Knowland Ready To Jump Into Dynamic Pro Truck Division

Taegan Knowland (Keypoint Media photo)

TOPEKA, Kan. – Taegan Knowland is set to embark on the latest step in his growing racing career: a jump into the competitive Pro Truck division for next season with Kaden Honeycutt Racing.

In partnership with team owner Kirby Honeycutt – the father of Snowball Derby winner and rising NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Kaden Honeycutt – the 11-year-old native of Topeka, Kan., will tackle a full campaign of Pro Truck racing in 2026.

Knowland will participate in test days on Aug. 15 and Sept. 19 at Houston (Texas) Motorsports Park, in preparation for a full campaign, as he steps up from Bandoleros into full-bodied race cars.

The first-generation racer, who turns 12 two days after his first Pro Truck test, couldn’t be more eager for the challenge that awaits him as he continues his climb up the pavement ladder.

“I’m super excited to be moving into the Pro Trucks next year, and I’m very thankful that Kirby and everyone involved with KHR are willing to work with us on this portion of my racing journey,” said Knowland. “Every step is a big one, but this will be the biggest move yet that I’ve taken, and having the right people around me as I start to learn the heavier cars will be really important to getting up to speed as quickly as possible.

“There’s a ton of new things going into this for me, but it’s all about learning and seeing what we can build through this process and I’m ready for the challenge!”

After getting chances to see both Knowland’s energy and quick adaptation to the Bandolero cars, Kirby Honeycutt feels confident that his new driver will be able to jump into a Pro Truck and find his footing quickly.

“I’m really looking forward to starting to work with Taegan and seeing what we can build and achieve together with him,” Honeycutt said. “He’s shown a lot of promise in both quarter midgets and Bandoleros, and he’s really taken to the Bandoleros, despite not having near the amount of consistent track time that a lot of the drivers he’s racing against do. I feel that given the right foundation, Taegan will be able to work his way steadily into contention for top finishes and, eventually, victory lane.

“We know this will be a building process with him and we’re excited that Taegan and his family have chosen to take this next step on their journey with us.”

Additional updates regarding Knowland’s coming Pro Truck endeavors will be shared as they become available, following the young driver’s first test day in mid-August.

Knowland would like to thank marketing partners ATP Restoration; Thrivent Financial; Race Face Brand Development; the Friends of Jacklyn Foundation; Qdoba of Topeka, Manhattan, and Junction City; Jeremiah Bullfrogs Bar & Grille; Daredevil Coffee; Royal Signs; DC Lawn Care; and TruHeight Vitamins for their continued support of his racing efforts.

Knowland returns to action with his Race Driven Performance Bandolero on Tuesday, July 15 for round eight of 10 in the Cook Out Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.

About Taegan Knowland

Taegan Knowland is an 11-year-old Kansan whose dreams of racing were strong from his earliest years. A first-generation racer, Knowland began racing quarter midgets in 2021 and has since compiled a record of more than 30 victories, including a highlight win in 2022 at historic Daytona (Fla.) Int’l Speedway.

Knowland currently races quarter midgets nationally in the NASCAR Youth Series (formerly the USAC.25 Series) and has also branched out into Bandolero car racing over the past year, competing for Race Driven Performance in the prestigious Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway and other major INEX-sanctioned events.

Looking toward 2026, Knowland will move into the highly competitive Pro Truck class with Kaden Honeycutt Racing under the tutelage of team owner Kirby Honeycutt, at tracks including Houston Motorsports Park.

Away from the racetrack, Knowland is a supporter of the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation’s mission to better the lives of children affected by pediatric cancer and their families, and is also a member of his school choir.

For more information on Taegan Knowland, visit his website at www.taeganknowlandracing.com.