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Layne Riggs wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NC Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with post-race inspection confirming no issues on the #34 truck, solidifying the victory.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch died unexpectedly at 41, five hours after being hospitalized with a severe illness, just days after his Dover Truck Series win in which he dominated and thrilled the crowd. The piece traces Busch’s career arc from public enemy No. 1 to fan favorite, notes his reflections on “you never know when the last one is,” and highlights the seismic impact of his loss on fans, fellow drivers, and NASCAR as a whole, including tributes from his family and colleagues.
Ty Majeski finished runner-up in the Dover Truck Series race after a late cat-and-mouse duel with Kyle Busch, signaling that Majeski and the No. 88 team are trending upward.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover completed post-race inspection with no issues for winner Kyle Busch (#7). Four trucks—#34 Layne Riggs, #10 Corey LaJoie, #91 Christian Eckes, and #11 Kaden Honeycutt—are slated for teardown at the NASCAR R&D Center; full race details are available on the Dover race page.
Carson Hocevar explains whether his iconic post-win burnout at Texas Motor Speedway is becoming a new tradition after Friday’s Truck Series victory.
At the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series street race in St. Petersburg, IndyCar veterans James Hinchcliffe and Dario Franchitti impressed in their one-off starts, with Hinchcliffe rallying to a top-10 finish and Franchitti contending until damage ended his day; Layne Riggs won as ThorSport teammates Majeski and Rhodes chased the leaders, signaling a successful crossover weekend for both series.
Kaulig Racing named Tony Stewart as the first driver in its Free Agent Driver Program, placing him in the No. 25 Ram Trucks entry for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona on Feb. 13, marking Stewart's return to NASCAR competition in a Truck and Ram’s first Truck Series appearance in over a decade.
Tony Stewart is set to compete in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona, driving for Kaulig Racing.
Ross Chastain will return to Niece Motorsports for a larger role in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, planning to race more events following new rules allowing Cup Series veterans to compete in additional races, with a schedule that includes sharing driving duties with Landen Lewis and a third driver, and aiming to maximize his opportunities this season.
Stewart Friesen will return to the No. 52 Toyota for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season after recovering from a serious injury sustained in July 2025, with plans to race in early February and a focus on safety and team development.
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the Truck Series to race at Naval Base Coronado on June 19, marking his second Truck Series start and his first on a street course, in a race supporting the military and his hometown.
Corey Heim won his first NASCAR Truck Series championship with a dramatic comeback in the final laps, showcasing determination and skill, while his father Ray experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Heim's future in NASCAR looks promising, with potential moves to the Cup Series, supported by Toyota and 23XI Racing, as he continues to develop as a top-tier driver.
Corey Heim won the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, securing his first win at Phoenix and setting a series record for laps led, after a dramatic overtime finish and a strategic pit stop that helped him overcome pressure from Ty Majeski.
During a NASCAR Truck Series race at Phoenix Raceway, a multicar wreck occurred in the final moments involving Grant Enfinger and Tyler Ankrum just before Ty Majeski took the white flag, causing a significant incident in the midpack.
Layne Riggs secured the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale at Phoenix Raceway but will start from the rear due to an early penalty.