TC Daily Pit Stop: Kaden Honeycutt Released from Niece Motorsports; Chris Buescher Making Truck Series Debut at Watkins Glen

TC Daily Pit Stop: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

Aug 05, 2025

Kaden Honeycutt has been released by Niece Motorsports. Honeycutt, according to Niece, has a contract in place for 2026 with a rival team and OEM. — Photo: Dirk Bizub, TobyChristie.com

Niece Motorsports has parted ways with Kaden Honeycutt, effective immediately.

Honeycutt, a native of Willow Park, Texas, had signed with another OEM and organization for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign, thus triggering his release from Niece Motorsports — just two races before the Playoffs.

While it is unknown exactly what Honeycutt will do to maintain playoff eligibility, it is expected that he will manage to do so. Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado at Watkins Glen International before Bayley Currey takes over starting at Richmond Raceway.

Chris Buescher Making Truck Series Debut at Watkins Glen with ThorSport

Chris Buescher will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut driving the No. 66 truck for ThorSport Racing at Watkins Glen. — Photo: Craig White, TobyChristie.com

Chris Buescher will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Watkins Glen International on Friday, joining ThorSport Racing. Buescher will drive the No. 66 FarmPaint.com Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing.

“Watkins Glen has been a special place for me, especially after last year’s win,” said Buescher. “So, I’m really looking forward to getting back there. It’s a great place for me to make my first-ever Truck Series start. I’m thankful for Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for giving me the opportunity to do so.”