SANDUSKY, Ohio (JAN. 15, 2026) – ThorSport Racing is proud to announce that Canadian standout Cole Butcher will pilot the No. 13 Ford F-150 full-time with the organization for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. This will mark a new chapter for both the driver and the championship-winning team.
The 2026 season will represent Butcher’s first full-time campaign in the world’s top-tier truck series. He will continue to build on an impressive resume that includes an ASA Maritime Pro Stock Tour Championship, Southern Super Series Championship, and two Oxford 250 wins. Known for his adaptability and steady progression at the national level, Butcher is ready to make an immediate impact with ThorSport Racing.
“I’m incredibly grateful to Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for giving me this opportunity in 2026,” said Butcher. “This team has a long history of success and championships, to be trusted with the No. 13 Ford F-150 full-time is something I don’t take lightly. I’m excited for what’s ahead and ready to get to work with this group.”
Partner announcements for the No. 13 Ford F-150 will be made at a later date.
Butcher will make his debut in the No. 13 Ford F-150 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13, with live coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Fans can also listen live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, 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 world’s top-tier truck 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. For more information, visit www.thorsport.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet with us @ThorSportRacing.
About Ford Racing
Ford Racing 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 Racing 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 @FordRacing on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
For more information, please contact:
Kelli Hammonds | khammonds@thorsport.com
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