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Ram Trucks Rejoin NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as Fifth Manufacturer Approaches

NASCAR advances talks with a potential fifth manufacturer during its integration of Ram Trucks into the Craftsman Truck Series.

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Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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Overview

  • Ram Trucks will enter the Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, marking the first new OEM in NASCAR since Toyota joined in 2004.
  • Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis aims to field four to six entries at the 2026 Daytona season opener.
  • NASCAR executive vice president John Probst says the sport is very close to confirming a fifth manufacturer, with Honda frequently mentioned among the contenders.
  • The Truck Series uses spec NT1 Ilmor engines and production-inspired aerodynamics, reducing technical barriers for new OEMs.
  • A minimum 18-month onboarding process is required for any manufacturer entering NASCAR’s Cup Series to develop bodies and engines.