Front Row Motorsports: Darlington Raceway NCTS Race Advance- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith

Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
Darlington Raceway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Advance
Sober or Slammer 200

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Event: Race 19 of 25
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Location: Darlington Raceway (1.3-miles)
#of Laps: 147
Time/TV/Radio: 12:00 PM ET on FS1/SiriusXM channel 90

Layne Riggs Notes

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs begin this weekend, with Layne Riggs and the No. 34 team facing the “Track too Tough to Tame”, the Darlington Raceway, on Saturday afternoon. Riggs capped off the regular season with one pole, two wins, eight top-five, and 11 top-10 finishes.

CLEW Nicotine Pouches will return to Riggs’ No. 34 Ford F-150 for the 147-lap event. Crafted by Nevcore Innovations, CLEW delivers lasting satisfaction with an ultra-smooth mouthfeel that sets a new standard in the industry. Each can contains 20 pouches, offering a convenient and discreet way to enjoy your nicotine wherever, whenever. Learn more about CLEW at www.clewpouches.com.

“We’ve had a strong year, but the Playoffs are a whole different ballgame,” said Riggs. “Every weekend, minimizing mistakes is critical—especially now, when you can’t afford to put yourself in a must-win situation to advance. I really like Darlington. I earned my first ‘Darlington Stripe’ there last year, but I felt comfortable with the track and what it takes to run well. It’s great to have CLEW back on our Ford this weekend. We took them to Victory Lane at IRP, and they’re hungry for more—so let’s go make it happen.”

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 will make his third NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs appearance this weekend as the series heads to Darlington, South Carolina for the 200-mile race at the Darlington Raceway. In four NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the 1.366-mile track, Smith has one top-10 and three top-12 finishes. In the Truck Series, Smith has four starts with one top-10 finish, finishing seventh in Fall 2021.

Wheelers will join Smith and the No. 38 team for the 200-mile race. For over seven decades, Wheelers has been the backbone of homes in the Southeast as the go-to source for wood trusses, delivering exactly what you need when you need it. Wheelers was built by builders for builders. “Papa Tom” Manis established the family’s roots in the industry as a saw-miller back in the 1920s. His son, Wheeler Manis, opened Rome Builders Supply in 1949 and expanded the business throughout the Southeast. Four generations later, Wheelers is still owned and operated by the same family and driven by the same dedication to craft that started it all. For more information on Wheelers, please visit www.wheelers.com.

“Darlington is a really fun, but challenging track,” said Smith. “You have to find the limit of not just the track, but your truck too, and then push the limit of both to lay down a fast lap. We ended the regular season with a decent finish, but now it’s time to shift towards making it through the Round of 10 and into the Round of 8, hopefully with a win this weekend at Darlington.”

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

ABOUT CLEW NICOTINE POUCHES

CLEW Nicotine Pouches are made in cGMP and HACCP-certified facilities, ensuring high safety and quality standards. They offer satisfying, sustained nicotine delivery with long-lasting flavor and a smooth mouthfeel. Adult users can enjoy CLEW pouches anytime, anywhere.

Available in various flavors, including refreshing mint and blueberry, they offer multiple nicotine strength options ranging from 3mg to 12mg to cater for all tastes.

In 2024, the FDA accepted CLEW’s Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA), a milestone highlighting CLEW’s commitment to providing adult nicotine consumers with discreet, smoke-free options.

ABOUT NEVCORE INNOVATIONS INC.

A global leader in next-generation premium products, specializing in smoke-free modern oral nicotine pouches, disposable vaping products, and energy pouches. Dedicated to advancing nicotine harm reduction, Nevcore is laying the foundation for a smoke-free future where enjoyment and responsibility coexist. For more information, visit www.clewpouches.com.

ABOUT WHEELERS

For over seven decades, Wheelers has been the backbone of homes in the Southeast as the go-to source for wood trusses, delivering exactly what you need when you need it. Wheelers was built by builders for builders. “Papa Tom” Manis established the family’s roots in the industry as a saw-miller back in the 1920s. His son, Wheeler Manis, opened Rome Builders Supply in 1949 and expanded the business throughout the Southeast. Four generations later, Wheelers is still owned and operated by the same family and driven by the same dedication to craft that started it all. For more information on Wheelers, please visit www.wheelers.com.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Are you a die-hard NASCAR fan? Follow every lap, every pit stop, every storyline? We're looking for fellow enthusiasts to share insights, race recaps, hot takes, or behind-the-scenes knowledge with our readers. Click Here to apply!

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SpeedwayMedia.com

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest articles

Rajah Caruth Set for a 10-Race Slate for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport in...

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Rajah Caruth will return to the organization for a 10-race schedule during the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the No. 32 Chevrolet.

50 Laps Added to 2026 NASCAR Cup Race at NWS

North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announced Thursday that 50 additional laps have been added to what is now the Window World 450 NASCAR Cup Series points race on July 19, 2026.

Greenlight International Announces Distribution Figures for HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission...

HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour Live Stream Amassed over 100,000 Viewers Online and More than 29,000 minutes watched on the RACER Fast Channel

Good Ranchers Named Title Sponsor of NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race at Phoenix Raceway

Good Ranchers, an American meat company, INDYCAR and Phoenix Raceway announced a new title partnership for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ race scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Best New Zealand Online Casinos