Just days before the Truck Series playoffs begin, chaos erupts. Niece Motorsports has shockingly cut playoff contender Kaden Honeycutt, citing future plans — despite him sitting comfortably in the postseason grid. Meanwhile, tensions spilled over at Iowa Speedway, with Carson Hocevar again at the center of controversy, this time drawing the ire of Zane Smith’s team. And as road course warriors like Chris Buescher, Michael McDowell, and AJ Allmendinger prepare for battle at Watkins Glen, playoff pressure hits a fever pitch.
There’s a lot to untangle here. From Honeycutt’s rumored Toyota move to Hocevar’s ongoing rivalries, this week might’ve changed the Truck and Cup playoffs before a single green flag flies. Who replaces Friesen long-term? Who grabs that last Cup playoff spot? And can Hocevar keep outrunning the enemies he’s made? This story is packed with plot twists, big decisions, and even bigger consequences. Watch the full breakdown and drop your takes in the comments — the playoffs are almost here, and things are only getting messier.
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