Event: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race (134 laps / 201 miles)
Round: 25 of 25 (Season Finale)
Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Location: Homestead, FL
Date & Time: Friday, November 6 | 7:30 PM ET
No. 42 Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Tyler Reif | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
Start: 25th | Stage 1: 27th | Stage 2: 28th
Finish: 21st | Driver Points: 29th | Owner Points: 24th
- Key Takeaway: Tyler Reif and the Utilitra team made gains throughout the race at Homestead-Miami. Starting in 25th, Reif ran conservatively early in the first two stages. The No. 42 team made handling changes to set up for the final stage, and Reif was in position to nab a solid result. On a late restart, Reif found himself in a treacherous situation as a wreck occurred directly in front of him, but minimized the damage after making slight contact with another truck. The rookie was able to stay on track and drove to a 21st-place finish to end the season.
- Tyler Reif’s Post-Race Thoughts:
“I thought tonight went really well overall. I think we came here with one goal, and that was just to learn and get better for next year. I don’t think that we had a top-10 run, but I would say we had potential to make it a top-12 or top-15 run tonight. We were up there on one of the last restarts when the No. 15 (Tanner Gray) and the No. 18 (Tyler Ankrum) got together in front of me and I had nowhere to go. We lost some spots there, then got caught out behind some guys on old tires. There were a lot of positives to take away from tonight. Definitely more positives than negatives, so I’m going to come out of here with that positive attitude and put it in the notebook to come back stronger next year.”
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 Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.
