Late-Race Crash Spoils Promising Run for Matt Mills at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM,N.C. — A strong qualifying effort and a solid run inside the top 15 went sour for Matt mills in the Black’s tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway, as a late-race multi-truck crash relegated him too a disappointing 30th-place finish. The No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST team showed considerable promise throughout the race, but circumstances beyond their control dashed their hopes for a top-10 result.
Mills Caught in Restart Wreck After Strong Showing
Mills, who qualified a season-best 13th, maintained a consistent presence within the top 15 during the first two stages of the race. However, as the team flirted wiht breaking into the top 10, chaos erupted on a restart, sweeping Mills into an unavoidable collision.
“It looked like the No. 71 (Rajah Caruth) got free,” Mills explained after the race. “It was the case all day on restarts. In traffic, it was just so free out there. It looked like he just got loose and slid right up in front of the guy right in front of me – the No. 52 (Stewart Friesen) and I just couldn’t check up so fast since I was committed to the throttle on the top. Just a check up with nowhere to go.”
Despite the disappointing outcome, Mills expressed his belief that the team had a strong truck and was making progress before the incident.
Bayley Currey Battles Back from Early Wreck to Finish 20th
Bayley Currey, driver of the No. 44 Masked Owl Technologies / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST, experienced a challenging race of his own. After qualifying a strong sixth,currey was involved in an early wreck on lap two,severely damaging his truck.
The Masked Owl Technologies pit crew worked diligently to repair the damage, allowing Currey to stay in the race, albeit several laps down. Through attrition, Currey salvaged a 20th-place finish.
“I actually just saw the replay and I don’t know, it seems like the No. 81 (Connor Mosack) got loose,” said Currey after the race, reflecting on the early incident.
Looking Ahead
while both Matt Mills and Bayley Currey faced setbacks at Rockingham, their respective teams demonstrated resilience and determination. They will look to rebound in the upcoming races as they continue to navigate the NASCAR Truck Series season.
About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric provides engineering expertise, construction, and installation services to utilities, commercial projects, and industrial telecommunications clients. The firm has evolved through five generations of the Fowler family.
About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions.
Honeycutt Scores Solid Sixth-Place Finish at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Kaden Honeycutt piloted his No. 45 DQS Solutions & staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST to a sixth-place finish at Rockingham Speedway, a performance that boosted the team back above the playoff cutline.
Strong Stages Set Up Top-Ten Result
Honeycutt qualified seventh for the race and quickly proved his truck’s speed, finishing third in Stage 1 and second in Stage 2. He led a total of 12 laps during the race, showcasing the strength of his Chevrolet Silverado. However, he slipped back in the final run to the finish, ultimately securing sixth position.
honeycutt Reacts to fuel Mileage Gamble
After the race,honeycutt expressed surprise at some competitors managing to finish despite fuel concerns. “I was really shocked that they did make it,” Honeycutt said. ”I ran out in the middle of [turns] three and four,so I have no idea how Ankrum and them made it to be honest with you.I’ll have to go back and see what they were doing.”
Restart Strategy a Key Focus for Advancement
Despite the strong finish, Honeycutt identified areas for improvement.”I lost the lead on the second stage because I didn’t get pushed,” he explained. “Then, we got it back, and I got hung up with a lapper and that gave Layne [Riggs] the lead. I just need to figure out how to do better on restarts, man. I’m choosing lanes and not benefitting from them at the right time.” Honeycutt is persistent to refine his restart strategy to achieve even better results in future races.
Fast Truck Bodes Well for Texas
Despite a setback earlier in the race when he made contact with the wall, causing damage to the right-rear quarter of his No. 44 Masked Owl Technologies / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevy, Corey Heim remains optimistic. “I think we had a really fast truck even with the damage after the guys worked on it. I felt like we were still contending and had decent speed.” Heim looks forward to the next race at Texas.
Team Stats
- Start: 7th
- Stage 1: 3rd
- stage 2: 2nd
- Finish: 6th
- Driver Points: 9th
- Owner Points: 10th
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Late-Race Crash Spoils Promising Run for Matt Mills at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM,N.C. — A strong qualifying effort and a solid run inside the top 15 whent sour for Matt mills in the Black’s tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway, as a late-race multi-truck crash relegated him too a disappointing 30th-place finish. The No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST team showed considerable promise throughout the race, but circumstances beyond their control dashed their hopes for a top-10 result.
Mills Caught in Restart Wreck After strong Showing
Mills, who qualified a season-best 13th, maintained a consistent presence within the top 15 during the first two stages of the race. However, as the team flirted wiht breaking into the top 10, chaos erupted on a restart, sweeping Mills into an unavoidable collision.
