NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase field sets with 10 drivers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase field was finalized following the race in New Hampshire on August 22. Tyler Ankrum secured the final Chase position despite battling brake issues, finishing 16th after a late caution impacted his standing. Layne Riggs clinched the top seed with six wins this season, having accumulated 2100 points. The other drivers advancing include Kaden Honeycutt, Chandler Smith, and Christian Eckes, among others. The series now shifts focus to the playoffs as these ten drivers compete for the championship title.
- •Tyler Ankrum finishes 16th but secures final Chase spot.
- •Layne Riggs is the top seed with six wins this season.
- •Other notable competitors include Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith.
- •The playoffs format influences the championship race significantly.
- •Next race will commence as the playoffs begin after New Hampshire.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Truck Series Chase field set, see which 10 drivers made playoffs
"The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase field of 10 drivers was set after New Hampshire.
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