Matt Mills - Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200 Race Recap
Race: Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200 (200 laps / 105.2 miles) | Race 22 of 23
Track: Martinsville Speedway
Location: Ridgeway, Virginia
Date & Time: Friday, November 1st | 6:00 PM ET
No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 21st | Stage 1: 22nd | Stage 2: 24th
Finish: 19th | Driver Points: 23rd | Owner Points: 26th
- Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team checked off an important box by running all of the laps and finishing all 200 laps at Martinsville Speedway. Mills, who started the week off in the hospital, went back to work and had no issues behind the wheel. After qualifying 21st, Mills finished 22nd and 24th in both stages, and was able to take advantage of the free pass to drive into a top-20 result. The J.F. Electric / Utilitra team was credited with a 19th-place run.
- Matt Mills' Post-Race Thoughts:
“It was good to be back out there, feel normal again, and do my job driving a race truck. It wasn’t the best night as far as us lacking a little bit of speed. We didn’t really carry that long run speed that we had in practice that we thought we had, but overall, we brought home a clean race truck. I’m very fortunate for everyone at Niece Motorsports for all of the hard work that they put into me and the race truck this weekend. We’ll continue to try and find a little bit of momentum to head into Phoenix, but we’ll take today. Thanks to J.F. Electric and Utilitra for everything they do for us.”
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.
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.
