Key Takeaway: Tyler Reif impressed in his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut race and capped the night off with a great finish. Reif qualified the highest out of the four Niece Motorsports drivers in 13th and drove into the top-10 in the beginning laps of the race. Navigating through dirty air on older tires, the rookie learned a considerable amount and gained valuable experience. The No. 41 pit crew gained several positions on pit road which allowed him to make moves on late restarts. Crossing the line in ninth, Reif earned respect from his peers following the race.
Tyler Reif’s Post-Race Thoughts: “Tonight was really cool; I think coming to a track that I knew really well helped me in my first Truck Series start. We executed in qualifying and through the race all night, and I got in the pit box well. Our delta was positive in the pits up until the last stop where we made a little mistake on my part and the crew’s part, but nothing we could really do about it. That wreck in front of us helped us out, and sometimes luck is more important than skill. We were able to put the restart together on the final overtime and came home P9. I think we probably could have had a little better finish, but definitely nothing to complain about. Thanks to everyone at Niece Motorsports, McLaren Transport, and Chevrolet for making this possible.”
About McLaren Transport: McLaren Transport, a division of DQS Solutions & Staffing, is a leader in automotive logistics, specializing in reliable, safe, and efficient transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Supporting its core transportation services, McLaren also offers warehousing, cross-docking, and supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive goods. Strategically located near the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the company supports efficient border-crossing for clients across industries. Backed by DQS’s logistics and operational resources, McLaren delivers end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and keep the automotive and logistics industry moving forward.
No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski
Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team overcame early adversity and recovered to bring home a respectable finish to their season. After having issues in qualifying and having to start from the back of the field, Mills gained track position and kept in the fight. By virtue of two free passes, the team was able to capitalize on late-race chaos to climb through the field. Mills drove his J.F. Electric Chevrolet home to an 11th-place finish.
Matt Mills’ Post-Race Thoughts: “We caught a lot of breaks and made our truck better throughout the night. I feel like we didn’t really get to where we wanted it to be, it just felt free for the most part and then it went a little too tight there at the end. But, after not getting a qualifying lap in, we came home with one of our better finishes of the year. We played some survival strategy there, made the truck better, and that is all we can ask for. We took what we could get and made it into a decent run to end the year and go into next year with momentum.”
About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future. Connect with J.F. Electric’s services at www.jfelectric.com.
About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners. See how Utilitra is powering businesses at www.utilitra.com.
No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara suffered a violent crash in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway, but was able to walk away unscathed. Pérez de Lara had a solid run throughout the event, and the No. 44 team found speed in the pits. The rookie was positioned to fight for a top-10, but made contact with other competitors late in the race which sent him into the outside wall. Though it was not the result he was looking for to end his rookie campaign, there was no doubt that he proved his worth after changing teams mid-season.
Andrés Pérez de Lara’s Post-Race Thoughts: “There was a lot of stuff going on in that restart. We had new tires, and coming into turn three and four with the inside wall, there was a lot going on. I just misjudged what the other drivers were doing, so obviously I have to apologize for that. I need to see a better replay to know what happened there, but inside the truck it felt like that. [It was] definitely a big hit; sorry to my team because I thought it was going to be a good night with the strategy. Thank you to everyone at Niece Motorsports, Telcel, and Chevrolet for everything they do.”
About Telcel: Telcel is Mexico’s leading telecommunications company, providing nationwide coverage, cutting-edge mobile connectivity, and high-speed internet services to millions of users. With over 30 years of experience, Telcel continues to innovate in digital communication, offering solutions that keep people connected anytime, anywhere.
No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Key Takeaway: Bayley Currey and the No. 45 team were swept away in a late-race crash with teammate, Andrés Pérez de Lara, and others at Phoenix. Currey ran just outside the top-10 for the majority of the night, and looked to end his season on a high note. The DQS Solutions & Staffing pit crew made big gains on pit road all race long, and enabled Currey to contend up front. Unfortunately, the damage was too severe to allow the team to finish the race, and Currey would be scored in 27th-place.
Bayley Currey’s Post-Race Thoughts: “We had a good truck tonight, but that was just an unfortunate turn of events. We came in to put tires on and made good adjustments right before the end, but just didn’t get to see them. That’s part of it, that’s racing, man. A mistake happened and we just got caught up. Huge thank you to everyone at Niece Motorsports, DQS Solutions & Staffing, J.F. Electric, Precision Vehicle Logistics, and everyone that’s a part of this team. These No. 45 guys brought me a good truck this weekend. It’s a sucky way to end the season since I get to think about it all the way until Daytona, but we’ll go home and work on our stuff a bit, and maybe run some fun stuff over the off-season.”
About DQS Solutions & Staffing: Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom solutions that address unique business challenges. Recognized as Michigan’s fastest-growing company and #22 in the nation on the Inc. 5000 list, DQS drives industry growth while giving back through its nonprofit, Foundation for Pops, and partnerships like the River Rouge School District. About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) since 2016. Founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece, the team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.
Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).
The Toyota Development Driver breaks additional records on his way to a record-breaking night
AVONDALE, Ariz. (October 31, 2025) – Corey Heim concluded his dominate season with another victory – his record-setting 12th – as the Toyota Development Driver won his first Truck Series championship. During the night, Heim became the first driver in series history to lead at least one lap in every race this season, along with taking over the all-time single season laps led record.
Fellow Toyota driver Kaden Honeycutt had a stellar night as well as he drove from the back of the pack to finish third and finish third in the overall point standings.
Gio Ruggiero, despite being taken out in an accident this evening, was named the season-long Rookie of the Year.
Toyota GAZOO Racing Post-Race Recap NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) Phoenix Raceway Race 25 of 25 – 150 Miles, 150 Laps
TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, COREY HEIM 2nd, Ty Majeski* 3rd, KADEN HONEYCUTT 4th, Layne Riggs* 5th, Rajah Caruth* 18th, GREG VAN ALST 21st, TANNER GRAY 23rd, COLE BUTCHER 25th, TONI BREIDINGER 28th, BRENT CREWS 31st, GIO RUGGIERO *non-Toyota driver
“I just am so grateful to be where I’m at. So thankful for the TRICON Garage, Toyota taking a chance on me years ago, Safelite, Mobil 1, Yahoo, Celsius, for every bit of their support. I was so stressed out ever since we went to the ROVAL. I’ve been, like, so terrible to talk to as a person, so stressed out. This is just such a relief, to say the least. So thankful for everybody. There’s so many names I could go through, Trevor (Bayne, Competition Mentor, TRD) and Blake (Koch, Competition Mentor, TRD) for all my prep work, 23XI for everything they do for me on the development side. There’s such a long list. Thankful for everybody involved.“
KADEN HONEYCUTT, No. 52 Halmar International Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, Halmar-Friesen Racing
Finishing Position: 3rd
How will you reflect on this experience?
