
Riggs Triumphs in Navy 250 as Johnson’s Comeback Stalls
Layne Riggs turned a fuel‑starved afternoon into a third win in four races, while seven‑time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s Truck debut dissolved into a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
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Layne Riggs turned a fuel‑starved afternoon into a third win in four races, while seven‑time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s Truck debut dissolved into a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.

Layne Riggs overcame fuel trouble and a late‑race shuffle to win the Navy 250 at the San Diego NASCAR weekend, while veteran Jimmie Johnson's first Truck start in 17 years concluded far down the order

The San Diego Street Course lived up to its reputation for difficulty, producing a chaotic battle that saw Layne Riggs claim 65 points and 10 stage points after a late‑race pass on Tyler Reif.

NASCAR’s Truck Series returned to the challenging San Diego Street Course for the Navy 250, where a late‑stage battle saw Layne Riggs take the checkered flag after overtaking Tyler Reif, while the event was defined by extensive carnage and a packed field of competitors.

The 3.4‑mile track at Naval Base Coronado hosted a dramatic 35‑driver NASCAR Truck Series race, where Layne Riggs captured Stage 1, Stage 2 and the overall win, while Parker Kligerman took Stage 2 and a host of crashes reshaped the running order.

Layne Riggs overcame fuel shortages and a chaotic late‑race scramble to win the Navy 250, while Jimmie Johnson’s first Truck start in 17 years concluded in a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.

Kaden Honeycutt posted a 2:14.782 lap to claim pole position for the NASCAR Truck Series event at Naval Base Coronado, while Christian Eckes and Stewart Friesen suffered significant damage and several trucks were forced out.

The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series will hold its 13th race of the season in San Diego, featuring a two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Navy 250.

NASCAR will bring its Truck Series to San Diego for the first time in 2026, using a two‑group, single‑round qualifying system that determines starting positions based on lap time.

Practice at the San Diego naval base saw Layne Riggs set the fastest lap, while several drivers incurred wall contact, with the second session’s results still forthcoming.