Ross Chastain - DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 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. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ross Chastain | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Start: 15th | Stage 1: 10th | Stage 2: 7th
Finish: 17th | Driver Points: N/A | Owner Points: 8th
- Key Takeaway: Ross Chastain and the DQS Solutions & Staffing team ran inside the top-10 throughout the race in Michigan, but needed a late caution to rally back to the finish they were hoping for. Chastain drove the No. 45 Silverado to solid finishes in both stages and kept his nose towards the front of the pack all race long. The No. 45 team elected to save a set of new tires in hopes of a late yellow flag, but it proved to be the final stop of the day as the race ran green till the end. Trapped on old tires, the team drifted back to a 17th-place result.
- Ross Chastain’s Post-Race Thoughts:
“I hate that we couldn’t have gotten the finish we were capable of today. Our truck was good, and we were able to stay near the front pack for most of the day. When we got down to the last pit stop, we decided we couldn’t win the race if we did what everyone else did, so we were hoping that we could outsmart them and make a run to the lead if we had another caution. It’s a shame we never got to see that play out, but I’m still proud of Phil Gould and our team for trying it. I’ll hand the keys over to Landen Lewis to take it from here, but I’ve had a blast running all these races in the No. 45 for Niece Motorsports. I told the guys that the quality of trucks have been higher than they’ve ever been before, and I can really tell everyone has been working hard. There are a few I wish we could have back, but I’m still happy overall with how our season went. I’m excited to see what Landen can do to finish off the year with them.”
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.
