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Layne Riggs earns pole position for Phoenix Truck Series race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Layne Riggs earns pole position for Phoenix Truck Series race

Summary

Layne Riggs secured the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 at Phoenix Raceway on October 16, posting a lap time of 27.039 seconds. Riggs, driving for Front Row Motorsports, overcame a slow practice session where he was 20th fastest. His nearest championship rival, Kaden Honeycutt, qualified second, only 0.155 seconds behind. Riggs trails Honeycutt by 17 points in the standings, making this race critical for his championship aspirations. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Eastern and is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing playoff battle.

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By the Numbers

•Riggs recorded a qualifying lap of 27.039 seconds at 133.141 mph.
•Kaden Honeycutt qualified second, maintaining his championship lead.
•Riggs has seven victories this season, highlighting his competitive edge.
•The race is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on FS1.
•Phoenix Raceway poses a challenging environment for drivers.

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10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Layne Riggs Lands Phoenix Pole as Truck Series Championship Battle Heats Up

What they're saying

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Riggs Delivers When It Matters Most Layne Riggs delivered a clutch performance Friday at Phoenix Raceway, capturing the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150. The Front Row Motorsports driver turned a lap of 27.039 seconds at 133.141 mph , putting his No. 34 Ford at the top of the…
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