Two-Time Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 to Feature Kubota Orange for Multiple Races Beginning March 1 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
GRAPEVINE, Texas (February 29, 2024) – Kubota Tractor Corporation and ThorSport Racing
today announced that Kubota will return as the Official Tractor Company of ThorSport and a primary
sponsor of two-time Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 for six races during the 2024
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. The continued partnership marks the second full season
Kubota is a primary sponsor after the partnership began in September of the 2022 season.
“When we started this partnership with ThorSport and Ben, he was already a champion, and we
couldn’t have been more excited to see him cross the finish line to win his second and bring home the
trophy to Kubota Country," said Todd Stucke, President of Kubota Tractor Corporation. “Much like
Kubota customers, Ben has the heart of a champion and is determined to get the job done right. We’re
proud to be part of the ThorSport team and we’re looking forward to joining Ben in victory lane again this
year.”
Last season, Rhodes captured his second Truck Series championship with a thrilling fifth-place
finish in the fourth overtime of the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, which secured his spot at the
top of the championship standings. With the win, Rhodes, who also won in 2021, became the youngest
multi-time Truck Series champion.
“I’m thrilled to be able to represent Kubota once again,” said Rhodes. “We’ve had some great
highlights over the years competing for wins and championships. I think 2024 is going to be an even
better year.”
During the 2024 season, the Kubota orange paint scheme will once again appear on Ben Rhodes’
No. 99 Ford F-150 in the following race markets: Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas; Texas Motor
Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas; Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa.; Kansas Speedway in Kansas City,
Kan.; Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Fla.; and Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season is already underway and Rhodes’ first race
behind the wheel of the Kubota-branded No. 99 Ford F-150 is March 1, 2024, at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway. Catch all the racing action beginning at 9 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1 and the Motor Racing
Network.
About Kubota Tractor Corporation
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and
manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross hp, performance-
matched implements, compact construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools,
commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor
Corporation, 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit
KubotaUSA.com.
About ThorSport Racing
ThorSport Racing, based in a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio is the longest-tenured
NASCAR Truck Series team, competing in the series since 1996. The Sandusky-based team has a combined six
driver’s championships – five in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series with Frank Kimmel. In
addition, the team has 16 consecutive seasons in the Truck Series, with at least one win.
For more information visit www.thorsport.com , follow us on Facebook and Instagram , or tweet with us @ThorSportRacing.
