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Layne Riggs, the 22-year-old rising star in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, secured his inaugural victory on August 25, 2024, at the prestigious Milwaukee, his triumph marks a pivotal moment in Riggs career, as he pilots the No. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports. As the son of former NASCAR Cup Series competitor Scott Riggs, Layne has dedicated his life to reaching this goal. His passion and determination have finally paid off in his rookie season, as he outmaneuvered seasoned drivers like Ty Majeski, Christian Eckes, Nick Sanchez, and Taylor Gray to claim the top spot.
Speaking to the media after the race, Riggs stated a heartwarming message after his first win
"It's pretty crazy that it happened in my rookie season with what we've had to go through at the beginning of the year. To have really tough runs, a lot of of bad luck, mechanical failures, getting caught up in wrecks ... to come back and have a fifth, fifth and a win really means a lot. I came across the line, I couldn't even see the track. I was crying in my helmet. So many years of trying and working just to be able to race in the Truck Series, let alone win. it's like your childhood dreams and desires have finally been fulfilled. There's nothing to describe it," Riggs said as quoted by NASCAR.com.
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Layne's father, Scott Riggs was also in the stands making this already special moment a memorable one.
"He was actually 50-50 on going to the race," Riggs said. "He's like, 'I might not go this weekend.' I'm really glad he made the decision to come to the racetrack. I couldn't have imagined it if he wasn't there. I think he's only ever missed three races in my career. It was great to have him by my side. I didn't get left with the perfect team. A lot of people said that the truck has won the championship before, expecting us to go out and win races right off the bat. This was pretty much a new race team. We're all rookies," he added
"I don't even know how to describe it. It's awesome. We've had a terrible year. It's been an awful year, but I've learned so much though in my rookie season. After the start, I thought there's no way we're going to get a win, we'll do the best we can and just learn for next year. But I knew in practice this thing [today] was awesome," said the Champion
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