Layne Riggs Conquers St. Pete, Gas Gauge On Empty, Nerves On Full
The inaugural downtown throwdown for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at St. Petersburg had everything: sunshine, concrete walls and a fuel light blinking like a cheap motel sign.
The inaugural downtown throwdown for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at St. Petersburg had everything: sunshine, concrete walls and a fuel light blinking like a cheap motel sign.
As the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series prepares to bounce off the walls of St. Petersburg for the first time, Daniel Hemric decided the best way to survive was to consult someone who’s already conquered the place.
Before last Sunday, five drivers had won the first two races of a season at NASCAR’s highest level. None of the five succeeded in winning a third straight race.
Tyler Reddick didn’t just win at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway. He showed up on pole, led the most laps, and left the rest of the field wondering if 2026 is already spoken for.
Back-to-back wins, battered bodywork and a reminder that in NASCAR, perfection is overrated — timing is everything.
For four years he’s chased that feeling. On Saturday night, Atlanta handed it to him at 190 mph.
Another dramatic finish, another trademark bow, another reminder that in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the veteran still knows exactly when to strike.
Austin Hill is the two-time defending winner. Jesse Love keeps qualifying like he owns the place. With both armed with identical Chevrolets, Saturday’s Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 could turn into an in-house shootout.
The NASCAR Cup Series moves to another of the sport’s thrill-ride venues EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta as part of a NASCAR triple-header weekend.
Michael Jordan now cradles the Harley J. Earl trophy the way he once hugged NBA hardware — only this one smells like race fuel.