Andrés Pérez de Lara delivered one of his strongest performances of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season Friday, finishing sixth in the Black's Tire 200 at Martinsville Speedway. The Niece Motorsports driver started 13th and steadily advanced through the field during an event featuring multiple accidents and aggressive restarts.
Pérez de Lara demonstrated competitive speed early, moving into the top 10 during the opening stage. His No. 44 Chevrolet finished ninth in Stage 1, earning two additional points while running against several championship contenders.
The Mexican driver maintained his position during Stage 2, finishing ninth again and collecting another two points. His consistent performance positioned him to challenge for a strong
result during the final stage.
Pérez de Lara continued improving his position as multiple cautions reshuffled the field. He passed championship leader Kaden Honeycutt for sixth during the closing portion of the race and maintained a competitive position through the final restart.
He ultimately finished sixth, completing all 200 laps and earning 35 points. The performance helped Pérez de Lara climb one position to 15th in the overall NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings with 483 points. He will attempt to carry that momentum into the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Andres Perez de Lara's race recap in 2026 Chase race at Martinsville
