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ThorSport Taps Cole Butcher for Full-Time 2026 Truck Ride in No. 13 Ford

The Nova Scotia native brings championship late-model credentials to ThorSport after a brief 2025 audition in Trucks.

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.