Layne Riggs leads NASCAR Truck Series points after Bristol's The Chase opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The NASCAR Truck Series' The Chase began at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17. Layne Riggs secured two stage wins but faced difficulties in the final stage, leading to shifts in the points standings. Riggs currently holds the top position with 2,125 points, followed closely by Kaden Honeycutt at 2,122 points. Other notable competitors include Chandler Smith and Ty Majeski, who sit in third and fourth place, respectively. The next event will provide further opportunities for these drivers to gain ground in the standings.
- •The Chase for NASCAR Truck Series started on September 17 in Bristol.
- •Layne Riggs leads the standings with 2,125 points.
- •Kaden Honeycutt trails Riggs by 3 points in second place.
- •Chandler Smith and Ty Majeski are third and fourth, respectively.
- •Upcoming races will be pivotal for drivers' playoff aspirations.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Truck Standings Right Now: Truck Series The Chase Points Leaders After Bristol
"After a long hiatus, NASCAR’s The Chase began for the Craftsman Truck Series on Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. […]
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