Overview
- Kaden Honeycutt finished third in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship at Phoenix driving Halmar Friesen Racing’s No. 52 in place of injured co-owner Stewart Friesen.
- During the race broadcast, FS1 reporter Amanda Busick said Honeycutt will drive full-time for TRICON Garage in 2026, with an official announcement expected soon.
- Honeycutt confirmed post-race that he has a full-time 2026 ride secured but did not name the team.
- He was released by Niece Motorsports midseason after informing the team he’d signed with a different manufacturer for 2026, preserved playoff eligibility with a one-off at Watkins Glen, and then took over the HFR seat.
- In eight starts with HFR, Honeycutt logged five top-10s and closed the year with consecutive top-three finishes to reach the Championship 4 and end third overall.