Top NASCAR Prospect Set for Xfinity Series Debut at Bristol

What’s Happening?

ARCA Menards Series points leader Brenden “Butterbean” Queen is set to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut with Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 12.

• Queen, a 27-year-old short track ace, is in his first full-time season of ARCA Menards Series competition with Pinnacle Racing Group. Prior to his time in a national touring series, Queen made his name in the CARS Tour, winning the 2024 Late Model Stock Championship.
• The fan favorite driver will be behind the wheel of Kaulig Racing’s No. 11, joining Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell, Justin Haley, and Will Brown in doing so. However, this car did not start the season with a rotation of drivers, as veteran Josh Williams was set for his second full-time season of action with Kaulig prior to his July 30 release.
• This year, in his first full-time season in ARCA, Queen has six wins, 13 top-fives, and 13 top-tens in 16 starts. With only four races left on the calendar, Queen holds a 42-point lead over REV Racing’s Lavar Scott.
• Queen is no stranger to the NASCAR National Series, making three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts with TRICON Garage in 2024, finishing a best of third at North Wilkesboro. He made his return to the series with Spire Motorsports at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, starting 14th and finishing 16th.
• With his stellar performance in ARCA, rumors suggest that multiple Craftsman Truck Series teams are interested in signing Queen for 2026. Among these rumored parties is Kaulig’s new Truck Series operation that will field Ram Trucks.

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