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Front Row Motorsports Drivers Finish Strong at Bristol
Chandler Smith earns second-place finish, Layne Riggs finishes 22nd after late-race incident
Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:35pm
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Front Row Motorsports drivers navigate the chaotic Bristol short track, their trucks fractured into a cubist composition that captures the raw energy and competitive spirit of the race.Mooresville TodayFront Row Motorsports had a solid showing at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, with Chandler Smith finishing second and Layne Riggs finishing 22nd after being caught up in a late-race incident. Smith ran up front for much of the race, while Riggs was in contention for a strong finish before the incident.
Why it matters
This race was an important one for Front Row Motorsports, as they look to build momentum in the Craftsman Truck Series championship chase. Smith's second-place finish keeps him atop the points standings, while Riggs remains in the top-5 despite the late-race setback.
The details
Chandler Smith started 16th but worked his way up to the front, finishing second after leading laps during the race. Layne Riggs started third and was running in the top-10 for much of the event, but was caught up in a late-race incident that relegated him to a 22nd-place finish. Both drivers were able to complete the majority of the 250-lap race distance.
- Chandler Smith finished 14th in Stage 1 and 11th in Stage 2 before his second-place result in the final running order.
- Layne Riggs finished second in Stage 1 and 10th in Stage 2 before his 22nd-place finish in the race.
The players
Chandler Smith
A driver for the No. 38 QuickTie Products Ford F-150 team at Front Row Motorsports, currently leading the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings.
Layne Riggs
A driver for the No. 34 team at Front Row Motorsports, currently fourth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings.
Bob Jenkins
The entrepreneur who founded Front Row Motorsports in 2004, guiding the team to a Daytona 500 victory and a Craftsman Truck Series championship.
What they’re saying
“Honesty, it just wasn't in the Lord's Will for us tonight, but, nevertheless, I'm grateful for the opportunity to be able to come out with this No. 38 QuickTie Products Ford F-150 group. Everybody at Front Row Motorsports has been working hard.”
— Chandler Smith, Driver, No. 38 QuickTie Products Ford F-150
“There was nothing I could do to avoid that wreck. We were going so fast into the corner. I had my brakes locked up trying to stop, so it's definitely disappointing that we got wrecked, but, at the same time, I felt like we were close today and within striking distance from a win.”
— Layne Riggs, Driver, No. 34 Team
What’s next
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway next, where Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs will look to continue their strong performances and gain more ground in the championship standings.
The takeaway
Despite the late-race incident for Layne Riggs, Front Row Motorsports had a solid showing at Bristol, with Chandler Smith maintaining his lead in the Craftsman Truck Series points race. The team's continued competitiveness bodes well for their championship aspirations this season.
