Cole Butcher

Cole Butcher enters his rookie season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as the top-rated Super Late Model race car driver in America. A native of Nova Scotia, Canada, Butcher brings a proven short-track resume and winning pedigree to ThorSport Racing, competing full-time in the No. 13 Ford F-150 in 2026. Butcher is fresh off of a banner year in 2025, winning four tour championships including the ASA STARS National Tour, Blizzard Series, ASA Southern Super Series, and the ASA/CRA Super Series.

Known for his consistency, racecraft, and ability to contend at historic short tracks, Butcher has established himself as a regular race winner and championship-caliber driver across multiple touring divisions. Along the way, he has won some of the most prestigious short track races in North America.

Butcher made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in 2025 with two starts, gaining valuable experience before securing the full-time opportunity with ThorSport Racing for the 2026 season.

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