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Kaden Honeycutt charges to Homestead victory and NASCAR Truck Series title

By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Under caution with 27 laps left in Friday night’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Chase leader Kaden Honeycutt was debating whether to pit for his last set…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:13 AM
Kaden Honeycutt charges to Homestead victory and NASCAR Truck Series title
Key Things to Know
  • Kaden Honeycutt won the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway to capture his first NASCAR Truck Series championship.
  • Honeycutt earned the title with his fifth victory of the 2026 season for TRICON Garage.
  • Title contender Layne Riggs suffered early damage on Lap 2 and finished 32nd.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kaden Honeycutt won the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship on Friday night by winning the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Driving for TRICON Garage, Honeycutt secured his first career NASCAR national series title after overtaking Christian Eckes in the closing laps of the race.

Honeycutt's primary championship rival, Layne Riggs of Front Row Motorsports, saw his title hopes derail early after sliding into Nick Sanchez on Lap 2, ultimately finishing 32nd. Honeycutt concluded the 25-race season with five victories, winning the championship by an 83-point margin over Riggs.

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