The final playoff elimination race for the NASCAR Truck Series takes place tonight at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, with the starting grid now officially established. The Martinsville Truck Series lineup is critical, as only four out of eight playoff contenders will continue on to the championship round after this event.
Teams arrived earlier in the day, preparing for the pivotal night on the half-mile track. They participated in practice and qualifying sessions to establish their starting positions. The qualifying round saw a few twists, including Clayton Green suffering a spin early in practice, resulting in substantial rear damage, impacting his efforts for the session.
Layne Riggs secures pole position with fast lap
Emerging as the pole sitter, Layne Riggs delivered a standout performance, posting a lap time of 19.478 seconds to claim the top starting spot. The front row is completed by Gio Ruggiero, who recorded a 19.509-second lap, closely followed by Ty Majeski with a time of 19.512 seconds. Corey Heim and Kaden Honeycutt rounded out the top five qualifiers with times of 19.534 and 19.625 seconds, respectively.
The full Martinsville Truck Series lineup for the October 24, 2025, race has been set as follows:
1. Layne Riggs – 19.478
2. Gio Ruggiero – 19.509
3. Ty Majeski – 19.512
4. Corey Heim – 19.534
5. Kaden Honeycutt – 19.625
6. Tyler Ankrum – 19.637
7. Rajah Caruth – 19.640
8. Grant Enfinger – 19.656
9. Daniel Hemric – 19.685
10. Andres Perez De Lara – 19.686
11. Ben Rhodes – 19.688
12. Tanner Gray – 19.697
13. Brenden Queen – 19.717
14. Dawson Sutton – 19.727
15. Matt Crafton – 19.731
16. Corey LaJoie – 19.752
17. Connor Mosack – 19.764
18. Chandler Smith – 19.800
19. Jack Wood – 19.807
20. Bayley Currey – 19.819
21. Brent Crews – 19.829
22. Jake Garcia – 19.846
23. Matt Mills – 19.884
24. Toni Breidinger – 19.907
25. Conner Jones – 19.930
26. Timmy Hill – 20.024
27. Casey Mears – 20.059
28. Spencer Boyd – 20.060
29. Patrick Staropoli – 20.137
30. Logan Bearden – 20.181
31. Justin Carroll – 20.545
32. Frankie Muniz – 20.826
33. Alan Waller – 21.072
34. Norm Benning – 21.318
35. Clayton Green – No time
Significance of tonight’s elimination race and next steps
As the playoff field narrows, the importance of every qualifying position and lap time increases, especially on a short track such as Martinsville Speedway. Four drivers will see their championship aspirations end after tonight, while the top four in points advance to the title-deciding event one week later. The stakes are heightened for competitors like Layne Riggs, Ty Majeski, Corey Heim, and Ben Rhodes, who are among those battling for advancement. Martinsville’s tight confines and the intensity of a playoff elimination race ensure that both strategy and precision will play a decisive role in who progresses to the championship.