“I don’t think it can be anything but good honestly. Just thank you to Stewart (Friesen), everyone at HFR (Halmar-Friesen Racing), Toyota, Halmar, everyone that gave me the chance to be here tonight honestly. We had a good truck. The initial start is what it is. Ultimately didn’t change how we finished. With our speed, we were able to get back up there, fight the two in the end. The last restart, the only thing I had a chance at is if him and Corey (Heim) got together and we could have been three on the bottom into (turn) three. Ultimately didn’t happen. Didn’t have the balance we needed there to fight for it. Like I said, this run was for Stewart (Friesen), this whole team. Definitely nothing to hang my head about for sure. My goal when I signed up this year was to at least be here. We did that. Definitely was a crazy journey to be here. Thanks to everybody that has been supporting me and been in my corner. Looking forward to next year, and hopefully have Stewart (Friesen) back in the seat where he belongs with this team.”
“I just saw the wall honestly. I think I was top of three there getting into turn three and whoever was on the bottom just came up and cleaned us out. I don’t know if they had a flat tire or hit the inside wall. Just unfortunate. We had an okay day going. Just sucks we couldn’t close out the season with another top 10.”
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
AVONDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Toyota Development Driver, Corey Heim, won the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) championship after winning Friday night in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway. This is the first championship in the Toyota Development Driver’s young career and marks Toyota’s 10th driver’s title in the Truck Series.
Heim and his No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro TRICON Garage team captured 12 victories enroute to the 2025 Truck Series championship, a Truck Series record for most wins in a single season. He was also crowned the 2025 Truck Series regular season champion, marking the second time in his career he’s earned the honor.
TOYOTA FAST FACTS
Heim’s 12 victories came at Daytona International Speedway (February), Las Vegas Motor Speedway (March), Texas Motor Speedway (May), Charlotte Motor Speedway (May), Lime Rock Park (June), Watkins Glen International (August), Richmond Raceway (August), Darlington Raceway (August), New Hampshire Motor Speedway (September), the Charlotte ROVAL (October), Martinsville Speedway (October) and Phoenix Raceway (October).
Heim had a stretch in the late summer and early fall where he won three consecutive races, as well as seven wins in 10 races, and was responsible for all but two of Toyota’s Truck Series wins this season.
Heim earned 19 top-fives, 21 top-10s and seven pole positions, and set Truck Series records for stage points in a regular season (65) and stage wins over the course of a full season (23).
With his win at Phoenix Raceway this evening, Heim now has 23 Truck Series victories – which places him second all-time in Toyota’s history (Kyle Busch – 56).
Heim led more than 1,500 laps throughout the season, setting a new single-season Truck Series record.
Heim made his third consecutive Championship 4 appearance this season.
2025 was Heim’s fifth season competing in the Truck Series, and third full-time campaign with TRICON Garage. Last season, Heim captured six wins en-route to a Championship 4 appearance, where he finished second in the points standings. In 2023, Heim won the regular season championship off three wins and advanced to the Championship 4. In 2022, he won Rookie of the Year honors after a two-win season in 16 starts.
Heim also continued his development deal with 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, where he made four starts on the season, now at seven in his young career. His last appearance came at Bristol Motor Speedway where he captured his first career top-10 result in the famed Bristol night race, finishing in the sixth position.
Heim also started three Xfinity Series races with Toyota and Sam Hunt Racing this season, now at 20 overall in his career. His best finish of the season came at Bristol Motor Speedway (eighth).
The 23-year-old Georgia native is the eighth Tundra driver to win a championship. He joins the likes of Ben Rhodes (2021), Brett Moffitt (2018), Christopher Bell (2017), Erik Jones (2015), Matt Crafton (2013 and 2014), Todd Bodine (2006 and 2010) and Johnny Benson (2008), who have also captured Truck Series titles for Toyota.
Toyota has scored a total of 248 victories since joining NCTS competition in 2004. It also captured its 14th Truck Series Manufacturers’ Championship this season.
TOYOTA QUOTES
COREY HEIM, No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra, TRICON Garage
“I just am so grateful to be where I’m at. So thankful for the TRICON Garage, Toyota taking a chance on me years ago, Safelite, Mobil 1, Yahoo, Celsius, for every bit of their support. I was so stressed out ever since we went to the ROVAL. I’ve been, like, so terrible to talk to as a person, so stressed out. This is just such a relief, to say the least. So thankful for everybody. There’s so many names I could go through, Trevor (Bayne, Competition Mentor, TRD) and Blake (Koch, Competition Mentor, TRD) for all my prep work, 23XI for everything they do for me on the development side. There’s such a long list. Thankful for everybody involved.“
PAUL DOLESHAL, general manager, motorsports and sponsorships, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)
“This is a proud night for Corey, his family, TRICON Garage and everyone associated with Toyota GAZOO Racing and TRD, U.S.A. It goes without saying how special of a talent Corey Heim is and to etch his name into NASCAR history with this championship is special and we’re thrilled to be a part of it. We look forward to celebrating more wins and championships with Corey behind the wheel of a Toyota for years to come.”
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options.
Ford Racing Notes and Quotes NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race — Phoenix Raceway Friday, October 31, 2025
Ford Finishing Results:
2nd – Ty Majeski 4th – Layne Riggs 6th – Jake Garcia 8th – Chandler Smith 13th – Matt Crafton 16th – Luke Baldwin 19th – Frankie Muniz 20th – Clayton Green 29th – Ben Rhodes 32nd – Mason Maggio
TY MAJESKI, No. 98 Soda Sense/Curb Records Ford F-150 – “Obviously, we had a couple of shots at it. The 11 was just a little bit too good tonight for us to overcome. I thought at portions of the race and portions of the run I could pace him and maybe even be a little bit better, but just never could get the restart I needed to get the gap I needed to fend him off long enough to take advantage of the strong portion of the run of our truck. He did a good job of executing all night. I feel like we did too, it was just not quite enough.”
HOW MUCH FIGHT IS IN THIS TEAM? “We obviously had a rough season in the beginning of the year. It was a tale of two seasons. We had a very stern meeting with ourselves in early June and we looked each other in the eye and said, ‘We’re champions. We deserve to be here,’ and we got our season turned around. We went on a streak of now 12 top 10s in a row, nine of them being top fives, and felt like we were poised to defend our title tonight. We were in position to do that, but just a little bit short.”
