Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: Darlington Raceway
Darlington, S.C. — Niece Motorsports battled the “Track Too Tough to Tame” as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series took on Darlington Raceway for one of the most demanding events of the season. The historic 1.366-mile oval once again lived up to its reputation, with tight racing, narrow lines, and the ever-present risk of a “Darlington Stripe” challenging all four Niece entries.
– Solid Top-10 Finish
showed patience and consistency, keeping the No. Chevrolet clean throughout the night. After running just outside the top 10 in the opening stage, the team’s adjustments paid off, and he rallied to secure a top-10 finish, delivering another strong points day in the playoff hunt.
Fighting Through Adversity
For the Lady in Black proved as treacherous as advertised. Contact with the wall in Stage 2 forced an unscheduled pit stop, but the team never gave up. Despite losing track position, the No. battled back to finish mid-pack, salvaging valuable experience on one of NASCAR’s toughest circuits.
Learning Experience
Making his first Darlington start, focused on logging laps and learning the unique rhythm of the track. Though the results sheet didn’t reflect the effort, the laps completed added crucial knowledge for the rookie as he continues to develop within the Niece program.
Day Ends Early
Unfortunately, saw his promising run cut short after being collected in a multi-truck incident during the final stage. Despite showing competitive pace early, the damage was too severe to continue, relegating him to a DNF.
Team Outlook
While results varied across the board, Niece Motorsports once again demonstrated resilience and teamwork at one of the most difficult stops on the Truck Series schedule. With the playoffs approaching, the organization remains focused on consistency and growth, with its drivers showing flashes of speed that can be built upon in the coming weeks.
The Truck Series now shifts gears to where Niece Motorsports will look to rebound and chase another strong collective performance.
