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LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 29: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops/Fleetguard Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 29, 2026 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Layne Riggs delivers a masterclass with last-lap pass for Truck Series victory at Nashville

Layne Riggs delivers a masterclass with last-lap pass for Truck Series victory at Nashville

May 30, 2026
Layne Riggs set the pace early in Friday night’s rain-delayed NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway
Rajah Caruth’s 2025 #71 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet paint scheme.

Just eight races remain as Truck Series seads to Nashville

Just eight races remain as Truck Series seads to Nashville

May 28, 2026
Kyle Busch was scheduled to compete this weekend at Nashville in the Spire Motorsports Chevrolet truck. Defending race winner
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Layne Riggs wins emotionally charged NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck race at Charlotte

Layne Riggs wins emotionally charged NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck race at Charlotte

May 24, 2026
Layne Riggs made clear what was on his mind as he took the checkered flag under caution to win Sunday’s North Carolina Education
DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 post-race inspection results

Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 post-race inspection results

May 15, 2026
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Dover Motor Speedway. No issues for #7-Kyle Busch, he
DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch cruises to convincing NASCAR Truck win at Dover

Kyle Busch cruises to convincing NASCAR Truck win at Dover

May 15, 2026
Kyle Busch did what Kyle Busch does best in a truck at Dover Motor Speedway. Win
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Go Bowling at The Glen

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Go Bowling at The Glen

May 6, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, going
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 01: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the ' Dente Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 01, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar continues his roll with NASCAR Truck Series win at Texas

Carson Hocevar continues his roll with NASCAR Truck Series win at Texas

May 2, 2026
The glass slipper still firmly on his foot from last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, Carson Hocevar mashed
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 10: Christopher Bell, driver of the #62 Halmar Infrastructure Development Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 10, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Late charge puts Christopher Bell in Victory Lane at Bristol

Late charge puts Christopher Bell in Victory Lane at Bristol

April 10, 2026
Full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell was thrilled to have an opportunity to drive the No. 62 Halmar Friesen
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Corey Heim, driver of the #5 Frontline Enterprises Toyota, celebrates with the Triple Truck Challenge $50,000.00 check in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway on March 20, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Heim steals an overtime win at Darlington Raceway

Corey Heim steals an overtime win at Darlington Raceway

March 20, 2026
Same guy. Different truck. Same result
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Chandler Smith, driver of the #38 TrophyCatch Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chandler Smith steals overtime win in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener

Chandler Smith steals overtime win in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener

February 13, 2026
Chandler Smith came from the middle of nowhere to win Friday’s Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bristol Motor Speedway Food City 500 tickets on sale at Food City stores

Bristol Motor Speedway Food City 500 tickets on sale at Food City stores

December 10, 2025
For those putting together their final holiday shopping lists, always keep in mind the power of giving the gift of speed
Daniel Hemric’s 2025 #19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet paint scheme.

McAnally-Hilgemann Racing reaches extension with NAPA, Daniel Hemric for 2026

McAnally-Hilgemann Racing reaches extension with NAPA, Daniel Hemric for 2026

December 10, 2025
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today a landmark multi-year partnership expansion with NAPA Auto Parts and several NAPA
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 31: Kris Wright, driver of the #5 First National Bank Corp Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kris Wright full-time with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2026

Kris Wright full-time with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2026

December 9, 2025
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Kris Wright will contest the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) schedule
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 12: Christian Eckes, driver of the #19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series CRC Brakleen 175 at Pocono Raceway on July 12, 2024 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Eckes returning to Truck Series with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2026

Christian Eckes returning to Truck Series with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2026

November 20, 2025
Christian Eckes is coming home in 2026. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Eckes is returning to the organization
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship 4 driver, Tyler Ankrum speaks to the media during NASCAR Championship Media Day at Phoenix Raceway on October 30, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tyler Ankrum had to relearn himself as a driver moving to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing

Tyler Ankrum had to relearn himself as a driver moving to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing

October 30, 2025
By Dustin Albino