Kaulig Racing Joins Ram for NASCAR Return in 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kaulig Racing will become Ram’s primary partner when the automaker returns 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. No drivers were announced for those seats. Kaulig will be the only team to field Ram vehicles. The Truck teams will be based at Kaulig’s race shop in Welcome, North Carolina.The next season will mark Ram’s return to the Truck Series, where the manufacturer last competed in 2012.“This partnership represents much more than a new chapter in Kaulig Racing’s history. It’s a union of shared values,” Kaulig said. “Over the last decade, our team has built a legacy based on performance, integrity, and giving back to the community. Now, joining forces 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 make off the track.”
Matt Kaulig
Kaulig Racing will continue to field Chevrolets in the Xfinity and Cup series, while fielding Rams in the Truck Series. Kaulig has two full-time entries in Cup and three full-time entries in the Xfinity Series. The partnership with Ram will mark the first time Kaulig Racing has competed in the Truck Series. Kaulig began its ownership in NASCAR in 2016 in the Xfinity Series before expanding to Cup in 2021.“We needed a partner that truly aligned with the Ram brand and embraced our unconventional approach to NASCAR,” said Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO, in a statement. “With Kaulig Racing, we found the perfect synergy to drive our ‘Last Tenth’ culture.”
Tim Kuniskis
