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Layne Riggs Claims Emotional Victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Front Row Motorsports driver dedicates his second 2026 Truck Series win to the late Kyle Busch amid a rain‑shortened race.

A Race Under the Lights

The NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway kicked off at 10:00 a.m. ET, with a scheduled Noon deadline looming over the event.

Layne Riggs, piloting the No. 34 for Front Row Motorsports, captured the checkered flag in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, marking his second triumph of the 2026 season.

A late‑stage wreck involving Chandler Smith brought the competition to an abrupt end, forcing the race to finish under a yellow flag and handing Riggs the victory.

A Tribute in Victory

Holding off Kaden Honeycutt in the closing laps, Riggs secured the win in a tightly contested finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The emotional resonance of the victory was amplified by Riggs’ decision to dedicate the win to the late Kyle Busch, a tribute that resonated throughout the garage and the sport.

The result adds another memorable chapter to the NASCAR Truck Series narrative and underscores the growing competitiveness of Front Row Motorsports.

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