Kaulig Racing and Ram: A Strategic Alliance for Ram’s Return to NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kaulig Racing will become Ram’s primary partner when the automaker returns to NASCAR in 2026. The announcement was made by team owner Matt Kaulig during an event at a Ram dealership in Daytona Beach. The agreement stipulates that Kaulig Racing will field five vehicles in the Truck Series. Although the drivers who will occupy these seats were not announced, it was confirmed that Kaulig will be the only team competing with Ram vehicles. The operations of the Truck Series teams will be based at the Kaulig Racing shop in Welcome, North Carolina.The next season will mark the return of Ram to the Truck Series, where 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 now as the primary team for Ram’s return to NASCAR is both 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 Ram vehicles in the Truck Series. Currently, Kaulig has two full-time teams in the Cup Series and three in the Xfinity Series. The partnership with Ram will mark Kaulig Racing’s first foray into the Truck Series. Kaulig began its ownership in NASCAR in 2016 in the Xfinity Series, 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
