Kaden Honeycutt - Fresh From Florida 250 Race Recap
Event: Fresh From Florida 250 (100 laps / 250 miles)
Round: 1 of 25 (Regular Season Opener)
Track: Daytona International Speedway
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date & Time: Friday, February 14th | 7:30 PM ET
No. 45 AutoVentive / Precision Vehicle Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Start: 8th | Stage 1: 36th | Stage 2: 36th
Finish: 35th | Driver Points: 31st | Owner Points: 35th
- Key Takeaway: What appeared to be a strong first outing in Daytona proved to be a disappointing end to Kaden Honeycutt’s night. After qualifying eighth, Honeycutt powered his No. 45 Silverado to the front of the pack at the start of the race. On lap three, Honeycutt took the lead of the race, but spun in turn four, resulting in hard contact with the inside wall. Honeycutt was credited with a 35th-place finish.
- Kaden Honeycutt's Post-Race Thoughts:
“Well, obviously, I turned myself sideways and crashed. I had seen the replay, and I don’t know. I was on the bottom and sort of drifted up, but it snapped. It felt like I got turned, but at the same time, I don’t think I did. I don’t know, it’s just a combination of everything – me being so inexperienced at this. I’ve never ran Daytona, and just never felt that before. I just absolutely hate it. I hate it for everyone at Niece, Precision, AutoVentive, Venture Foods, DQS; everyone that supports us. It’s not great, obviously, but we have 24 races to go that are not like this, and we’ll make our own destiny and try to come back from this deficit. It definitely sucks, but we can do it. I know we can. Just hate it for everyone that works so hard.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2025, the team celebrates its 10th consecutive season competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) where it fields the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45. Since its founding in 2016, Niece Motorsports has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 190+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a trusted build shop for the Chevrolet Silverados of multiple NCTS teams as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.
Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).
About AutoVentive: AutoVentive is an industry-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) applications developer providing customized solutions to the automotive logistics industry. The company is part of Liberty Hill Equity Partners, LLC, a Cincinnati-based private equity firm.
About Precision Vehicle Logistics: Precision Vehicle Logistics is a customer-focused group of professionals committed to service excellence in finished vehicle logistics. Precision offers a unique combination of talented experience, industry-leading software and systems, and a network of partners and resources to deliver customized solutions to the world’s leading automakers.
