Cole Butcher secures full-time NASCAR Truck ride with ThorSport

ThorSport has signed Cole Butcher to be the new full-time driver of the No. 13 Ford F-150 for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. The 29-year-old is a native of Nova Scotia, Canada, and is a standout in the late model tour.

“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.”

Butcher's resume includes an ASA Maritime Pro Stock Tour Championship, a Southern Super Series Championship, as well as two Oxford 250 wins.

Butcher has two previous starts in the Truck Series, starting 21st and finishing 23rd in his debut at Bristol Motor Speedway. He also ran the season finale at Phoenix Raceway, starting 18th and finishing 23rd. Both of those starts came with Halmar-Friesen Racing.