Grant Enfinger and his No. 9 crew for CR7 Motorsports captured the checkered flag at Lime Rock Park, delivering the team its first triumph of the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season. The victory came after a weekend marked by multiple cautions, tire issues and a constantly shifting lineup that kept fans on edge.
A Chaotic Weekend Ends in Victory
Stage action saw Layne Riggs claim victory in Stage 1 and Kaden Honeycutt take Stage 2, but neither driver could translate those early leads into a race win. Both drivers remained in the mix, yet the final stage belonged to Enfinger, who navigated a series of late‑race incidents to seize control.
The race was anything but straightforward. Early contact shuffled the running order, and a mid‑event rain shower added a layer of strategy that only a few teams mastered. Enfinger’s crew managed to stay out of the wrecks that eliminated several contenders, allowing him to inherit a comfortable position heading into the final laps.
When the checkered flag finally waved, Enfinger’s 42‑point gain over the Chase bubble was the headline. With four races remaining in the regular season, the driver now sits comfortably within the ten‑driver playoff field, but the battle for those coveted spots remains fiercely open.
Series officials highlighted the unpredictable nature of the event as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead for all teams. While the championship picture is still taking shape, Enfinger’s performance has injected fresh momentum into CR7 Motorsports and set the stage for an intense finish to the season.