Layne Riggs Secures Historic Truck Series Win at St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Layne Riggs etched his name in NASCAR history on Saturday, February 28, 2026, by winning the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Driving the No. 34 Long John Silver’s Ford, Riggs held off a hard-charging Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes in a thrilling finish at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Riggs’ Road to Victory
Starting 28th in the 36-truck field, Riggs demonstrated impressive speed and strategy throughout the 80-lap race. He finished seventh in the opening 20-lap stage and then showcased his dominance by winning the second stage. The victory marked the sixth of his career.
The final laps were a nail-biting affair as Riggs battled to conserve fuel while fending off challenges from fellow Ford drivers Majeski and Rhodes. He crossed the finish line just .879 seconds ahead of Majeski.
Race Results
Here’s a gaze at the top finishing order from the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150:
- Layne Riggs, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Ty Majeski, No. 88 Thorsport Racing Ford
- Ben Rhodes, No. 99 Thorsport Racing Ford
- Chandler Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Kaden Honeycutt, No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota
- Landen Lewis, No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
- Andres Perez de Lara, No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
- Daniel Hemric, No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
- Colin Braun, No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram
- James Hinchcliffe, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Fuel Strategy and Road Racing
The race highlighted the importance of fuel strategy on the challenging St. Petersburg street course. Riggs admitted his fuel light was flickering with approximately eight laps remaining, adding to the tension of the final stages. NASCAR.com reported Riggs was unsure if he had enough fuel to reach the checkered flag.
Riggs led a race-best 41 laps, demonstrating his skill and adaptability on the demanding road course. This win marks his first career road course victory. Jayski.com confirmed the historic nature of the win as the first Truck Series street course victory.
Looking Ahead
Layne Riggs’ victory at St. Petersburg sets the stage for an exciting season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The inaugural event proved the popularity and potential of street course racing within the series, and fans eagerly anticipate future races on similar circuits.