Chase Contenders Back for More in ‘27
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 21, 2026) – TRICON Garage announced today that it has signed contract extensions with drivers Kaden Honeycutt and Gio Ruggiero for the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series (NFXFTS) season.
Honeycutt, the current Truck Series points leader, will return to the seat of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. The Aledo, Texas native has put together a career year in 2026 earning victories at Watkins Glen International, Richmond Raceway, Kansas Speedway and Phoenix Raceway along with 14 top-fives and 17 top-10s as he pursues his first career championship.
Ruggiero will return for his third season behind the wheel of the No. 17 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. The 20-year-old earned his first career Chase berth in 2026 and has recorded four top-five and 11 top-10 finishes this season. He sits seventh in the point standings with three races remaining.
The return of Honeycutt and Ruggiero provides a strong foundation heading into the 2027 season as the team continues to contend for race wins and another championship.
About TRICON Garage
TRICON Garage is a professional racing organization fielding five full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entries. Serving as the flagship Truck Series partner of Toyota Racing Development, the team plays an integral role in the NASCAR development ladder. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, TRICON has quickly established itself as the premier home for cultivating the next generation of motorsports industry professionals. Actively involved in three different industries – racing, fabrication and transportation, the team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet.
