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Kaulig Racing becomes Ram anchor team for NASCAR return
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*Attached video: Kaulig Racing in Daytona in 2020
(WJW) – Kaulig Racing has officially been confirmed as Ram's anchor factory team for the truck maker's highly anticipated return to NASCAR.
According to a press release from Kaulig Racing , the racing company will field up to Ram 1500 trucks in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck series starting with the season kick-off race at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026.
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According to the release, the race will mark the first time a factory-supported team will carry the Ram badge in a NASCAR race since 2012.
Kaulig Racing was founded in 2016 by Ohio-based entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist Matt Kaulig.
"This partnership represents far more than a new chapter in Kaulig Racing's history; it's a union of shared values," Matt Kaulig said. "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."
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Kaulig Racing currently fields two chartered entries in the NASCAR Cup Series and three teams in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It has scored 29 race wins over the last seven seasons across the two series.
Ram's return to racing was officially unveiled during a live NASCAR event at Michigan International Speedway on June 8.
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"We needed a partner that truly aligns with the Ram brand and embraces our unconventional approach to NASCAR," said Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO. "With Kaulig Racing, we found the perfect synergy to drive our 'Last Tenth' culture forward."
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Kaulig Racing will make its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with Ram at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13, 2026, live on Fox Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SIRIUS XM NASCAR Channel 90.
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