{"id":59594,"date":"2026-07-11T18:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T23:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=59594"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:53:01","slug":"veteran-grant-enfinger-wins-wild-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-historic-lime-rock-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/veteran-grant-enfinger-wins-wild-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-historic-lime-rock-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Grant Enfinger wins wild NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at historic Lime Rock Park"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grant Enfinger, driver of the #9 Grant County Mulch Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026 in Lakeville, Connecticut. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service <\/em><\/p>\n

Popular veteran Grant Enfinger took the lead on a late race restart and held off a hard-charging Landen Lewis to make his first visit to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Victory Lane in more than a season \u2013 earning his first career road course win Saturday afternoon in the LiUNA 150 at Connecticut\u2019s historic Lime Rock Park.<\/p>\n

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the #9 Grant County Mulch Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026 in Lakeville, Connecticut. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Enfinger, who lined up alongside Gio Ruggiero for a restart with three laps remaining, got the jump at the green flag and then held off Lewis – who was racing for his first career series win. It was a fittingly exhilarating way to close out the race which included an 18-minute red flag and thrilling door-to-door competition particularly in the closing laps.<\/p>\n

Enfinger\u2019s No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet crossed the line only a slight .483-second ahead of the Niece Motorsports driver Lewis. <\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like we had some things play into our hand,\u2019\u2019 Enfinger said, noting of the day\u2019s strongest cars, \u201cI don\u2019t think we had anything for the 11 [Honeycutt] or the 34 [Scott Riggs] straight up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the #9 Grant County Mulch Chevrolet, looks on in his truck prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026 in Lakeville, Connecticut. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Of the final restart, Enfinger said he was enthused to get the edge out front on then-leader Gio Ruggiero at the drop of the green. He had considered taking the preferable position outside but opted to start alongside Guggiero on the front row and honorably vie for the lead that way. This marks his 13th career win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to beat him straight up on the outside,\u2019\u2019 Enfinger added. \u201cA lot went into that decision but I didn\u2019t want to go in there and purposefully take him out of the way for the win. I feel like we beat him on the launch. And I think we had a better car.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust an amazing job with this Chevrolet. \u2026 I think this is only my second top 10 at a road course. We have had road course trucks this year, but I think today we were a solid top five truck and the seas parted and the good Lord blessed us today and we were able to come home for a win.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the #77 Delaware Life Chevrolet, and Christian Eckes, driver of the #91 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026 in Lakeville, Connecticut. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Championship contender Kaden Honeycutt claimed third place after an absolutely amazing drive back up through the field. The TRICON Garage Toyota driver had dropped to 24th position with 28 laps to go after being involved in a multi-car accident late in the race.<\/p>\n

Popular driver and television analyst Parker Kligerman \u2013 a part-owner of Lime Rock Park \u2013 finished fourth in the Spire Motorsports No. 77 Chevrolet. Christian Eckes was fifth in the No. 91 McAnally Hilgemann Chevrolet. <\/p>\n

Honeycutt\u2019s finish to the day came after he won Stage 2 and kept polesitter, and the series championship points leader Riggs honest for the majority of the race. Riggs led the first 34 laps with one or the other leading through the opening 62 laps of the 100-lap event. Riggs won Stage 1 and Honeycutt won Stage 2.<\/p>\n

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A general view of racing during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026 in Lakeville, Connecticut. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

And then the chaos set in. Four caution flags \u2013 and the red flag \u2013 came out in the closing 40 laps.<\/p>\n

Varying pit strategies shook up the front of the field, relegating Riggs and Honeycutt to play catch-up following the Stage 2 break at Lap 60. The two who have dominated the championship standings for the last two months collided while trying to race through the field.<\/p>\n

The damage to Riggs\u2019 No. 34 Front Row Chevrolet proved to be too much for him to contend up front. His 48 laps out front was the most on the afternoon, but he ended up 23rd, the first driver a lap down.<\/p>\n

He retained the championship lead, however, and is now 44 points up on Honeycutt with four races remaining to settle the regular season championship. They officially clinched a spot in the Chase today.<\/p>\n

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Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Wheelhouse Racing School Ford, poses with the pole award winner $1,00.00 check during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026 in Lakeville, Connecticut. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Enfinger\u2019s victory was crucial in that it moved him inside the championship top 10 that will ultimately advance to the Chase. He\u2019s now ninth in points, 25 points up on 10th place Tyler Ankrum. Stewart Friesen and Jake Garcia are tied, 17 points behind Ankrum.<\/p>\n

