Chandler Smith claims victory at Martinsville, Riggs finishes third
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:09 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
At Martinsville, Chandler Smith of Front Row Motorsports won the race, overtaking teammate Layne Riggs on the final restart. Riggs placed third and is now 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt in the NASCAR Truck championship standings heading into the finale at Homestead. Riggs expressed support for Smith's decision to race for victory, emphasizing there were no team orders. Smith acknowledged the challenge of competing against Riggs while being aware of the implications for both drivers.
- •Chandler Smith wins the Martinsville race for Front Row Motorsports.
- •Layne Riggs finishes third, remaining in the title fight.
- •Riggs is now 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt in the championship.
- •Riggs praised Smith's racing decision, noting no team orders in effect.
- •The final race of the season is at Homestead.
- 4:09 AMYahoo Sports — Layne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight
- 4:09 AMMotorsport.com — Layne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight
"Layne Riggs will go to Homestead just 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt in the battle for the championship, but he could gone to the finale as the points leader if he won the race. But on the final restart, Rigg's Front Row Motorsports teammate Chandler Smith passed him on the outside and claimed the victory for his No. 38 team, while Riggs placed third. No team orders at FRM, especially when ...Keep reading
"There were no team orders at Front Row Motorsports as teammates battled for the race win while Riggs is trying to win a championship
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 4:09 AMLayne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight
There were no team orders at Front Row Motorsports as teammates battled for the race win while Riggs is trying to win a championship
- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 4:09 AMLayne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight
Layne Riggs will go to Homestead just 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt in the battle for the championship, but he could gone to the finale as the points leader if he won the race. But on the final restart, Rigg's Front Row Motorsports teammate Chandler Smith passed him on the outside and claimed the victory for his No. 38 team, while Riggs placed third. No team orders at FRM, especially when ...Keep reading
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