What’s Happening?

Kaden Honeycutt has been one of the feel-good stories of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season, with four top-10 finishes in six starts for Niece Motorsports. That type of performance could attract some full-time rides for 2025, but where will Honeycutt go?

• Kaden Honeycutt is a 21-year-old Craftsman Truck Series driver in his third part-time season. In 2022 and 2023, he made 20 starts combined for various teams. He recorded four top-10s in those starts, including a best finish of eighth in the 2023 season finale at Phoenix.
• In 2024, he joined Niece Motorsports, driving the No. 45 “All-Star Truck” part-time. In his first six starts, he’s recorded more top-10s than Niece’s two full-time drivers combined, including his best career finish, fourth at Kansas.
• Honeycutt may have plenty of options for his future, but getting a full-time ride can be difficult. Does that mean he could consider part-time rides in NASCAR?

Trucks – Stay at Niece Motorsports (Full-Time?)

Given the struggles at Niece this year, Honeycutt could stay right where he is if an opportunity arises. If he’s having more success than he has in his NASCAR career to this point, why would he move on?

The question here is whether it would be part-time or full-time. Honeycutt would undoubtedly love a full-time opportunity, but he has to bring the funding to make it happen. Maybe his performance is impressive enough to attract the attention of a few sponsors.

Xfinity: DGM Racing (Full-Time?)

Honeycutt made one start for DGM Racing this year, finishing 23rd at Dover. DGM races Kyle Weatherman full-time while an “All-Star Car” races part-time. Weatherman has done a decent job at DGM, so Honeycutt may need to convince DGM to make the second car a full-time ride.

That could be a tough sell, especially if Honeycutt struggles to find sponsorship. The DGM Racing All-Star Car has attracted the likes of Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez, and turning them away might be tough.

Trucks – McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (Full-Time?)

Christian Eckes is reportedly a candidate for Front Row Motorsports’ third Cup Series car. If he leaves, the No. 19 truck, which is Championship-caliber, will open up. Many potential suitors will be available if the seat opens up, and Honeycutt could be one of them.

Even if that does not open up, the No. 91 truck functions as an “All-Star Truck,” and Honeycutt could also race part-time there. It’s probably a lateral move from Niece at that point, but he could consider it.

Xfinity – Kaulig Racing (Full-Time?)

This might be a pipedream, but Kaulig Racing is one of the most interesting teams in NASCAR. No one expected them to make the moves they did last off-season, and this year they have struggled. Could Josh Williams, Daniel Hemric, SVG, and A.J. Allmendinger all shift around?

Honeycutt could join a team with a direct line to the Cup Series. Kaulig has struggled this year, but that’s an opportunity that rarely comes. It all depends on whether Honeycutt brings enough funding.

Trucks – Spire Motorsports (Full-Time?)

Spire Motorsports has taken the Truck Series by storm this season. However, Chase Purdy has struggled, and he is well outside of the Playoffs with two races left in the regular season. If that ride opens up, could Honeycutt slot in?

This would also give Honeycutt a direct line to the Cup Series, and like McAnally-Hilgemannn, there is an “All-Star Truck” there. This depends on whether Spire keeps Purdy, which will be a story to watch for the rest of the season.

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