Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs contend for Truck Series championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle is down to Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs after a race at Martinsville Speedway. Honeycutt, who has a 20-point lead, finished 14th while Riggs placed third, winning both opening stages. With the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway approaching, Honeycutt must maintain composure to secure the title, while Riggs looks to capitalize on his recent momentum. Eliminated from championship contention are Chandler Smith, Ty Majeski, and Christian Eckes, leaving the title decision to Honeycutt and Riggs in the final race of the season.
- •Kaden Honeycutt leads the championship by 20 points.
- •Layne Riggs cut into Honeycutt's lead with a third-place finish.
- •Honeycutt finished 14th, losing significant ground at Martinsville.
- •The championship will be decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
- •Smith, Majeski, and Eckes have been eliminated from contention.
- 3:18 AMMotorsport.com — Two drivers and 20 points will determine NASCAR Trucks title at Homestead
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Truck Series Championship Comes Down to Two Drivers
"The difference between Kaden Honeycutt and Kaden Honeycutt is 20 points with just Homestead-Miami Speedway remaining but both feel like next Friday is basically winner-take-all. It’s a 20-point difference from first to second place on any given weekend so that’s why Riggs was seemingly thrilled with a third-place on Friday at Martinsville Speedway because he effectively closed the gap to ...Keep reading
"The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle has officially been narrowed down to two drivers following an intense race at Martinsville Speedway. With the season finale approaching, Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs are the only two competitors left fighting for the 2026 championship. What once looked like a comfortable advantage for Honeycutt has turned into…
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 3:18 AMTwo drivers and 20 points will determine NASCAR Trucks title at Homestead
The difference between Kaden Honeycutt and Kaden Honeycutt is 20 points with just Homestead-Miami Speedway remaining but both feel like next Friday is basically winner-take-all. It’s a 20-point difference from first to second place on any given weekend so that’s why Riggs was seemingly thrilled with a third-place on Friday at Martinsville Speedway because he effectively closed the gap to ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 3:03 AMNASCAR Truck Series Championship Comes Down to Two Drivers
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle has officially been narrowed down to two drivers following an intense race at Martinsville Speedway. With the season finale approaching, Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs are the only two competitors left fighting for the 2026 championship. What once looked like a comfortable advantage for Honeycutt has turned into…
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