This Wednesday night, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Kaden Honeycutt will take on a rare Late Model Stock Car event at Southern National Motorsports Park. Honeycutt is set to compete in the Jerry Moody Memorial, highlighted by a 125-lap Late Model Stock Car main event that also serves as the second race in the I-95 Showdown, a competition spanning Southern National and Florence Motor Speedway.
Honeycutt Aims to Shake Off Rust and Stay Competitive
Honeycutt expressed enthusiasm about returning to Late Model racing, stating,
“We needed to knock some rust off for the 17 group,”
and added,
“We have a really good car. We’ve had good success with this group and I think it’s going to be a good race for us tonight. I think, every time we show up, we can win. We’ll see if we can win one tonight.”
Despite his demanding NASCAR schedule limiting his Late Model appearances in 2026 to a few select events, Honeycutt appreciates Southern National’s unique track conditions. He commented,
“I like it a lot, mostly because of how low grip it is,”
followed by,
“Not much to lean on here. That’s what makes it fun. A lot of banking. It makes for good stuff and teaches you how to take care of tires for sure.”
A Competitive Field Set for the Jerry Moody Memorial
Honeycutt will face a strong lineup, featuring prominent drivers such as zMAX CARS Tour champion Landen Lewis, four-time Southern National champions Deac McCaskill and Jamey Caudill, two-time Thanksgiving Classic winner Matt McCall, defending Southern National Late Model champion Doug Barnes, Jr., and reigning I-95 Showdown winner Matt Cox. The event draws a total field of 22 competitors, indicating a fiercely contested race.
Details of the Event and Full Entry List
The Jerry Moody Memorial is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. and will be available for live viewing via Ultra Broadcasting. The full list of entries includes Caleb Johnson (#1), Ryan Wilson (#2), Deac McCaskill (#08), Conner Weddell (#8), Kaden Honeycutt (#17), Kaeden Ballos (#19), Chase Burgeson (#22C), Matthew Laprade (#27), Helio Meza (#27), Landen Lewis (#29), Dylan Newsome (#44), Haley Moody (#50), Daniel Vuncannon (#50), Jamey Caudill (#50), Matt Cox (#51), Matt McCall (#51), Michael Fose (#54), Wyatt Miller (#73), Atley Wiese (#78), Doug Barnes, Jr. (#88), John Goin (#90), and Sam Yarborough (#95).
Implications for Honeycutt and the Late Model Series
This race presents Honeycutt an important chance to maintain his Late Model skill set amid his full-time NASCAR commitments, highlighting the challenge of balancing multiple racing disciplines. Competing against experienced and decorated drivers offers a valuable test of his abilities, while the unique conditions at Southern National promise a tactical and tire-management focused race. The Jerry Moody Memorial’s role in the I-95 Showdown adds further competitive stakes, as drivers vie for points across two premier tracks.