LAYNE RIGGS, No. 34 Love’s RV Stop Ford F-150 – “I really hated to see that caution, that’s for sure. Leading the race at the end there and looking in the mirror and seeing all of the Championship 4 guys behind us and I was like, ‘Man, if we were in the driver’s, we could win this thing,’ and then the caution comes out. I was like, ‘Oh, great.’ I had no clue we were gonna pit. They were like, ‘pit, pit, pit,’ and it caught me off guard. I didn’t think anybody was gonna pit. We came down and really just fumbled that last pit stop. We only took two tires and we still lost six positions, so that didn’t put us on an even enough playing field to even try to contend for it there at the end, but congrats to Corey winning this championship. He’s obviously the most deserving driver of the year. It’s good for the sport for him to win considering all of his success this season, but that was tough. I definitley learned a lot today. I knew how we needed to trend to be better at the end of these races, especially at this racetrack, but we were so close to a win.”
YOU HAD A GREAT DRIVE FROM THE BACK. HOW WAS THAT? “It was a great F-150. It was fun. I enjoyed driving from the rear of the field through everybody. I pretty much passed everybody on the racetrack. I really had a great truck today. Thank you to Front Row Motorsports and Ford Racing for their fight. I know we had a pretty rough day today and having to start in the rear, but doing the opposite of the leaders got us the lead and we were just trying to manage my tires out front. I really didn’t want to see that last caution, but it’s really tough. Congratulations to Corey. He’s a deserving driver. It’s good for the sport and the series for him to win this championship, but I’m just hopeful that we do change the format next year considering how close it was to our fingertips if we would have been in the driver’s (championship), and how quickly it can get stripped away in just a few minutes after a whole season of work.”
BEN RHODES, No. 99 Campers Inn RV Ford F-150 – “I’m OK. That was definitely one of the harder hits I’ve had in a long time. I wasn’t expecting it. I just watched the replay and I was pretty well just doing my own thing and just get wiped out. I hate it for Campers Inn. They had a good presence out here with some good guests. We didn’t have the necessary pace that we needed all night, but we were making adjustments to fire off better on the restarts to try to pick them up. Phoenix usually, more times than not, can turn into a restart race at the end. We were kind of hoping that would be the case for us as we were making adjustments for short run speed, so unfortunate we didn’t get to capitalize on those adjustments with our F-150, but we’ve got notes to work on.”
Sports entertainment has entered a new era. Millions of fans have ditched cable and satellite for streaming. They want flexibility, HD quality, and access to every match at any time. The technology driving this revolution is IPTV — Internet Protocol Television.
The Shift From Cable to Connected Sports
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Real Stream IPTV – A New Standard for Sports Streaming
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LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2025) – Making her last appearance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the fastest run in track history on Friday, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
Austin Prock (Funny Car), Cory Reed (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the 19th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the fifth of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Force, who will retire from full-time racing at the end of the season, went to the top with her run of 3.697-seconds at 338.85 mph in her 12,000-horsepower Chevrolet Accessories dragster, setting the track speed record and winning the $3,500 “Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award” in the process.
If it holds, it would be the sixth No. 1 of the season for Force, who is also the defending event winner. As her full-time career is down to the final two races, the Top Fuel star is after one more shining moment in Las Vegas.
“That was the killer run,” Force said. “But all day, it’s been great for our team. We’ve been hitting our numbers exactly what we wanted to do, and that .69 was what we were aiming to do. So, to go No. 1, we’re very proud of it and it took every single one of our guys to do it.
“Las Vegas is one of my favorite race tracks. We’ve been really successful here in the past. We won here last year, but we want to end strong. It’s weird to think about [pending retirement] and honestly, I’m trying just to focus on Vegas this weekend, really being in the moment, being in the moment with my team, enjoying it all.”
Points leader Doug Kalitta is second with a 3.711 at 337.24 and Shawn Langdon is third 3.715 at 336.57.
In Funny Car, points leader Austin Prock continued to rule The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, making the quickest run in both sessions and winning the $3,500 “Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award” with an impressive run of 3.895 at 334.48 in his 12,000-horsepower Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS.
It puts the reigning champ on track to qualify No. 1 for the seventh time this season as he aims to inch closer to a second straight world championship as well. Las Vegas has been an ideal place for Prock in recent years, as he’s looking for his third straight win at the facility and a Las Vegas sweep this year. He slipped past Matt Hagan, who is second in points, to take the top spot on Friday and has no plans on letting up this weekend.
“We couldn’t ask for a better start. We came in here looking for more points, so No. 1 qualifier, low E.T. of both rounds, you can’t ask for any more than that out of this team,” Prock said.
“We’ve had a lot of success here, and when you come into a place where you’re comfortable and you know your package works well, it’s exciting, especially in the Countdown. We have another opportunity to [almost] lock this championship up again this weekend, like we did last year, and we want to do that. The Countdown is so stressful, and it’s a hell of a lot less stressful if you can go into Pomona and breathe.”
Hagan is second after a run of 3.897 at 329.75 and rookie Spencer Hyde is third thanks to a 3.917 at 324.75.
Pro Stock’s Cory Reed made a standout run to close out Friday’s qualifying and is now on track to clinch his first career No. 1 spot after going 6.597 at 206.32 in his J&A Service Chevrolet Camaro. It also handed Reed the $2,000 bonus for the “Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award, adding another accomplishment during what’s been a banner season.
He picked up his first career Pro Stock win earlier this year in Norwalk and has been a consistent performer throughout, currently sitting fifth in points. He qualified third in St. Louis and then second in Dallas, and now has an opportunity to do one spot better and pick up his first career top qualifier.
“It’d be nice to knock [the first low qualifier] out and get it done with. It’ll be tough, though,” Reed said. “I mean, Erica [Enders] is going fast again, and she always does well here. Then, obviously me and Greg [Anderson] are really equal and tight, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings. Hopefully the weather gets really [crappy].
“I need some momentum. I want to move forward in the championship, not backwards, so that part’s been kind of a bummer the last couple of weeks, but I’ve been hanging out with Dallas [Glenn] a lot and he’s been rubbing off on me, so I think it’s good.”
Anderson is second with a 6.598 at 206.23 and Enders, who has an NHRA-record 10 wins in Las Vegas, is third after going 6.606 at 208.14. Points leader Glenn is fifth with a 6.611 at 206.13.
Needing a big weekend to close the gap on his Pro Stock Motorcycle teammate, Gaige Herrera got off to a stellar start on Friday in Las Vegas, making the quickest run in both sessions, including a 6.800 at 199.17 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. That handed Herrera the $1,000 “Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award” and puts the back-to-back world champ on track for his eighth No. 1 in 2025.
