Brenden Queen, currently leading the ARCA Menards Series points standings, is scheduled to make his second appearance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend at Kansas Speedway. This marks an especially significant moment as it highlights Brenden Queen Xfinity Series Kansas efforts on a mile-and-a-half track for the first time.
A New Opportunity with Kaulig Racing
Queen is set to drive the No. 11 Action Industries Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, making his Xfinity return in Kansas. His previous start came two weeks prior at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he began the race from the 28th position and fought through the field to finish 20th. This recent opportunity sees Queen taking over the car previously driven by Josh Williams until late July, as Kaulig Racing continues its approach of giving multiple drivers a shot behind the wheel, including guest appearances from Spire Motorsports Cup Series drivers Carson Hocevar and Will Brown.
“Brenden Queen will jump back in the No. 11 @Action_Ind Chevy to make his first @NASCAR_Xfinity Series start on a mile-and-a-half track this weekend at Kansas Speedway! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/pCfZAZpOC2″— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing)
Career Milestones and Future Outlook
At 27 years old, Queen is in the midst of his rookie season in the ARCA Menards Series, representing Pinnacle Racing Group. Despite stepping up from the CARS Tour Late Model Stock environment to the national racing stage, Queen has collected seven wins and maintained his spot at the top of the standings for much of the current season. His performance has bolstered his reputation within the racing community and drawn attention from various teams.
Anticipation surrounds Queen’s possibility of a larger role within Kaulig Racing, as the team plans to launch a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series operation in partnership with RAM next season. Although the team will remain within Chevrolet’s ranks for now, they plan to field five trucks and rumors suggest Queen is being considered for a full-time driving position with the new program.
What This Means for Queen and the Series
Brenden Queen’s growing accomplishments in 2025 reflect a promising trajectory within professional motorsports. His upcoming performance at Kansas Speedway could further solidify his place as an emerging talent, especially with his adaptability from ARCA to Xfinity cars. The involvement of well-established organizations like Kaulig Racing, along with interest from major Cup Series drivers and an expanding team strategy, points to potential new opportunities for Queen as the next season approaches.
The Kansas race not only represents Queen’s next competitive challenge in the NASCAR Xfinity Series but could also mark an important step toward more prominent roles in the sport moving forward.
Brenden Queen will jump back in the No. 11 @Action_Ind Chevy to make his first @NASCAR_Xfinity Series start on a mile-and-a-half track this weekend at Kansas Speedway! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/pCfZAZpOC2
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) September 22, 2025
