On June 19, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rolled into Naval Base Coronado, just outside San Diego, for the 250‑mile Navy 250, a race that would prove anything but routine.
The final lap drama
From the outset, a pack of contenders including Layne Riggs, Tyler Reif, Tyler Ankrum, Chandler Smith and Kaden Honeycutt jostled for position, setting the stage for a battle that would swing on the final lap.
With four laps remaining, Tyler Ankrum’s truck spun out, bringing out a red flag that paused the action and forced a restart.
The restart saw Chandler Smith and Kaden Honeycutt lead the field into overtime, but Smith’s attempt to pass Honeycutt on the bumper sent both spinning, eliminating their chances.
In the ensuing scramble, Riggs found a narrow opening on the chicane and slipped past Reif in the closing moments to claim the checkered flag.
Veteran Jimmie Johnson, who had led two laps earlier, saw his truck refuse to restart after the red‑flag period, relegating him to a 30th‑place finish, while Jamie McMurray’s race ended with a crash in the final turn, leaving him 34th.
Championship implications
The result reshapes the points standings, giving Riggs a timely boost as the season heads into its next stretch, while the performances of Johnson and McMurray highlight the volatility that still defines the series.