Herrera entered the weekend 72 points behind teammate Richard Gadson, who has had a brilliant run in the Countdown to the Championship. Gadson is seeking his first world title, but Herrera closed the gap by taking the majority of bonus points on Friday, setting up what could be a marquee duel between teammates the rest of the way.
“Yeah, I’m definitely very happy with the start of the weekend,” Herrera said. “To be able to get those extra little bonus points, and then the $1,000 [Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service] check just adds to it.
“I’m just going out there, trying to do my best consistency-wise. As a rider, I’m trying to hit my shift points and I had two good lights, so I feel like I’m kind of back to where I used to be. Hopefully, I can carry it through the rest of the weekend.”
Angie Smith is in the second spot with a run of 6.824 at 198.82 and Gadson is third after going 6.834 at 198.06.
Qualifying continues at 12 p.m. PT on Saturday at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
LAS VEGAS — Friday’s results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 19th of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.
In a car accident case, choosing the right lawyer may be a critical factor in the outcome of your recovery and compensation. The right car accident lawyer will help guide you through insurance settlements, medical expenses, and legal documents. Asking the right questions before hiring one will help you choose someone experienced and trustworthy.
Richardson, Texas, is a lively city just north of Dallas. It has heavy traffic and a growing population, which can increase the likelihood of traffic accidents. If you get involved in a car accident there, talking to a qualified car accident attorney in Richardson, TX can help you to understand your rights and the legal options.
In this guide, we will look at common questions to ask a car accident lawyer before hiring.
1. How Much Experience Do You Have with Car Accident Cases?
This is one of the first questions you need to ask any lawyer. Experience contributes significantly to the success of any case. Lawyers that have handled car accidents over the years are more skilled in negotiating settlements and anticipating insurance tricks.
Experienced personal injury attorneys usually get higher settlements than those with little or no experience. This is because they are aware of what will enhance a case and how to make their argument in court.
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The success rate of a lawyer might reveal a lot about their competence level. Ask about the number of cases they have won or solved successfully. The fact that a lawyer has high success rates frequently shows their capacity to build solid arguments and negotiate reasonable compensation.
However, keep in mind that not all cases are the same. Even seasoned attorneys cannot be sure of results, but their record provides you with the assurance that they understand what works most effectively.
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3. How Do You Charge for Your Services?
A majority of car accident attorneys operate on a contingent fee basis. This means that they are only paid when you win or recover your case. This has proven to be a standard and risk-free payment method for clients.
The standard commission is approximately 30-40% of your settlement, although this should always be clarified in advance. One should also inquire whether there are any additional fees, such as charges for expert witnesses or court costs.
4. How Will You Approach My Case?
Every attorney has a unique strategy and approach. Some would be interested in quick settlements while others would want to build a stronger case to be tried when necessary. It is important to ask how your lawyer intends to investigate your accident, collect evidence, and handle the insurance company.
This question will help you know whether the lawyer’s approach is in line with your goals. You want a lawyer who cares about speed as well as fairness rather than getting quick settlements.
5. What Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
No lawyer can give an exact amount, although he can give a rough estimate depending on your expenses, injuries, and loss of income. It may also be necessary to ask about what might increase or decrease the value of your claim. An open lawyer will make this clear without any unrealistic promises.
The right lawyer may also take into account factors such as emotional distress and destruction of property in determining the worth of your claim. This gives you an idea of what to expect prior to negotiations.
Final Thoughts
After an accident, one of the important steps to take is hiring a car accident lawyer. The lawyer of your choice must be transparent, knowledgeable, and willing to help you get through every stage of your claim.
This is a brief overview of the important questions to be asked:
How much experience do you have with these types of car accident cases?
What is your total success rate with car accident claims?
How do you charge for all of your services?
How will you approach my case, and what will you do with it?
Over the last few years, the gambling industry has changed how it approaches age verification. What was once a self-declaration with minimal oversight has now changed into a sophisticated, driven system that is in place to protect underage gamblers. This new approach is due to regulatory advancements in digital identity and increased global cooperation among regulators.
How It Was Before: Minimum Age Until 2015
In the early days of 2010, age regulation was not carried out with any authority. The majority of countries had a rule that individuals 18 years old and above could gamble.
The US, Singapore and Macau enforced a 21-year-old legal limit, but enforcement was weak. There were lots of Top online casinos that accepted players with little to no age verification.
The lack of global coordination allowed for gray sites to appear that attracted underage players. Because of this trend, regulators understood that something needed to change.
Strengthening Age Verification After 2018
From 2018 to 2020, the industry changed due to stricter regulations.
The European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) introduced Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, which forced all casinos to verify players identity before they deposit funds.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) was a leader, as players needed to be verified before any type of gameplay was possible.
Canada and Australia followed with similar frameworks. There was also the implementation of specialised Age Verification APIs and tools that casinos integrated into their platforms to confirm a player’s age. At the same time, best no KYC casinos are rapidly gaining popularity around the world. Such operators require minimal verification of personal information from players, allowing them to remain anonymous.
Technological Side: How Age Is Verified Today
Gambling platforms rely on levels of verification. Electronic verification systems such as BankID, eID, and digital passports ensure secure validation. With facial recognition, artificial intelligence can analyze a player’s age during registration. Banks also have the power to stop gambling transactions coming from underage players. There are also self-exclusion systems that can automatically block accounts of minors.
Future: What Age Will Be The Standard By 2030?
Industry experts believe that by 2030, the majority of countries will make 18 the legal gambling age online and 21 will be the legal age for land-based casinos. Through interconnected verification systems as well as global registries, platforms will have tighter control over age verification. On top of that, gamified age verification through mobile IDs can make the process more friendly and engaging.
Conclusion
The gambling industry’s approach to age verification has changed drastically over the last decade, from superficial checks to high-tech data-driven protection systems. As these types of technology and regulations keep evolving, they create a more secure, transparent and responsible gambling environment for over-18s.
Corey Heim made it known to the NASCAR community that it was his time to emerge as a champion. He did so by capping off a dominant season with a thrilling double-overtime victory in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, October 31, while also locking up his first series’ championship.
The 23-year-old Heim from Marietta, Georgia, led four times for 100 of 161 overscheduled laps in a finale where he started sixth and marched his way to the front as he led for the first time on Lap 22. After sweeping both stages and leading a majority of the final stage period at the start, Heim was racing in second place on the track while leading the driver’s championship battle over title rivals Ty Majeski and Kaden Honeycutt when a late-race caution with three laps remaining stalled Heim’s path to the title.
