SANDUSKY, OHIO (April 15, 2025) – ThorSport Racing is proud to announce Zimmerer Kubota, a family-owned and operated Kubota dealer, as the primary partner of Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 for the NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, May 2.
The Texas race will mark Zimmerer Kubota’s debut as a primary partner in the NASCAR Truck Series. Rhodes, the 2021 and 2023 Truck Series Champion, heads to their home state looking to deliver another strong performance.
Zimmerer Kubota, proudly serving Texans through six dealership locations, has become a go-to source for dependable Kubota equipment across residential, commercial, and agricultural markets. From tractors and lawnmowers to specialized machinery, their extensive selection is designed to meet the needs of landowners and professionals alike. In addition to new and pre-owned equipment sales, Zimmerer Kubota offers rental options, expert maintenance services, and a fully stocked parts department—all backed by a commitment to reliable customer support. For more information, visit www.zktractor.com
Catch all the action live from Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, May 2, at 8:00 p.m. EST on FOX Sports 1 (FS1). The race will also be broadcast on the Motor Racing Network Radio (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.
About ThorSport Racing
ThorSport Racing, based in a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio is the longest-tenured NASCAR Truck Series team, competing in the series since 1996. The Sandusky-based team has a combined seven driver’s championships – six in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series with Frank Kimmel. In addition, the team has 17 consecutive seasons in the Truck Series, with at least one win. For more information visit www.thorsport.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet with us @ThorSportRacing.
About Ford Performance
Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.
For more information, please contact:
Kelli Hammonds | khammonds@thorsport.com
Austin Means | ameans@thorsport.com
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