Kaulig to RAM Bombshell and Blaney Wins Playoff Cut Race In Daytona | NASCAR

Daytona delivered more than just a thrilling cutoff race. Ryan Blaney took the win in dramatic fashion, but the real shocker came before the green flag ever waved. Kaulig Racing dropped a bombshell, announcing they’ll be Dodge’s official return point to NASCAR, fielding five Ram-backed entries in the Truck Series. That’s not just a comeback, that’s a statement, and it has the whole garage wondering what comes next.

• Is Kaulig’s Ram program really just a Truck-only deal, or is this the first step toward a full-on Dodge Cup Series return?
• With RCR sharing the same campus and engine resources, could this be the opening for Childress to finally jump manufacturers?
• What drivers will get those five Ram rides, and how much of a shake-up will it cause in Truck Series power rankings?
• If Dodge follows Toyota’s old blueprint of dominating Trucks before moving up, how soon could we realistically see them in Cup — 2027, 2028?

Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney is heating up at exactly the right time. A win at Daytona makes him a 15-time winner in Cup, and his string of top finishes suggests he’s hitting Penske’s trademark playoff stride. Alex Bowman barely survived the cut, Cole Custer nearly stole a win, and Daniel Suárez came heartbreakingly close to pulling off the upset. This was no fuel-saving snoozer; it was elbows-out racing all night with constant playoff drama. If NASCAR wanted momentum going into the postseason, it got it big. Dodge rumors swirling, a wild Daytona, and Blaney catching fire — everything is set up for a tense playoff opener at Darlington.

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