During the caution period, Heim, who opted to pit with nearly the entire field as the event was sent into overtime, was given four fresh tires installed to his entry while Majeski and Honeycutt pitted for only two fresh tires. Despite restarting 10th for a first overtime attempt, Heim used his four fresh tires to execute a bold seven-wide move and move up to second place behind Majeski before the field was sent into a second overtime attempt due to a multi-truck wreck.
At the start of the second overtime attempt, Heim was not to be denied, overtaking Majeski for good before the final lap. With the lead in his possession and four fresh tires to his advantage, Heim proceeded to win an unprecedented 12th time in 2025. As a result, he claimed his first Truck Series championship in his third full-time campaign in the series.
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With on-track qualifying that determined the starting lineup occurring on Friday, Layne Riggs qualified on pole position with a pole-winning lap at 134.796 mph in 26.707 seconds. Riggs, however, was forced to start at the rear of the field. He also had to serve a drive-through penalty through pit road at the event’s start. This was due to his entry having an unapproved modification and failing the pre-race inspection procedure.
As a result, Chandler Smith, who qualified at 134.710 mph in 26.724 seconds, led the field to the green flag and he shared the front row with Brent Crews, the latter of whom qualified at 134.635 mph in 26.739 seconds. Meanwhile, Championship 4 finalists Kaden Honeycutt, Corey Heim, Ty Majeski and Tyler Ankrum qualified fifth, sixth, eighth and 21st, respectively.
When the green flag waved and the finale commenced, the field fanned out across multiple lanes through the frontstretch’s dogleg as Kaden Honeycutt went beneath Chandler Smith and Brent Crews in an early bid for the lead. Then as the field navigated through the first two turns, the first caution flew when Daniel Hemric, who was racing outside the top-20 mark, slipped up the track, made contact with Cole Butcher and drove Dawson Sutton into the outside wall. The incident knocked both Sutton and Hemric out of contention.
During the caution period, Honeycutt and Jack Wood were sent to the rear of the field for changing lanes before reaching the start/finish line to commence the event.
The start of the next restart on the sixth lap featured Smith and Crews leading the field through the frontstretch’s dogleg as Rajah Caruth split the latter two through the middle lane as he made a bid for the lead entering the first turn. As Caruth appeared to have the edge from the middle lane, Smith used the outside lane to motor ahead. Smith proceeded to lead the next two laps while Caruth, Crews, Corey Heim and Ty Majeski followed suit.
Through the first 10 scheduled laps, Smith was leading by nine-tenths of a second over Heim as the latter overtook Caruth for the runner-up spot. Behind, Caruth, Crews and Majeski were racing in the top five while Tanner Gray, rookie Giovanni Ruggiero, Corey LaJoie, Stefan Parsons and Tyler Reif occupied the top 10 ahead of Bayley Currey, Jake Garcia, Ben Rhodes, Andres Perez De Lara and Tyler Ankrum. Meanwhile, Honeycutt, who served his pass-through penalty, marched his way up to 22nd place while Riggs was mired in 32nd place.
Ten laps later, Smith stabilized his early lead to two-tenths of a second over Heim, while third-place Crews trailed by six-tenths of a second. Meanwhile, Majeski occupied fourth place and he trailed the lead by more than two seconds while Honeycutt and Ankrum were scored in 12th and 18th, respectively.
Another lap later, Heim, who was reeling in Smith for the lead, executed a bold overtake on Smith through the frontstretch to assume the top spot. As Heim proceeded to lead by six-tenths of a second by the Lap 25 mark, Majeski, his closest title-rival competitor on the track, was mired in fourth place and trailing the lead by more than two seconds. Meanwhile, Honeycutt carved his way back into the top-10 mark as he trailed the lead by within 10 seconds, while Ankrum was mired in 15th place and trailing the lead by within 15 seconds.
At the Lap 35 mark, Heim stretched his advantage to more than a second over teammate Crews while Majeski, Caruth, Tanner Gray, LaJoie, Ruggiero, Honeycutt, Parsons and Perez De Lara trailed in the top 10, respectively. Meanwhile, Smith, who pitted under green flag with a vibration, was mired a lap down in 29th place and teammate Riggs was up to 22nd place while Ankrum retained 15th place.
When the first stage period concluded on Lap 45, Heim cruised to his 22nd stage victory of the 2025 season as his lead stood to seven-tenths of a second over teammate Crews. Majeski settled in third place while Caruth, Tanner Gray, LaJoie, Honeycutt, Parsons, Garcia and Ruggiero were scored in the top 10, respectively. Meanwhile, Ankrum settled in 14th place in front of Matt Crafton while Riggs was up to 17th place behind Ben Rhodes.
Under the first stage break period, the lead lap field led by Heim pitted for a first round of service. Following the pit stops, Heim barely beat Caruth off of pit road first and they were followed by Crews, Majeski, Gray, Ruggiero, Connor Mosack, Garcia, Honeycutt and Parsons.
The second stage period started on Lap 54 as Heim and Caruth occupied the front row. At the start, the field fanned out through the frontstretch’s dogleg as Heim used the outside lane to motor his No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro entry ahead of Caruth and the field through the first two turns. As Heim led the next two laps, Caruth was being pressured by Majeski for the runner-up spot while Crews, Ruggiero, Tanner Gray and Honeycutt followed suit.
Through the Lap 60 mark, Heim was leading by one-and-a-half seconds over Majeski while Crews and Caruth battled for third place. Behind, Honeycutt moved up to fifth place in front of Gray as Ruggiero, Garcia, Parsons, Perez De Lara, Currey, Mosack, Riggs, LaJoie, and Ankrum, while Chandler Smith, the first competitor a lap down, was strapped in 23rd place.
At the halfway mark on Lap 75, Heim, who has led since the start of the second stage period, continued to lead both the race and the championship battle by more than a second over his closest rival, Majeski. Meanwhile, Honeycutt, the next-closest title rival on the track, was scored in fourth place and trailing the lead by nearly seven seconds, while Ankrum was mired in 16th place and trailing by 18 seconds.
When the second stage period concluded on Lap 90, Heim captured his season-leading and career-high 23rd stage victory of the 2025 season. Majeski followed suit in second by more than a second, while Crews, Honeycutt, Caruth, Gray, Riggs, Garcia, Parsons and Ruggiero were scored in the top 10, respectively. Meanwhile, Ankrum was mired back in 17th place behind Rhodes and Grant Enfinger.
During the second stage break period, the lead lap field led by Heim returned to pit road for service. Following the pit stops, Majeski beat Heim off of pit road first and they were followed by Crews, Caruth, Gray, Honeycutt, Riggs, Garcia, Ruggiero and Bayley Currey.
