Ross Chastain - DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered By Precision Vehicle Logistics Race Preview
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
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Michigan Stats:
NCTS Starts: 12; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 6th (Bayley Currey, 2019).
- It’s the DQS 250 Race Week!: Saturday’s NCTS race at Michigan International Speedway is sponsored by DQS Solutions & Staffing and Precision Vehicle Logistics - both of which are Michigan-based partners who play a big role with the team. It marks the second year in a row that the brands have sponsored the race.
No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ross Chastain | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
- Chastain’s Last Stand: Saturday’s DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered By Precision Vehicle Logistics will mark Ross Chastain’s final NCTS start of the season with Niece Motorsports. So far this year, he has captured three top-fives for the team, including a best finish of second-place at Darlington Raceway.
- Chastain’s Michigan Stats:
NCS Starts: 8; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 6th (2025).
NOAPS Starts: 7; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 7th (2023).
NCTS Starts: 3; Poles: 1 (2019); Best Finish: 18th (2012).
- Gould's Michigan Stats:
NOAPS Starts: 6; Top-Fives: 3; Top-10s: 5; Best Finish: 4th (2018).
NCTS Starts: 3; Poles: 1 (2019); Best Finish: 15th (2020).
- On the Truck: Chastain’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing, a Detroit-based company. DQS delivers customized workforce and operational solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern supply chains, backed by years of experience and the ability to deploy large-scale support quickly and efficiently.
- Recapping Nashville: Ross Chastain and the Use Your Melon team contended for the win in Nashville. Despite starting 21st due to the metric lineup, Chastain went to work gaining track position early on. Noting that his truck handled tight, the No. 45 team made several adjustments to help Chastain’s balance in the opening two stages. By the time the final stage began, the team took advantage of cleaner air to maneuver to the front row. A strategy call put his truck in a favorable position, and Chastain was able to capitalize on a fourth-place finish.
- Owner Points Outlook: Chastain’s fourth-place finish in Nashville brought the No. 45 team closer to the front of the owner point standings. Though still positioned in eighth-place overall, the team is only six points behind TRICON Garage’s No. 17 team in seventh. The team is 37 points ahead of ThorSport Racing’s No. 88 team in ninth, and 46 points above the Chase cutline.
- Quoting Chastain: How big of a benefit is it to have experienced teammates to draft with in Michigan?
“Having teammates that I know will pick me up is very beneficial. We’re not drafting like we are in Daytona, but still, having that friendly ally who can help let each of us in line is a big plus. We were fast last year, but still needed to tweak a few things with the truck to be a little bit better. I’m excited to head back to Michigan this weekend knowing we have made those improvements, and I think our DQS Chevy should be fast on Saturday.”
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 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.
