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“Trophy Will Be Held” – Tricon Star Rips Legitimacy Doubts Ahead of Championship Title Showdown

The 20-point lead Kaden Honeycutt carries into Homestead is not enough to make the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale comfortable. But the Tricon Garage driver is not prepared to let the possibility of winning the title without winning the race…

By Aaradhya Singh · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:19 AM

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Kaden Honeycutt rejected doubts over championship legitimacy if he secures the Truck Series title without winning the finale.
Honeycutt leads Layne Riggs by 20 points heading into the championship race at Homestead.
Riggs cut Honeycutt's points lead from 43 to 20 after finishing third at Martinsville.

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Tricon Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt has dismissed concerns about championship legitimacy ahead of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale at Homestead. Holding a 20-point advantage, Honeycutt stated the title trophy will be held regardless of whether he wins the final race, rejecting the idea that only the race winner deserves the season championship.

Honeycutt carries a 20-point lead over Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs after finishing 14th at Martinsville following contact with Tristan McKee. While Riggs leads the series with seven victories, Honeycutt's case rests on consistent season-long performance, boasting four wins, 15 top-five finishes, and an average finish of 7.9.

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“Trophy Will Be Held” – Tricon Star Rips Legitimacy Doubts Ahead of Championship Title Showdown

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