Cole Butcher Making NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Bristol

Cole Butcher will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway, piloting the Halmar Friesen Racing No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics.

The Nova Scotia native is a two-time winner in the Oxford 250 and currently leads the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour points standings. Butcher has four wins this season and eight in his career with the ASA STARS National Tour following a victory in the series' most recent event, the Redbud 400 at Anderson Speedway.

"I'm excited to make my Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway with Halmar Friesen Racing," Butcher said. "It's a big opportunity, and I'm looking forward to the challenge.

"Bristol is such an iconic track, and I'm hoping we can put together a solid run and bring home a Top 10 finish. I'm thankful to everyone at Halmar Friesen Racing for the chance to be part of this race."

Atlantic Tiltload and TOP Construction Ltd., both longtime partners of Butcher's Late Model efforts, are backing his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut.

"Cole has been on our radar for the past few years,' said Halmar Friesen Racing co-owner Stewart Friesen. "I've watched what he's been able to do against some of the toughest Late Model competition in the country and he's been impressive.

"Already being a part of the TRD family, he's the perfect fit as we continue to grow the team. All of us at HFR are excited to have him join us at Bristol in the 62."

The UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics takes place on Thursday, September 11 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The green flag waves at 8 p.m. ET, with coverage on FS1, the NASCAR Radio Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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