Ross Chastain - Baptist Health 200 Race Recap
Event: Baptist Health 200 (134 laps / 201 miles)
Round: 4 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Location: Homestead, Florida
Date & Time: Friday, March 21 | 8:00 PM ET
No. 44 Niece Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ross Chastain | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Start: 7th | Stage 1: 5th | Stage 2: 7th
Finish: 6th | Driver Points: N/A | Owner Points: 11th
- Key Takeaway: Ross Chastain and the No. 44 team put on a thrilling show at Homestead-Miami by contending for the race win all night long. Chastain, in his return to the Truck Series, qualified the highest out of the team in seventh. With a pair of top-10 finishes in both stages, the team held track position up at the front of the field. Chastain took the point on several occasions, leading for a total of 33 laps. The team was searching for more long run pace, but left the track content with a sixth-place finish.
- Ross Chastain's Post-Race Thoughts:
“[We had] a good short run. I was trying to take care of it and take the lead and maintain a couple truck lengths, but just couldn’t hang on. I burned the front [tires] up on some runs, and burned the rear [tires] up at the end. Just got too loose there at the end. I’m proud of the whole team tonight for bringing us such a fast truck, it was fun to race up front and have a shot at it with our Niece Equipment Chevy.”
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 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.
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