ThorSport Racing has completed its lineup of full-time Craftsman Truck Series drivers. The team has announced who will drive the Nos. 13, 88, 98, and 99 Ford F-150 entries in 2026.
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The championship-winning NASCAR team put the final piece in place on Thursday afternoon. The team revealed that Late Model standout Cole Butcher will take over the No. 13 Ford F-150. He will replace Jake Garcia, who moves to the No. 98 Ford F-150 in 2026.
Butcher, 29, is a Pro Stock Tour champion and a two-time winner of the Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway. The Canadian has also won an ASA STARS National Tour championship and the Winchester 400.
"I'm incredibly grateful to Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for giving me this opportunity in 2026," said Butcher in a press release.
"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."
Garcia replaces 2024 Truck Series champion Ty Majeski in the No. 98, which Curb Records co-owns. ThorSport previously announced that Majeski will replace the retiring three-time champion, Matt Crafton, in the No. 88 Menards F-150.
Two-time champion Ben Rhodes will remain in the same entry. He will continue to drive the No. 99 Ford F-150 as he seeks his third title.
"I want to thank Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for their trust and support as I continue with ThorSport Racing," Garcia said.
"A special thank you to Mike Curb for believing in me to carry on the legacy of the No. 98, as well as Quanta Services for standing behind this program."
ThorSport Racing has more information to provide. The team still has to detail the partners who will support Butcher during his rookie season, as well as the crew chiefs who will partner with each of these Truck Series drivers.
This new version of the lineup will make its debut on Friday, Feb. 13, during the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway.
