Layne Riggs captured the pole for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at North Wilkesboro Speedway, posting a blistering qualifying lap of 18.502 seconds that edged out his rivals and set the tone for a highly anticipated race.
The field will showcase four drivers who have already secured victories in the 2026 Cup Series season — Carson Hocevar, Corey Heim, Chase Elliott and Shane van Gisbergen — adding extra intrigue to the historic half‑mile showdown.
Veteran Ryan Newman is slated to make his first Truck Series start since 2018, climbing into the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram, a move that has drawn considerable attention from fans and analysts alike.
A Return to a Classic Venue
Among the teams entered are Front Row Motorsports, Spire Motorsports, Halmar Friesen Racing, Tricon Garage, CR7 Motorsports, Thorsport Racing, Niece Motorsports, McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing, Kaulig Racing, Team Reaume, Rackley W.A.R. and Freedom Racing Enterprises, each bringing distinct technical programs to the 36‑truck grid.
The race will be televised nationally on FS1, with streaming coverage available through FUBO, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.
Scheduled for 250 laps — equivalent to 156.25 miles — the event will be divided into three stages of 70, 70 and 110 laps, promising a dynamic strategic contest on the 0.625‑mile oval in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.