Kaulig Racing has put a big piece in place for its inaugural Craftsman Truck Series season. The team has signed ARCA Menards Series champion Brenden "Butterbean" Queen.
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According to a press release, Queen will take over one of Kaulig Racing's five Ram Trucks while competing on a full-time basis. He will pursue a spot in the playoffs, as well as Rookie of the Year honors.
Kaulig Racing did not provide details about Queen's number, crew chief, or sponsors. These announcements will take place at a later date.
Climbing up the ladder.@03Butterbean will join @KauligRacing's new @RamTrucks team in 2026! pic.twitter.com/GHAtxIh5eD
— NASCAR Regional (@NASCARRegional) October 16, 2025
"A big thanks to Matt Kaulig, Chris Rice, RAM, and everyone at Kaulig Racing for this opportunity," said Queen. "I'm just a short-track kid who's worked hard every day, never really knowing if I'd ever make it to this level.
"I'm very thankful for this chance and can't wait to get rolling with RAM and Kaulig Racing. The goals are simple: build a winning team and chase championships."
Queen, a former longshoreman, has delivered success in multiple racing series. He captured three consecutive track championships at Langley Speedway and then he won the 2024 CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour championship.
This season, Queen moved up to the ARCA Menards Series. He joined Pinnacle Racing Group and delivered a dominant season. He kicked off the year with a win at Daytona International Speedway and then he went on to win seven more times. Queen posted 17 top-five finishes in 20 races and posted an average finish of 4.8.
The Virginia native also made his Xfinity Series debut. He joined Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway and finished 20th. He then returned to the team at Kansas Speedway and scored a ninth-place finish. Queen will close out the season with Kaulig Racing while driving the No. 11 at Talladega Superspeedway, Martinsville Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway.
"It's been amazing to see what Brenden is capable of, from winning multiple championships at his local short track to his dominant ARCA championship season," said Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice. "He's proven he deserves this opportunity, and we can't wait to see what he does in the Truck Series next year."
Queen is only the first piece in the puzzle. Rice revealed during a conversation with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Wednesday that the team knows who its Truck Series drivers will be. It just hasn't made these announcements yet.
