Layne Riggs Sets New Benchmark at North Wilkesboro

Layne Riggs Sets New Benchmark at North Wilkesboro

Layne Riggs, the rising star of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, captured his sixth career pole position during qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, posting a blistering lap of 15.8 seconds that shattered the previous track record.

The achievement marks the second time this season that Riggs has secured the top spot on the grid, his earlier pole having come at World Wide Technology Raceway, underscoring a consistency that has turned heads in the competitive series.

Competing under the banner of TRICON Garage, Riggs blends veteran poise with youthful aggression, a combination that has already yielded multiple top‑ten finishes and now a record‑setting qualifying effort.

Looking Ahead to the May 18 Showdown

The upcoming race on Saturday, May 18, 2024, will test whether the pole position translates into a winning performance, as the driver aims to convert his qualifying dominance into a victory on the half‑mile concrete oval.