Honeycutt takes victory at Kansas as Riggs struggles late
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Kaden Honeycutt dominated the Race to End Suicide 200 at Kansas Speedway, winning after leading a race-high 111 laps and sweeping the Stage wins. Late-race strategy saw Honeycutt restart fifth but reclaim the lead with 12 laps remaining. Layne Riggs, who was leading the points, encountered trouble and finished 19th after hitting the wall. Honeycutt’s victory allows him to take a 37-point lead over Riggs with five races remaining in the Chase. Christian Eckes finished second, while Brent Crews rounded out the top three.
- •Honeycutt led for 111 laps and won at Kansas Speedway.
- •Riggs, the former points leader, finished 19th after hitting the wall.
- •Honeycutt now has a 37-point lead in the championship standings.
- •Christian Eckes placed second, Brent Crews finished third.
- •Five races remain in the Chase for the NASCAR championship.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Honeycutt Dominates at Kansas; Riggs Falters And Surrenders Point Lead
"Kaden Honeycutt had an impressive afternoon and evening at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. The driver of the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota swept the Stage wins on the night and led a race-high 111 laps. However, a bit of late-race pit strategy left the racer playing from behind with under 20 laps to go. Race […] The post Honeycutt Dominates at Kansas; Riggs Falters And Surrenders Point Lead appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
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