SANDUSKY, Ohio – Chris Buescher is set to make his first career NASCAR Truck Series start in the No. 66 FarmPaint.com Ford F-150 with ThorSport Racing at Watkins Glen International on Friday, August 8th at 5:00 p.m. ET on FS1
Buescher has become one of the most respected competitors in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. A former Xfinity Series champion and nine-year Cup veteran, he is performing at the top of his game. Now, Buescher joins ThorSport Racing to make his NASCAR Truck Series debut, bringing experience and adaptability behind the wheel of a Ford F-150. He enters the weekend as the defending Cup Series winner at Watkins Glen with RFK Racing.
“Watkins Glen has been a special place for me, especially after last year’s win, so I’m really looking forward to getting back there. It’s a great place for me to make my first-ever Truck Series start, and I’m thankful for Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for giving me the opportunity to do so,” said Buescher.
Tune into FOX Sports 1 (FS1) to catch all the action from Watkins Glen International for the Mission 176 at the Glen on Friday, August 8th 5 p.m. ET. Listen to the race on the Motor Racing Network Radio (MRN) or SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.
About FarmPaint.com
FarmPaint manufactures and distributes high-performance, agricultural-grade paints and coatings engineered for long-lasting protection and beautification of farm and ranch structures. From UV-resistant barn and fence paint to roof, foundation, driveway coatings and repair products, FarmPaint offers a full line of competitively priced solutions for farms, ranches, and large-scale agricultural operations. FarmPaint also distributes ThorTurf dustless arena footings, engineered for safety and consistency across all riding disciplines—indoors and out. Headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, with global distribution and locations in Lexington, Ky. and Columbus, Ohio, FarmPaint is committed to unrivaled quality, service, and customer satisfaction. For more information or to place an order, visit FarmPaint.com or call 1-877-441-3276.
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 drivers’ 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:
Austin Means | ameans@thorsport.com
Kelli Hammonds | khammonds@thorsport.com
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