NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase: The Battle for the Championship
Layne Riggs holds a 41‑point lead over Kaden Honeycutt as the Chase approaches, while a handful of drivers jostle for the final spots
Jul 26, 2026
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Layne Riggs Secures Pole for Faith Fest 250 at North Wilkesboro
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Riggs Claims Pole at North Wilkesboro in Narrow Battle
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Layne Riggs Eyes 2027 Cup Series Debut as He Targets 2026 Truck Title
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Smith Repeats at North Wilkesboro in Record‑Setting Victory
Chandler Smith wins his second consecutive Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, leading 105 laps and setting a new short‑track margin record
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series Returns to North Wilkesboro for 2026 Faith Fest 250
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series Points Standings Near Chase Cutoff After FaithFest 250
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series Eyes Final Stretch with Three Races Left Before The Chase
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Chandler Smith Dominates at North Wilkesboro in Record-Breaking NASCAR Truck Race
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Chandler Smith Secures Second Consecutive Win at North Wilkesboro
Chandler Smith's commanding victory at North Wilkesboro highlighted a heat‑laden showdown that reshaped the championship picture.
Jul 25, 2026
Layne Riggs Secures Pole for TSport 200 at Indianapolis
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Indy Truck Race Fuels Chase Push
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Indy Truck Series Race Sets Up Chase Showdown
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Layne Riggs Secures Dominant Victory at Indianapolis
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series Eyes Playoff Drama at Indianapolis
Chandler Smith's dominant performance at North Wilkesboro propels him into the upcoming TSport 200, where the battle for playoff spots will intensify.
Jul 25, 2026
Layne Riggs Secures Pole for Truck Series Showdown at Indianapolis
The starting grid for the Craftsman Truck Series event at Indianapolis was revealed, featuring 36 drivers and a strong field of competitors.
Jul 24, 2026
Layne Riggs Claims Pole Position for TSport 200 at Indianapolis
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.
Jul 24, 2026
Layne Riggs Secures Pole Position at Indianapolis Raceway Park
Layne Riggs claimed the pole with a 22.805-second lap, while Chandler Smith and Nick Sanchez shared second, as the series prepares for a 38‑driver race at Indianapolis.
Jul 24, 2026
Layne Riggs Eyes Victory at TSport 200 Ahead of NASCAR Truck Series Showdown
Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with 640 points as the TSport 200 prepares to unfold at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, with Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith close behind.
Jul 24, 2026
Harrison Burton Returns to NASCAR Truck Series at Indianapolis
After a strong season in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and a Cup victory at Daytona, Harrison Burton is set to make his long‑awaited Truck Series comeback at Indianapolis Raceway Park, joining a lineup that includes rising talents.
Jul 23, 2026
Harrison Burton Returns to NASCAR Truck Series at Indianapolis
Harrison Burton is set to race the No. 5 truck for TRICON Garage at Indianapolis Raceway Park, bringing his full‑time O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program and a 2024 Cup win back to the series where his career began.
Jul 23, 2026
Grant Enfinger Claims First Road Course Victory at Lime Rock Park
Grant Enfinger secured his maiden NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series road course win at Lime Rock Park, edging Landen Lewis by 0.483 seconds. Kaden Honeycutt recovered from a multi‑car crash to finish third, while Scott Riggs' early lead dissolved into a 23rd‑place finish. The triumph catapults Enfinger into the championship top ten and sets the stage for the next race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Jul 13, 2026
Grant Enfinger Takes First Road‑Course Victory at Lime Rock
Grant Enfinger clinches his maiden road‑course win at Lime Rock, shaking the championship standings as the series heads to North Wilkesboro.
Jul 12, 2026
Enfinger Takes Lime Rock Truck Victory in Dramatic Finish
Grant Enfinger overtook Gio Ruggiero with three laps remaining to claim victory at Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, while rookie Bex Cranston celebrated a podium finish in the supporting USF Junior event.
Jul 12, 2026