The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday afternoon in the Faith Fest 250. Layne Riggs started the race on the pole, with Carson Hocevar starting second.
Carson Hocevar led the opening 50 laps before losing the lead to Layne Riggs. There was one caution during the first stage on lap 15 as Donovan Strauss got loose at the exit of Turn 2. Riggs led 22 laps to win the first stage. In the second stage, Carson Hocevar was leading before the caution came out on lap 120 when Luke Baldwin spun at Turn 4 after making contact with Shane van Gisbergen. Ty Majeski stayed out to take the lead. He led 20 laps to win the second stage.
Chandler Smith was the new leader to begin the final stage. He dominated the stage, leading 105 of 250 laps to win his first race of the season by 8.479 seconds over Layne Riggs. His margin of victory was the largest in series history on a short track. It was also his second straight win at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Shane van Gisbergen, Christian Eckes, and Landen Lewis rounded out the top five. Gio Ruggiero, Chase Elliott, Stewart Friesen, Corey Heim, and Ty Majeski completed the top ten. There were seven lead changes, and four cautions for 34 laps. Click here to view the full standings.
The Craftsman Truck Series visits Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park next Friday at 8 pm on FS1.
