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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Dean Thompson, driver of the #26 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

TriMech Group serving as associate sponsor for Dean Thompson at Texas

TriMech Group serving as associate sponsor for Dean Thompson at Texas

April 13, 2026
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that TriMech Group, Sam Hunt Racing’s official technology partner, will serve as an
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: Harrison Burton, driver of the #25 DEX Imaging Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Harrison Burton joining Sam Hunt Racing for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts season, Dean Thompson returning

Harrison Burton joining Sam Hunt Racing for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts season, Dean Thompson returning

October 25, 2025
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization will expand to two full-time entries in 2026, both with full
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Oregon State University partners with Sam Hunt Racing at Portland

Oregon State University partners with Sam Hunt Racing at Portland

August 25, 2025
Sam Hunt Racing is proud to welcome Oregon State University (OSU) as the primary partner for Dean Thompson and the No. 26
MADISON, ILLINOIS - JUNE 01: Dean Thompson, driver of the #5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota, waits backstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 at WWT Raceway on June 01, 2024 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dean Thompson moves to Xfinity Series full time in 2025 with Sam Hunt Racing

Dean Thompson moves to Xfinity Series full time in 2025 with Sam Hunt Racing

January 7, 2025
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that 23-year-old Dean Thompson will pilot the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra full-time in
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 05: Dean Thompson, driver of the #5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Long John Silver's 200 at Martinsville Speedway on April 05, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dean Thompson making Xfinity Series debut for Sam Hunt Racing at Charlotte

Dean Thompson making Xfinity Series debut for Sam Hunt Racing at Charlotte

May 20, 2024
Craftsman Truck Series regular Dean Thompson will make his Xfinity Series debut in Saturday's BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 14: Dean Thompson, driver of the #5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 14, 2023 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dean Thompson to pilot TRICON Tundra again in 2024

Dean Thompson to pilot TRICON Tundra again in 2024

October 23, 2023
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced this afternoon that Dean Thompson will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at the
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - APRIL 01: The NASCAR Safety Crew inspect the #5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota, driven by Dean Thompson. after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 01, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dean Thompson transported to hospital following crash at Texas Motor Speedway: UPDATES

Dean Thompson transported to hospital following crash at Texas Motor Speedway: UPDATES

April 6, 2023
UPDATE 4-6-2023: Following medical evaluations after his on-track incident at Texas Motor Speedway, Dean Thompson has been
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 29: Dean Thompson, driver of the #40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series TSport 200 at the Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Dean Thompson to join TRICON Garage in 2023

Dean Thompson to join TRICON Garage in 2023

December 5, 2022
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that Dean Thompson will pilot the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the NASCAR Craftsman

Worldwide Express Sponsoring Dean Thompson for 2002

Worldwide Express Sponsoring Dean Thompson for 2002

February 14, 2022
The No. 40 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado piloted by Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender Dean Thompson welcomes a new partner for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season as Worldwide Express and its family of brands announced a partnership

NASCAR Announces Rookie of the Year Contenders

NASCAR Announces Rookie of the Year Contenders

February 9, 2022
Eleven up-and-coming drivers will compete for 2022 Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors across NASCAR’s three national series
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Dean Thompson Joins the Niece Motorsports Lineup for a Full Time Effort in 2022

Dean Thompson Joins the Niece Motorsports Lineup for a Full Time Effort in 2022

November 2, 2021
Dean Thompson will join Niece Motorsports in 2022 as he looks to compete for both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Dean Thompson to run Phoenix Truck race with Niece Motorsports

Dean Thompson to run Phoenix Truck race with Niece Motorsports

October 18, 2021
Dean Thompson announced on Monday that he will be running the Lucas Oil 150 Camping World Truck Series race for Niece Motorsports. The California native Thompson currently competes in ARCA Menards Series West