A Final Road Course Battle
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will conclude its road course schedule with a race at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, the series' last chance for teams and drivers to showcase their skill on a twist‑and‑turn layout before the season wraps up.
Championship leader Layne Riggs arrives with a 65‑point advantage and four victories to his name, three of which came on road courses. The son of former Cup Series driver Scott Riggs has already proven his aptitude on these circuits, and his performance will be closely watched by rivals and fans alike.
Close behind Riggs, teammates Chandler Smith and Kaden Honeycutt are also in contention, while a field that includes Colin Braun, Louis Foster, Graham Doyle and Daniel Hemric adds depth and experience. Hemric stands out as the only driver to finish in the top ten at all three road course events this season.
The race weekend will feature practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday before the main event on Sunday, giving teams a final opportunity to fine‑tune setups. Historical trends suggest that races on these layouts often end in overtime, and the driver who leads the most laps has won nine of the last eleven road course contests.
The upcoming event also carries significance beyond the championship battle. Five drivers have earned their first career series win on a road course, and Kaden Honeycutt captured his maiden victory at Watkins Glen, New York, in May. The performance of these rising talents will be a key storyline as the season draws to a close.
Teams will rely on support from major partners such as Ford, RAM, FS1 and SiriusXM, while organizational alliances with NASCAR, Front Row Motorsports, ThorSport Racing and McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing shape the competitive landscape.