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TYM NORTH AMERICA PARTNERS WITH THORSPORT RACING AND BEN RHODES IN THE NO. 99 TYM FORD F-150 IN 2026.

SANDUSKY, Ohio (Feb. 11, 2026) – ThorSport Racing and TYM North America will expand their partnership in 2026, teaming up with Ben Rhodes in the world’s top-tier truck series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Rhodes will pilot the No. 99 TYM Ford F-150, marking the next chapter in TYM’s continued commitment to ThorSport Racing and NASCAR competition.

In 2026, TYM celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking decades of innovation and excellence in agricultural manufacturing. TYM North America, headquartered in Georgia, supports small farmers and homesteaders with a lineup of tractors ranging from 22 to 130 horsepower. With four strategically located assembly facilities across the United States and a robust dealer network spanning the U.S. and Canada, TYM is committed to delivering reliable tractors that are trusted worldwide. Globally, TYM operates in more than 40 countries, with its headquarters in South Korea.

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ABOUT BEN

Ben Rhodes began his racing journey at just 7 years old in 2004 in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Initially just racing at local tracks, he quickly branched out and began to compete in karts around the country. Wins and championships in the karting scene led to his next step of Bandoleros and Legend Cars. During his first full time season of Legend Car racing, Ben won 43 races, more than any other legend car racer that year (over 1200 drivers internationally). In 2011, Ben made his NASCAR stock car debut in a Late Model Stock at Hickory Motor Speedway and by 2014 he was competing full time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. During this season, Ben won the series’ Championship, Rookie of the Year, Most Pole Positions, and Most Popular Driver. Simultaneously, also making 3 NASCAR Truck series starts at just 17 years old. In 2016, Ben signed with ThorSport Racing to compete full time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Since then Ben has won two championships and now leads the series with the most consecutive starts by an active driver.

When not at the track you can find him in the Louisville, Kentucky area where he currently lives with his wife and 3 kids.

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ABOUT BEN

Two time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. The NASCAR champion has competed in numerous series and vehicles to climb the racing ladder. He currently competes in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for his tenth full-time season and for the longest tenured team—ThorSport Racing.

Ben can be found back in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky with family and friends or in Sandusky, Ohio with his team.

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