“It looked like the No. 71 (Rajah Caruth) got free,” Mills explained after the race. “It was the case all day on restarts. In traffic, it was just so free out there. It looked like he just got loose and slid right up in front of the guy right in front of me – the No. 52 (Stewart Friesen) and I just couldn’t check up so fast since I was committed to the throttle on the top. Just a check up with nowhere to go.”
Despite the disappointing outcome, Mills expressed his belief that the team had a strong truck and was making progress before the incident.
Bayley Currey Battles back from Early Wreck to Finish 20th
Bayley Currey, driver of the No. 44 Masked Owl Technologies / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet silverado RST, experienced a challenging race of his own.After qualifying a strong sixth,currey was involved in an early wreck on lap two,severely damaging his truck.
The Masked Owl Technologies pit crew worked diligently to repair the damage, allowing Currey to stay in the race, albeit several laps down. Through attrition, Currey salvaged a 20th-place finish.
“I actually just saw the replay and I don’t know, it seems like the No. 81 (Connor Mosack) got loose,” said Currey after the race, reflecting on the early incident.
Looking Ahead
while both Matt Mills and Bayley Currey faced setbacks at Rockingham, their respective teams demonstrated resilience and determination. They will look to rebound in the upcoming races as they continue to navigate the NASCAR Truck Series season.
About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric provides engineering expertise, construction, and installation services to utilities, commercial projects, and industrial telecommunications clients. The firm has evolved through five generations of the Fowler family.
About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions.
Honeycutt Scores Solid Sixth-Place Finish at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Kaden Honeycutt piloted his No. 45 DQS Solutions & staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST to a sixth-place finish at Rockingham Speedway, a performance that boosted the team back above the playoff cutline.
Strong Stages Set Up Top-Ten Result
Honeycutt qualified seventh for the race and quickly proved his truck’s speed, finishing third in Stage 1 and second in stage 2. He led a total of 12 laps during the race, showcasing the strength of his Chevrolet Silverado. Though, he slipped back in the final run to the finish, ultimately securing sixth position.
honeycutt Reacts to fuel Mileage Gamble
After the race,honeycutt expressed surprise at some competitors managing to finish despite fuel concerns. “I was really shocked that they did make it,” Honeycutt said. ”I ran out in the middle of [turns] three and four,so I have no idea how Ankrum and them made it to be honest with you.I’ll have to go back and see what they were doing.”
Restart Strategy a Key Focus for Advancement
Despite the strong finish, Honeycutt identified areas for improvement.”I lost the lead on the second stage because I didn’t get pushed,” he explained. “Then, we got it back, and I got hung up with a lapper and that gave Layne [Riggs] the lead. I just need to figure out how to do better on restarts, man. I’m choosing lanes and not benefitting from them at the right time.” Honeycutt is persistent to refine his restart strategy to achieve even better results in future races.
Fast Truck Bodes Well for Texas
Despite a setback earlier in the race when he made contact with the wall, causing damage to the right-rear quarter of his No. 44 Masked Owl Technologies / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevy,Corey Heim remains optimistic. “I think we had a really fast truck even with the damage after the guys worked on it. I felt like we were still contending and had decent speed.” Heim looks forward to the next race at Texas.
Team stats
- Start: 7th
- Stage 1: 3rd
- stage 2: 2nd
- Finish: 6th
- Driver Points: 9th
- Owner Points: 10th
Q&A: Rockingham speedway Recap
Q: What happened to Matt Mills at Rockingham?
A: Mills, driving the No. 42, was involved in a late-race multi-truck crash on a restart, ending his promising run and relegating him to a 30th-place finish. Before the incident, he’d qualified 13th and maintained a top-15 position.
Q: How did Bayley Currey fare in the race?
A: Currey, in the No.44, had an early wreck on lap two, severely damaging his truck. His team worked to repair the damage, and he salvaged a 20th-place finish despite being several laps down.
Q: Who had a successful race at Rockingham?
A: kaden Honeycutt, driving the No. 45,secured a sixth-place finish,boosting his team above the playoff cutline. He showed strong performance in the first two stages, even leading 12 laps.
Q: What challenges did drivers face during the race?
A: Restarts proved tricky, causing the wreck that took out Matt Mills. Fuel mileage was also a concern, with Honeycutt expressing surprise at how some competitors were able to finish the race.
Q: What’s next for the teams?
A: Teams are looking to improve and be prepared for the next NASCAR Truck Series race. Corey Heim, despite a setback, is optimistic about his truck’s performance and looks forward to the race at Texas.
Q: What can be learned from Honeycutt’s race?
A: Honeycutt’s experience highlights the importance of mastering restart strategies and managing fuel effectively. His focus on improving these aspects can serve as a lesson for other drivers, showing that even a strong finish can be improved upon.
The Rockingham Speedway race offered a mix of triumph and challenges, underscoring the unpredictable nature of racing. As the teams prepare for upcoming races, they will undoubtedly focus on the lessons learned, making for an exciting season ahead.
