Jake Garcia secures first NASCAR Truck Series victory at Bristol
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Jake Garcia claimed his first career win at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on September 17 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Garcia, driving for ThorSport Racing, pulled away in the final 20 laps to finish ahead of Bayley Currey and Stewart Friesen, who took second and third, respectively. The race featured a strong start from Layne Riggs, who experienced significant setbacks, ultimately finishing in 32nd place after early dominance. After the race, attention turns to the upcoming events in the NASCAR Truck Series schedule.
- •Jake Garcia wins the UNOH 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- •Bayley Currey earns a career-best second place.
- •Stewart Friesen completes the top three finishers.
- •Layne Riggs faces a difficult ending, settling for 32nd place.
- •The next NASCAR events in the Truck Series are scheduled in the coming weeks.
- 2:30 AMMotorsport.com — Jake Garcia earns first NASCAR Truck win after nightmare race for Front Row Motorsports
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Garcia earns first NASCAR Truck win after nightmare race for Front Row Motorsports
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Who won NASCAR Truck Series Bristol race? Winner is Jake Garcia, plus full results
"In a dramatic Chase opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ThorSport Racing's Jake Garcia played spoiler with his first-ever win in his 94th career start. Garcia beat Bayley Currey in second, who earned his career-best result while making his first start of the 2026 season. Stewart Friesen finished a strong third, and Justin Haley secured Kaulig RAM their first-ever top five finish in ...Keep reading
"Bristol was not kind to the title contenders, but it was a dream come true for Garcia as he secured his first career win in his 94th attempt
"Who won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Bristol? Jake Garcia is the winner, plus full NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results at Bristol.
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 18, 2026, 2:30 AMJake Garcia earns first NASCAR Truck win after nightmare race for Front Row Motorsports
In a dramatic Chase opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ThorSport Racing's Jake Garcia played spoiler with his first-ever win in his 94th career start. Garcia beat Bayley Currey in second, who earned his career-best result while making his first start of the 2026 season. Stewart Friesen finished a strong third, and Justin Haley secured Kaulig RAM their first-ever top five finish in ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:30 AMJake Garcia earns first NASCAR Truck win after nightmare race for Front Row Motorsports
Bristol was not kind to the title contenders, but it was a dream come true for Garcia as he secured his first career win in his 94th attempt
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:19 AMWho won NASCAR Truck Series Bristol race? Winner is Jake Garcia, plus full results
Who won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Bristol? Jake Garcia is the winner, plus full NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results at Bristol.
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