Kaulig Racing Partners with Ram for NASCAR Return in 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kaulig Racing is preparing to be Ram’s primary partner in its anticipated return to NASCAR in 2026. The team owner, Matt Kaulig, announced on Saturday at a Ram dealership in Daytona Beach that the team will field five vehicles in the Truck Series. The names of the drivers who will occupy those seats have not yet been revealed. Kaulig Racing will be the only team to compete with Ram vehicles. The Truck Series teams will operate from Kaulig’s race shop in Welcome, North Carolina.The next season will mark Ram’s return to the Truck Series, a category in which the manufacturer last competed in 2012.This partnership represents much more than a new chapter in the history of Kaulig Racing. It is a union of shared values. Over the last decade, our team has built a legacy based on performance, integrity, and contribution to the community. Joining forces as the primary team for Ram’s return to NASCAR is an honor and a responsibility. Together, we are ready to set a new standard on race day and in the impact we generate off the track.
Matt Kaulig
Kaulig Racing will continue to compete with Chevrolet vehicles in the Xfinity and Cup series, while using Rams in the Truck Series. Kaulig has two full-time vehicles in the Cup Series and three in the Xfinity Series. The partnership with Ram will mark the first time Kaulig Racing participates in the Truck Series. Kaulig began its ownership in NASCAR in 2016 in the Xfinity Series, before expanding to the Cup Series in 2021.We needed a partner that truly aligned with the Ram brand and embraced our unconventional approach to NASCAR. With Kaulig Racing, we found the perfect synergy to drive our ‘Last Tenth’ culture.
Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram
