Newly crowned ARCA Menards Series champion Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen will be part of Kaulig Racing's brand new NASCAR Truck Series effort and Ram's highly anticipated return to the sport.
Kaulig is expected to field up to five trucks in 2026 with support from the Stellantis brand, and Queen has been confirmed as the team's first driver.
“A big thanks to Matt Kaulig, Chris Rice, RAM, and everyone at Kaulig Racing for this opportunity,” said Queen. “I’m just a short-track kid who’s worked hard every day, never really knowing if I’d ever make it to this level. I’m very thankful for this chance and can’t wait to get rolling with RAM and Kaulig Racing. The goals are simple: build a winning team and chase championships.”
Queen dominated the ARCA circuit this year, winning eight of 20 races with a total of 17 top fives and 17 top tens.
The former CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour champion also made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut with Kaulig earlier this year, and was recently announced as the driver of the team's No. 11 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2025 NXS season.
The 27-year-old also has four Truck Series starts, actually finishing an impressive fourth in his 2024 debut at North Wilkesboro.
“It’s been amazing to see what Brenden is capable of, from winning multiple championships at his local short track to his dominant ARCA championship season,” said Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing. “He’s proven he deserves this opportunity, and we can’t wait to see what he does in the Truck Series next year.”
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