stage 1: 22nd | Stage 2: 28th
Finish: 6th | Driver Points: N/A | Owner Points: 8th
- Key Takeaway: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 45 J.F. Electric team started the season off on a great foot with a top-10 finish. In his Truck Series debut, Stenhouse Jr. ran a methodical race and avoided trouble to stay in the hunt. As the event neared the checkered flag, Stenhouse Jr. pushed his way to the front. The past Daytona 500 champion finished the night in sixth-place.
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s Post-Race Thoughts:
“Well, watching the replay of that finish, there were a couple things I could have done differently. I just didn’t know the Fords were coming that quick, and I didn’t think I could win from that position, so my initial thought was to push the No. 91 (Christian Eckes) to the win since he was in another Chevy. I didn’t realize that they were lined up in front of him. If I could have the last turn three-to-the-start-finish-line a little different, I would. But, I was happy to be in that position with our J.F. Electric Chevrolet because throughout the race, I didn’t feel like we had the speed that I wanted, and we were lacking a little bit of handling. I just talked to Phil and we are going to work on Atlanta. I’m very happy that we brought it back home in one piece in a truck race in Daytona, and we were in the picture at the line. All-in-all, good day.”
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 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.
