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Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen Places Seventh in Truck Series' Daytona Race
Chesapeake driver competes against several full-time Cup drivers, temporary teammate Tony Stewart, and daredevil Travis Pastrana.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen, a Chesapeake native, finished seventh in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night. Queen was the highest-finishing Dodge Ram driver in the brand's first NASCAR competition since 2012, completing all 102 laps in the 37-driver field. The race, called the Fresh From Florida 250, was won by Chandler Smith and included several full-time Cup Series drivers, as well as daredevil Travis Pastrana and a brief appearance by legendary Tony Stewart, who was Queen's teammate for the night.
Why it matters
Queen's strong performance in his first full-time Truck Series ride is a notable achievement, as he was able to compete with and finish ahead of several established Cup Series drivers. The race also marked Dodge's return to NASCAR competition after a long absence, adding an extra layer of interest.
The details
Queen, who was making his first full-time Truck Series start, was one of 23 drivers to complete all 102 laps of the race. He finished seventh, the highest-placing Dodge Ram driver in the field. The race was won by Chandler Smith, and included several full-time Cup Series drivers, as well as daredevil Travis Pastrana and a brief appearance by legendary Tony Stewart, who was Queen's teammate for the night. An early wreck took out Stewart, and YouTube sensation Garrett Mitchell (aka Cleetus McFarland) also lost control and hit a wall during the race.
- The Fresh From Florida 250 race took place on Friday, February 14, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway.
The players
Brenden 'Butterbean' Queen
A Chesapeake native competing in his first full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride.
Chandler Smith
The surprising winner of the Fresh From Florida 250 race at Daytona.
Tony Stewart
A legendary NASCAR driver who was making his first appearance in a national series race since 2016, and was Queen's temporary teammate for the night.
Travis Pastrana
A daredevil driver who competed in the Fresh From Florida 250 race at Daytona.
Garrett Mitchell (aka Cleetus McFarland)
A YouTube sensation who lost control and hit a wall during the race.
The takeaway
Queen's strong seventh-place finish in his first full-time Truck Series ride, competing against several established Cup Series drivers, is an impressive accomplishment that showcases his talent and potential in NASCAR's national series.
