Layne Riggs captured the Allegiance 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Nashville Superspeedway on May 29, 2026, sealing the win after a dramatic final‑lap pass on Rajah Caruth.
The race began with Riggs staking an early claim, leading the first 90 laps and taking victory in both opening stages, which set him up as the man to beat.
However, the momentum shifted as traffic and a caution period shuffled the order, dropping Riggs back through the field and forcing him to fight his way forward again.
When the final stage got underway, Riggs elected to pit for fresh tires with just 30 laps remaining, a gamble that allowed him to surge through the pack and position himself for a final showdown.
On the restart, he threaded his way to tenth, then used the clean air to hunt down Caruth, ultimately slipping past him on the very last lap to claim the checkered flag.
The finish was not without drama, as Chandler Smith also featured in a close battle for second, while Ross Chastain, Tyler Ankrum and Stewart Friesen rounded out the top‑five.
A Late Surge Secures Victory
The performance highlighted the unpredictable nature of short‑track racing, where strategy and timing can overturn even the most dominant early runs.
Series officials praised the competitive field and noted that the event underscored the growing depth of talent across the Craftsman Truck lineup.