What’s Happening?

As the 2026 NASCAR season draws closer, rumors continue to swirl that Kaulig Racing and Ram Trucks could enter an “all-star” truck this coming season. The only question is, who could or, at least, should drive this rumored truck?

In 2026, Ram Trucks is returning to NASCAR in a big way, fielding five full-time trucks with Kaulig Racing.

As of press time, we know that 2025 ARCA Menards Series Champion Brendan ‘Butternbean’ Queen, Justin Haley, and Daniel Dye will drive three of these five trucks, but the question remains: What will happen with the other two entries?

Among these rumors are two that continue to circulate through the NASCAR community: one claims that a truck would be awarded to the winner or winners of a reality TV show, and another states that one truck would be designated as an “All-Star” truck.

Although the team has yet to officially confirm the “All-Star” truck, if they were to bring in all-stars, they would have to be drivers with no current OEM affiliations, which limits their options; however, it does open the door for some fun opportunities.

So, even though no drivers have been announced for this rumored truck, let’s examine a few options often discussed by fans, as well as some that are still active rumors.

Corey LaJoie

While Corey LaJoie is yet to announce any plans for 2026, his part-time effort rounding out the season for Spire Motorsports has fans wondering if he could have a spot in the series in the future.

If Ram wants exposure and a name well-known to modern NASCAR audiences behind the wheel, then LaJoie could be a solid option for the team. Unfortunately, this speculation is despite his recent claim that he is “not entertaining” truck offers. But, much like this season, that may not mean he is completely shutting the door on the potential to return to the series.

Nonetheless, the 33-year-old pieced together some quality runs for Spire in 2026, and if any team could use his talent and recognition, Ram would be a great fit.

Greg Biffle

Greg Biffle, also known as “The Biff,” is one of the Craftsman Truck Series’ greatest drivers of all time, setting records that stood until this season during his stellar 1999 and 2000 seasons.

Although he has not competed in a NASCAR National Series race since 2022, the 55-year-old continues to make ARCA Menards Series West starts and has demonstrated in recent seasons that he can still pilot a truck to victory lane.

In a one-off start with Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2019, his first Truck Series race since 2004, Biffle took home his first win in the series since 2001. As fans online have pointed out, his recent efforts, including this one from 2019, combined with what appears to be a lack of OEM affiliation, could make The Biff the type of person to help Ram spark a return to NASCAR action.

Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart

We end on a double feature, as these two NASCAR legends are two of the most rumored names to pilot the “All-Star” truck. In fact, Kaulig CEO Chris Rice has addressed these rumors, telling Sirius XM NASCAR Radio that the two have come up in conversations but do not have a contract to drive the All-Star truck.

Of course, to some, this may be an odd choice, as Kahne and Stewart, once staples of the NASCAR world, are not faces often seen in the NASCAR garage area as of late. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t hitting the race track.

After stepping away from NASCAR during the 2018 season, Kahne, a former standout for Dodge, has continued to race on dirt for the past few seasons. Furthermore, the now 45-year-old also made his highly anticipated NASCAR return in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham.

Stewart, on the other hand, has not raced a NASCAR stock car since 2016, but he remained involved in the sport prior to the closure of his team, Stewart-Haas Racing, at the end of last season. Although he is not racing on ovals, Stewart has stayed busy, competing in NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters for Dodge over the past two seasons.

Of course, Kahne was noncommittal about racing in NASCAR after his start in 2025, and Stewart has turned his full attention to drag racing. But even if the two do not turn a single lap as part of Ram and Dodge’s returns to NASCAR, they could still serve as great representatives for the brand.

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