Sandusky, Ohio (May 28, 2026) – Nashville Stampede, the inaugural PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams Champion, will partner with ThorSport Racing as the primary partner on Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, May 29th at 8:00PM ET on FS1.
“Greatness fuels greatness, and the 2022 PBR Teams Champion Nashville Stampede couldn’t be more fired up to partner with ThorSport as Ben Rhodes takes on Nashville Superspeedway in the No. 99 Ford F-150,” said Stampede General Manager Tina Battock. “Our fans live for grit, adrenaline, and heart – the same qualities that make NASCAR electric. We’re cheering for Ben and ThorSport as they chase down another championship!”
Nashville Stampede competes in the groundbreaking PBR Teams league, which transforms bull riding from an individual sport into a team-based competition. During the league’s inaugural season in 2022, the Stampede made a Cinderella run at the 2022 PBR Teams Championship, rising from No. 8 to win the year-end title. In the seasons since, Nashville has been a force on the dirt under the leadership of two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride, boasting a deep roster that includes rising stars Kaiden Loud and Daniel Feitosa riding alongside veterans Cody Jesus and Alan de Souza.
As a family-owned team with deep roots in the Western way of life, the Stampede’s hardworking, team-first mentality naturally aligns with ThorSport and the high-intensity world of NASCAR competition.
Since establishing The Ranch at NRS in Decatur, Texas, as its training home, the Nashville Stampede has also expanded its commitment to developing the next generation of bull riders through the Stampede Bull Riding Academy. Through clinics, coaching, and development programs, the Academy helps young riders sharpen their skills while growing their passion for the sport.
For Rhodes, the partnership reflects a shared connection between ThorSport and the Western way of life.
“Partnering with Nashville Stampede is a great opportunity for us,” said Rhodes. “They’ve built a winning standard in PBR, and that competitive mindset connects really well with our team. It’s exciting to represent them at Nashville Superspeedway, and we’re looking forward to a strong weekend together.”
Tune in to FS1 on Friday, May 29th, for coverage of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Radio coverage can be heard on the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.
About Nashville Stampede
Nashville Stampede is based at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and competes in the groundbreaking PBR Teams league. The 2022 PBR Teams Champion Stampede is coached by two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride and led by General Manager Tina Battock. The team is owned by Morris Communications Company, LLC (MCC), a privately held company with diversified holdings in media, real estate, property development, and agribusiness.
The Stampede will bring PBR Teams competition back to Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville for its homestand games August 14–16, 2026. Stampede Days festival activities will begin at noon on Friday, August 14, and continue throughout the weekend, bringing fans a full slate of Western lifestyle and entertainment events alongside the competition.
For more information about Nashville Stampede, visit PBR.com or follow Nashville Stampede on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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. 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:
Brooke Benjamin | brookeb@thorsport.com
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