With 51 laps remaining, the final stage period commenced as championship rivals Majeski and Heim occupied the front row. At the start, both dueled in front of the packed field through the frontstretch’s dogleg. Through the first two turns, Majeski used the outside lane to gain a slight advantage over Heim, but Heim drew himself back alongside Majeski from the inside lane through the backstretch. With a strong dive move beneath Majeski through Turns 3 and 4, Heim cycled back to the frontstretch and led the next lap.
Down to the final 45 laps of the event, Heim was leading by eight-tenths of a second over Majeski as Crews, Honeycutt and Riggs followed suit in the top five, respectively. Meanwhile, Caruth, Gray, Ruggiero, Garcia and LaJoie were racing in the top 10 as Currey, Parsons, Enfinger, Rhodes and Butcher occupied the top-15 mark. Meanwhile, Ankrum was mired in 18th place as Heim proceeded to lead by nearly one-and-a-half seconds with 40 laps remaining.
Shortly after, the caution flew when Clayton Green spun through the first two turns. During the caution period, some, including Riggs, Caruth, Ruggiero, LaJoie, Currey, Parsons, Enfinger, Rhodes, Tyler Reif, Perez De Lara, Mosack, Jack Wood and Matt Crafton pitted their respective entries. The rest, led by Hei,m remained on the track.
The start of the next restart came with 33 laps remaining, but lasted only a lap when trouble ignited within the midfield region. Perez De Lara, who had Ankrum and Caruth nearly colliding into one another in front of him, reacted by veering right and making contact with both teammates, Bayley Currey and Ruggiero. As Perez De Lara clipped Rhodes, the former was sent head-on into the outside wall in Turn 3 along with Currey and Ruggiero, with Perez De Lara’s truck nearly flipping amid the hard impact.
The latest multi-truck incident not only drew a caution, but it also placed the event in a red flag period for eight minutes and 41 seconds. At the moment of caution, Heim was scored the leader over title rivals Majeski and Honeycutt while Riggs, Garcia, Gray, LaJoie, Mosack, Caruth, Parsons and Ankrum followed suit.
When the red flag lifted and the field led by Heim proceeded under a cautious pace, select names that included Gray, Ankrum and Cole Butcher pitted their respective entries while the rest led by Heim remained on the track.
As the event restarted under green with 27 laps remaining, Heim and Majeski dueled for the top spot ahead of Honeycutt, Riggs and the field through the frontstretch before Heim used the outside lane to motor ahead. As Heim proceeded to lead Majeski over the next two laps, Riggs, who recently pitted for fresh tires, motored his No. 34 Love’s Ford F-150 entry into third place after he passed Honeycutt. Not long after Riggs overtook Majeski for second place, the former used the outside lane through the first two turns to assume the race lead from Heim with 24 laps remaining. With Riggs leading the race and in prime position to claim the owner’s title, Heim retained the lead in the driver’s standings in front of Majeski and Honeycutt.
Down to the final 20 laps of the event, Riggs was leading both the race and the owner’s championship battle by four-tenths of a second over Heim as Heim continued to lead the driver’s championship battle in front of Majeski and Honeycutt. Meanwhile, Ankrum, who pitted during the previous caution, battled Tyler Reif for 11th place. Over the next five laps, Ankrum solidified himself in 11th place and both Majeski and Honeycutt kept Heim within their sights on the track. Meanwhile, Riggs retained the lead of the event by six-tenths of a second.
With 10 laps remaining, Riggs was scored the leader by half a second over Heim as the latter continued to race in front of Majeski by eight-tenths of a second and in front of Honeycutt by nearly two seconds, with the latter trio remaining within close reach of one another for the driver’s championship. During the next five laps, Riggs stabilized his late lead to half a second while Heim, who began to grow his advantage and was inching closer to his first championship, was ahead of Majeski by more than a second. Meanwhile, Honeycutt trailed Heim by two seconds while Ankrum was mired in ninth place on the track.
Then with three laps remaining, the caution flew, and the event was sent into overtime when Connor Mosack, whose entry was smoking due to a tire rub, hit the frontstretch wall and drew sparks both from his left-front area with a flat tire detected and damage to his entry’s right side.
During the caution period, a majority of the field led by Riggs and including Championship 4 finalists Heim, Majeski, Honeycutt and Ankrum pitted while Parsons and Butcher remained on the track. Following the pit stops and as mixed pit strategies occurred, Majeski, who pitted for only two fresh tires, exited pit road first and he was followed by Caruth, Honeycutt, Enfinger, Gray and Ankrum. Meanwhile, Riggs and Heim, both of whom pitted for four tires, exited seventh and eighth.
The start of the first overtime attempt featured the front-runners and the field fanning out to multiple lanes through the frontstretch as Majeski, Honeycutt, Caruth and Enfinger all intimidated Parsons and Butcher for the top spot on two fresher tires. Then exiting the frontstretch, Heim, who restarted in 10th place, used his four fresh tires to dive as low as he could through the first two turns as the front-runners fanned out to seven lanes. As the field navigated through the first two turns, Majeski used the outside lane to zip ahead of Heim while Honeycutt and Caruth followed suit.
Then entering Turn 3, the caution flew and the event was sent into a second overtime attempt when Enfinger, who was trying to squeeze his way beneath Ankrum, Gray and Butcher with a four-wide move, made contact with Ankrum and Butcher as the trio, including Gray, went up the track and collided into the Turn 3 outside wall while also clipping and sending Parsons for a spin. At the time of caution, Majeski was scored as the leader over Heim and Honeycutt, but he did not take the white flag prior to the caution being displayed. Before overtime, the event was sent into a second red flag period for four minutes and 48 seconds due to the latest carnage.
When the red flag lifted and the field restarted for a second overtime attempt, Majeski attempted to motor ahead of Heim through the frontstretch’s dogleg. Heim, though, used his four fresh tires to slide up the track and overtake Majeski through the first two turns. With the clean air to his advantage, Heim led through the backstretch while Majeski, Honeycutt, Riggs, Caruth, LaJoie and the rest of the field pursued.
When the white flag waved and the final lap started, Heim was leading by six-tenths of a second over Majeski and nine-tenths over Honeycutt while Riggs and Caruth followed suit in the top five. With Majeski unable to reel in Heim, the latter smoothly navigated his way around Phoenix for a final time before he cycled back to the frontstretch and claimed the checkered flag to win both the finale and the championship by nine-tenths of a second.
By winning for a record-setting 12th time in 2025 and adding his total wins column to 23, Heim became the 22nd competitor overall to win a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. He also became the first Georgian ever and the first Toyota competitor in four seasons to accomplish the feat of being a champion in the Truck division.
