Honeycutt's Dominant Comeback Win
Kaden Honeycutt Dominates Richmond Race, Secures Second Truck Series Win
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Honeycutt credited his crew and said, 'We never give up,' praising crew chief Scott Zipadelli and the No. 11 team for turning around a rough stretch and fueling confidence for the Chase run.
Grant Enfinger employed a fuel-saving/short-finishing strategy and stayed out late, restarting with 28 laps remaining, which reshuffled the order and set up a late-race scenario that Honeycutt had to navigate for the win.
Shane van Gisbergen led the opening lap from the pole—the first Truck Series laps led by SVG on an oval.
This victory marked Honeycutt's first oval win in the Truck Series; his previous win came on a road course at Watkins Glen earlier in the year.
Honeycutt arrived in Richmond as a newly announced father-to-be, adding a personal milestone to a breakout weekend.
Kaden Honeycutt put on a masterclass at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026, leading 225 of 250 laps to win the Black's Tire 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Racer reported it was his second career Truck Series win and his first on an oval — his earlier 2026 victory came at Watkins Glen's road course.
The 23-year-old TRICON Garage driver swept both stages and held off teammate Corey Heim late to take the checkered flag. Jayski noted the win came just days after Honeycutt announced he and his wife are expecting their first child.
Honeycutt Takes Control and Never Looks Back
Honeycutt started on the front row and moved past pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen early. From there, it was his race. He led 225 of the 250 laps — the most he has ever led in a single race, according to Speedsport.
Heim pressured his teammate late but could not find a way past. The result was a one-two TRICON Garage finish. Christian Eckes came home third and van Gisbergen fourth, according to Catchfence.
SVG's Oval Milestone and Enfinger's Bold Strategy
Van Gisbergen had captured the pole and led the opening lap. Speedsport noted those were the first Truck Series laps SVG had ever led on an oval — a small piece of history in a race he ultimately could not win.
Grant Enfinger tried a fuel-saving gamble, staying out late to restart from the front with 28 laps to go. The move reshuffled the running order and set up a tense final stretch. Honeycutt navigated it cleanly and drove back to the lead without much trouble, according to Racer.
A Personal Weekend and a Rough Stretch Turned Around
The win carried extra meaning for Honeycutt. He arrived at Richmond days after announcing he is expecting a child. On top of that personal milestone, the victory snapped a tough run of results that had tested the No. 11 team, according to Head Topics.
After the race, Honeycutt praised crew chief Scott Zipadelli and his team. "We never give up," he said. He credited the team's resilience for rebuilding his confidence heading into the Chase, the Truck Series playoffs.
Win Boosts Honeycutt's Shot at Regular-Season Title
The victory strengthened Honeycutt's spot in the regular-season standings. Jayski reported that with only a few races left before the Chase begins, Honeycutt is now in position to chase the regular-season championship. Winning that title brings extra playoff points into the postseason.
Honeycutt now has two wins in 2026 — one on a road course, one on an oval. That versatility, combined with a revived team confidence, makes him a threat to watch as the Truck Series season heads toward its final stretch.
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