Tyler Ankrum secures Chase spot amid intense New Hampshire race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Tyler Ankrum clinched a spot in the NASCAR Chase after a challenging race in New Hampshire on August 22, 2026. Layne Riggs won the race with Connor Zilisch taking both stage wins. Ankrum faced significant brake issues that dropped him to 27th place early on, forcing a points battle with Stewart Friesen and Jake Garcia. A strategic decision by Ankrum's crew helped him gain crucial points after a late caution. He managed to finish ahead of Friesen and Garcia, securing a Chase position with minimal margin.
- •Layne Riggs won the race with his sixth victory this season.
- •Connor Zilisch won both stages, leading 55 laps.
- •Ankrum struggled with brake issues throughout the race.
- •Ankrum finished ahead of Friesen and Garcia by seven points.
- •The Chase consists of seven races for Ankrum and others.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Ankrum nabs final Chase spot in a thrilling three truck battle in New Hampshire.
"McAnally-Hilgeman Racing’s Tyler Ankrum didn’t have the race he desired, but he still got his desired outcome. Layne Riggs won the race, scoring his series leading sixth victory on the season. Riggs didn’t win either of the stages, as those stage wins went to Spire Motorsports’ Connor Zilisch. In addition to winning stages one and…
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