Matt Mills - SpeedyCash.com 250 Race Recap
Event: SpeedyCash.com 250 (167 laps / 250.5 miles)
Round: 8 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Texas Motor Speedway
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Date & Time: Friday, May 2 | 8:00 PM ET
No. 42 J.F. Electric / Fowler Companies Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 30th | Stage 1: 2nd | Stage 2: 22nd
Finish: 20th | Driver Points: 19th | Owner Points: 22nd
- Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team had their hopes of a top-10 finish dashed in a late-race incident at Texas Motor Speedway. After starting deep in 30th once qualifying was rained out, a brilliant strategy call resulted in Mills capturing a second-place finish in stage one. From there, Mills hovered around the top-15 for the remainder of the night before clipping the grass on the front stretch. The damage proved to be too severe to continue the race, resulting in a 20th-place finish.
- Matt Mills' Post-Race Thoughts:
“We had to start at the tail to start our weekend, but it felt like we were able to fire off and thought we had a pretty good truck. Mike (Shiplett) made a good strategy call there to come in at the competition caution so we could stay out at the end of the stage, which worked out to where we could get some much-needed points. Throughout the race, we were just kind of playing the strategy game. It was all about track position tonight and that was pretty hit or miss for us. We were starting to get back up there at the end and it was a real unfortunate end to our night. I appreciate everyone’s hard work and look forward to going back to Kansas next week.”
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, 190+ 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 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.
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.
