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Conner Jones Returns to Niece Motorsports for 2026 Part-Time No. 42 Truck Campaign

The 19-year-old will share the entry with anchor driver Tyler Reif in Niece’s multi-driver program.

Overview

  • Niece Motorsports confirmed Monday that Jones will run select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events in the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST next season.
  • Additional drivers, sponsorships and crew chief assignments for the No. 42 will be announced before the season begins on Feb. 13 at Daytona on FS1.
  • Jones made five starts for Niece in 2025, posting a best finish of 18th at Bristol after a near top-10 at Martinsville was lost to a late spin.
  • He has 27 career Truck Series starts and recorded a career-best 11th at Charlotte in 2024 during his earlier stint with ThorSport Racing.
  • Team president and CEO Cody Efaw praised Jones’s improved race craft and said he sees strong potential as the young driver gains experience.