Layne Riggs Crashes at Turn 2 in Pocono

Layne Riggs collided with the wall during practice at Pocono Raceway's Turn 2, known as the 'Tunnel Turn.'

High-Speed Impact

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Riggs Escapes Unharmed

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No. 38 Ford F-150 Suffers Extensive Damage

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Riggs' team must adapt to the backup truck with limited practice time, testing their preparedness and strategic planning.

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Riggs' First Full-Time Truck Series

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Riggs Aims to Overcome 80-Point Playoff Deficit

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Patriotic Paint Scheme Debut Interrupted

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Infinity Communications Partnership

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Riggs Prepares for Pocono Race

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