Kaulig Racing’s first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver is here.
Brenden Queen will drive for the organization, the flagship team for RAM’s return to NASCAR, in 2026, Kaulig announced Oct. 16.
His truck number for the season was not announced.
“A big thanks to [Kaulig owner] Matt Kaulig, [CEO] Chris Rice, RAM, and everyone at Kaulig Racing for this opportunity,” Queen said in a team release. “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.”
“It’s been amazing to see what Brenden is capable of, from winning multiple championships at his local short track to his dominant ARCA [Menards Series] championship season,” Chris Rice added. “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 the defending ARCA Menards Series champion, scoring the title in 2025 with Pinnacle Racing Group. He earned eight wins throughout the 20-race season.
He also has four races of previous Truck experience, including one in 2025 while driving for Spire Motorsports. In his series debut in 2024, he finished fourth for TRICON Garage.
More recently, Queen has been competing part time for Kaulig in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He has one top 10 in two starts this season, with a third coming this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
The remainder of Kaulig’s Truck lineup has not been announced. The team plans to enter five trucks in its maiden season in the series.
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