Following a standout 2026 campaign that earned him the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year honors, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen is turning his competitive focus toward the 2027 season, which will feature a series of career-first tracks and his first international race Speedway Digest reported on November 10, 2026, from the Adrienne Arsht Center during end-of-season NASCAR Awards activities. Queen finished the 2026 season 13th in the overall standings, serving as the highest-finishing driver among five entries from Kaulig Racing.
Looking ahead to the upcoming 2027 full-season schedule, Queen faces three tracks where he has never previously competed: Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Pocono Raceway, and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. The September 5 international race in Canada will require the driver to secure his first passport, noting that he has never previously traveled outside the United States.
New Circuits and Historic Venues
Reflecting on his upcoming debut at Bowman Gray Stadium, Queen highlighted the historical significance and expected intensity of racing at the venue. Kaulig Racing managed the return of the Ram brand to the Truck Series during the 2026 season and is set to field Dodge Chargers for the brand’s return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027. Queen enters the upcoming preparation period with clear sights on adapting quickly to these unfamiliar circuits and building upon the foundation established during his rookie year.