Christian Rose Steps Back from NASCAR Racing

Christian Rose will step back from full-time racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series due to unforeseen sponsorship changes, effective immediately before the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Originally set to drive the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Niece Motorsports, Rose will remain connected with the team as he seeks to secure funding for future competitions. In his place, Bayley Currey will assume driving duties, with Masked Owl Technologies stepping in as the primary sponsor for Currey’s debut race.

Niece Motorsports' General Manager, Cody Efaw, expressed regret over this decision, emphasizing the financial challenges of running a race team while remaining hopeful that Rose could return once sponsorship is secured. Rose transitioned to racing after a collegiate baseball career, finding success in the ARCA Menards Series before moving to the Truck Series. Currey, with over 150 starts in NASCAR's top series, is expected to provide experienced leadership during this transitional period. Established in 2016, Niece Motorsports aims to develop emerging talent and has previously supported drivers like Ross Chastain and Carson Hocevar. The team's plans for the upcoming season face uncertainty as they navigate these recent funding hurdles.