Layne Riggs claims dramatic victory at San Diego Truck race
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Layne Riggs secured a thrilling win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado on June 19. The chaotic finish unfolded during the final overtime restart when Kaden Honeycutt hit the wall, taking out Chandler Smith and changing the race dynamics. With Daniel Hemric and Tyler Reif leading late, significant contact resulted in Reif's penalty after missing a corner, allowing Riggs to capitalize and take the lead. Riggs' victory marks his fourth of the season and ninth overall in his career, with Hemric and Kaz Grala rounding out the top three finishes. Significant incidents plagued the race, including multiple cautions due to crashes and damage to several trucks.
- •Riggs claimed victory at Naval Base Coronado on June 19.
- •Kaden Honeycutt's crash on the final restart altered the race outcome.
- •Riggs' win is his fourth of the 2026 season and ninth overall.
- •Daniel Hemric finished second after a late collision.
- •Kaz Grala finished third amid a chaotic race.
- 3:24 AMRacer — Riggs wins wild debut NASCAR Truck race at San Diego
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Layne Riggs wins frantic San Diego Truck race in unbelievable finish
- 2:51 AMMotorsport.com — Layne Riggs wins frantic San Diego Truck race in unbelievable finish
"Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado ended in complete chaos, but a familiar name in Victory Lane as Layne Riggs claimed a dramatic win for Front Row Motorsports. On the final overtime restart, Kaden Honeycutt ran wide and slammed the wall at the exit of Turn 2, collecting Chandler Smith and eliminated both drivers from the battle for the win. Suddenly ...Keep reading
"Short on fuel and long on perseverance and good fortune, Layne Riggs won Friday’s inaugural Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at San Diego Street Course at Naval Base Coronado.
"It was a finish you had to see to believe Friday at Naval Base Coronado, with Riggs taking the win as mayhem unfolded in the final two laps
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External links- RacerJun 20, 2026, 3:24 AMRiggs wins wild debut NASCAR Truck race at San Diego
Short on fuel and long on perseverance and good fortune, Layne Riggs won Friday’s inaugural Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at San Diego Street Course at Naval Base Coronado.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:51 AMLayne Riggs wins frantic San Diego Truck race in unbelievable finish
It was a finish you had to see to believe Friday at Naval Base Coronado, with Riggs taking the win as mayhem unfolded in the final two laps
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 2:51 AMLayne Riggs wins frantic San Diego Truck race in unbelievable finish
Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado ended in complete chaos, but a familiar name in Victory Lane as Layne Riggs claimed a dramatic win for Front Row Motorsports. On the final overtime restart, Kaden Honeycutt ran wide and slammed the wall at the exit of Turn 2, collecting Chandler Smith and eliminated both drivers from the battle for the win. Suddenly ...Keep reading
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