A Decade in Honor of Alan Kulwicki: The Kulwicki Driver Development Program
Ahead of the 2025 Kulwicki Cup winner announcement, I’m sharing my full interview with longtime KDDP Director Tom Roberts. He reflects on Alan’s legacy, driver development, Cole Butcher’s impact, and the heart behind one of short track racing’s most meaningful programs.
Butcher ‘25: NASCAR, Championships, Snowball Derby
Nova Scotia’s #28 Cole Butcher has capped off one of the most dominant short-track seasons in recent memory - clinching 3 ASA championships and making his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with Halmar Friesen Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Porters Lake driver will return to the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the season finale at Phoenix, marking his second start. Butcher’s 2025 campaign included major victories at Five Flags, Anderson, and Slinger, plus 3 straight Blizzard Series wins and a guaranteed spot in the Snowball Derby.
Cole Butcher to Make NASCAR Truck Series Debut at Bristol in Halmar Friesen Racing No. 62
Donnie Wilson Motorsports has long been a proving ground for future NASCAR talent, producing names like Chandler Smith, Sammy Smith, Corey Heim, William Sawalich, and Giovanni Ruggiero — several of whom are already NASCAR race winners. Cole Butcher, the team’s longest-tenured and most senior full-time driver, now takes his own step onto that path. While he’s been busy dominating the ASA STARS National Tour, his Truck Series debut at Bristol shows he’s following in the footsteps of his Wilson teammates who’ve already made the leap.
Human for a Moment, Hero the Next: Cole Butcher’s June Roller-Coaster & What’s Next
In this article we go over Cole Butcher’s 2025 ASA STARS/Southern Super Series totals, 6 of his May-June race results, and what is coming next.
Butcher’s Sizzling Streak Rolls Into May: Season Recap & Nashville–Hickory–Newport Preview
A short recap of the ASA Southern Super Series Mobile Race, brief season recap, stats, standings, and preview of upcoming May Races at Nashville Fairgrounds, Hickory Motor Speedway, and Newport Speedway
Cole Butcher wins 3rd straight, leaves field in the dust
Donnie Wilson Racing’s #28 Cole Butcher led every lap in the ASA Southern Super Series race #4 at 5 Flags Speedway, making it look easy.
0.001 Seconds and a Southern Redemption: Cole Butcher Eyes ASA SSS Doubleheader
Donnie Wilson Racing’s #28 Cole Butcher has several compelling story lines leading up to this weekend’s ASA Southern Super Series double-header.
Cole Butcher Wins Back-to-Back ASA National Features
#28 Donnie Wilson Motorsports driver Cole Butcher wins his 2nd straight ASA STARS National Tour Race, taking over the Championship Points Lead in the process.
Cole Butcher’s Rise to Dominance at Five Flags Speedway
Canada’s #28 Cole Butcher has been very strong at the iconic Five Flags Speedway, and has only been getting better. In this article we take a look at his recent success, and trajectory.
Cole Butcher vs. Casey Roderick: What Could Have Been?
Despite missing 2 races, Butcher was dominant in ASA in 2024, while Roderick's consistent, top tier performance across the season secured the title. This article explores the missed opportunities and "what-if" scenarios, and how they may have changed the championship outcome.
A look at prominent Pro/Super Late Model Racing Regions Part 7 (Canadian Maritimes)
Part 7 of the prominent Pro/Super Late Model Region overview, this time focusing on the Canadian Maritimes.
Cole Butcher is going to win the 2024 ASA STARS National Tour Championship
Nova Scotia Canada’s Cole Butcher is going to win the 2024 ASA STARS National Tour, and this is why
2024 ASA Race #2: Return to Pensacola, Florida
A look at Race #2 of the 2024 ASA Stars National Tour Schedule - Cole Butcher wins
ASA, Junior Hanley, Scott Fraser, and beyond - New Smyrna’s World Series of Asphalt Racing (Interviews)
A look at the New Smyrna Speedway World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing event, with an emphasis on Maritime drivers’ history in the event, as well as looking at Cole Butcher’s debut, which pairs as his first race on his full-time ASA Stars National Tour schedule.
Cole Butcher: Aiming for a Checkered Flag at The Snowball Derby
Snowball Derby Preview, featuring Cole Butcher
ASA: Glass City 200, Canadian Racing + Roots, Momentum, and Questions: Cole Butcher
A look at Cole’s latest ASA race: Glass City 200, a spotlight on the strength of Maritime Racing, an examination of momentum & streaks in racing, and questions that time will answer.
Cole Butcher Conquers The 50th Oxford 250: A Victory Born from Skill & Teamwork
Context of Cole Butcher’s recent successes, especially in PASS, leading up to the 50th Oxford 250, accompanied by a Race Recap.
Cole Butcher: Journey from Bandolero Champion to Oxford 250 Defending Winner
Learn Cole Butcher’s Maritime roots, and PASS Super Late Model growth, as he looks to defend his Oxford 250 crown this August 27th.
Condensed - Cole Butcher: From Bandolero Champ to Oxford 250 Defender
Condensed version of: Learn Cole Butcher’s Maritime roots, and PASS Super Late Model growth, as he looks to defend his Oxford 250 crown this August 27th.
Rising Star Cole Butcher, Local Race Car Driver - A Preview of The Clash 250 at Scotia Speedworld, and Why it Matters
Preview of The Summer Clash 250 for the casual, or unaware demographic, with an emphasis on a local who came up through these races, and has found success in the USA