Tyler Reif - Faith Fest 250 Race Preview
Event: Faith Fest 250 (250 laps / 156.25 miles)
Round: 15 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Date & Time: Saturday, June 18 | 1:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports North Wilkesboro Stats:
NCTS Starts: 9; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 3; Best Finish: 4th (Carson Hocevar, 2023).
- Two Races in One Weekend: For the first time this season, Niece Motorsports will compete in two series at the same racetrack. On Friday night, Connor Hall will take over driving duties of the team’s No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro in the CARS Tour Skyline National Bank 100, and on Saturday, the team will field four Silverados in the Faith Fest 250.
No. 42 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Tyler Reif | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
- Reif Returns: After stepping aside for Ben Maier to drive the No. 42 Silverado in Lime Rock, Tyler Reif returns to the seat this weekend in North Wilkesboro. Reif nearly stole the spotlight in his last race at Naval Base Coronado, and is looking for his first top-10 finish on Saturday. Entering this weekend, Reif’s season-best result is a 14th-place finish at Watkins Glen International.
- Reif’s North Wilkesboro Stats:
Tyler Reif will make his first-career NCTS start at North Wilkesboro on Saturday.
CARS Tour LMSC Starts: 1; Best Finish: 14th (2025).
CARS Tour PLM Starts: 1; Best Finish: 16th (2025).
- Polinski's North Wilkesboro Stats:
Landon Polinski will make his first NCTS start as a crew chief at North Wilkesboro on Saturday.
- On the Truck: Reif’s No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing.
- Recapping Lime Rock: Ben Maier and the Executive Chevrolet team had a sudden end to a promising day in Lime Rock. Maier started the 100-lap race in 15th-place, but had good pace in the opening stage. Nearly missing out on stage points, he settled for 12th in the first stage. Under caution, however, the No. 42 lost fuel pressure and was forced to go behind the wall. Diagnosed to be a wiring issue, Maier was sidelined after losing gear fan functionality. The team was credited with a disappointing 33rd-place finish.
- Owner Points Outlook: Maier’s 33rd-place finish in Lime Rock dropped the No. 42 team to 25th-place in the owner point standings. Heading into North Wilkesboro, the team is 15 points behind Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 team in 24th, and nine points ahead of Rackley W.A.R.’s No. 26 Chevrolet in 26th. With four races remaining until the Chase, the team is 143 points below the cutline.
- Quoting Reif: How prepared are you returning to a track that you’ve had experience on before, given that it was in a different series?
“I think there’s a little bit of carry-over from a truck to a late model here. The biggest thing for me is this is one of the first ovals of the year that I’ve raced at before, so that will be beneficial. I struggled at North Wilkesboro in the CARS Tour races last year, so hopefully I’ll be better this time in the truck. It’s going to be nice to not be blind at the start of practice and have an idea of where I need to be.”
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.
