Kaden Honeycutt Bio
Kaden Wade Honeycutt (born June 23, 2003) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Tricon Garage, and also races part-time across several late model and ARCA platforms. Honeycutt has earned a reputation as a versatile young talent who competes on paved ovals, road courses, and dirt tracks across the country.
Born and raised in Willow Park, Texas, Honeycutt began racing at a young age and quickly rose through the late model ranks. By his late teens, he was already collecting regional championships and marquee short-track victories, establishing himself as one of the promising young American drivers of his generation.
Early Life and Background
Kaden Wade Honeycutt was born on June 23, 2003, in Willow Park, Texas, a small community west of Fort Worth. Growing up in the heart of Texas motorsports country, he was exposed to racing at an early age through local short tracks and family connections to the sport. The Texas racing scene, known for producing tough, well-rounded drivers, helped shape his early development behind the wheel.
Honeycutt began his competitive career in go-karts before transitioning to stock cars as a teenager. His family supported his move into cars, and he fielded his own ARCA team in his mid-teens, demonstrating both driving talent and an early understanding of race operations. That hands-on approach to managing his own program helped him develop a mature perspective on the business side of motorsports.
He continued to sharpen his skills in various regional series, racing at tracks across the South and Midwest. His progress through these developmental divisions laid the foundation for his later entry into NASCAR’s national touring series.
Path to NASCAR
Honeycutt first appeared on the national radar in 2018 when he made his ARCA Menards Series debut at Salem Speedway, driving for Empire Racing. The following season, he fielded his own team in ARCA while continuing to compete in late model events across the region. These early ARCA starts gave him experience on larger tracks and prepared him for the heavier stock cars used in NASCAR’s top developmental series.
In 2021, Honeycutt ran the full CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour schedule, finishing second in the championship standings with two wins, seven top-fives, and twelve top-tens. His strong rookie season earned him the CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour Rookie of the Year award. The following year, he expanded into the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series with RFK Racing alongside Parker Retzlaff, broadening his visibility within the industry.
Honeycutt made his long-awaited NASCAR national series debut in 2022, driving the No. 46 truck for G2G Racing at Martinsville Speedway. He later added races with On Point Motorsports and continued to build his resume through part-time Truck Series opportunities, setting the stage for a full-time national series opportunity.
Kaden Honeycutt Career
Early Career (2018–2021)
Honeycutt’s early career centered on ARCA Menards Series competition and the CARS Tour. In 2018, he debuted at Salem Speedway with Empire Racing, and the following season he ran his own ARCA program while continuing to gain experience in late model events. His best ARCA finish during this stretch was 29th in 2019.
He broke through in 2021 with a complete CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour campaign, finishing second in points with two victories. He also added a regional dirt late model win that year, including the Hart to Heart 100 in 2022, signaling his growing versatility on both paved and dirt surfaces.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2018–2026)
Honeycutt continued to develop his ARCA program through the early 2020s, returning to the series on a part-time basis. In 2023, he entered the Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol with McGowan Motorsports, finishing 21st after an accident. He also made his ARCA Menards Series West debut at All American Speedway that year, winning the race after leading the most laps, and later dominated at Madera Speedway to score a second West Series victory.
On May 5, 2026, Honeycutt returned to the ARCA Menards Series at Watkins Glen with Cook Racing Technologies in the No. 17. After qualifying was rained out, he started 15th, led the practice session, and went on to win the General Tire 100 at The Glen, securing his first ARCA national series victory.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2022–2025)
Honeycutt made his Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway in 2022 with G2G Racing, finishing inside the top twenty in his first start. He added additional races that season with On Point Motorsports and G2G, posting a career-best Bristol finish inside the top fifteen that marked his real breakthrough on a national stage.
In 2024, Niece Motorsports announced Honeycutt would drive the No. 45 truck for twelve races, sharing the seat with Johnny Sauter, Connor Mosack, and Ross Chastain. He opened the schedule with a sixth-place run at Atlanta and built momentum through the season. On October 1, 2024, Niece announced Honeycutt would drive full-time for the team in 2025, and he delivered a remarkable campaign. Despite not winning a race, he advanced through the Playoffs and reached the Championship 4, ultimately finishing third in the final standings.
