Overview
- ThorSport confirmed Jan. 15 that 29-year-old Cole Butcher will run the full 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 13 Ford F-150.
- His debut with the team is scheduled for the Daytona season opener on February 13.
- Butcher will contend for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year honors in 2026.
- The move comes as ThorSport reshuffles its lineup with Jake Garcia to the No. 98 and Ty Majeski to the No. 88 in place of Matt Crafton.
- Sponsorships for the No. 13 will be announced later, as Butcher graduates from a decorated late-model career and two 2025 Truck starts with Halmar Friesen Racing.