STATESVILLE, N.C.: A Halifax-area race car driver will be getting behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series truck at Bristol Motor Speedway.<\/p>\n
In a release on Sunday, Halmar Fresen Racing announced that Cole Butcher, a former FGI Maritime Pro Stock Tour champion and current ASA Stars National Tour points leader, will pilot the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the upcoming UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway.<\/p>\n
The race at Bristol will take place on September 11.<\/p>\n
Backed by longtime partner Atlantic Tiltload, a leader in specialized hauling and transportation services across Eastern Canada, Butcher will also have support from TOP Construction Ltd., further strengthening the Canadian presence behind this high-profile NASCAR entry.<\/p>\n
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Butcher, is a proven winner in some of North America\u2019s toughest short-track arenas. He\u2019s a multi-time Pro Stock Tour champion, a podium finisher in the Oxford 250, and recently scored a marquee victory in the ASA STARS National Tour, further cementing his reputation as one of the top short-track talents on the continent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited to make my Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway with Halmar Friesen Racing,\u201d Butcher said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a big opportunity, and I\u2019m looking forward to the challenge. Bristol is such an iconic track, and I\u2019m hoping we can put together a solid run and bring home a Top 10 finish. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m thankful to everyone at Halmar Friesen Racing for the chance to be part of this race.\u201d<\/p>\n
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HFR co-owner Stewart Friesen said that Butcher has been on their radar for the past few years. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve watched what he\u2019s been able to do against some of the toughest Late Model competition in the country and he\u2019s been impressive,\u201d said Friesen. <\/p>\n
\u201cAlready being a part of the TRD family, he\u2019s the perfect fit as we continue to grow the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of us at HFR are excited to have him join us at Bristol in the 62.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2025 UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway is set to deliver intense, high-banked action in front of an energetic crowd and national TV audience. <\/p>\n
The race will be broadcast live on FS1. Truck series races are not always broadcast in Canada. <\/p>\n
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