Riggs secures fourth pole as New Hampshire Truck Series field takes shape

The official starting lineup for the 2026 Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been released, with Layne Riggs securing the pole position for the upcoming Saturday event. The No. 34 driver’s qualifying effort marks his fourth pole position of the 2026 Truck Series season, cementing his status as a consistent front-row contender in the current campaign.

Kaden Honeycutt will join Riggs on the front row, starting in second place for the race. The second row will be occupied by Giovanni Ruggiero in the No. 17 truck and Connor Zilisch in the No. 71 entry, setting the stage for a competitive opening lap at the New England oval.

Front Row Motorsports is noted as leading the starting lineup for the event. The full field includes a mix of established veterans and emerging talent, with drivers such as Tristan McKee, Daniel Hemric, and Gavan Boschele positioned in the middle of the grid ahead of the main race.

A significant portion of the field will be starting from the rear of the grid, creating a distinct challenge for several high-profile names. Tanner Gray, Landen Lewis, and John Hunter Nemechek are all set to start from 20th position or lower, joining a group that includes Justin Haley, Brenden Queen, Andres Perez de Lara, and Colin Braun.

The race is scheduled to take place on a Saturday in August 2026. While the source material contains a minor inconsistency referencing July, the primary reporting and headline confirm the August timeframe for the New Hampshire Motor Speedway event.

Drivers such as Christopher Bell, Ty Majeski, and Christian Eckes are positioned in the mid-field, while the back of the grid features entries including Frankie Muniz, Toni Breidinger, and Patrick Emerling. The full lineup reflects the depth of the 2026 Truck Series, with every position accounted for in the official release.