Queen Joins Kaulig Racing to Complete 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Season
The racing world is buzzing about a young driver who’s been turning heads all season long. Brenden “Butterbean” Queen has been nothing short of spectacular this year, and honestly, watching his journey unfold has been one of those rare moments that makes you remember why you fell in love with motorsports in the first place.
Queen Dominates ARCA Championship Season
This 27-year-old driver just wrapped up the 2025 ARCA Menards Series championship in absolutely dominant fashion. Eight wins out of 20 races. That’s not just good, that’s championship-level excellence that gets your heart pumping. When you toss in 17 top-five finishes and 17 top-ten results, you’re looking at consistency that would make any veteran driver jealous.
Queen didn’t just edge out the competition either. He crushed Lavar Scott by 106 points in the final standings, which might as well be a country mile in racing terms. Those kinds of numbers don’t happen by accident. They come from raw talent mixed with determination that reminds you why some drivers are just born for this sport.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Breakthrough for Queen
But here’s where the story gets really exciting for Queen and his growing fanbase. Earlier this year, he made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Bristol behind the wheel of the No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. Sure, he finished 20th, but debut races are about learning, not winning. What happened next at Kansas showed everyone what this kid is really made of.
Starting fourth at Kansas and finishing ninth? That’s the kind of performance that makes team owners take notice. You could practically feel the excitement building in the garage area when Queen crossed that finish line. It was one of those moments where you knew something special was brewing.
Kaulig Racing clearly saw what we all witnessed because they’ve decided to bring Queen back for the remainder of the 2025 season. He’ll be strapped into that No. 11 machine for Talladega, Martinsville, and Phoenix – three tracks that will test every ounce of skill he’s developed.
Familiar Territory Awaits Queen at Martinsville
If there’s one track where Queen should feel right at home, it’s Martinsville. As a Virginia native, this historic half-mile paperclip has probably been calling his name for years. There’s something special about racing on your home turf, and you can bet Queen will have extra motivation when he rolls into that legendary facility.
Earlier this year, he finished second in the ARCA race at Phoenix, proving he can handle the pressure when championship implications are on the line. Talladega might have been a different story with that crash, but superspeedway racing is its own beast – sometimes you’re the hero, sometimes you’re the victim of someone else’s mistake.
Queen Expresses Gratitude for Opportunity
“Ready to cap off a great year with the 11 team,” Queen shared on social media, and you could practically feel the excitement radiating through those words. “Can’t thank Kaulig Racing enough for the opportunity!” That kind of genuine appreciation is refreshing in a sport where some drivers act entitled before they’ve earned it. Queen understands this is a golden opportunity, and his humble approach makes you want to root for him even more.
Kaulig Racing’s Search for Consistency
Kaulig has been cycling through different drivers since parting ways with Josh Williams mid-season, trying to find the right combination. They’ve had Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell, Justin Haley, Daniel Hemric, and even 2024 Supercars champion Will Brown behind the wheel.
That’s a lot of musical chairs for one season. But sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince, and Queen might just be the answer they’ve been searching for. His ARCA championship performance speaks volumes about his ability to handle pressure and deliver results when it matters most.
Final Thoughts
As we head into these final races of the season, watching Queen’s development will be fascinating. He’s got the talent, the hunger, and now the equipment to make some serious noise. Whether he’s your new favorite driver or just someone you’re keeping an eye on, one thing’s certain: Brenden Queen is a name we’ll be hearing a lot more of in NASCAR’s future.
