Conner Jones - MillerTech Battery 200 Race Preview
Event: MillerTech Battery 200 (80 laps / 200 miles)
Round: 14 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Pocono Raceway
Location: Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Friday, June 20 | 5:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Pocono Stats: Niece drivers have accounted for 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts at Pocono Raceway. The organization visited victory lane with Ross Chastain in 2019, and has earned a total of three top-fives and four top-10 finishes over the years. Last year, Chastain was the highest-finishing driver for the team in fifth-place.
No. 44 Niece Equipment / Jones Utilities Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Conner Jones | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
- Jones Returns: Conner Jones is back behind the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet this week as he makes his second start with Niece Motorsports. Jones last raced with the team in North Wilkesboro, where he finished 27th after cutting a tire.
- Jones' Pocono Stats: Jones will make his first NCTS start at Pocono Raceway on Friday. He has, however, competed in one ARCA Menards Series race at this track, finishing fifth in 2023.
- Rogers' Pocono Stats: Wally Rogers has called three NCTS races at Pocono, finishing as high as 13th-place in 2019 with Jordan Anderson. Though he did not compete in last year's race, Rogers has made a handful of starts on top of the box in other series. Rogers finished 19th in his lone NXS race with JJ Yeley in 2017, and also made three Cup Series starts here.
- On the Truck: Jones' No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Niece Equipment, Jones Utilities, and Bill's Appliance Center.
- Recapping Michigan: Ross Chastain and the No. 44 team contended for the victory in the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250. Though he started deep in the field after qualifying 26th, Chastain quickly advanced through the running order. Thanks to the help of some fast pit stops and a great handling truck, Chastain put on a thrilling show up at the front of the pack. Despite nearly wrecking while battling for the lead, Chastain maintained control to set him up for a late-race dash. Unfortunately, his race would end abruptly after getting turned from the lead on a restart. Done for the day, Chastain finished 26th on the hauler.
- Owner Points Rundown: The No. 44 team remains in 16th-place in owner points entering the 14th race of the year at Pocono. The Rogers-led team of Jones, Chastain, Currey, and Gould currently sits 16 points behind Spire Motorsports' No. 71 Chevrolet in 15th, and has a 23-point gap over TRICON Garage's No. 15 entry in 17th.
- Quoting Jones: You've never raced a truck here before, but have some seat time in ARCA. How well-equipped are you to adapt to driving the truck here?
“I’m definitely looking forward to coming back to Pocono. I think we have a great opportunity to be fast this weekend. The ARCA car drives a little different compared to a truck, but I’ve had a good amount of experience on the bigger tracks and I know that the No. 44 team has had speed everywhere they’ve raced this year. I’m hoping we can get a good day out of it with our Niece Equipment / Jones Utilities / Bill’s Appliance Center Chevy.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2025, the team celebrates its 10th consecutive season competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) where it fields the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45. Since its founding in 2016, Niece Motorsports has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a trusted build shop for the Chevrolet Silverados of multiple NCTS teams 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 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.
About Jones Utilities: Jones Utilities Construction, Inc. is a full service underground utility and fiber optic construction contractor. Founded in 1997 by company President Robert Jones and incorporated in 1999, we have successfully completed contracts with values ranging from $5,000 to $2.4 million. We are outfitted to complete any size project with accuracy, quality, safety, and timeliness.
