Tyler Reif - Navy 250 Race Recap
Event: Navy 250 (50 laps / 170 miles)
Round: 13 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado
Location: Coronado, CA
Date & Time: Friday, June 19 | 7:00 PM ET
No. 42 Niece Equipment / Foundation For Pops Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Tyler Reif | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
Start: 14th | Stage 1: 10th | Stage 2: 6th
Finish: 19th | Driver Points: 28th | Owner Points: 24th
- Key Takeaway: Tyler Reif and the Niece Equipment / Foundation For Pops team had the win in their sights, but suffered a crushing blow in the final corner at San Diego. Reif started the race in 14th and ran a smooth and consistent race through the opening two stages. With finishes of 10th in stage one and sixth in stage two, the No. 42 team performed well throughout the midway portion of the race. Through the final laps, Reif was in position to capitalize on a podium finish. When the leaders got together, however, a door opened up for the rookie to take the lead coming to the white flag. Reif drove as hard as possible on the last lap in hopes of securing his first-career win, but made a costly error and overshot the final corner. After crawling to a stop, Reif initially crossed the line in seventh, but was dealt a 30-second time penalty which dropped him to 19th.
- Tyler Reif’s Post-Race Thoughts: Interviewer: Obviously, you took that one hard leading on the final lap, and then we saw what happened in the chicane. Bring me through how hard you were pushing, and what ultimately you could have done.
“Right, I mean, I was pushing 101%. Obviously, I was just way over the tire there, and I heard ‘one back’ with Layne (Riggs) and just didn’t want him to have a chance to get to me. It was my mistake, I mean, it’s very unfortunate that I did that. I don’t know how many more chances I’ll have like this, but I’m sure there will be more, and I’m going to make sure to not make that mistake again.”
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 Niece Equipment: For over 40 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Our reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability.
Each of our water and fuel/lube trucks are engineered with quality and durability in mind. Our capability ranges from 2,000 gallon water trucks to 12,000 gallon water towers. The fuel/lube trucks we offer range from 600 to 4,000 gallons.
About Foundation for Pops: At Foundation for Pops, our vision is to cultivate a society where the transformative power of education, empowerment, and inclusive support dismantles barriers to economic mobility and stable housing. Guided by our core values of Positive Mindset, Empowerment, Respect, Innovation, and Community Collaboration, we aspire to be a beacon of hope for people experiencing homelessness and veterans, fostering a community where everyone can rebuild their lives with dignity and contribute meaningfully to the world.
