Ram returns to NASCAR Truck Series in 2026 with Kaulig as anchor

Ram Trucks will return to NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 with Kaulig Racing serving as the anchor factory team, fielding up to five Ram 1500 trucks for the season opener February 13, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway. The agreement marks Ram’s resurrection in the Truck Series after a more than decade-long absence and signals a bold strategic push into the sport’s ecosystem through a high-growth organization that has built its reputation on speed, marketing audacity and an aggressive growth mindset.

Ram’s decision to align with Kaulig Racing cements a partnership built on a shared ethos. Ram’s chief executive Tim Kuniskis said the brand needed a partner that aligns with its unconventional approach to NASCAR, and Kaulig Racing was identified as the ideal fit. Kaulig, who has steered the team from its Xfinity and Cup foundations toward expansion, described the alliance as more than a milestone for Kaulig Racing; it represents a broad collision of values—performance, integrity and community impact—that will guide both track performance and the team’s off-track footprint. The move also marks Kaulig’s first foray into the Truck Series, a natural extension for a program...