Niece Motorsports has released an update on the health of Matt Mills after the driver was hospitalized

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team Niece Motorsports has released an update on its driver, Matt Mills, following a major crash at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Mills’ car and his passenger, Conner Jones, were involved in the crash, and the former’s car was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, Mills was able to get out of his car on his own after the collision. He was later taken to a local hospital for a medical examination.

Niece Motorsports has since released a further update confirming the driver will remain in hospital overnight. The team stated:

“Matt Mills will remain at a local hospital for continued observation overnight.

“Mills, driver of the No. 42 for Niece Motorsports, was taken out for observation after the incident in Saturday afternoon’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

“Matt and the team are grateful for the support. Further updates will be provided as they become available.”

Born in 1996, Mills began racing at the age of 12 with go-karts before moving on to Junior Champ Karts and Open Wheel Modifieds. In recent years, he has driven for various teams in several series, including the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the Xfinity Series. He joined Niece Motorsports in 2024, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado full time, and recently signed a contract extension through the 2025 season.

Jones also released a statement in which he accepted responsibility for the crash and publicly apologized for his “unsportsmanlike conduct.” He commented:

“I have not yet had the opportunity to personally apologize to Matt for the incident that occurred during today’s race at Homestead-Miami, but I intend to.

“Matt and I had a few incidents on the track this season and I let my frustration get the best of me. I underestimated the impact my actions had on Matt, and I deeply regret the consequences that followed.

“I would like to offer my sincere apologies to Matt, Niece Motorsports, NASCAR and my entire ThorSport Racing team for my unsportsmanlike conduct. My thoughts are with Matt at this time after hearing that he was taken to the hospital for further evaluation following the contact on hippodrome”.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Baptist Health 200 results at Homestead-Maami

1. Grant Enfinger – Running
2. Ty Majeski – Running
3. Connor Mozak – Running
4. Corey Heim – Running
5. Tyler Ankrum – Running
6. Stuart Friesen – Running
7. Daniel Dye – Running
8. Raja Karut – Running
9. Christian Ekes – Running
10. Taylor Gray – Running
11. Matt Crafton – Running
12. Ben Rhodes – Running
13. Nicholas Sanchez – Running
14. Caden Honeycutt – Running
15. Dean Thompson – Running
16. Corey Day – Running
17. William Savalich – Running
18. Connor Zilish – Running
19. Dawson Sutton – Running
20. Tanner Gray – Running
21. Lawless Alan – Running
22. Lane Riggs – Running
23. Timmy Hill – Running
24. Jake Garcia – Running
25. Conner Jones – Running
26. Chase Purdy – Running
27. Spencer Boyd – Running
28. Conor Daly – Running
29. Nathan Bird – Running
30. Marco Andretti – Running
31. Bailey Curry – Running
32. Justin Mondike – Running
33. Frankie Muniz – Big
34. Matt Mills – Crash