Kaden Honeycutt racing highlights took center stage on Wednesday night at Southern National Motorsports Park, as Honeycutt and Landen Lewis engaged in an action-packed duel during the Jerry Moody Memorial. The tight battle between these two drivers saw them swap the lead multiple times, captivating fans and impacting the I-95 Showdown series standings.
Intense Duel Defines the Jerry Moody Memorial Race
The closing rounds of the Jerry Moody Memorial witnessed Kaden Honeycutt and Landen Lewis swapping the top spot seven times over an 18-lap span, creating one of the most thrilling contests of the season so far. The showdown was marked by fierce exchanges and strategic maneuvering as both drivers sought victory in the second round of the I-95 Showdown at Southern National Motorsports Park.
Lapped traffic became a key factor in the final outcome. Landen Lewis ultimately secured the win, making the most of the on-track congestion to edge ahead and break Honeycutt’s momentum in the closing circuits.
“I felt like me and him were honestly pretty even when it came to speed. Lapped traffic played a factor during the race and moved around. Just super proud of this Kevin Harvick Inc. group and excited to keep this going.”
—Landen Lewis, Driver
Lewis’s victory marked another success for Kevin Harvick Inc., building on the team’s earlier season triumph at Florence Motor Speedway, where Keelan Harvick took the win during the Icebreaker 125. Lewis, reflecting on the team’s current form, noted their positive momentum in the I-95 Showdown.
“With Keelan starting off the year with a win and now we got a win, I feel like our momentum is really good on the KHI side,”
—Landen Lewis, Driver
The result left Honeycutt taking second, unable to overcome Lewis’s late-race surge following a dramatic contest shaped by both traffic and driving tactics.
Kaden Honeycutt’s Take on the Race and Outcome
Though disappointed with second place, Kaden Honeycutt acknowledged the strength of his car but expressed frustration with the forceful battle for position in the closing laps. Honeycutt described the aggressive racing style that developed as Lewis chased him down, commenting on the intensity of competition that defined the night.
“I think we had a really good car,”
—Kaden Honeycutt, Driver
“I don’t really know. Whenever he got to me, he flat drove straight through me so I said ‘alright, this is the way we’re gonna have to race him.’ I get it from the perspective of he’s just trying to win the race. It was just us two out there. He definitely could’ve done it a little better than that but don’t expect anything different.”
—Kaden Honeycutt, Driver
Honeycutt reflected further on his own driving strategy during the final stretch, noting a critical error with brake balance adjustments that contributed to his inability to reclaim the lead.
“I honestly made a mistake and put rear break in it too many times,”
—Kaden Honeycutt, Driver
“It’s the opposite dfirection. Just habit of my truck deal. Just wasn’t ready for that. I’ll take a second.”
—Kaden Honeycutt, Driver
Strong Field and Notable Performances
The Jerry Moody Memorial also featured other strong competitors, including Matt Cox, who completed the podium with a third-place finish and plans to contend in the remaining events of Speed Week 2026 and the I-95 Showdown. Doug Barnes, Jr. and Chase Burgeson followed to round out the top five. Matt McCall overcame practice setbacks—after being forced to run a backup car due to an MSD box malfunction—to finish seventh, while Jamey Caudill and Deac McCaskill placed eighth and thirteenth, respectively.
Tributes and Traditions Mark Race Night
Before the racing action, Southern National Motorsports Park honored late figures in the sport. A solemn missing man formation led the pre-race ceremonies for the Legend Car feature in remembrance of Chase Pistone, a respected crew chief and a mainstay in the Legends racing community. Doug Barnes, Jr. piloted his Late Model Stock Car in front during the pace laps, a nod to the friendship and working relationship between the two.
“Legends are lined up in missing man formation at Southern National in memory of former racer Chase Pistone. Doug Barnes, Jr. will lead the field for some pace laps. Pistone was Barnes’ crew chief for multiple years.”
—Short Track Scene
The track similarly honored Jerry Moody, the namesake of the event, before the Late Model Stock Car race. His daughter, Haley Moody, took her place at the front of the field for the formative laps, accompanied by Matt McCall and Jamey Caudill, both of whom had previously raced under Moody’s ownership.
“Haley Moody, followed by Matt McCall and Jamey Caudill, led the missing man formation in memory of her father, Jerry, prior to the start of the Jerry Moody Memorial at Southern National.”
—Short Track Scene
For Haley Moody, it was a return to Southern National Motorsports Park, marking her first competitive appearance at the track since 2017, ultimately finishing 22nd.
Ongoing Legacy and Future Outlook
Track owner Michael Diaz confirmed that the Jerry Moody Memorial will continue as a featured Wednesday night highlight during Speed Week each year, solidifying its significance within the motorsport community.
As the I-95 Showdown series progresses, Kevin Harvick Inc.’s strong start with wins from both Keelan Harvick and Landen Lewis positions them as formidable competitors. Kaden Honeycutt’s racing highlights underscore his resilience and skill, ensuring anticipation remains high for the remainder of the season at Southern National Motorsports Park and beyond.
Landen Lewis wins the Jerry Moody Memorial after a thrilling battle with Kaden Honeycutt. pic.twitter.com/ZH3bToo9lQ
— Short Track Scene (@ST_Scene) March 5, 2026
Kaden Honeycutt finished second after dueling with Landen Lewis and lapped traffic in the Jerry Moody Memorial. pic.twitter.com/fym4nZDqJk
— Short Track Scene (@ST_Scene) March 5, 2026
Legends are lined up in missing man formation at Southern National in memory of former racer Chase Pistone. Doug Barnes, Jr. will lead the field for some pace laps.
Pistone was Barnes’ crew chief for multiple years. pic.twitter.com/b7n7bVovzh
— Short Track Scene (@ST_Scene) March 5, 2026
Haley Moody, followed by Matt McCall and Jamey Caudill, led the missing man formation in memory of her father, Jerry, prior to the start of the Jerry Moody Memorial at Southern National. pic.twitter.com/7EAf5Jkcqg
— Short Track Scene (@ST_Scene) March 5, 2026
