NASCAR Truck Series Driver Kaden Honeycutt Shows True Character After Being Released
It's not too often that you see a driver sitting at sixth in the championship standings get released by his team but that was the case for NASCAR Truck Series wheelman Kaden Honeycutt on Monday.
According to Niece Motorsports, the team saw fit to drop the 22-year-old Texas native after he signed a deal to race with rival OEM next season. And instead of waiting it out, the company ultimately decided that it was best to part ways immediately.
Despite the kind of ugly separation, Honeycutt took the high road in a statement released across his social media accounts — which was very much celebrated by his fans.
"I would like to thank Niece Motorsports, specifically Al Niece, Cody Efaw and Phil Gould, as well as Josh Morris with DQS and Jason Wilson with Precision Vehicle Logistics, for the opportunity to drive the No. 45 Chevrolet in 2025," Honeycutt said.
"My plan is to continue to contend for race wins and position myself to make the playoffs this season," he added. "I look forward to sharing my plans for the remainder of 2025 and beyond in the near future."
"LETS GO MAN!! They don't know what they lost," a user said.
"Way better things ahead of us. Excited for what's next," another commented.
"You deserved better than that s—tshow of a team, Hope you kick ass wherever you land next," a fan replied.
"You don't deserve that dude. You gonna kick as wherever you go next," another person posted.
"Classy statement from @KadenWHoneycutt. Much classier than I would have been if I was in his shoes," another user admitted.
"Classy statement by Kaden. The last 24 hours have certainly been an ordeal."
"they really cut him without at least waiting until the end of the season, Niece is cooked bro," another fan shared.
"I feel so bad for you, such a brutal past 12 hours. Keep your head up and keep pushing forward you are one hell of a wheelman!" an account exclaimed.
It's a pretty tough way for Niece to do business but it won't be long before Kaden lands back on his feet.
Connor Zilisch will reportedly pilot the No. 45 Silverado at Watkins Glen with Bayley Currey serving as the team's driver for the remainder of the season beginning with next Friday's race at Richmond.NASCAR Truck Series Driver Kaden Honeycutt Shows True Character After Being Released first appeared on The Spun on Aug 4, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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