Kaulig Racing is set to become the anchor factory team for RAM’s return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next season, the organization made official on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The organization, which also fields multiple entries under the Chevrolet banner in both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series, will be dipping its toes into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the first time in 2026, albeit under the RAM banner.
The @NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is about to meet a new kind of beast.@RamTrucks is back and @KauligRacing is leading the charge. pic.twitter.com/sdPA4PHoz8
— Kaulig Trucks (@Kaulig_Trucks) August 23, 2025
“This partnership represents far more than a new chapter in Kaulig Racing’s history; it’s a union of shared values,” said Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing. “Over the past decade, our team has built a legacy rooted in performance, integrity, and giving back to the community. To now join forces as the anchor team for Ram’s return to NASCAR is both an honor and a responsibility. Together, we’re ready to set a new standard on race day and in the impact we make off the track.”
During the team’s press conference on Saturday (August 23) at a local RAM dealership, Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing, stated that the organization will be fielding five entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
The @NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is about to meet a new kind of beast.@RamTrucks is back and @KauligRacing is leading the charge. pic.twitter.com/sdPA4PHoz8
— Kaulig Trucks (@Kaulig_Trucks) August 23, 2025
RAM confirmed its intent to return to NASCAR’s National Series, starting in 2026, at Michigan International Speedway in June.
“We needed a partner that truly aligns with the RAM brand and embraces our unconventional approach to NASCAR,” said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of RAM. “With Kaulig Racing, we found the perfect synergy to drive our ‘Last Tenth’ culture forward.”
Kaulig Racing did not confirm any of the drivers or personnel who will be working on the organization’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program in 2026.
“We are proud of what the men and women of Kaulig Racing have accomplished over the last decade,” said Kaulig Racing President Chris Rice. “Special thanks to Ty Norris for his dedication to Kaulig Racing and helping us get to the next level.”
The organization further confirmed that they would be fielding Chevrolet-backed entries in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series, as well as RAM-backed entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for 2026.
Kaulig Racing will make its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13, 2026.
