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Chandler Smith Wins Dramatic Overtime Truck Race at North Wilkesboro

Teammates' collision on the final lap allows Smith to capitalize, while Corey Heim confronts Layne Riggs over aggressive tactics.

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Overview

  • Chandler Smith secured his second Truck Series win of the season after a chaotic overtime finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
  • Corey Heim, who led 162 of 255 laps, was spun by teammate Layne Riggs on the final lap, dropping him to a 17th-place finish.
  • Layne Riggs attempted an aggressive slide job on Heim during the white-flag lap, which led to the collision and Smith's opportunistic victory.
  • Post-race, Heim confronted Riggs on pit road, accusing him of reckless driving and reigniting tensions rooted in their racing history.
  • Smith, who started at the rear due to an unapproved adjustment, admitted he didn’t feel deserving of the win, crediting Heim for his dominant performance.