Quoting Currey: Can you compare Milwaukee to any other tracks on the NCTS schedule or is it unique?
"It's kind of similar to some of the tracks we've been racing. We've been on a short track stretch with IRP, Richmond, and Milwaukee, even leading into Bristol. I think the past two tracks we've ran at are similar. Neither of those tracks have a lot of banking, but Milwaukee is obviously the flattest. I think the way Milwaukee has aged has been interesting; you see a lot more multi-grooved racing there compared to back in the day, so I think that part is like IRP."
"I really am happy to see us come back to Milwaukee. I like the older tracks - the ones that haven't been on the circuit for a while that were taken off and brought back. I've had some success here over the years, and think some of the stuff we learned at IRP will really help us here, so I'm looking forward to it."
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No. 42 Utilitra / J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Jon Leonard
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"Yeah, on one hand, it's very cool to be close to a big market for our partners, but on the other hand, I know I'll have a lot more eyeballs on me. Fortunately, I've been able to block that part out once I get in the truck an focus on the task at hand, and I think Milwaukee was a really good track for me last year. I didn't get to showcase the speed we had because of the mechanical failure, but Niece seemed to be really fast. So, building off that knowledge that I got last year combined with the speed we've been building into our trucks, I feel like we can have a good run for the Utilitra & J.F. Electric team."
"I think for all of our short tracks, you take development of those packages and adapt them to each track. The loads are different, the track is different, and the driving style is different, but you take what you're good at and combine those philosophies into one. Milwaukee is pretty flat, and that track is just a huge corner; kind of similar to turn 1-2 in Phoenix. I think with where we're at in the sim, and how the Niece trucks ran last year, we can improve on how we have been running on the short tracks."
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.
About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.
No. 44 Niece Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Gould | Crew Chief: Tom Ackerman
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"I mainly remember that you had to run above the sealer that's on the bottom of the corners. It was important for us to keep all four tires above that strip and run a higher lane. But, to do that, you also had to have room to drive under guys to pass them. That was the biggest part, but I also learned what it was like to move around with dirty air. I've been talking with Grant Enfinger a bunch, and he's been helpful for me to get prepared for how the truck drives."
"I'd say our biggest goal is to go out there and do everything right. It's a big week for Matt, but I don't want him to get too caught in the moment and put too much pressure on himself. We all feel pretty confident that he can go out there and get the job done, so there's no reason to overcomplicate things. As long as he does his best and we execute all day long, it should be a good day for us."
About Niece Equipment: For over 30 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.
No. 45 Moore's Venture Foods Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
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"Really, for me, it's mainly about the sim time. We're working on running the right lane in the corners to maximize our drive-off. It seemed like last year, Carson (Hocevar) struggled to have turn in the center to get drive off. So, that's been our biggest focus in the sim the past couple of weeks. I'm pretty optimistic that we have that dialed in for this weekend."
"Well, I guess if you consider racing go karts at Trackhouse Motorplex, that might be our only time competing against each other. That didn't go well; I remember driving off into the carousel and someone hit me from behind at a high rate of speed, and I turned around and it was him. (Laughs) We've all seen the memes that say, 'Show me a race car driver and I'll show you a dad who believed in him first', and I'm that dad. It's going to be a super cool week for us."
About Moore's Venture Foods: Moore's Venture Foods is a family-owned grocery store chain located in Oklahoma. The chain has brick-and-mortar stores in Alva, Fairfax, Shattuck, and Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and has been operated by the Moore family for three generations. To learn more, please visit www.MooresVentureFoods.com.
About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2024, Niece Motorsports enters its ninth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment's reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as X @NieceMotorsport.