OT pass sends Honeycutt to first career Truck Series win at Watkins Glen
Kaden Honeycutt completed sweep of Friday's races at Watkins Glen with victory in Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen.
When asked after his ARCA Menards Series victory earlier in the day if he considered himself a road-course driver, Kaden Honeycutt replied, "Heck no. Absolutely not. ” Honeycutt's driving delivered a far different answer, with his overtake of Connor Zilisch off an overtime restart giving him his second victory in a span of a few hours Friday, May 8, on the road course at Watkins Glen International.
The triumph in the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen was the first in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Honeycutt, who added to his series points lead with his performance for TRICON Garage in the No. 11 Safelite + Foster Love Toyota. The emotions on display from Honeycutt just after the race provided a glimpse into the significance of his victory.
"It's amazing," said Honeycutt, a 22-year-old Texas native whose win came in his 67th career start. "I can't believe I won on a road course. It's just unbelievable.
" More: WGI announces September weekend for its 2027 NASCAR Cup Series event Moments later he shotgunned a beer on the homestretch to partially fulfill a promise he made to fans. With the gate locked, Honeycutt was unable to 100% finish the deal by joining fans for the moment. During his post-race press conference, Honeycutt stuck to his guns and said "still don't" when asked whether he changed his mind about being a road-course driver.