Ram Taps Kaulig Racing as Factory Partner for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series Return

August 23, 2025

• Ram officially announces Kaulig Racing as their anchor factory team for a return to NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series starting in 2026, marking the end of the manufacturer’s 13-year absence from the sport. The partnership will field up to five Ram 1500 trucks beginning with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026.
• The collaboration represents a strategic alignment between Ram’s “unconventional approach” and Kaulig Racing’s aggressive, nontraditional business model. Team owner Matt Kaulig, who built his gutter-protection company LeafFilter from his garage into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, brings the same entrepreneurial spirit that attracted Ram executives looking for a partner willing to take marketing risks.
• Kaulig Racing’s rapid rise from a 2016 Xfinity Series startup to a multi-series competitor with 27 Xfinity wins and two Cup Series victories demonstrates their capability to handle the challenge. The team’s “Kaulig Way” philosophy of aggressive growth and family-oriented operations positions them to carry the responsibility of reintroducing Ram to NASCAR’s fanbase while pursuing their goal of winning in all three NASCAR series.

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