Brenden Queen Expected to Make NASCAR Xfinity Debut at Bristol with Kaulig Racing

Brenden Queen, the 2024 CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour champion and current points leader in the ARCA Menards Series, will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 12, driving the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing. Queen, who also competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has achieved six wins and three pole awards in the 2025 ARCA season and is recognized for his success on short tracks, including three consecutive championships at Langley Speedway. Kaulig Racing president Chris Rice expressed excitement about Queen's transition to the Xfinity Series, praising his short track skills and ARCA performance. The Food City 300 race will broadcast on The CW, with Queen eager to deliver a solid performance in his debut. Queen described the opportunity as a dream come true and thanked Kaulig Racing for making it possible. The No. 11 Chevrolet has a history of multiple drivers, and this race marks Queen's first full-time effort with the Kaulig team in the Xfinity Series.