Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
Darlington Raceway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Report
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)
Length of Race: 147 laps over one hour, 39 minutes, nine seconds

FRM Finish:

Layne Riggs (Started 1st, Finished 17th / Running, completed 147 of 147 laps)
Chandler Smith (Started 2nd, Finished 30th / DNF-Accident, completed 14 of 147 laps)

FRM Points Standings:

Layne Riggs (2nd)
Chandler Smith (9th)

Layne Riggs Key Takeaways

Stage One: 2nd / Stage Two: 1st / Race Result: 17th

“I’m just disappointed in myself with the way I didn’t really manage the race good enough,” said Riggs. “I thought we had a great No. 34 Clew F-150 all day. I felt like I was out of control in the first stage, and we still finished second. I think we had a really good piece. We were leading and I ran the bottom in three and four a lot, and then it was time to move back to the top and I just didn’t anticipate the lack of grip that I had after running on the bottom for five, six, seven laps in a row. I drove it in just like I did five laps earlier and it just wasn’t enough. I just hate it for my team. They deserve a lot better. They deserved a trophy today in all honesty. These days will make us stronger. I feel like we’re still in a really great spot heading into these next few races. I’m just so happy with the speed that we have every weekend. I’ve just got to do better at a track like this that can come up and bite you so fast.”

Chandler Smith Key Takeaways

Stage One: 30th / Stage Two: 30th / Race Result: 30th

“Honestly, I’m not too worried about it. I’m not sure where the points are going to rack up after this race, but going back to Bristol, we were really strong there earlier this year,” said Smith. “Then New Hampshire as well, so I’m not really worried about the point situation. I’m just a little disappointed in myself. I had a really fast Ford F-150 today and just barely got the wall and then throttled up and got out of it, and then my right-front tire kind of got stuck and got stuck right back in it and suckered me in. We run steel bodies, so you can’t really run the fence like you can in a Xfinity car or a Cup car without killing your day like that.” HOW DO YOU PROCESS THIS ONE? “It stings, but right now it looks like we’re plus-one, but we’ve still got two races left going back to Bristol, where we won earlier this year and then New Hampshire for the last race of this round, where I’ve been really strong in the past as well. I’m not really discouraged or anything about that. I think our pace in our trucks and our trucks here recently have been really good. Everybody at Front Row Motorsports has been giving be a truck capable of going out there and winning, but I just made a mistake on my end today. I just got a little too greedy trying to run the fence a little bit too hard.”

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.

NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE RECAP: DARLINGTON RACEWAY
Event: Sober or Slammer 200 (147 laps / 200.8 miles)
Round: 19 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 10)
Track: Darlington Raceway
Location: Darlington, South Carolina
Date & Time: Saturday, August 30 | 12:00 PM ET

No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski

Start: 18th
Stage 1: 27th
Stage 2: 29th
Finish: 29th
Driver Points: 18th
Owner Points: 23rd

• Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team had their race ended before the end of stage one. Mills started 18th and began to press forward at the start, but incurred damage after picking up a Darlington stripe. On the very next lap, Mills’ right front tire blew apart, forcing him to hit the wall at a high rate of speed. With too much damage to continue on, Mills finished the race in 29th.
• Matt Mills’ Post-Race Thoughts: “What a shame for us to fall out of the race like that. I felt like our J.F. Electric team made some great headway from where we were at balance-wise yesterday, but once I hit the wall for the first time, I guess the damage was just too much for us. It didn’t feel like my tire was going down until it exploded, and there really wasn’t much of anything that I could have done at that point. I just hate it for all of our guys on the No. 42 team. We’ll bounce back in a couple of weeks at Bristol.”

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

Start: 20th
Stage 1: 17th
Stage 2: 13th
Finish: 16th
Driver Points: 17th
Owner Points: 17th

• Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the No. 44 team put forth a noble effort in just their second race together as a group. Pérez de Lara started the event in 20th-place, but quickly adapted to the difficult track and made progress throughout the day. In the third stage, Pérez de Lara was running just outside of the top-10 when he was forced into the wall. After repairing the damage to his Telcel machine, the rookie made up some track position to finish in 16th-place.
• Andrés Pérez de Lara’s Post-Race Thoughts: “Man, I really enjoyed racing here today. I had a lot of fun and we had a really good race going for us. Obviously, we had some unfortunate contact there at the end, but it’s nothing that was our fault. I’m frustrated that’s how it ended, but I learned a lot throughout the day. We showed a lot of speed, and that was a pretty solid result for the No. 44 Niece Motorsports Telcel Chevy.”