Tonight’s finale at Phoenix marks the fifth time since 2016 and the series’ current Playoff-elimination format where the finale was won by the championship-winning competitor. In addition, Heim became the eighth competitor to claim a Truck title for the first time ever under the format. The 2025 Truck Series championship was a first, both on the driver’s and owner’s side, for TRICON Garage while crew chief Scott Zipadelli achieved his second series title.
Heim’s 2025 championship, which occurred in his third full-time campaign in the Truck circuit and with TRICON Garage, was one that capped off a total dominant year for the Georgian and his No. 11 Toyota team. In addition to winning both the regular-season, the season-ending title and a series-recording 12 races, Heim notched seven poles, 19 top-five results, 21 top-10 results, 1,625 laps led and an average-finishing result of 5.0 throughout this year’s 25-race schedule. He also became the first competitor to lead in all 25 races throughout this season and he completed all but four laps registered throughout the schedule.
Despite uncertainties lingering over his racing plans for the 2026 season, Heim soaked in his first championship-winning experience both on the frontstretch and on the championship stage as he solidified his name as a NASCAR champion.
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 31: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on October 31, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images).
“I just am so grateful to be where I’m at,” Heim said on the frontstretch on FS1. “[I’m] Just so thankful for TRICON Garage, Toyota for taking a chance on me years ago…I was so stressed out ever since we went to the [Charlotte] Roval because I knew we had to defend this insane year we’ve been having. I’ve been like so terrible to just talk to as a person. I’ve been so stressed out, but this just is such a relief, to say the least. [I’m] Just so thankful for everybody. There’s such a long list of names, but just so thankful for everyone involved.”
During his championship interview, Heim credited his crew chief Scott Zipadelli for the late-race pit call for four fresh tires that enabled Heim to motor his way to the front and win both the finale and the championship.
“I don’t care if I was on hundred-lap tires,” Heim added. “No one was going to beat me tonight. It wasn’t going to happen. We struggled all weekend, really, in practice, we had some issues in qualifying. We missed [the adjustments] a little bit, but you can always trust Scott up on the [pit] box. To do everything he can to put me in a position to win the race and that’s what he did. [I] Just drove [the truck] in deep until I couldn’t anymore and just drove away with it. It’s Heim Time tonight, for sure.”
As Heim celebrated his championship, Ty Majeski settled in the runner-up spot both on the track and in the final championship standings. Despite capping off the 2025 season with zero victories and falling one spot short of winning back-to-back titles, Majeski, who had a late-race opportunity to win on two fresh tires, wraps up the season with 10 top-five results, 18 top-10 results, 199 laps led and an average-finishing result of 9.8. Majeski will replace his retiring teammate and three-time champion Matt Crafton in the No. 88 ThorSport Racing Ford F-150 entry in 2026 as he will make another bid for a second title.
“Yeah, [I’m] really just proud of the whole season that this group put together,” Majeski said. “I thought we were poised to do something very special tonight. Honestly, [I was] just a little bit short. Very close tonight at portions of the run to [Heim]. I thought at times we were actually better than him, but overall, he was just too strong, and I couldn’t get a good enough restart to take advantage of when in the run my truck was better. I wished we could’ve been two-time [champions] tonight, but [I’m] just really proud of the effort and thankful for this opportunity.”
Meanwhile, Kaden Honeycutt, who made a mid-season swap from Niece Motorsports to Halmar Friesen Racing to replace the injured Stewart Friesen and contended in his first Championship 4 appearance as a title contender, settled in third place both on the track and in the final standings. Nevertheless, Honeycutt was left satisfied with a season that generated four top-five results, 14 top-10 results, 51 laps led and an average-finishing result of 12.8. While his plans for the 2026 season have not yet been announced, Honeycutt will return to the Truck Series division next season and bid for both his first victory and another Championship 4 bid.
“[I have] Definitely nothing to hang my head about [tonight’s finish], for sure,” Honeycutt said. “My goal when I signed up this year was to at least be here and we did that. Any shape, profession, for sure. [It] Definitely was a crazy journey to be here. Thanks to everyone that’s supported me and been in my corner. We’re looking forward to next year and hopefully, have Stewart [Freisen] back in this [No. 52] seat where he belongs with this team.”
Lastly, Tyler Ankrum, who was involved in the multi-truck accident during the first overtime attempt, could only carve his way to a 14th-place result when the checkered flag flew for a career-best fourth place in his first Championship 4 appearance as a title finalist. Like Honeycutt, Ankrum was left pleased in a season where he snapped a six-year winless drought by winning at Rockingham Speedway in April. Ankrum also racked up eight top-five results, 15 top-10 results, 102 laps led and an average-finishing result of 10.8 throughout the 2025 season. He will remain at McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2026, where he will make another Championship 4 bid.
“[There’s] Not much to complain about, overall, in the whole year,” Ankrum said. “[I] Wish we would’ve just shown better [competitiveness] in the Final Four, but we’ll be back here next year.”
Layne Riggs, who made a late rally to contend for the owner’s championship, settled in fourth place on the track and in fifth place in the final driver’s standings. Rajah Caruth, who settled in sixth place in the standings, claimed fifth place on the track at Phoenix while Jake Garcia, Corey LaJoie, Chandler Smith, Tyler Reif and Jack Wood completed the top 10.
Notably, Matt Crafton finished 13th in his 592nd consecutive and final start as a full-time NASCAR Truck Series competitor. In addition, Giovanni Ruggiero, who was unable to finish the finale but settled in 11th place in the standings, claimed the 2025 Truck Series’ Rookie-of-the-Year title.
The finale featured 10 lead changes for six different leaders, and seven cautions for laps. In addition, 15 of 34 starters finished on the lead lap.
Results:
1. Corey Heim, 100 laps led, Stages 1 & 2 winner 2. Ty Majeski, nine laps led 3. Kaden Honeycutt 4. Layne Riggs, 24 laps led 5. Rajah Caruth, three laps led 6. Jake Garcia 7. Corey LaJoie 8. Chandler Smith, 21 laps led 9. Tyler Reif 10. Jack Wood 11. Matt Mills 12. Stefan Parsons, four laps led 13. Matt Crafton 14. Tyler Ankrum 15. Nathan Byrd 16. Luke Baldwin, one lap down 17. Spencer Boyd, two laps down 18. Greg Van Alst, two laps down 19. Frankie Muniz, two laps down 20. Clayton Green, three laps down 21. Caleb Costner, four laps down 22. Caleb Costner, four laps down 23. Cole Butcher – OUT, Accident 24. Grant Enfinger – OUT, Accident 25. Toni Breidinger, eight laps down 26. Connor Mosack – OUT Accident 27. Bayley Currey – OUT, Accident 28. Brent Crews – OUT, Axle 29. Ben Rhodes – OUT, Accident 30. Andres Perez de Lara – OUT, Accident 31. Giovanni Ruggiero – OUT, Accident 32. Mason Maggio – OUT, Engine 33. Daniel Hemric – OUT, Accident 34. Dawson Sutton – OUT, Accident *Bold indicates Championship 4 contenders
Final standings
1. Corey Heim 2. Ty Majeski 3. Kaden Honeycutt 4. Tyler Ankrum 5. Layne Riggs 6. Rajah Caruth 7. Grant Enfinger 8. Chandler Smith 9. Daniel Hemric 10. Jake Garcia
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ teams and competitors enter an off-season period before returning to action at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 13, 2026, for a new season of competition.
