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For the second-straight day, a second-generation rising NASCAR racing star earned his first-career win. This time it was 22-year-old Layne Riggs claiming the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory i…
For the second day in a row, another rising NASCAR star from a racing family secured their first win. This time, Layne Riggs, the 22-year-old son of former NASCAR driver Scott Riggs, triumphed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at the Milwaukee Mile. Riggs overtook Ty Majeski with 53 laps left and clinched a 1.547s victory, showcasing his talent against a competitive field of Playoff drivers. Despite his emotional journey, Riggs, in his 23rd series start, expressed immense joy and relief after the challenging season. His shoulder celebration led to a minor injury, but the elation of victory overshadowed the pain. The top finishers included names like Majeski, Christian Eckes, Nick Sanchez, and Taylor Gray, with Eckes maintaining a Playoff advantage. The intense competition and dramatic finishes set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the opening round of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
