SANDUSKY, Ohio (Feb. 11, 2026) – ThorSport Racing and TYM North America will expand their partnership in 2026, teaming up with Ben Rhodes in the world’s top-tier truck series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Rhodes will pilot the No. 99 TYM Ford F-150, marking the next chapter in TYM’s continued commitment to ThorSport Racing and NASCAR competition.
In 2026, TYM celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking decades of innovation and excellence in agricultural manufacturing. TYM North America, headquartered in Georgia, supports small farmers and homesteaders with a lineup of tractors ranging from 22 to 130 horsepower. With four strategically located assembly facilities across the United States and a robust dealer network spanning the U.S. and Canada, TYM is committed to delivering reliable tractors that are trusted worldwide. Globally, TYM operates in more than 40 countries, with its headquarters in South Korea.
“The TYM North America team is excited to partner with ThorSport Racing for the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series. We are proud to support Ben Rhodes in the No. 99 Ford F-150 and look forward to an amazing season. This relationship will help us to celebrate our 75th anniversary as the No. 99 truck takes the TYM brand to tracks nationwide. Along with hundreds of TYM authorized tractor dealers, we welcome Ben to the TYM family as a driver and new TYM owner,” Richard Mancinelli, TYM North America Marketing Leader.
Built on strength, innovation, and performance, the TYM North America and ThorSport Racing partnership brings a powerful presence to the top-tier truck series. TYM will appear as the primary partner on Ben Rhodes’ truck for multiple races, starting at the season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Tune into FOX to catch all the action from Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Listen to the race on the Motor Racing Network Radio (MRN) or SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.
About TYM North America
At TYM, we create tractors that combine alluring form, advanced function, and accessible value. Crafted through our expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing, our tractors help people overcome obstacles as they shape the world around them. Headquartered in Korea with distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia, and assembly operations in the USA, TYM has been empowering customers for over 70 years.
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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