In a dramatic finish at the Kansas Speedway, Carson Hocevar outlasted a late-race showdown with Layne Riggs to claim victory in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Heart of Health Care 200. With a mere 0.262-second margin of victory, the race provided fans with a wild conclusion after a final-lap clash between the two contenders. However, the excitement didn’t end there, as Riggs, who finished in second place, was disqualified following a post-race inspection failure. Here’s a recap of the race results and key moments from a thrilling evening of racing action.
Carson Hocevar’s Victory in the Final Lap
Carson Hocevar, who started the race with an impressive qualifying effort, showed his strength all night long. But it was the final laps of the Heart of Health Care 200 that stole the show. With just a few laps to go, Hocevar found himself in a fierce battle for the lead against Layne Riggs, who was driving a determined race.
On the final lap, the two trucks made contact, sending both drivers into a frenetic dash for the finish line. Hocevar’s resilience shone through as he navigated the final corners, battling back after the contact to cross the finish line just 0.262 seconds ahead of Riggs. Hocevar’s win marked his second victory of the season and was a statement performance in a season full of unpredictability.
Layne Riggs Disqualified After Post-Race Inspection
The drama didn’t stop with Hocevar’s victory. Shortly after the race, NASCAR officials announced that Layne Riggs, who had crossed the finish line in second place, failed the post-race inspection. Riggs, who was the recipient of multiple aggressive moves throughout the race, was disqualified, dropping him to the bottom of the results. This move by NASCAR meant that Riggs’ disqualification opened the door for William Byron, who had finished in third, to officially claim the second-place spot.
Riggs’ disqualification was a bitter pill to swallow, as he had shown speed and determination throughout the race, but the inspection failure left the team disappointed. Nonetheless, the decision was in line with NASCAR’s strict post-race procedures, maintaining the integrity of the sport.
Complete Race Results and Standings
The event at Kansas Speedway saw several notable performances, with a strong group of drivers completing all 134 laps. The full race results are as follows:
| Pos | Truck | Driver |
| 1 | 7 | Carson Hocevar |
| 2 | 7 | William Byron |
| 3 | 11 | Corey Heim |
| 4 | 17 | Gio Ruggiero |
| 5 | 52 | Stewart Friesen |
| 6 | 1 | Brandon Jones |
| 7 | 13 | Jake Garcia |
| 8 | 45 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 9 | 9 | Grant Enfinger |
| 10 | 19 | Daniel Hemric |
| 11 | 99 | Ben Rhodes |
| 12 | 42 | Matt Mills |
| 13 | 88 | Matt Crafton |
| 14 | 98 | Ty Majeski |
| 15 | 26 | Dawson Sutton |
| 16 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 17 | 38 | Chandler Smith |
| 18 | 81 | Connor Mosack |
| 19 | 77 | Andres Perez de Lara |
| 20 | 5 | Toni Breidinger |
| 21 | 71 | Rajah Caruth |
| 22 | 2 | Cody Dennison |
| 23 | 76 | Spencer Boyd |
| 24 | 91 | Jack Wood |
| 25 | 22 | Morgen Baird |
| 26 | 44 | Bayley Currey |
| 27 | 15 | Tanner Gray |
| 28 | 33 | Frankie Muniz |
| 29 | 2 | Nathan Byrd |
| 30 | 66 | Luke Baldwin |
| 31 | 34 | Layne Riggs |
News in Brief: 2025 Kansas Truck Race Results
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas was a wild and unpredictable race that saw Carson Hocevar emerge as the victor after a thrilling final-lap battle with Layne Riggs. The race delivered plenty of action, from intense on-track moments to the dramatic disqualification of Riggs, which reshuffled the top positions. As the Truck Series heads into its next race, Hocevar’s win will be remembered as a major highlight of the season, showcasing the fierce competition and drama that has become a staple of NASCAR’s truck racing division.
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