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'Not comfortable': Kaden Honeycutt's lead over Layne Riggs chopped to 20 points after after Martinsville

As Kaden Honeycutt talked to Fox Sports' Kaitlyn Vincie following Friday's Black's Tire 200 at Martinsville Speedway, Chandler Smith's truck was being dragged back to the garage area by a tow truck.

Chandler Smith wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville; Layne Riggs gains on Kaden Honeycutt

Layne Riggs wanted to go against Martinsville grain on final restarts; not doing so lost him the race

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Layne Riggs wanted to go against Martinsville grain on final restarts; not doing so lost him the race

Conventional Martinsville Speedway wisdom is to always choose the bottom lane on restarts, but that wasn't the case for Layne Riggs in the closing laps of Friday's Black's Tire 200.

Chandler Smith wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville; Layne Riggs gains on Kaden Honeycutt

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'Sense of relief': Kyle Larson is no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 30

Chandler Smith wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville; Layne Riggs gains on Kaden Honeycutt

Layne Riggs ran a perfect race at Martinsville Speedway on Friday until the final restart.

Kaden Honeycutt's lead over Layne Riggs chopped to 20 points

Riggs wanted to go against Martinsville grain on restarts; not doing so cost him

There would be nothing wrong with Kyle Larson winning championship early

'Sense of relief': Larson no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 17

Kaden Honeycutt rebounded from Charlotte mistake in best way possible

Honeycutt made a critical mistake in the Oct. 9 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway that both cost him the race and was very costly in regard to his championship battle with Layne Riggs.

Chase Briscoe firing on all cylinders in twilight of 2026 NASCAR season

Corey Day holds off Jesse Love to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Charlotte

Despite fifth-place run at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 16

Layne Riggs Has 'A Good Feeling' After Taking Phoenix Truck Pole

Layne Riggs was only able to muster the 20th-fastest lap in Friday afternoon's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Phoenix Raceway, while Kaden Honeycutt, the series point leader, paced the field in the tune-up for Friday night's Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Who Is Layne Riggs’s Fiancée? Everything to Know About Kristen Piercy

“She said yes ” was the simple announcement that marked a major personal milestone for Layne Riggs. As the NASCAR driver continues to make his mark on the track, attention has also turned to the woman sharing this chapter with him.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 10

'Every day is a new day' for Layne Riggs, as NASCAR Truck Series title hunt is in new territory

For the first time in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase, momentum is on Layne Riggs' side.

Layne Riggs beats Kaden Honeycutt to win NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte

Kaden Honeycutt's late mistake at Charlotte opens NASCAR Truck Series title race back up

How Hurricane Isaias could impact NASCAR's return to Charlotte

Brexton Busch does burnout in late father Kyle's car, emulates iconic bow

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 9

Kaden Honeycutt's mistake opens Truck Series title race back up

Kaden Honeycutt's late mistake at Charlotte opens NASCAR Truck Series title race back up

Had Kaden Honeycutt held on and won Friday's Ecosave 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, he would've had a 58-point lead over Layne Riggs in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings — not an insurmountable margin, but a comfortable one nonetheless.

Layne Riggs beats Kaden Honeycutt to win NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte

How Hurricane Isaias could impact NASCAR's return to Charlotte

Are Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels the new Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus?

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 9

Layne Riggs beats Kaden Honeycutt to win NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte

The entire complexion of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle changed with seven laps to go in Friday's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

How Hurricane Isaias could impact NASCAR's return to Charlotte

Chase makes eager return to Charlotte Motor Speedway, but Isaias looms

Cole Custer returning to Haas No. 41 Chevy in 2027

Three big questions ahead of Bank of America 400 at Charlotte

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 17

Jake Garcia earns first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol; Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith falter

In the first race of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase, a non-Chase driver fired the first shot.

Kaden Honeycutt not comparing himself to Layne Riggs ahead of NASCAR Truck Series Chase

Chase getting tighter entering Bristol night race

When Peter Max designed a rainbow race car for NASCAR's 'Man in Black'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 16

Kaden Honeycutt not comparing himself to Layne Riggs ahead of NASCAR Truck Series Chase

It's clear going into Thursday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase opener at Bristol Motor Speedway that Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt are far and away the two favorites to win the championship.

Gateway a missed opportunity for Joey Logano in NASCAR's championship fight

Who's trending up, down through first two races of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22

As NASCAR Truck Series title favorite, Layne Riggs likes 'the feeling of being the best'

If there's pressure on Layne Riggs and the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team going into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase, Riggs doesn't feel it.

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

Layne Riggs wants to be with Front Row in his pursuit of Truck Series title

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22

What the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase field looks like

Here are the 10 drivers who will race for a championship over the final seven races of the 2026 season, beginning on Sept. 17 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

Jubilation for Tyler Ankrum, dejection for Stewart Friesen, Jake Garcia as NASCAR Truck Chase field set

Under NASCAR's new Chase format, Christopher Bell says every race matters again

Regan Smith joining RAM, Kaulig Racing for first NASCAR starts since 2019

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

The win is the 11th of Riggs' Truck Series career and his first at New Hampshire.

