Ram Finally Announces Long-Rumored NASCAR TV Show
What’s Happening? After several months of rumors and speculation, Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing have finally announced their New reality TV…
One major storyline to follow during the 2025 and 2026 NASCAR seasons is the ongoing saga of Dodge and Ram’s return to NASCAR. So, here is everything that has unfolded so far in Dodge and Ram’s return to NASCAR.
What’s Happening? After several months of rumors and speculation, Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing have finally announced their New reality TV…
In January 2026, Ram and Kaulig announced a new TV Show called RAM: Race For the Seat, which will pit 15 drivers across ten competitions, with the winner being awarded a full-time seat in Kaulig’s No. 14 Truck for the 2026 season. The drivers will all live in the same house and will compete at non-NASCAR tracks like South Boston Speedway and the Virginia International Raceway in late models.
What’s Happening? A new rumor claims that Kaulig Racing could add a Truck Series team to its fleet in 2025; however,…
On December 4, Kaulig announced the five numbers that will grace the side of their Ram Trucks in 2026. These are the No. 10, driven by Daniel Dye, the No. 12, driven by Brenden Queen, the No. 14, assumed to be for the rumored TV reality show winner, the No. 16, driven by Justin Haley, and the No. 25, for drivers in the Free Agent Driver Program.
What’s Happening? Kaulig Racing and Ram Trucks have announced that their fourth entry for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season…
Ram and Kaulig’s All-Star Truck will be called the Free Agent Driver Program, and will announce a new driver every week. Although this is similar to an All-Star entry fielded by teams like Spire Motorsports in recent years, the announcement clarified that the No. 25 truck will feature “drivers from across the motorsports,” not necessarily oval racers.
What’s Happening? On SiriusXM, Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice shut down rumors of having a contract in place for Tony Stewart…
During an episode of The Skinner Round Up, Angie Skinner, wife of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series legend Mike Skinner, claimed that NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne were possible options for Kaulig and Ram’s 2026 “All-Star Truck.” Later that week, Kaulig CEO Chris Rice confirmed that they had discussed the two as options for Ram, but they do not have any contracts or plans to enter into either of the two legends.
What’s Happening? This week, rumors have swirled that Ram and Kaulig Racing are filming their long-rumored TV show, but the question…
Following the conclusion of the NASCAR National Series season, rumors spread that not only was production for the Ram reality competition TV Show underway, but that top names in short track racing were the competitors, including some who have already raced in NASCAR and ARCA.
What’s Happening? Justin Haley and Daniel Dye will return to full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series action in 2026 as part of…
Justin Haley will return to Kaulig following his release from Spire Motorports, driving one of the team’s five trucks alongside 2025 Kaulig Xfinity Series driver Daniel Dye. Prior to this announcement, Kaulig confirmed that they will not return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2026, with the team being put on pause for the time being.
What’s Happening? With his first season of NASCAR Xfinity Series action wrapping up, the NASCAR rumor mill is suggesting that major…
A new rumor claims that Kaulig Racing 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year candidate Christian Eckes could return to the Truck Series amid the fallout of their deal with Ram. According to this rumor, Eckes could leave the team or even remain with the team and their new Ram truck program.
What’s Happening? Kaulig Racing has announced that 2025 ARCA Menards Series champion Brenden “Butterbean” Queen will drive one of the team’s…
Following weeks of speculation and rumors of his involvement with the team, Kaulig announced on October 16 that 2025 ARCA Menards Series Champion Brenden “Butterbean” Queen as the first of the team’s five driver lineup.
What’s Happening? Just a few races remain in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, but that doesn’t mean the rumor…
A new rumor suggests that TRICON Garage’s Toni Breidinger and Cleetus McFarland are potential suitors for one of the seats at Kaulig.
What’s Happening? Following the announcement that Kaulig Racing is going to Truck Series racing with NASCAR’s newest OEM Ram, rumors are…
Just as fast as the two revealed their alliance, rumors have picked up about the list of potential drivers who could be behind the wheel of the team’s five race trucks in 2026. This includes a potential three full-time drivers, an all-star truck, and a truck for the winners of the rumored reality show.
What’s Happening? Ram Trucks announced a partnership with Kaulig Racing that will bring the manufacturer back to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck…
Kaulig Racing confirmed that they will start a separate wing of their team for the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series fielding at least five trucks as the brand’s “factory team.”
What’s Happening? While he says that “everybody in the garage has talked to Ram,” regarding Kaulig Racing’s interest in going Truck…
In regard to rumors that the team could switch to Ram, Kaulig Racing President Chris Rice teased that “anything can happen.” He also said that he believes that “everybody in the garage has talked to Ram.”
What’s Happening? A new rumor claims that Kaulig Racing could add a Truck Series team to its fleet in 2025; however,…
An ever-growing rumor suggests that Chevrolet’s Kaulig Racing could play a major role in Ram’s return to the Craftsman Truck Series.