Layne Riggs claimed the pole position for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, October 31.
The event’s qualifying format consisted of a single-truck, impounded format, with each competitor cycling once around Phoenix in a bid to record the fastest time.
During the qualifying session, Riggs posted his qualifying lap at 134.796 mph in 26.707 seconds, which was enough for the 23-year-old native from Bahama, North Carolina, to claim the final pole position of the 2025 season. With the pole, Riggs, who inked a multi-year contract extension with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) two days earlier, recorded his fourth Craftsman Truck Series career pole, his first at Phoenix and his second in back-to-back events.
Riggs previously started on pole position during last weekend’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway, where he then proceeded to finish in third place during the main event and miss the Championship 4 cutline on a tie-breaker. Despite not being eligible for the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series’ driver’s championship, Riggs is contending for the owner’s championship for his No. 34 FRM Ford F-150 team.
Riggs’ Phoenix pole occurred hours after his entry was penalized by NASCAR for violations that involved the discovery of an unapproved modification and the addition of a panel to the oil tank “that closes off the area between it and the floorboard.”
The violation was discovered during the pre-race technical inspection procedure. As a result, crew chief Dylan Cappello has been ejected, while engineer Jonathan Coates will be serving as Riggs’ interim crew chief for the finale. In addition, Riggs, who was allowed the qualify, will drop to the rear of the field and serve a pass-through penalty at the event’s start.
Amid the disappointment of surrendering his top-starting spot, Riggs was pleased with his qualifying performance as he strives to cap off the 2025 season with a fourth victory in his sophomore Truck Series campaign.
“I actually wasn’t expecting [the speed for pole position]. He continued, I feel like I messed up that lap a little bit, but I gave it my all there. I knew we’re gonna start in the back, but still just wanted to see the potential that we had, make sure that the adjustments we made from our mock qualifying run was better than it was. Great job by my crew, my engineer, Jonathan Coates. Me and him work on qualifying a lot.”
“Four poles this year for the No. 34 truck,” Riggs added. “That’s a great accomplishment. [I’m] Gonna try to make it exciting tonight. I wish we could stay up there [on pole position], but still just pleased with the speed even after all the changes we had to make.”
Riggs will share the front row with teammate Chandler Smith, the latter of whom posted his qualifying lap at 134.710 mph in 26.724 seconds. With Riggs’ penalty, Smith will be the competitor who will control the start and lead the field to the start of Friday night’s finale. Brent Crews qualified in third place with a qualifying lap at 134.635 mph in 26.739 seconds and he will share the second row with teammate Tanner Gray, the latter of whom qualified at 134.620 mph in 26.742 seconds.
Meanwhile, Kaden Honeycutt will be the highest-starting Championship 4 finalist in fifth place (134.595 mph in 26.747 seconds). He will share the third row with Corey Heim, another Championship 4 finalist and 11-time race winner of the 2025 season (134.474 mph in 26.771 seconds).
Ty Majeski, the reigning Truck Series champion and a Championship 4 finalist who was the fastest competitor during Thursday’s practice session, will start in eighth place (133.939 mph in 26.878 seconds). Lastly, Tyler Ankrum, the fourth Championship 4 finalist, will take the green flag from the 11th row and in the 21st-starting spot (132.734 mph in 27.122 seconds).
Rajah Caruth will start in seventh place alongside Majeski while rookie Giovanni Ruggiero and Ben Rhodes completed the top-10 starting lineup for the finale at Phoenix in ninth and 10th, respectively.
With 34 competitors vying for 34 starting spots, all of the entered competitors made the event.
Qualifying Results:
1. Layne Riggs, 134.796 mph, 26.707 seconds
2. Chandler Smith, 134.710 mph, 26.724 seconds
3. Brent Crews, 134.635 mph, 26.739 seconds
4. Tanner Gray, 134.620 mph, 26.742 seconds
5. Kaden Honeycutt, 134.595 mph, 26.747 seconds
6. Corey Heim, 134.474 mph, 26.771 seconds
7. Rajah Caruth, 134.078 mph, 26.850 seconds
8. Ty Majeski, 133.939 mph, 26.878 seconds
9. Giovanni Ruggiero, 133.854 mph, 26.895 seconds
10. Ben Rhodes, 133.546 mph, 26.957 seconds
11. Stefan Parsons, 133.333 mph, 27 seconds
12. Corey LaJoie, 133.323 mph, 27.002 seconds
13. Tyler Reif, 133.309 mph, 27.005 seconds
14. Jake Garcia, 133.141 mph, 27.039 seconds
15. Jack Wood, 133.102 mph, 27.047 seconds
16. Andres Perez De Lara, 133.067 mph, 27,054 seconds
17. Bayley Currey, 133.043 mph, 27.059 seconds
18. Cole Butcher, 133.003 mph, 27.067 seconds
19. Daniel Hemric, 132.974 mph, 27.073 seconds
20. Connor Mosack, 132.915 mph, 27.085 seconds
21. Tyler Ankrum, 132.734 mph, 27.122 seconds
22. Dawson Sutton, 132.553 mph, 27.159 seconds
23. Grant Enfinger, 132.514 mph, 27.167 seconds
24. Luke Baldwin, 132.431 mph, 27.184 seconds
25. Matt Crafton, 130.904 mph, 27.501 seconds
26. Toni Breidinger, 130.662 mph, 27.552 seconds
27. Spencer Boyd 130.425 mph, 27.602 seconds
28. Frankie Muniz, 130.307 mph, 27.627 seconds
29. Nathan Byrd, 129.576 mph, 27.783 seconds
30. Clayton Green, 128.461 mph, 28.024 seconds
31. Greg Van Alst, 125.843 mph, 28.607 seconds
32. Mason Maggio, Owner Points
33. Matt Mills, Owner Points
34. Caleb Costner, Owner Points
*Bold indicates Championship 4 contenders
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway is scheduled to occur on Friday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM.
