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NASCAR Truck Series driver Kaden Honeycutt has left an impression with his part-time stint with Neice Motorsports. The 21-year-old has outperformed the full-time drivers on the team this season.
The Truck Series organization fields two full-time drivers: Bayley Curry in the #41 Chevy and Matt Mills in the #42 Chevy. Honeycutt, who has made six starts in the #45, has recorded four top-10 results this season, while Mills has only managed two top-10s, and Curry is yet to open his tally.
Honeycutt made his Truck Series debut in 2022 and has only secured part-time opportunities with numerous teams over the past two years. He recorded his career-best fourth-place finish at Kansas Speedway. He has also made two starts in the Xfinity Series, with a 23rd-place best finish for DGM Racing at Dover.
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With Honeycutt showing the potential that warrants a full-time NASCAR ride, let us look at the possible career paths for the driver from Willow Park, Texas.
3 possible paths for NASCAR prospect Kaden Honeycutt
#3 Trucks - Niece Motorsports (Full time)
Following Carson Hocevar's four-win season last year, Niece Motorsports seems to be struggling with their full-time drivers, Bayley Curry and Matt Mills. Contrastingly, Kaden Honeycutt and the rest of the All-Star #45 Chevy drivers have achieved impressive results.
Apart from Honeycutt's four top-10 finishes, Ross Chastain took the #45 to the victory lane at Darlington Raceway, with two additional top-five results. These results suggest the team has not lost its competitive edge, making it a genuine option for Honeycutt to switch to a full-time role.
#2 Xfinity - DGM Racing
Kaden Honeycutt made his second NASCAR Xfinity start at Dover this season with DGM Racing and was classified 23rd. The team fields one full-time driver, Kyle Weatherman, who drives the #91 Chevy. The #92 Chevy is shared by multiple drivers, including Ross Chastain and Honeycutt, among others.
While a full-time ride at DGM would represent a step up for the 21-year-old, it would not place him at the forefront of the field. Additionally, Honeycutt would need to bring substantial sponsorship for an Xfinity ride.
#1 Trucks - Spire Motorsports/McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
After purchasing Kyle Busch's Truck Series outfit, Spire Motorsports has made a splash in the NASCAR Truck Series this season with its All-Star Truck and Rajah Caruth in the #71. Similarly, Christian Eckes and McAnally-Hilgemann Racing have shown dominant form, leading the standings.
A full-time ride at Spire or McAnally-Hilgemann would represent a major step up for Honeycutt, offering him the chance to compete for wins and potentially contend for the championship. Joining one of these top-tier Chevy Truck teams seems to be the best path forward.
