Gio Ruggiero secures his first NASCAR Truck Series win at Talladega with a dramatic overtake and TRICON 1-2

Gio Ruggiero, a rookie in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, capped a dramatic Talladega afternoon with his first career victory. Driving for TRICON Garage, the 21-year-old led laps and, aided by a timely push from his teammate, held off Corey Heim to win in overtime at the Talladega Superspeedway high banks. The moment marked not only a milestone for Ruggiero but also a notable 1-2 finish for TRICON in a race that showcased the team’s speed on superspeedways.

Though Ruggiero wasn’t yet projected into the Playoffs, the win signaled a breakout performance for a young driver and underscored the strength of the TRICON lineup as Talladega delivered another chapter in its storied rivalry and competitive drama.