Layne Riggs Bio
Layne Griffin Riggs, born on June 11, 2002, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports. A rising talent in the sport, Riggs is the 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series national champion and the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year.
Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing roughly 161 pounds, the North Carolina native has quickly built a reputation as one of the most promising young drivers in stock car racing. He carries a family legacy in the sport as the son of former NASCAR driver Scott Riggs, and he continues to add to that legacy with every race he enters.
Early Life and Background
Layne Griffin Riggs was born in Bahama, North Carolina, a small community in the northern part of the state known for producing motorsports talent. He grew up immersed in racing through his father, Scott Riggs, who competed at the national NASCAR level and introduced his son to the sport at a young age. That early access to the garage and the track shaped Riggs’ childhood and fueled his dream of becoming a professional driver.
Riggs began driving at the age of ten, racing Limited Sportsman events at Orange County Speedway. He spent several seasons competing at the local short track, working his way up the ladder and eventually earning the track championship. Those early years at Orange County helped him develop the race craft and consistency that would later carry him to the national stage.
Outside of racing, Riggs pursued a college education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied mechanical engineering. He graduated in 2024, balancing his studies with a growing racing schedule. The degree reflects his deep interest in the technical side of the sport, giving him a unique understanding of how his race cars are built and tuned.
Path to NASCAR
Riggs’ progression toward NASCAR followed the traditional ladder of short-track racing, beginning in Late Model Stock events. On June 11, 2016, his fourteenth birthday, he made his debut in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour driving for his family team, Riggs Racing. He qualified an impressive second in his first start at Tri-County Motor Speedway and ran a partial schedule that year, posting a best finish of second at Southern National Motorsports Park.
In 2017, Riggs committed to the full CARS Tour schedule and won two races at Dominion Raceway and Orange County Speedway, finishing third in the final standings. He continued to build momentum in 2018 and 2019, claiming his first win of the 2018 season at Kingsport Speedway and winning the prestigious Rodney Cook Classic at Ace Speedway in October 2019.
The 2020 season marked a true breakout for Riggs. He finished inside the top ten in all but two races and captured two wins at Langley Speedway and Carteret Motor Speedway, ending the year with a career-high second place in the final point standings. In 2022, he joined the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, where he racked up sixteen wins, 29 top-fives, and 35 top-tens to claim the national championship by just four points over Peyton Sellers. At 20 years old, he became the youngest driver ever to win the title.
Layne Riggs Career
Early Career (2016–2021)
Riggs’ early career was defined by steady development in Late Model competition. After his fourteenth birthday debut in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, he quickly adapted to touring-style racing, posting multiple top finishes and earning two wins in his first full season. His family-run team, Riggs Racing, provided the foundation for his growth.
By 2020, Riggs had established himself as a championship contender at the Late Model level, finishing second in the final CARS Tour standings. The following year, he scaled back his touring schedule to focus on short-track weekly racing, a strategic move that ultimately set the stage for his national title in 2022.
Craftsman Truck Series Debut (2022–2023)
Riggs made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut on July 19, 2022, driving the No. 62 Toyota Tundra for Halmar Friesen Racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where he finished seventh. He added part-time starts at Richmond Raceway and Phoenix Raceway later that year, showing flashes of speed and qualifying inside the top five in both events.
In 2023, Riggs split time across several teams as he searched for full-time sponsorship. He drove the No. 1 truck for Tricon Garage at Atlanta, the No. 02 for Young’s Motorsports at Nashville, and the No. 7 for Spire Motorsports at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where he scored a career-best third-place finish. These part-time runs kept him visible to top teams and positioned him for a full-time opportunity.
Front Row Motorsports Era (2024–Present)
On December 14, 2023, Front Row Motorsports announced a multi-year deal to bring Riggs into their Truck Series program full-time, putting him behind the wheel of the No. 38 truck. His rookie season produced a mixed bag of results, including a disqualification at Atlanta, but he broke through with his first two career wins at Milwaukee and Bristol. Despite missing the playoffs, his seven top-fives, ten top-tens, and Rookie of the Year award marked a strong first season.
