Riggs' Chase Crumbles at Bristol | Nascar News

Layne Riggs, the top seed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase, suffered a brutal setback at Bristol after a loose wheel during a pit stop sent him multiple laps down—undoing his dominant early performance and handing momentum to rivals. The costly error wasn’t an isolated incident; it’s part of a troubling trend where top seeds across NASCAR’s national series are stumbling early in the playoffs. Compounding the drama, teammate Chandler Smith also incurred a penalty for speeding, signaling how high the stakes—and the pressure—are under the lights. With the championship race just beginning, R...