TJ Bell – Nextera Energy Resources 250 – Daytona Race Advance
Team: Niece Motorsports – No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado; @NieceMotorsport
Driver: TJ Bell; @TJBell_Racing
Crew Chief: Cody Efaw
Driver Quote: “Everyone has worked really hard to get this truck ready for Daytona,” said Bell. “We aren’t guaranteed a starting spot, but I believe we will be fast enough to make the field. I’m really looking forward to getting on track and seeing what we have.”
Bell at Daytona: T.J. Bell has made two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Daytona International Speedway in 2009 and 2011, with his best finish of 11th coming in 2011.
In addition, he’s made three ARCA Racing starts at the 2.5-mile track, earning two top-10 finishes, with a best finish of sixth. He’s also made two NASCAR XFINITY Series starts at the Florida-track.
2017 Plans: Newly formed Niece Motorsports will compete in a partial schedule this season in the NCWTS with multiple drivers behind the wheel of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado.
Last season, Niece Motorsports made one start at Texas Motor Speedway in the fall, earning a respectable 23rd-place finish in the team’s debut start.
Niece Motorsports, which is owned by Al Niece, will look to run between 12-15 select races during the 2017 season, with plans of running full time moving into 2018 as the team continues to look for potential sponsorship.
Following Daytona, the team plans to attempt races at Atlanta, Martinsville, Kansas, Charlotte and Texas.