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NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first points race since 1996, featuring a $1 million In‑Season Challenge and a fierce battle among top drivers.
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NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first points race since 1996, featuring a $1 million In‑Season Challenge and a fierce battle among top drivers.

Layne Riggs leads the standings, secures pole position, and the stage is set for a dramatic Faith Fest 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Layne Riggs is leading the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points after a dominant 2026 campaign, but he remains patient as he evaluates the right moment to transition to the Cup Series.

Landen Lewis’s second‑place finish in the LiUNA 150 highlights his potential for a breakout performance at the upcoming Faith Fest 250.

Front Row Motorsports leads the NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup for the July race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Layne Riggs taking pole position for the FaithFest 250, joined by Carson Hocevar, as several notable drivers are set to start 20th or worse.

Front Row Motorsports will headline the July 2026 NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Layne Riggs taking pole position ahead of a competitive 34‑car field.

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.

Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with multiple wins, while contemplating a 2027 move to the Cup Series, emphasizing the need for the right opportunity and competitive equipment.

Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings while Chandler Smith sits third, both eyeing a move to the Cup Series despite a full three‑car lineup at Front Row Motorsports.

Layne Riggs, a 24‑year‑old Truck Series standout, is reportedly courting a Cup Series seat for 2027, with Ford and several teams eyeing his potential impact.

Chandler Smith's record-breaking win at North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights a historic margin and the emergence of new talent in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

The July 18, 2026 race at North Wilkesboro Speedway saw intense competition across three stages, with Layne Riggs, Ty Majeski, and Chandler Smith each taking a stage win, while Shane van Gisbergen rounded out the top three.
Chandler Smith won the Faith Fest 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro on July 18, 2026, by 8.479 seconds over Layne Riggs, securing his second victory of the season. Shane van Gisbergen finished third, while Carson Hocevar ended 27th after a tire failure.

Chandler Smith led from start to finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway, delivering a dominant performance that reshaped the season standings.

Chandler Smith captured his second win of the 2026 season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, finishing ahead of Layne Riggs by 8.479 seconds. Shane van Gisbergen placed third, and Carson Hocevar endured a tire failure that dropped him to 27th.
Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, posting the largest margin of victory in series history while a deep field of drivers battled for stage points and playoff positioning.

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.

Shane van Gisbergen finished third in his third NASCAR Truck Series oval race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and surpassing reigning champion Corey Heim and teammate Chase Elliott.

Shane van Gisbergen’s third‑place result at North Wilkesboro marks his best performance on an oval and his highest finish in the Truck Series to date.

In sweltering conditions, Smith’s strategic pit stop and relentless pace secured the FaithFest 250 win, while the race’s caution‑free finish tightened the Chase field.