Jubilation for Tyler Ankrum as NASCAR Truck Chase field set

As Truck Series title favorite, Riggs likes 'the feeling of being the best'

What the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase field looks like

Under new Chase format, Christopher Bell says every race matters again

Tyler Reddick wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire

Bowman Gray Stadium to host first NASCAR points race since 1971

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 21

Layne Riggs wants to be with Front Row in his pursuit of Truck Series title

Layne Riggs has had to look at pictures of the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship trophy and the win banners from that season, courtesy of Zane Smith, for three years.

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire

Gio Ruggiero fastest in NASCAR Truck Series practice at New Hampshire

With inclement weather looming, NASCAR adjusts start time for Cup race at New Hampshire

Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond, earning long-awaited second win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 21

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire

The top two drivers in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings will lead the field to the green flag in Saturday's EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Gio Ruggiero fastest in NASCAR Truck Series practice at New Hampshire

With inclement weather looming, NASCAR adjusts start time for Cup race at New Hampshire

Kyle Busch planned to race with son Brexton in NASCAR before his death, make history in the process

Report: NASCAR won't race on streets of Chicago in 2027

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 18

With Noah Gragson extended, what does Front Row Motorsports do with Layne Riggs?

There are too many cooks in the kitchen at Front Row Motorsports, and too few frying pans available.

Homestead-Miami to remain NASCAR's season-ender in 2027

Report: NASCAR won't race on streets of Chicago in 2027

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase grid looks like after Richmond

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Joey Logano's late-season surge continues with nail-biting Richmond win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 24

Layne Riggs dominates NASCAR Truck Series race at IRP

Layne Riggs nearly led Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Indianapolis Raceway Park from wire to wire, leading 198 of 200 laps from the pole and sweeping the stages to secure his fifth win of the 2026 season.

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck race at IRP, Chandler Smith on front row

Connor Mosack fastest in NASCAR Truck Series practice at IRP

Justin Allgaier explains decision to hold off on NASCAR retirement

Alex Bowman explains top reasons for his impending retirement from NASCAR

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Expect another Front Row Motorsports duel in NASCAR Truck Series race at IRP

The July 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro was dominated by Front Row Motorsports driver Chandler Smith, who led 105 laps and won by over eight seconds.

Alex Bowman retiring from NASCAR after 2027 season

Chris Lawson says chance to win $1 million at Indy will influence strategy for Todd Gilliland, No. 34 team

Like Dale Earnhardt Jr. before him, Alex Bowman won't retire from NASCAR fully on his own terms

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 18

Layne Riggs finishes runner-up at North Wilkesboro, extends NASCAR Truck Series points lead

Riggs has been the series' dominant driver for much of the summer, but his Front Row Motorsports teammate in Chandler Smith stole the show on Saturday at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Chandler Smith dominates NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro

Layne Riggs 'not sure' of 2027 NASCAR plans, would welcome Cup ride

Don't count on Kentucky Speedway being the next NASCAR track to be revitalized

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 17

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro

As the summer months have heated up, so has NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points leader Layne Riggs, who won the pole for Saturday's Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro on Friday afternoon.

Layne Riggs 'not sure' of 2027 NASCAR plans, would welcome Cup ride

Rusty Wallace honored to be grand marshal for NASCAR Cup race at North Wilkesboro

Don't count on Kentucky Speedway being the next NASCAR track to be revitalized

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 11

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series' newest road course ace flexed his muscle in qualifying on Saturday morning at Lime Rock Park.

Justin Haley: RAM's return to NASCAR going 'as expected'

Patience key for NASCAR Truck Series drivers at Lime Rock

Mother Nature doing NASCAR no favors at Atlanta

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 20

Layne Riggs awaits his call to the NASCAR Cup Series

Layne Riggs awaits call to NASCAR Cup Series as he forges path to Truck Series title

Layne Riggs answered the question at first with some tepidity and then seemed to remember that he had just won his fourth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of 2026 and is the series' championship favorite. Is he ready to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut when the time comes?

Layne Riggs wins wild NASCAR Truck Series race at Coronado

Tyler Reif nearly scored first NASCAR win in wild fashion at Coronado

What the NASCAR Truck Series Chase grid looks like after Coronado

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 19

Layne Riggs wins wild NASCAR Truck Series race at Coronado

Running low on fuel in the closing laps of Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, Layne Riggs needed everything to go right to score the win. It did.

Tyler Reif nearly scored first NASCAR win in wild fashion at Coronado

Kyle Larson matches Tony Stewart feat with 'NASCAR '26' cover reveal

RCR's inability to retain top talent exacerbated with latest departure

Shane van Gisbergen has eye-opening take ahead of historic race at Naval Base

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s daughter 'kinda' wants to drive a race car

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 19