Layne Riggs Clinches Charlotte Victory in a Late‑Race Skirmish
Layne Riggs seized his seventh NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway, slipping past rival Kaden Honeycutt when the latter brushed the wall with 15 laps remaining.
Stage 1 Sees Front Row Surge
Stage 1 began with Mosack leading the green flag in a truck honoring Kyle Busch, but Riggs—starting from 13th—quickly turned the table. After a brief confrontation with Honeycutt, Riggs claimed the stage title. Pit‑road woes, however, pushed him down to fifth, a position further widened by teammate Chandler Smith’s penalty.
Honeycutt Dominates the Middle Stage
Stage 2 was a showcase for Honeycutt, who outpaced Riggs and the quartet of Front Row Motorsports drivers, securing the stage win and consolidating his position at the front of the field.
Red‑Flag Pileup Alters Final Dynamics
The final stage was interrupted by a caution when Kris Wright’s crash prompted several green‑flag stops. A later crash involving Friesen on the wall sent Caruth and Mosack’s Spire trucks into a multi‑truck wreck, leading to a 30‑minute red flag for cleanup. The race resumed with 15 laps to go, setup for a tactical duel between the top two competitors.
Defensive Play Gives Riggs the Edge
With the field back on track, Honeycutt parked as the leader, but Riggs pressed hard in the closing segment. Their battle narrowed to a shadow of a pass before Honeycutt’s accidental wall contact opened the door for Riggs to pass and claim the finish line.
Finishers in reverse order for the top four were Christian Eckes, Bayley Currey, and Chandler Smith, followed by Daniel Hemric, Landen Lewis, Andres Perez, Tyler Ankrum, and Justin Haley. Riggs stated he entered the race without pressure, comparing the drive to an iRacing “C‑Fixed” simulation. As the 2026 championship points gap narrows, the crew chief’s calm approach has already translated into seven victories, leaving the season far from settled.
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