For 2025, Front Row Motorsports expanded to two full-time trucks, and Riggs moved to the No. 34. He opened the year with a thirteenth-place finish at Daytona and quickly found victory lane at Pocono, locking himself into the playoffs for the first time. He added wins at Indianapolis Raceway Park and Bristol, advancing to the Round of 8 before missing the Championship 4 in a tiebreaker with Kaden Honeycutt. He closed the year with a fourth-place run at Phoenix, finishing fifth in the final point standings with three wins and sixteen top-tens.
Building on that momentum, Riggs opened 2026 with a 31st-place finish at Daytona before sweeping the inaugural street races, winning at St. Petersburg and later at the Coronado Street Course. These results pushed his career Truck Series win total higher and underscored his versatility on a wide range of track types.
Driving Style and Strengths
Riggs is known for his smooth, consistent driving style and his ability to adapt across track types, from short ovals to road and street courses. His mechanical engineering background gives him a sharp understanding of car setup, which strengthens his communication with his crew chief and the engineering staff at Front Row Motorsports. He excels at tire management and has shown a knack for closing out races in tight battles.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among his most memorable results are his first career Truck Series win at Milwaukee in 2024, his Rookie of the Year honors that same season, and his breakthrough 2025 playoff run highlighted by wins at Pocono, Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Bristol. He has also posted strong performances in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, including a tenth-place run at Las Vegas during his 2023 debut season with Kaulig Racing.
Layne Riggs Career Wins
Riggs has built a steady resume of victories across short tracks, Late Model events, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His win total spans weekly racing, regional touring series, and the national Truck Series, with the bulk of his Truck Series success coming during his time with Front Row Motorsports.
Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Riggs has accumulated nine career wins, 36 top-ten finishes, and five poles. His first victory came at Milwaukee in 2024, and he added multiple wins in 2025, including a dramatic pass of Stewart Friesen at Indianapolis Raceway Park and a Round of 8 win at Bristol. In 2026, he added street course wins at St. Petersburg and Coronado.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond the Truck Series, Riggs has collected wins in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour at venues including Dominion Raceway, Orange County Speedway, Kingsport Speedway, Langley Speedway, and Carteret Motor Speedway. He also won the 2019 and 2022 Rodney Cook Classic at Ace Speedway and earned a third-place finish in the 2017 CARS Tour standings.
Layne Riggs Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Riggs is the son of former NASCAR driver Scott Riggs, who competed at the Cup Series level. That family connection gave him early exposure to professional racing and helped him develop within a structured team environment through the family-run Riggs Racing operation. He continues to carry on his father’s legacy at the national level.
Personal Life
Born and raised in Bahama, North Carolina, Riggs stays closely connected to his hometown and the surrounding short-track community. He has been recognized locally, with March 3 in Durham County, North Carolina, celebrated as Layne Riggs Day. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2024 with a degree in mechanical engineering, reflecting his interest in the technical side of motorsports.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked Layne Riggs’ most complete year in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Driving the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports, he opened the year with a thirteenth-place finish at Daytona and quickly established himself as a championship threat. His first win of the season came at Pocono, securing his first career playoff berth in the process.
Riggs added a second victory at Indianapolis Raceway Park, passing veteran Stewart Friesen late in the race and holding off Corey Day to claim the win. He then delivered one of the strongest performances of his career with a win at Bristol in the playoffs, which moved him into the Round of 8. He finished the Martinsville race tied with Kaden Honeycutt in points and was eliminated via the tiebreaker, narrowly missing the Championship 4. He closed the year with a fourth-place run at Phoenix.
He finished the 2025 season fifth in the final point standings, with three wins, sixteen top-tens, and a series-leading pole count. With momentum from his first playoff run and the technical foundation of his Front Row Motorsports program, Riggs enters the next season with growing confidence and a clear path toward competing for a Truck Series championship.
