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Ram and Kaulig Launch Rotating 'Free Agent' Truck for 2026 NASCAR Season

The weekly No. 25 seat is designed to pull fresh attention to the Truck Series by featuring NASCAR‑approved guest drivers who race for a season award instead of points.

Overview

  • Kaulig and Ram will reveal the No. 25 driver on the Monday before each race, with the first selection due in February ahead of the Feb. 13, 2026 Daytona opener.
  • Free Agent participants will not collect Craftsman Truck Series points, as Ram is creating a separate performance-based prize for those one-off appearances.
  • The program is part of a five-truck, factory-backed 2026 effort that includes full-time entries for Brenden Queen, Daniel Dye and Justin Haley, plus one still-to-be-announced seat.
  • Interested drivers have been invited to apply via motorsports@ramtrucks.com, with all selections requiring approval from Kaulig Racing and NASCAR based on safety and credibility.
  • Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said the rotating seat could feature many different drivers across the 25 races and emphasized the initiative’s fan-engagement focus as the team readies for 2026.