What the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase field looks like

Following Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at New Hampshire, the 10-driver Truck Series Chase field is set. 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.

1. Layne Riggs (+25)

Season stats: 6 wins, 10 top-fives, 11 top-10s, 598 laps led

The overwhelming title favorite, Riggs won at New Hampshire on Saturday and has all the momentum in the world as the series prepares for three weeks off. It sounds like he'll have another chance to race for a Truck title next season, but he has an excellent shot to win it this year. 

2. Kaden Honeycutt (-25)

Season stats: 2 wins, 11 top-fives, 13 top-10s, 319 laps led

Honeycutt could have four or five wins this season but has still mostly kept up with Riggs. After winning the championship with Corey Heim last year, the No. 11 TRICON Garage group hasn't missed a beat in 2026. 

3. Chandler Smith (-35)

Season stats: 2 wins, 9 top-fives, 12 top-10s, 145 laps led

Smith seems like the last driver in the category of Chase contenders with a great shot to win a championship. Aside from Riggs and Honeycutt, he's the only full-time driver to win multiple Truck Series races this season, and his No. 38 truck rolls out of the same Front Row Motorsports stable as Riggs' No. 34 machines. 

4. Christian Eckes (-40)

Season stats: 0 wins, 6 top-fives, 11 top-10s, 173 laps led

Eckes hasn't been to victory lane yet this season but was consistent enough to finish fourth in the regular season. He'll need a race or two over the next seven to make a run at the championship. 

5. Gio Ruggiero (-45) 

Season stats: 0 wins, 4 top-fives, 9 top-10s, 59 laps led

There have been times like Saturday at New Hampshire when Ruggiero is in winning contention. But mistakes like the one he made on Saturday can't be made if the No. 17 team is to go into Homestead within striking distance of a championship.