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Chandler Smith 2026 NASCAR Truck Series campaign

Overview

In the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driver Chandler Smith secured a spot in the 2026 Chase following a fourth-place finish at the TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. This performance placed him third in the driver standings, trailing teammate Layne Riggs by 152 points.

During a subsequent race at Richmond Raceway, Smith finished seventh after starting in third position. While Smith expressed confidence heading into the Chase despite track conditions, teammate Layne Riggs finished 15th after reporting that pit road mistakes hindered his performance. Riggs remains first in the Front Row Motorsports points standings, with Smith in third.

Entities

Layne Riggs · Chandler Smith · NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series · Front Row Motorsports · Richmond Raceway

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs compete at Richmond Raceway

    Chandler Smith finished 7th and Layne Riggs finished 15th in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Chandler Smith Secures 2026 Chase Spot with Fourth-Place Finish at Indianapolis Truck Race

    Chandler Smith finished fourth at the TSport 200 in Indianapolis, clinching a 2026 Chase berth; the race aired on FS1 and streamed online.

Sources

crimeandclues.com · speedwaymedia.com · syracuse.com