At Naval Base Coronado, the latest NASCAR Truck Series event delivered a surprise twist as Layne Riggs captured his third victory in just four attempts, while teammate Tyler Reif came agonizingly close to a win before a penalty dropped him to 19th.
Landen Lewis, also part‑time behind the wheel for Niece Motorsports, secured a solid fourth‑place finish, rounding out a strong showing for the organization.
A Proven Pathway for Young Talent
Niece Motorsports has built a reputation for turning modest budgets into launchpads for future stars. Alumni such as Ross Chastain, Carson Hocevar and Kaden Honeycutt all began their professional journeys with the team before breaking into the Cup Series.
The New Contenders
Tyler Reif brings a three‑time ARCA Menards Series West championship pedigree and two consecutive second‑place points finishes in 2023 and 2024, while Landen Lewis arrives as the 2025 CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour champion, both boasting top‑10 finishes in limited Truck starts.
Reif’s debut at Phoenix Raceway earlier this year yielded a top‑10 result, and Lewis has already posted two top‑10 finishes in three outings this season, signaling that their learning curve is steep.
Looking Ahead
With the No. 45 Chevrolet slated for Lewis for the remainder of the year and both drivers eyeing full‑time opportunities, the team’s philosophy of rewarding performance over pay‑driven contracts could open doors for the next generation of NASCAR talent.