Sheldon Creed captures early lead in NASCAR Truck Series Chase
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Sheldon Creed has emerged as the championship leader in the NASCAR Truck Series Chase for the Championship following strong performances in the O’Reilly Series, where he secured finishes of first and second. The current focus is on Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt, who are expected to be key competitors. The nine-race shootout continues, suggesting potential for surprises as the Chase progresses. Top-seeded Denny Hamlin remains a significant contender as well.
- •Sheldon Creed leads the NASCAR Truck Series Chase following two strong finishes.
- •The Chase for the Championship features a total of nine races.
- •Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt are key competitors alongside Creed.
- •Denny Hamlin remains a top-seeded contender in the Chase.
- 11:36 PMMotorsport.com — The NASCAR Trucks Chase is about The Big Three, but who else?
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — The NASCAR Trucks Chase is about The Big Three, but who else?
"In all likelihood, the NASCAR Truck Series Chase for the Championship will be Layne Riggs vs Kaden Honeycutt but there is recent evidence to suggest that there could be a surprise player set to join them. For example, in the O’Reilly Series, Sheldon Creed is now the championship leader after finishes of first and second to open the nine-race shootout. And while top-seeded Denny Hamlin remains ...Keep reading
"The 10-team field is full of anyone capable of making a deep run into November
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 11:36 PMThe NASCAR Trucks Chase is about The Big Three, but who else?
In all likelihood, the NASCAR Truck Series Chase for the Championship will be Layne Riggs vs Kaden Honeycutt but there is recent evidence to suggest that there could be a surprise player set to join them. For example, in the O’Reilly Series, Sheldon Creed is now the championship leader after finishes of first and second to open the nine-race shootout. And while top-seeded Denny Hamlin remains ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 11:36 PMThe NASCAR Trucks Chase is about The Big Three, but who else?
The 10-team field is full of anyone capable of making a deep run into November
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