NASCAR Disqualifies Truck Runner-Up After Failed Kansas Inspection

NASCAR confirmed that Layne Riggs, who finished second in the Craftsman Truck Series race in Kansas, was disqualified after a post-race infraction.

The No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford was found to have violated Section 14.4.9.A in the NASCAR Rule Book, which is associated with the bed cover of the trucks.

The rule book states:

“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.”

Riggs had fought with Carson Hocevar for the win. However, despite crossing the line in second, he has now been relegated to 31st. Reacting to what was the second-place finish at the time, the Front Row Motorsports driver explained:

“How can you not be happy with second place, strong performance and winning speed? You can’t not be happy about it when you have a last-lap scuffle for the win.”

The 22 year old also discussed his battle with Hocevar, stating:

“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.”

Front Row Motorsports is yet to reveal if it will be appealing the disqualification.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kansas Speedway results

1. Carson Hocevar – Running
2. William Byron – Running
3. Corey Heim – Running
4. Gio Ruggiero – Running
5. Stewart Friesen – Running
6. Brandon Jones – Running
7. Jake Garcia – Running
8. Kaden Honeycutt – Running
9. Grant Enfinger – Running
10. Daniel Hemric – Running
11. Ben Rhodes – Running
12. Matt Mills – Running
13. Matt Crafton – Running
14. Ty Majeski – Running
15. Dawson Sutton – Running
16. Tyler Ankrum – Running
17. Chandler Smith – Running
18. Connor Mosack – Running
19. Andres Perez – Running
20. Toni Breidinger – Running
21. Rajah Caruth – Running
22. Cody Dennison – Running
23. Spencer Boyd – Running
24. Jack Wood – Running
25. Morgen Baird – Running
26. Bayley Currey – Running
27. Tanner Gray – Out
28. Frankie Muniz – Out
29. Nathan Byrd – Out
30. Luke Baldwin – Out
31. Layne Riggs – Running – Disqualified