Layne Riggs led an outstanding performance for Front Row Motorsports with a commanding Truck Series win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday night, adding a highlight to the team‘s 2025 NASCAR campaign. Sweeping both stages and the checkered flag, Riggs notched his second victory of the season in a night that underscores the team’s momentum in the Truck Series.
Layne Riggs Leads Virtually Wire-to-Wire at IRP
Layne Riggs started the weekend strong and maintained that pace to finish first in Stage One, Stage Two, and the overall race, leading 160 of 200 scheduled laps. This achievement marks Riggs’s fourth career victory in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the fourth Truck Series win for Front Row Motorsports in the 2025 season.
Reflecting on his win, Riggs expressed appreciation for the support and equipment provided by his team and partners at Front Row Motorsports.
“This truck was absolutely flying today,”
Riggs said.
“Dylan (Cappello), the entire team, and everyone back at the shop in Mooresville brought me a rocket ship—it made my job easy. It’s awesome to get Clew Nicotine Pouches to Victory Lane in just their second race with us. This track is special to me. I made my first Truck Series start here in 2022, and my dad ran his first Truck race here back in 1999. To come full circle and grab the win here is just really cool.”
—Layne Riggs, Driver
Runner-Up Highlights and Other Top Contenders
While Riggs dominated the race, Chandler Smith also delivered a strong showing with a seventh-place finish, making the most of the day despite setbacks on pit road.
“Today was a solid points day for us,”
Smith said.
“We gave up a few spots on pit road, but overall, it was a strong run for our first race back after the break. Big congratulations to Layne (Riggs) and the No. 34 team—they were definitely the best truck out there.”
—Chandler Smith, Driver
Other competitors in the field, including Tyler Ankrum and Wood, had mixed fortunes at IRP. Ankrum fought through adversity for a top-10 result, while Wood settled for a position in the top-20, further illustrating the challenging and competitive nature of the event.
Significance of the Front Row Motorsports Truck Series Win
The win marks a milestone for Front Row Motorsports, affirming the No. 34 team‘s strength and execution this season. By bringing home a victory at a venue with personal and career significance for Riggs and his family, the team further cements its presence as a championship contender in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The performance also highlights the continued evolution and competitiveness of young drivers like Riggs and Chandler Smith within the series.
As the season progresses, Front Row Motorsports and its drivers will look to build on this momentum, aiming to add even more victories and establish a lasting impact on the Truck Series standings.
