
NASCAR’s Next Generation: Top 20 Young Prospects Under 28
The latest rankings highlight emerging drivers under 28, from veteran‑linked talents like Keelan Harvick to ARCA standouts such as Jade Avedisian, all eyeing Cup opportunities.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Gio Ruggiero across Nascar.

The latest rankings highlight emerging drivers under 28, from veteran‑linked talents like Keelan Harvick to ARCA standouts such as Jade Avedisian, all eyeing Cup opportunities.

With two races left, Ruggiero sits fifth in the standings, five points behind Christian Eckes, and eyes a push for a higher seed.

A sudden fire under the hood forced Thomas Annunziata to pull off the track at Lime Rock, but he walked away unharmed after a quick medical check.

A dramatic lap 79 fire in Thomas Annunziata’s Toyota forced the young driver to pull over, but he emerged unharmed after a quick medical evaluation and is expected to race again soon.

This weekend’s action at North Wilkesboro features a Cup Series points race, a Truck Series showdown, and a doubleheader that blends veterans with rising talent.
NASCAR’s comeback at North Wilkesboro features a packed schedule, including a doubleheader, a Truck race with Cup regulars, and the first points-paying Cup event at the venue since 1996.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the FaithFest 250, a race that could reshape the playoff picture and highlight the strategic importance of pit work on a tight short track.

Layne Riggs holds a 41‑point lead over Kaden Honeycutt as the Chase approaches, while a handful of drivers jostle for the final spots

Layne Riggs claimed the pole position with a blistering lap of 18.502 seconds, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.016 seconds and joining a lineup that features several NASCAR Cup Series regulars.

Layne Riggs secured the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, posting a lap of 18.502 seconds at 121.608 mph.

Layne Riggs is leading the Truck Series with four wins and a pole at North Wilkesboro, aiming for a 2026 regular‑season title and a 2027 Cup Series debut with competitive equipment.

Chandler Smith wins his second consecutive Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, leading 105 laps and setting a new short‑track margin record

The 2026 Faith Fest 250 will see the Craftsman Truck Series back at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, with Riggs on pole and a lineup of top contenders ready to battle.

With three races left before The Chase, the latest points standings reveal Layne Riggs on top, while Tyler Ankrum hovers just outside qualification, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

After the FaithFest 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Layne Riggs leads the standings and the playoff cutline is poised for a dramatic showdown in the series' last three races.

Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro by a record margin, praising God and his team while extreme heat tested the field.

Chandler Smith's commanding victory at North Wilkesboro highlighted a heat‑laden showdown that reshaped the championship picture.

Layne Riggs captured the pole with a 22.805-second lap, edging teammate Chandler Smith by half a tenth. The 200‑lap race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will air on FS1 and stream on FUBO, featuring a full slate of drivers and three-stage competition.

The Indianapolis Craftsman Truck Series event marked the 16th points race, bringing the championship picture into sharper focus with only two races left before the Chase.

The Indianapolis race marks the 16th points event of the NASCAR Truck Series regular season, with three drivers clinching Chase positions and the points cutline tightening as the season nears its climax.
Layne Riggs led 198 of 200 laps to claim the TSport 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, while Stewart Friesen expanded his points lead over Tyler Ankrum.

Chandler Smith's dominant performance at North Wilkesboro propels him into the upcoming TSport 200, where the battle for playoff spots will intensify.
The starting grid for the Craftsman Truck Series event at Indianapolis was revealed, featuring 36 drivers and a strong field of competitors.
Layne Riggs secured the pole with a lap of 22.805 seconds, edging teammate Chandler Smith by half a tenth. The race will feature 36 trucks, broadcast on FS1, and streamed via FUBO.