Layne Riggs edged Chandler Smith under double‑over‑time conditions to secure a front‑row double for Front Row Motorsports at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, placing the Truck Series leaders at the top of the season’s standings as the Chase approaches.
Stage Victories and Key Incidents
Connor Zilisch stole both the first and second stages, passing Riggs early and holding his advantage despite a caution caused by a front‑row collision that hit Luke Baldwin hard. The second stage was further complicated by Garcia’s two‑tire call, which temporarily inserted him into the lead before Zilisch reclaimed control after the third caution.
Stewart Friesen’s two‑tire strategy vaulted him at the start of the race but faltered when Riggs surged back, forcing Zilisch into third by the finish of the broadcast portion.
Mid‑race, a series of wrecks involving John Hunter Nemechek, Timmy Hill and Kris Wright shuffled the field, while another caution for Christopher Bell’s spin added to the confusion.
Double‑Overtime Showdown
On the first restart after the final caution, Ruggerio briefly edged Riggs out of the front, but an eight‑lap‑long recoil left him unable to mount a challenge. Riggs maintained the lead over Smith and Zilisch, fending off the cluster to claim victory while the remaining trucks missed the late‑race surge.
Chase Cutoff Contest
Simultaneously, the battle for the last Chase spot saw Tyler Ankrum outpace Stewart Friesen and Jake Garcia. Ankrum’s steadier pace in the final laps earned him a seven‑point margin over Friesen, securing his place in the ten‑man Chase field while Frances’ teammate edged him out.
Final Result Highlights
- Layne Riggs – 1st, 355 laps, 189 points
- Chandler Smith – 2nd, 355 laps, 189 points
- Kaden Honeycutt – 3rd, 354 laps, 189 points
- Stewart Friesen – 4th, 353 laps, 188 points
- Connor Zilisch – 5th, 349 laps, 189 points
- Tristan McKee – 6th, 347 laps, 189 points
- Christopher Bell – 7th, 345 laps, 189 points
- Daniel Hemric – 8th, 341 laps, 189 points
- Justin Haley – 9th, 239 laps, 189 points
- Patrick Eatmon – 10th, 276 laps, 189 points
The double‑over‑time win caps an impressive season for Riggs, who now leads the Chase as the No. 1 seed with six victories in 20 races completed.
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