Niece Motorsports Overview
Niece Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that competes primarily in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The team is owned by Josh Morris and Greg Fowler, is based in Salisbury, North Carolina, and runs Chevrolet Silverados. Founded in 2016, the organization also operates entries in Dirt Late Models and Late Model Stock Car competition, positioning itself as a multi-platform development operation with a focus on national-series truck racing.
Founding and Organizational Origins
Niece Motorsports was established in 2016 with the intent to build a competitive, multi-truck operation in national short‑track and national-series stock car racing. Ownership and leadership were established by Josh Morris and Greg Fowler, who assembled shop personnel, technical staff, and race-day crews in the team’s Salisbury, North Carolina base. From the outset the organization emphasized a professional shop environment aligned to the requirements of NASCAR national series competition.
Early business priorities included securing manufacturer support and sponsorship partners while building a flexible operation capable of fielding several trucks and supporting late‑model programs. The team’s structure allowed it to combine national Truck Series efforts with development entries in lower divisions to identify and prepare driving talent for larger assignments in NASCAR competition.
Growth Into NASCAR Competition
Niece Motorsports entered NASCAR national competition in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2016 and began expanding its program through incremental entries and a rotating driver lineup. The team ran part‑time and full‑time trucks across multiple numbers as it recruited drivers with varied backgrounds, ranging from veterans to up‑and‑coming prospects. Technical alliances and a steady shop development program supported growth from single‑truck entries to a multi‑truck presence on the Truck Series grid.
As the organization matured it increased its race day staffing, expanded its spare-parts inventory, and integrated race engineering practices to improve qualifying and race performance. The combination of experienced crew chiefs, engineers, and a network of drivers allowed the team to continue scaling operations while maintaining the flexibility to support development programs in late model and dirt competition.
Niece Motorsports Competitive Journey
Niece Motorsports’ competitive progression has focused on steady development in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with occasional ARCA starts and a persistent driver development emphasis. The team’s race program expanded from initial part‑time efforts to a multi‑truck stable that produced its first major race victories and established the organization as a regular competitor at national events.
Early Seasons and Development (2016–2018)
The team debuted in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2016 and spent its first seasons building racecraft, logistics, and sponsorship relationships. Early entries included part‑time trucks and a variety of drivers who helped the team gain track experience and data collection to refine setups across ovals and road courses. The organization also attempted an Xfinity Series start in 2018, indicating early ambitions to explore multiple national series platforms.
During these formative years Niece focused on assembling a reliable crew structure and improving race‑weekend operations. The shop invested in tooling and spares while gradually increasing its presence on the national schedule, laying the groundwork for more sustained competitiveness in subsequent seasons.
Breakthrough in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (2019–2023)
The program reached a turning point in 2019 when Ross Chastain delivered the team’s first Truck Series win at Kansas, marking a clear competitive breakthrough. That season Chastain produced multiple wins and a string of top finishes that elevated the team’s profile and demonstrated that Niece could contend for race victories and series points. The organization built on that momentum with additional race wins, pole positions, and consistent top‑10 performances across subsequent seasons.
Across the 2019–2023 period Niece fielded multiple truck entries and attracted a mix of established racers and developing talents. The team recorded a total of nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victories, secured pole positions, and produced notable performances in marquee events. Driver rotations, short‑track strengths, and opportunistic race strategy contributed to the team’s ability to convert competitive runs into podiums and wins.
Modern Program and Current Direction (2023–Present)
In recent seasons Niece Motorsports has operated as a multi‑truck organization with an emphasis on driver development and competitive depth in the Truck Series. The shop continued to refine its infrastructure and race engineering practices while maintaining Chevrolet as its manufacturer partner. The team’s program combines national‑series efforts with support for late model and dirt programs, sustaining a pipeline for emerging drivers and crew members.
Operational priorities include maintaining technical consistency across trucks, optimizing pit‑stop performance, and leveraging road‑course and short‑track setups where the team has shown strong results. The organization continues to pursue sponsorship stability and engineering gains to remain competitive in the increasing depth of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field.
Engineering Philosophy and Competitive Strengths
Niece Motorsports emphasizes mechanical preparation, race‑weekend reliability, and adaptable setups across diverse track types. The team has shown particular effectiveness in short‑track and intermediate oval competition, pairing aggressive race strategy with pit‑stop efficiency to maximize race results. An operations approach that balances driver development and competitive engineering has helped translate occasional pole positions and strategic calls into race wins.
Key Milestones and Major Moments
Key milestones include the team’s first Truck Series victory at Kansas in 2019 and the accumulation of nine Truck Series wins through multiple seasons. Pole positions and notable runs in high‑profile races, plus the expansion of the organization from part‑time entries to a multi‑truck competitor, represent important moments in Niece’s development. The team’s ability to combine national‑series competition with late‑model programs is also a defining characteristic of its growth trajectory.
Niece Motorsports Achievements and Results
Niece Motorsports’ verified accomplishments include nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race victories, two pole positions in national competition, and more than two hundred national starts across series. The organization has not recorded a drivers’ championship at the national level but has produced multiple race winners and frequent top‑10 finishes that underline its competitiveness in the Truck Series.
Cup Series Achievements
Niece Motorsports has not recorded wins or championships in the NASCAR Cup Series; the team’s verified national success has been concentrated in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The organization’s efforts have focused on the Truck Series as the primary national‑series platform for competition and driver development.
Xfinity Series Achievements
The team made an Xfinity Series debut attempt at Watkins Glen in 2018 but does not have recorded Xfinity Series wins or championships. That single entry reflects a limited historical presence in the Xfinity ranks while the organization prioritized its Truck Series program.
Truck Series and Development Program Success
Niece Motorsports’ strengths are most pronounced in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where the team has accrued nine race wins, secured two pole positions, and competed in more than two hundred national races across series categories. The team’s development programs in ARCA, ARCA regional divisions, and late‑model competition have supported driver progression and sustained the organization’s pipeline for talent and technical staff.
