Cole Butcher Set for Second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Start with Halmar Friesen Racing at Phoenix Raceway

Cole Butcher at Bristol Motor Speedway

STATESVILLE, N.C. (OCT. 7, 2025) — Halmar Friesen Racing announced today that Canadian short-track standout Cole Butcher will make his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series appearance, driving the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the Championship 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, Oct. 31.

Butcher’s entry will be backed by longtime partner Atlantic Tiltload Ltd., a leader in specialized hauling and transportation services across Eastern Canada, along with support from TOP Construction Ltd. and Superior Foundations.

A native of Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Butcher is a proven winner in some of North America’s toughest short-track arenas. He’s a multi-time Pro Stock Tour champion, a podium finisher in the Oxford 250, and a race winner in the ASA STARS National Tour, further cementing his reputation as one of the top short-track talents on the continent.

“I learned a lot in my first NASCAR Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway with HFR. Adjusting from the sim to real life was a big step. The truck feels much narrower than what I’m used to, and running the radial tire is a completely different experience compared to the bias-ply. Every lap was an opportunity to learn and improve, and I’m looking forward to gaining more experience and track time in the series when we head to Phoenix,” Butcher said.

“Cole showed a lot of grit in his debut with us at Bristol in the 62. We’re very proud to partner with Atlantic Tiltload Ltd. and have him back in the seat for the most exciting race of the year,” said Stewart Friesen, co-owner of Halmar Friesen Racing.

The Championship 150 at Phoenix Raceway will serve as the final event of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, bringing high-intensity racing under the lights as teams battle for the year’s ultimate honors.