Kaden Honeycutt is a NASCAR champion. On Friday night, Honeycutt and the No. 11 team for TRICON Garage won the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Not only did the driver of the No. 11 truck win the championship, but he also won the race on a late restart.
Honeycutt entered Homestead with a 20-point lead over Layne Riggs, but there wasn't much stress. On Lap 1, Riggs had contact with Nick Sanchez, eventually cutting down a tire and putting him several laps down. Honeycutt didn't have much competition, as he cruised to the championship with an 83-point defeat over Riggs.
It was a breakout season for Honeycutt, who ended the campaign with five wins, 16 top-5 finishes, and 19 top-10 finishes. Honeycutt flashed his speed
and consistency during the Chase, giving him the trophy. Honeycutt has fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming a NASCAR champion.
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Kaden Honeycutt wins the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series championship