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

Start: 17th
Stage 1: 24th
Stage 2: 22nd
Finish: 25th
Driver Points: 23rd
Owner Points: 11th

• Key Takeaway: Bayley Currey and the No. 45 team fought an uphill battle from the moment the green flag dropped in Darlington. On the initial start, Currey sustained significant damage to both the front and rear ends of his DQS Solutions & Staffing Silverado. Despite pitting numerous times for damage repair, at a racetrack where aero is crucial, the team couldn’t do much to gain speed. As the race continued, Currey was later shoved into the wall by contact from another competitor, which necessitated a green flag pit stop. Currey crossed the line in 25th after a long, hard-fought afternoon.
• Bayley Currey’s Post-Race Thoughts: “That was a pretty abysmal day for us on the No. 45 truck. As always, a huge thank you to everyone at DQS Solutions & Staffing, J.F. Electric, Precision Vehicle Logistics, Masked Owl Technologies, and Chevrolet for supporting us at Niece Motorsports. Our day was really over before it even started. We had a big checkup on the initial start and I got my truck slowed down to avoid the trucks in front of us, but whoever was behind me came in wide open and drove me right into the next guy. That knocked the nose and tail off our truck, and we just had to fight back all day.

I feel really bad for all these guys on our team. Obviously, they have been great all year, and I feel like I’ve been a lot better than this all year. So, when we aren’t able to shine together, that just really sucks. I know we’ll go onto Bristol and be strong; it’s a good place for myself and for this team, so I’m looking forward to getting back on track there next race.”

About DQS Solutions & Staffing: DQS Solutions & Staffing began as an employment agency (Detroit Quality Staffing) and has since grown into a comprehensive solutions provider. Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom workforce, security, transportation, janitorial, quality, and many other specialty services 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. See what solutions DQS can provide for your business needs at www.dqstaff.com.
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) since 2016. Fielding the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45 trucks, the team has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. 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).

HEIM WINS THIRD STRAIGHT, ADVANCES TO ROUND OF 8
Trevor Bayne delivers a top-five in his first race of the year

DARLINGTON, SC (August 30, 2025) – Corey Heim continued to add to his accolades as he scored another victory at Darlington Raceway on Saturday afternoon. It is the Toyota Development Driver’s third consecutive victory, eighth overall this season and 19th of his Truck Series career. With the victory, Heim has clinched his spot in the Round of 8.

Heim’s teammate, Trevor Bayne, delivered in his first NASCAR start of the season, finishing fifth in the No. 1 Toyota Tundra, while Tanner Gray (sixth) put three TRICON Toyotas in the top-six finishing positions.

Kaden Honeycutt battled back from an early race cut tire, and being two laps down to finish 18th. He sits just seven points below the cutline heading into the series’ next race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Toyota GAZOO Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS)
Darlington Raceway
Race 18 of 23 – 200.8 Miles, 147 Laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, COREY HEIM
2nd, Daniel Hemric*
3rd, Grant Enfinger*
4th, Ty Majeski*
5th, TREVOR BAYNE
6th, TANNER GRAY
8th, TIMMY HILL
18th, KADEN HONEYCUTT
22nd, GIO RUGGIERO
24th, TONI BREIDINGER
28th, CALEB COSTNER
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

COREY HEIM, No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 1st

How did you execute down the stretch and get this one?

“I don’t know. We had that tire going down at the end of stage two. I felt it swing tight quick. Luckily it wasn’t a blowout or obviously we would have been in trouble. We held with it. I felt like the 34 (Layne Riggs) and the 38 (Chandler Smith) were really good all day. I could make a little speed on the wall, but it was such a high risk play. If you screw up – I mean you saw so many people have those right front issues. If you scrub the wall, you are in bad shape. So proud of these guys. It feels like I’m in a dream. Eight wins is phenomenal. Crazy to look back on but so much to look forward to. Just really speechless as far as effort. Them, and Toyota and Safelite – it’s been an awesome ride and we are going to keep going.”

TREVOR BAYNE, No. 1 Victory Junction Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 5th

First time back in a car since 2023, and you finish in the top-five. How was your race?

“I didn’t know for sure on Saturday that I was going to be in this no. 1 Victory Junction TRICON Toyota, but I found out on Sunday for sure. Came to Charlotte on Monday, got fitted in the truck. I have a suit, that I think came off the rack from somewhere in Mooresville that they threw some logos on, but to get a top-five – that’s all we can ask for coming back cold turkey. We weren’t great to start the weekend either, even to start the race, this thing was a handful – we kept adjusting every stop and making it better and better. If we could have started where we ended, I think we maybe would have been able to stay side-by-side with Corey (Heim) for a lap, I don’t know if I would have lasted much longer than that, but congrats to the 11 guys, Tanner (Gray) with a top-six. I’ll take it.”

TANNER GRAY, No. 15 A Place of Hope Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 6th

How was your race?

“We ended up with a better finish to what I felt like we deserved. We really weren’t that good today. We just got lucky on some restarts there at the end. We just need to figure out what we need in our Tundra coming back next year. We were just way too loose, really all day. I would fire off and be a top-eight truck or so, and just fall off really hard. Fortunate to come out a decent result, just have to figure out how to be a little bit better.”

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.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.