Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
Watkins Glen International NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Advance
Mission 176 at The Glen
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Event: Race 17 of 25
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Location: Watkins Glen International (2.45-miles)
#of Laps: 72
Time/TV/Radio: 5:00 PM ET on FS1/SiriusXM channel 90
Layne Riggs Notes
Coming off of a dominating win at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park two weeks ago, Layne Riggs and the No. 34 team return to action this weekend at Watkins Glen International. This weekend will mark Riggs’ debut at the 2.45-mile road course in Watkins Glen, New York, and is just his third career start on a road course overall. So far this season, Riggs has earned two wins, seven top-five, and nine top-10 finishes and sits third in the Truck Series Driver Championship points standings.
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“The team and I are still riding the high from our win at IRP, but we know there’s more work ahead,” said Riggs. “Front Row Motorsports has a strong road course program, and even though I don’t have a lot of experience on these types of tracks, I always feel confident going into them.”
Road Crew
Driver: Layne Riggs
Crew Chief: Dylan Cappello
Truck Chief: Alex Lacognata
Engineer: Jonathan Coates
Mechanic: Clark Houston
Mechanic: Brandon Selph
Tire / Interior Specialist: Robert Benzenhafer
Spotter: Josh Williams
Transporter Driver: Joe Haresky
Pit Crew
Front Tire Changer: Blake Hickman
Rear Tire Changer: Steven Chereek
Tire Carrier: Alvin Wilson
Jackman: Landon Honeycutt
Fueler: Patrick Gaddy
Chandler Smith Notes
Chandler Smith faces Watkins Glen International this weekend with the No. 38 Ford F-150 team. In two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the New York track, Smith has two top-10 finishes, finishing eighth in 2023 with Kaulig Racing and fourth in 2024 with Joe Gibbs Racing.
With just two races left before the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs, Smith has already earned two wins, four top-five, and 12 top-10 finishes. After a sixth-place finish at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Smith remains second in the Truck Series Driver Championship points standings.
“I’ve always enjoyed racing at Watkins Glen,” said Smith. “I feel confident in myself on road courses, and Front Row Motorsports has a strong track record at these types of tracks with both Todd (Gilliland) and Zane (Smith). I believe this No. 38 team has what it takes to run up front this weekend. Even though we’re already locked into the playoffs, there’s still a lot at stake — I want to leave with a win and valuable playoff points.”
Road Crew
Driver: Chandler Smith
Crew Chief: Jon Leonard
Truck Chief: Ron Schutte
Engineer: Caleb Williams
Mechanic: Levy Bixler
Tire / Interior Specialist: Kyle Clark
Spotter: Ryan Blanchard
Transport Driver: Mark Hadley
Pit Crew
Front Tire Changer: Garrett Wager
Rear Tire Changer: Jacob Ray
Tire Carrier: Paul Steele
Jackman: Ryan Selig
Fueler: Chris Webb
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