What’s Happening? RAM Trucks is reportedly considering a reality television or streaming show to determine its driver lineup for the 2026…
A new report from Adam Stern of Sports Buisness Journal claims that Ram could consider a reality tryout show similar to Roush Racing: Driver X, a TV Show that helped Roush-Fenway Racing find overlooked talent during the 2000s. Ram has not confirmed these plans.
What’s Happening? NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team Niece Motorsports recently denied rumors of switching manufacturers for 2026, reaffirming that they are…
Niece Motorsports is denying rumors that they will make the jump from Chevrolet to Ram.
What’s Happening? After a 13-year absence, and a lot of speculation this week, it was finally made official in Motor City:…
As expected, Ram announced its return to NASCAR at Michigan. There are still rumbles of Cup Series plans. However, there is no clear information. The 2027, 2028 timeline looks realistic, but there is still a lot of legwork left for the brand.
What’s Happening? A YouTube video shot at Stellantis Headquarters in Michigan may have leaked a low-quality, yet first look at Ram’s…
A now-deleted YouTube video shot at Stellantis Headquarters in Michigan by channel Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos may have leaked a low-quality first look at Ram’s body style for their upcoming return to NASCAR.
What’s Happening? A recent report suggests that YouTuber Garrett Mitchell, better known for his on-screen persona Cleetus McFarland, will play a…
On June 1, Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal said that social media sensation and ARCA Menards Series Rookie Garrett Mitchell, better known as Cleetus McFarland, will serve as a “driver and brand ambassador” for RAM in the NASCAR return in 2026. Stern stated that the program will, “lean on celebrity partnerships and potentially ownership to grow its presence quickly,” and Mitchell fits that bill well.
This article also mentioned the rumor of GMS Racing’s involvement in Ram’s return, citing them as “another entity that’s been linked as a potential partner of the Ram program.” However, Stern’s report also seems to suggest that Ram returning to NASCAR in 2026 is not a done deal, stating this will happen “should the automaker complete talks to enter the sport.”
In his latest NASCAR Mailbag, Jordan Bianchi of the Athletic reported that, in regard to Dodge and Ram’s return to NASCAR, “An official announcement on these plans is anticipated sometime this summer.”
While Bianchi did not elaborate further on this announcement, it is easy to believe this could take place at a major race, perhaps during NASCAR’s return to Mexico City or what might be the final race at the Chicago Street Circuit. But if Dodge doesn’t want to be overshadowed, maybe they do it at Michigan International Raceway, as the brand has long been tied to the state of Michigan.
What’s Happening? The 2026 NASCAR Rumor Mill is starting to heat up, as a new rumor names not only Dodge’s first…
While NASCAR fans speculated about what teams would be a good fit for Dodge and RAM, a rumor finally emerged about which team could, rather than make the switch, return to the Truck Series in 2025 with Ram backing.
The rumor, from the nascarumornostalgia Instagram account, claims that GMS Racing, a long-time staple of the Truck Series with Chevrolet, was eyeing a return with Ram in 2026. Per the rumor, team owner Maury Gallagher’s son Spencer will be behind the wheel. That previous week, Gallagher announced a shocking return to racing with a partial ARCA Menards Series schedule.
What’s Happening? More information has emerged suggesting that Dodge is, in fact, headed back to NASCAR in the coming years. This…
Despite radio silence on whether NASCAR approved the admission of Ram into the NASCAR Cup Series, at least one Dodge dealer expects the Ram Truck brand to return to the Craftsman Truck Series. This is thanks to an email supplied to Matt Weaver, then of Sportsnaut.
This email sent to a Wisconsin Dodge dealership lists “return to NASCAR Truck Series” as part of its 2026 activation plans.
While Ram’s return to the Series is set for the near future, there was little word about a timeline for Dodge’s return to the Cup Series; however, in a Feb. 22 report from Jordan Bianchi of the Athletic, Dodge’s Cup Series program, “could be operational as soon as 2027 or 2028.”
According to a thread from motorsports mechanic and insider Bozi Tatarevic on X, though the Truck Series has spec engines, Stellantis will have to provide OEM-specific body panels to their teams. These include a Front Bumper Cover, Hood, Hood Flaps, and Rear Bumper Cover.
Tatarevic claims that the brand would have had to submit an OEM Body Approval Process Initiation Request Form by Nov. 1, 2024, with the Render due to NASCAR by Mar. 15.
Though heavy rain affected the Daytona 500, it was the major headline of the day. Chris Knight of Catchfence.com reports that NASCAR received a formal submission from a new OEM, which is most likely to be from Dodge owner Stellantis. Other insiders backed up this report, saying there is a long-term plan for the brand’s return.
According to the report, while the Ram truck brand will return to the Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, thanks to the ease of the spec, Ilimor Engine in the Series, Dodge, in search of an engine manufacturer, could return to the Cup Series in 2028.
This article will be updated as information becomes available during the season.
As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season gets underway, The Daily Downforce is once again tracking how fans feel about race broadcasts throughout the year, just as we did last year. This ratings tracker exists to capture fan feedback in a clear, consistent way across the entire season for each TV partner.
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