Daniel Hemric, Andres Perez De Lara, Tanner Grey, Friesen and Colin Braun \u2013 an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series full-timer \u2013 rounded out the top 10 Saturday.<\/p>\n

Thomas Annunziata, who ran up front all day after winning the ARCA Menards Series race at Lime Rock on Friday, ended up sidelined in the most dramatic incident of the day. He pulled off track with his No. 1 truck in flames while running second with 22 laps to go. Annunziata climbed out his No. 1 truck quickly and bent over to catch his breath next to a track wall. He was transported to a local area medical facility for further evaluation. He finished 29th.<\/p>\n

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to competition next week with Saturday\u2019s Faith Fest 250 (12:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the historic North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. Front Row Motorsports\u2019 Chandler Smith is the defending race winner.<\/p>\n

 Interview: NCTS Race Winner – Grant Enfinger (No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet)<\/b><\/p>\n

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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race – LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park<\/b><\/p>\n

Lime Rock Park<\/b><\/p>\n

Lakeville, Connecticut<\/b><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 11, 2026<\/b> <\/b><\/p>\n

                  1. (12)  Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  2. (6)  Landen Lewis, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  3. (3)  Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, 100.<\/p>\n

                  4. (16)  Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  5. (13)  Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  6. (8)  Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  7. (14)  Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  8. (20)  Tanner Gray, Toyota, 100.<\/p>\n

                  9. (18)  Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 100.<\/p>\n

                  10. (33)  Colin Braun, RAM, 100.<\/p>\n

                  11. (22)  Cole Butcher #, Ford, 100.<\/p>\n

                  12. (29)  Brenden Queen #, RAM, 100.<\/p>\n

                  13. (30)  Jackson Lee, Ford, 100.<\/p>\n

                  14. (23)  Justin Haley, RAM, 100.<\/p>\n

                  15. (21)  Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  16. (24)  Wesley Slimp, Toyota, 100.<\/p>\n

                  17. (19)  Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  18. (2)  Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  19. (27)  Graham Doyle, Toyota, 100.<\/p>\n

                  20. (7)  Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 100.<\/p>\n

                  21. (26)  Louis Foster, Chevrolet, 100.<\/p>\n

                  22. (10)  Jake Garcia, Ford, 100.<\/p>\n

                  23. (1)  Layne Riggs, Ford, 99.<\/p>\n

                  24. (28)  Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 99.<\/p>\n

                  25. (11)  Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 98.<\/p>\n

                  26. (31)  Frankie Muniz, Ford, 98.<\/p>\n

                  27. (32)  Josh Reaume, Ford, 98.<\/p>\n

                  28. (25)  Corey LaJoie, RAM, Engine, 90.<\/p>\n

                  29. (4)  Thomas Annunziata, Toyota, Engine, 79.<\/p>\n

                  30. (9)  Chandler Smith, Ford, Driveshaft, 56.<\/p>\n

                  31. (17)  Ben Rhodes, Ford, Accident, 50.<\/p>\n

                  32. (5)  Ty Majeski, Ford, Accident, 44.<\/p>\n

                  33. (15)  Ben Maier, Chevrolet, Electrical, 33.<\/p>\n

Average Speed of Race Winner:  57.929 mph.<\/p>\n

Time of Race:  2 Hrs, 33 Mins, 5 Secs. Margin of Victory:  0.483 Seconds.<\/p>\n

Caution Flags:  7 for 39 laps.<\/p>\n

Lead Changes:  9 among 6 drivers.<\/p>\n

Lap Leaders:   L. Riggs 1-34;K. Honeycutt 35;L. Riggs 36-49;K. Honeycutt 50-62;C. Butcher # 63-73;S. Friesen 74;G. Ruggiero 75-85;G. Enfinger 86;G. Ruggiero 87-96;G. Enfinger 97-100.<\/p>\n

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):  Layne Riggs 2 times for 48 laps; Giovanni Ruggiero 2 times for 21 laps; Kaden Honeycutt 2 times for 14 laps; Cole Butcher # 1 time for 11 laps; Grant Enfinger 2 times for 5 laps; Stewart Friesen 1 time for 1 lap.<\/p>\n

Stage #1 Top Ten: 34,11,45,7,1,88,17,19,9,44<\/p>\n

Stage #2 Top Ten: 11,34,9,19,44,18,77,98,15,13<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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