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 this Saturday at a Ram dealership in Daytona Beach that the team will field five vehicles in the Truck Series. The drivers who will fill those positions have not yet been announced. Kaulig Racing will be the only team competing 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, owner of Kaulig Racing
Kaulig Racing will continue to compete with Chevrolet in the Xfinity and Cup series, as well as participating with Ram in the Truck Series. Kaulig has two full-time entries in the Cup Series and three in the Xfinity Series. This association with Ram will mark Kaulig Racing’s first foray into the Truck Series. Kaulig began its journey as an owner 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 ‘Último Décimo’ culture.
Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram
