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ARCA Champion Brenden Queen Joins Kaulig Racing for 2026

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen, the 2025 ARCA champion, will drive Kaulig Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, announced October 16.
He is Kaulig's RAM-supported team's first driver, and the program will field five trucks.
Queen dominated ARCA with eight wins and aims to chase championships.
He previously competed in the Truck Series and Xfinity Series, with a Truck debut that finished fourth.

History

Historical Context

NASCAR launched the Craftsman Truck Series in 1995, initially seen as a niche division but quickly gaining traction with over 30 annual races. Sponsored by Craftsman, the series has become a vital platform for emerging talent, exemplified by Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen's move to Kaulig Racing in 2026, highlighting NASCAR's ongoing evolution and commitment to competitive racing.

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Story summary

Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen, the 2025 ARCA champion, will drive Kaulig Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, announced October 16.
He is Kaulig's RAM-supported team's first driver, and the program will field five trucks.
Queen dominated ARCA with eight wins and aims to chase championships.
He previously competed in the Truck Series and Xfinity Series, with a Truck debut that finished fourth.

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