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NASCAR Disqualifies Layne Riggs Again! Shocking Details Revealed post Kansas Race

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May 11, 2025
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NASCAR Disqualifies Layne Riggs Again! Shocking Details Revealed post Kansas Race

Nov 8, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs (38) during the NASCAR Truck Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NASCAR Sensation: Layne Riggs Disqualified After Kansas Race Drama Unfolds

In a shocking turn of events, NASCAR has disqualified Layne Riggs, the Front Row Motorsports’ Truck driver, following the Kansas race due to a failed post-race inspection. Riggs, who initially secured a commendable second-place finish on the track, saw his position plummet after the inspection revealed discrepancies.

Riggs, behind the wheel of truck #34, was a dominant force throughout the Kansas race, showcasing impressive skills and maneuvering his vehicle competitively. Engaging in a fierce battle with Carson Hocevar for the top spot, Riggs ultimately settled for second place. Despite a strong showing by Front Row Motorsports, disappointment loomed as Riggs’ disqualification was enforced by NASCAR authorities for violating section 14.4.9.A.3 of the rulebook pertaining to the vehicle’s bed cover.

The statement from NASCAR specified, “Bed cover material must be strong enough to prevent the cover from deflecting or sagging and must be sealed around the perimeter of all bed panels while the vehicle is in competition.”

This setback marks Riggs’ second disqualification, the first being at Atlanta in 2024, during his second full-time Truck Series season. Despite this, Riggs has been a formidable competitor in the series, clinching victory in two consecutive races last year alongside eight other top-10 finishes. His consistent strong performances this season have solidified his presence in the racing arena.

Following the Kansas race, Riggs made a bold prediction about his future career trajectory, fueled by his intense on-track duel with Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar. The adrenaline-pumping final lap saw Riggs and Hocevar make contact with the wall, narrowly escaping a premature end to their race. Hocevar ultimately emerged victorious, with Riggs recounting an incident post-race where Hocevar displayed displeasure towards him.

Reflecting on the encounter, Riggs shared, “He won the race, and you know, I think he was mad at me. I think he flipped me off all the way down the frontstretch coming to the checkered, but how can you be mad when you win the race, right? But it’s all good. It’s great to race with them Cup guys, and I think that just proves that I’m going to be there one day.”

Not confined to the Truck Series, Riggs has also made notable appearances in the Xfinity Series, driving Kaulig Racing’s #11 car in three races. His performance in these races has been commendable, including an impressive top-10 finish and two additional finishes within the top-20.

The unexpected twists and turns of Riggs’ racing journey continue to captivate audiences and leave fans eagerly anticipating his next move in the high-octane world of NASCAR.

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