Tricon Garage Era (2026–Present)
On August 4, 2025, Niece Motorsports announced the release of Honeycutt effective immediately after he signed with a different manufacturer for 2026. He finished the 2025 Truck Series schedule with Young’s Motorsports at Watkins Glen and then substituted for an injured Stewart Friesen at Halmar Friesen Racing in the No. 52 Toyota, keeping his playoff eligibility intact.
On December 5, 2025, Tricon Garage announced that Honeycutt would drive the No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro full-time in 2026. He scored his first career Truck Series victory at the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at Watkins Glen, a watershed moment that confirmed his arrival as a winner at the national level.
Driving Style and Strengths
Honeycutt is widely regarded as a versatile driver capable of adapting to ovals, road courses, and dirt tracks. His Truck Series resume shows consistent top-ten runs on intermediate tracks, while his road course win at Watkins Glen highlights his growing comfort with right- and left-hand turns. He is known for being calm under pressure and for pairing that patience with sharp strategic instincts developed through years of running his own team.
Notable Races and Milestones
Honeycutt’s career-defining moments include his 2024 CARS Pro Late Model Tour championship and his Snowball Derby win that same season. He also captured the 2022 Hart to Heart 100. In the Truck Series, his first national win came at Watkins Glen in 2026, and his run to the 2025 Championship 4 marked his arrival as a championship contender.
Kaden Honeycutt Career Wins
Kaden Honeycutt has built a varied win list across NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Menards Series, the ARCA Menards Series West, and the CARS Tour. His victories span short tracks, road courses, and dirt ovals, underscoring his versatility as a stock car racer.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Honeycutt scored his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at Watkins Glen in 2026, driving the No. 11 for Tricon Garage. That win capped a season in which he also reached the 2025 Championship 4 and finished third in points despite switching teams mid-year. Across his Truck Series career he has collected one win, three poles, and 33 top-ten finishes.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Honeycutt won the General Tire 100 at The Glen in 2026, his first ARCA national series victory, driving the No. 17 for Cook Racing Technologies. Earlier, he added two ARCA Menards Series West wins in 2023 at All American Speedway and Madera Speedway, the latter a dominant wire-to-wire performance.
Other Wins and Performances
Honeycutt’s regional resume includes the 2024 CARS Pro Late Model Tour championship, the 2024 Snowball Derby, and the 2022 Hart to Heart 100. He was also named the 2021 CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour Rookie of the Year after a strong rookie campaign.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 1 | 33 | 3 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series West | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Kaden Honeycutt Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Honeycutt grew up in a motorsports-oriented household in Willow Park, Texas, where his family supported his early racing endeavors. He has credited his family for backing his decision to field his own ARCA team as a teenager, an experience that helped him learn the operational side of the sport.
Personal Life
Honeycutt splits his time between his Texas roots and the NASCAR circuit, traveling across the country to compete in trucks, ARCA, and late model events. He maintains an active presence on social media and engages with fans through his personal accounts.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season was a breakthrough year for Kaden Honeycutt. Driving the No. 45 for Niece Motorsports, he posted consistent top-ten runs on ovals of every shape and built enough playoff equity to remain above the cutoff line through the summer months. His combination of speed on intermediates and road courses made him a steady presence near the front of the field.
Despite being released by Niece in August after signing a deal with a different manufacturer for 2026, Honeycutt kept his playoff hopes alive by running a one-off start with Young’s Motorsports at Watkins Glen before substituting for an injured Stewart Friesen at Halmar Friesen Racing in the No. 52 Toyota. He qualified for the Playoffs and advanced all the way to the Championship 4, finishing the year third in the final Truck Series standings.
Honeycutt entered 2025 with a full-time ride and exited it as a championship-caliber talent. His performance confirmed Tricon Garage’s decision to sign him for 2026 and set the stage for his first national series victory at Watkins Glen.
