Friday Faceoff: Who Will Drive the No. 6 in 2027?
Could the driver even come from outside the series?
Could the driver even come from outside the series?
Much like his Cup and O’Reilly counterparts, Layne Riggs is struggling to live up to the pressure of being a Chase No. 1 seed.
Also, is The Chase already down to two contenders?
Combined with Kaden Honeycutt’s victory, RIggs’ 19th-place finish resulted in a 40-point swing, with Honeycutt now leading Riggs by 37 in the Truck Chase.
Layne Riggs now sits 37 points behind Honeycutt in points after a late-race battle for the win ended with Riggs hitting the outside wall, fading to 19th.
Layne Riggs could’ve pulled away with a monster points lead after Bristol. Instead, he leaves barely clinging to it.
Only 17 points separate points leader Kyle Larson from fourth place Christopher Bell after Bristol.
Both Layne Riggs and Chandler Smith were in contention for the win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener. They finished 24th and 32nd.
Qualifying was canceled due to rain.
Plus, Caleb Barnes joins Lyle to discuss NASCAR’s new wet weather policy and Layne Riggs’ future plans.