Layne Riggs Wins First NASCAR Truck Race

Layne Riggs, a 22-year-old rookie driver, won his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the Milwaukee Mile during the LiUNA! 175 event. The victory was a significant milestone for Riggs and his team, especially as he achieved it by overtaking Ty Majeski with 53 laps to go, securing a 1.547-second victory. However, Riggs dislocated his shoulder while celebrating atop his vehicle, requiring assistance from his team. Despite the injury, Riggs expressed that the win was worth the pain, marking a turnaround in what he described as a challenging rookie season. The victory was particularly emotional as it was shared with his father, Scott Riggs, a former NASCAR driver. The event followed another notable win by Harrison Burton, another second-generation NASCAR driver, highlighting a weekend of rookie successes.