Chris Buescher to Debut in NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen with ThorSport

ThorSport Racing has announced that Chris Buescher, a seasoned driver with ten years of experience in the NASCAR Cup Series, will make his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series during the upcoming Mission 176 race at Watkins Glen International. Buescher will race the No. 66 FarmPaint.com Ford F-150 for the championship-winning team, marking his first appearance in this series. Buescher, who has secured six victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, is returning to Watkins Glen, a track where he previously achieved significant success, including a victory in last year's race. That win was notable as it was his sixth in the Cup Series, with five of those wins coming while racing for RFK Racing, where he currently drives the No. 17 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Expressing enthusiasm about his upcoming debut, Buescher said, "Watkins Glen is a special place for me, especially after last year's win. I'm excited to return there and to make my first Truck Series start. I appreciate Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for this opportunity." Buescher's career path has been unconventional, progressing directly from ARCA in 2012 to a part-time Xfinity Series schedule in 2013, bypassing the Truck Ser...